Ancient Town Codex 2004 Complete Edition

Author: Chang Huaiying Zhu Fei
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Exploring ancient towns depends on your state of mind. Those who are down in the dumps visit Western Hunan, where the landscape of Chu Ci is filled with beautiful mountain spirits. Love or not, it's up to you to decide. The townspeople are also speculating in their hearts—whether to see you as a friend or a prey. They themselves can't make up their minds. Those who are successful visit Jiangnan, their minds filled with Song Dynasty poems of red sleeves on every floor, their bones becoming soft. How many achievements have been gained by the people in the old houses? Those who are bold visit the northern frontier, the sand they spit out carries the lingering charm of Tang Dynasty poetry. Those who are restless visit Yunnan and Guizhou, cleansing their minds before returning, only to regret that they don't have snow-capped mountains at home.
Exploring ancient towns, you can go however you wish. The towns are there, they have always been there, and they don't care how you explore them. You come, you go, the town remains the same, and you are no longer the same. There is an ancient time that will accompany you as you grow old in life.
Exploring ancient towns requires a certain order. First, there are the towns, then the exploration. You must first know the location and how to explore the towns before you can experience the joys and sorrows of the journey. This book tells you where the towns are, which towns exist, how to get there, how to travel, how to eat, how to drink, how to live freely and happily, and how to realize the meaning of life. Then, you can explore on your own. Don't forget the way home.
The people here still live as described in this book. They still follow the echoes of the life rhythms of their ancestors from centuries ago. The ancient residential buildings here are extremely rare living fossils. The farming and reading customs and patriarchal customs that we have forgotten and are preserved here. The carved beams and painted rafters here evoke in us so much nostalgia and sorrow in our dreams at midnight. The value here is immeasurable, and its preciousness lies in the fact that it is aging and crumbling day by day...
Exploring ancient towns depends on your state of mind. Those who are down in the dumps visit Western Hunan, where the landscape of Chu Ci is filled with beautiful mountain spirits. Love or not, it's up to you to decide. The townspeople are also speculating in their hearts—whether to see you as a friend or a prey. They themselves can't make up their minds. Those who are successful visit Jiangnan, their minds filled with Song Dynasty poems of red sleeves on every floor, their bones becoming soft. How many achievements have been gained by the people in the old houses? Those who are bold visit the northern frontier, the sand they spit out carries the lingering charm of Tang Dynasty poetry. Those who are restless visit Yunnan and Guizhou, cleansing their minds before returning, only to regret that they don't have snow-capped mountains at home.
Exploring ancient towns, you can go however you wish. The towns are there, they have always been there, and they don't care how you explore them. You come, you go, the town remains the same, and you are no longer the same. There is an ancient time that will accompany you as you grow old in life.
Exploring ancient towns requires a certain order. First, there are the towns, then the exploration. You must first know the location and how to explore the towns before you can experience the joys and sorrows of the journey. This book tells you where the towns are, which towns exist, how to get there, how to travel, how to eat, how to drink, how to live freely and happily, and how to realize the meaning of life. Then, you can explore on your own. Don't forget the way home.
This book aims to encompass 100 of the most representative ancient towns across China, integrating history, culture, geography, and folklore. The external charm and inner spirit all revolve around the local customs, people, natural landscapes, life experiences, architectural features, and the value of life in the towns. It helps readers understand the poetic aspects of Chinese life and strives to comprehensively reflect the appearance and customs of the towns, making it a valuable travel guide.