【Zhouqian Ancient Village One-Day Tour】Travel Back 200 Years to the Ancient Market! Capture the Ancient Tower

“In the deep mountains of Shaoguan, I discovered a treasure ancient village forgotten by time—Zhouqian Ancient Village, which actually hides an ancient market over 200 years old!” 🚗 Transportation Guide Self-driving: Navigate to "Zhouqian Village, Nanzhen, Shixing County," there is a free parking lot at the village entrance; No admission fee: Free entry, open all day. 📅 Itinerary 🌞 Morning: Explore the Ancient Village · Check in at Ming and Qing Architecture 09:00-10:30 Stroll through the Ancient Market Street Boat-shaped Ancient Market: Walk on cobblestone streets and experience the village’s unique boat-shaped layout, symbolizing "riding the wind and breaking the waves"; Ancient Arcade Corridor: Admire the densely arranged brick-wood arcade buildings, with arches and blue brick walls perfect for photos. 10:30-12:00 Landmark Building Check-in Ancient Opera Stage: A three-sided open opera stage built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, with two century-old banyan trees in front forming a natural theater; there may be intangible cultural heritage performances on weekends or holidays; Qingliangshan Tower: A seven-story ancient tower from the Ming Dynasty located in the northwest of the village, built with glutinous rice paste mixed with lime, simple and solemn. 🌇 Afternoon: Art & Cultural Creativity · Waterside Leisure 12:00-13:00 Hakka Food Experience Ancient Village Snacks: Recommended to try peanut cakes, sauerkraut glutinous rice cakes, stuffed tofu, and other Hakka specialties; Qianshan Family Wine: A local specialty, have a small drink to experience Hakka wine culture. 13:00-15:00 Zhouqian Art Commune Old School, New Life: An art space transformed from the village primary school, winner of international design awards, featuring a rural art gallery, library, and workshops; Artistic Moments: Enjoy a hand-brewed coffee under the glass curtain wall’s light and shadow, or read and daydream in a century-old house. 15:00-17:00 Ancient Ferry Dock Waterside Shallow Water Play: There is a shallow water area open to visitors by the dock where you can take off your shoes and play in the cool river water; Boardwalk Stroll: Walk along the waterside boardwalk to enjoy the riverside scenery and watch the waterwheel slowly turn. 🌃 Evening: Night Market Flavors · Ancient Village Night View 17:00-19:00 Ancient Village Night Market Lively Atmosphere: If it’s a weekend or summer, the night market will be bustling, lanterns lit, snack stalls fragrant, instantly transporting you back to a traditional temple fair; Handicraft Experience: The night market also has a handicraft area where you can find unique souvenirs. 📸 Photo Tips 1. Classic Spots: Ancient Opera Stage + Banyan Trees: Use the banyan tree’s twisted branches as foreground to capture a sense of time overlap; Qingliangshan Tower: Capture the ancient tower’s weathered look from afar or up close; Arcade Corridor: The arches and blue brick walls have great depth, perfect for portraits; Art Commune: The light and shadow formed by the glass curtain wall and old trees is beautiful; 2. Clothing Suggestions: Hanfu, qipao, or new Chinese-style clothing match the ancient village atmosphere well; Solid color long dresses also stand out against the blue brick and black tile background. 🍡 Food List Must-Try Snacks Peanut Cake: Crispy and delicious; Sauerkraut Glutinous Rice Cake: Hakka flavor; Stuffed Tofu: Classic Hakka dish; Junda Bun: Local specialty. 💡 Helpful Tips Best time to visit: Cherry blossoms in spring, night market in summer; Comfortable flat shoes are recommended for the village’s bluestone roads; There is a guesthouse inside the Art Commune, consider staying overnight for a deeper experience. “In Zhouqian Ancient Village, time seems to have pressed the pause button, and every blue brick tells a story from a hundred years ago~”