Chinese Ancient Town Tour 1 - Shanxi

Author: Compiled by the Editorial Department of "Chinese Ancient Towns Tour"
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Publishing Date: July 1, 2005
Features: Over the years, we have personally visited nearly 400 ancient towns in over 20 provinces of China, conducting on-site investigations and witnessing their current state and transformations. We have sought out and discovered many lesser-known ancient villages, which represent the of Chinese ancient towns across different regions, cultures, ethnicities, and architectural styles. They carry the fading spaces of traditional life and the timeless essence of traditional living.
Comprehensive: We have selected 27 ancient towns, each representing a unique style of ancient towns within Shanxi Province, making them truly classic.
Authentic: All the ancient towns included in this book have been personally visited, interviewed, and photographed by special correspondents from the Editorial Department of "Chinese Ancient Towns Tour." The information is based on firsthand local sources, providing an unadorned record of the natural state of Shanxi's ancient towns.
Exclusive: A significant portion of the ancient towns featured in this book were first discovered and recorded by the Editorial Department of "Chinese Ancient Towns Tour" in China, consistently delivering the earliest insights.
Unique: The book showcases a large number of traditional northern Han Chinese residences, presenting the distinctive loess culture of the Shanxi region.