Ancient Town Jiaokou

Author: Chen Zhihua
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: "Qi Kou Ancient Town," described as "a prosperous small metropolis with abundant resources and people, and a grand narrative of river sounds and mountain scenery," is how the small town of Qi Kou on the banks of the Yellow River in Shanxi is depicted. As a hub on the Yellow River, Qi Kou was once one of the seven towns along the 700 kilometers of cliffs in the Qin-Jin canyon. Similar to the Jinzhong region, the thriving commercial culture also fostered the development of its architecture and secular culture. Today, the tourism boom has once again brought this once neglected town to the attention of backpackers, photography enthusiasts, and lovers of ancient architecture. This book is another masterpiece by renowned scholars Chen Zhihua and Li Qiuxiang, presenting readers with a vivid historical and cultural panorama of ancient Qi Kou through detailed historical records, engaging text, and exquisite photographs. It is truly a model work in the field of human geography. The scholars Chen Zhihua and others conducted four years of field research, visiting and surveying a large number of