Gaoqiao Ancient Village, Fuchuan, Guangxi

Gaoqiao Village was built in the late Ming Dynasty and is a traditional village mainly inhabited by the Yao people. Most of the villagers have the surname Yi or Shou. The village is close to the Puhe Ancient Road and is known for its beautiful scenery and talented people. The Sangumiao Temple, built in the second year of the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty, has been restored. The village is home to the famous Fengyu Bridge, a national key cultural relic from the Qing Dynasty, and nearly 100 well-preserved ancient Yao dwellings. These ancient dwellings are neatly arranged, with a main road, four gate towers, and several stone-paved alleys. The red brick walls and white ridges are impressive. The village is also a red traditional village. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the villagers organized themselves to fight against the invading Japanese army. The village is now focusing on poverty alleviation through ethnic integration, with tobacco and citrus cultivation as its main industries. The ancient village has been revitalized. It is one of the sixth batch of Chinese traditional villages.