Illustrated Guide to Chinese Ancient Towns -- 101 Colorful Illustrated Classics of Chinese Ancient Towns: 101 Colorful Illustrated Classics of Chinese Ancient Towns

Author: Li Yuxiang
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: The "century of vicissitudes" in modern China has already destroyed and exhausted the "ancient towns," which were once ( does not need translation) Chinese traditional culture, ancient values, and unique architectural aesthetics. The tide of "modernization" is further irreversibly changing the remaining ancient towns. This book attempts to preserve a record of the "ancient towns," an endangered national treasure, with a wealth of special historical, architectural, folkloric, and anthropological information, showcasing the vanishing traditional rural landscape of China. This book is a collection of 101 ancient cities, towns, and villages, carefully selected and photographed by the renowned photographer and folklorist, Mr. Li Yuxiang, titled "China's Ancient Towns." These ancient towns still retain relatively complete ancient buildings, traditional living customs, and lifestyles. They are exemplary of China's ancient towns from different regions, cultures, ethnic groups, and architectural characteristics, classically demonstrating the complex styles and unique charm of Chinese ancient towns, collectively forming a complete narrative about "China's Ancient Towns." As typical representatives of China's ancient towns, each one holds significant academic research value and aesthetic value. They embody the living ideals and sense of dignity of the ancient Chinese people.