Twenty-eight County

Author: Wang Huiling
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Twenty-eight Town has too many unique characteristics. Over a thousand years ago, it was established due to war, and for over a thousand years since then, it has become a paradise for escaping from turmoil. In this small valley of just over ten miles, there are more than a dozen dialects, and neighbors may not understand each other's speech, but they can all communicate using the "Twenty-eight Town Official Language." Among its over ten thousand residents, there are more than one hundred and forty surnames, truly deserving of the title "Hundred Surnames." However, this is not all; its charm comes from the rustic customs and the idyllic scenery, which can let you shed all the burdens of your heart. For most people, it is like a dream left in the mountains, attracting you to pursue and experience it. The smoke of the passes on Twenty-eight Town has long dissipated, and the merchants and camel bells on the ancient roads have long been recorded in historical books. Xu Xiake's three visits to Fugai Mountain left behind beautiful literary works, and the former glory of Twenty-eight Town is inscribed on the facades of ancient houses, becoming the scenery, monuments, and manuscripts of Twenty-eight Town, allowing us to see the integration of history, culture, and nature. This is why Twenty-eight Town has a strong foundation, unique characteristics, and a sense of historical vicissitudes. People of all kinds have come, bringing with them the wedding customs of Henan, the food and vegetables of Yunnan and Guizhou, the clothing habits of Min and Chuan, the architectural styles of Jiangxi and Anhui, and different languages and cultures. After more than a thousand years of history, Twenty-eight Town quietly and humbly shows us this miracle. Twenty-eight Town may not be as prosperous as the "River Scene at Qingming Festival," nor as luxurious as Chang'an City, nor as picturesque as the Peach Blossom Spring, but it is real, approachable, and all-encompassing. This book includes photographic works that reflect the general overview of Twenty-eight Town, the Xianxia Ancient Road, architectural characteristics, public buildings, courtyard architecture, folk customs, and more.