Ancient Town Tour in China - Chongqing Sichuan

Author: Compiled by the Editorial Department of "Chinese Ancient Towns Tour"
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Publishing Date: 2003-05-01
Features: For thousands of years, the Chinese have strived to cultivate a harmonious family atmosphere. This 12th-century ancient painting clearly depicts such an atmosphere. It reflects the ethical and moral values dominated by Confucianism, which was established by Confucius, emphasizing filial piety in ancestor worship and advocating for harmonious and orderly values. This value system formed the political and religious framework of ancient Chinese society. This system was condensed and continued in family life. The harmony of a family not only determines whether an individual can survive and thrive in an ideal environment but also serves as an indicator of national stability. The ancient green stone steps, the gnarled yellow cypress trees, and the houses with blue tiles and white walls—these are the characteristics of the Sichuan-Huizhou ancient towns. These ancient buildings surrounded by mountains and rivers convey many messages of deep affection for the homeland. This seemingly calm scene hides a unique rural space enclosed by wood and stone, with quiet halls in courtyard houses and eaves yearning for flight, telling stories of the passage of time. Turning the corner of the winding cobblestone street, you see everywhere covered in blue tiles and red eaves, and fireproof mountain walls—this is the glory of civilization. Through the dense shade of the yellow cypress trees, it seems possible to glimpse another scene: a peaceful rural atmosphere and a vibrant world, condensed into a rhythmic melody!