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Ancient Town with a modern twist a must see in Shenzhen

Located in Nanshan District, Nantou Ancient Town, also known as Xin’an Ancient Town, was built in 1394. It was first built to guard Dongguan and later became a government department location for Xin’an County. Inside the town, there is Guandi Temple and Dongguan Chamber and Maritime Defense Public Department. Traditional residential houses and temples with styles from the Qing Dynasty can also be seen inside the ancient town. It also a great place for photoshoot with the anchient vibes yet they have alot of modern cafes and cute shops in this area. Great place for solo travellers to travel here too. Easy to get here and lots of eateries here that is suitable for solo diner! Add: 2 Nantou Jiaochang, Shennan Boulevard, Nanshan District, Shenzhen (深圳市南山区深南大道南头较场2号) Metro: Line 1 to Taoyuan Station (桃园站), Exit B and then take a 5-mintue walk #solotrip #shenzhen #voyagevibes #travel
Posted: Nov 24, 2024
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