Meipí (Ancient Village Museum)

Author: Hu Longsheng, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Meipu Ancient Village is a gem among the ancient villages of Luliang. Located in the southeastern part of Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province, 30 kilometers away from the city center, it covers an area of 1 square kilometer and has a current population of over 2,400. The village still preserves relatively complete cultural relics from ancient and modern times. The ancient ancestral halls are grand and magnificent, the old residential houses are naturally bright, the ancient streets are lined with shops, the ancient academies still carry the scent of ink, the ancient camphor trees shade the sky, the ancient ponds are scattered like stars, and the archways, gate towers, couplets, wood carvings, and stone carvings are harmoniously unified. Revolutionary sites, churches, and docks are all present. It is known as the "Museum of Ancient Villages in Jiangnan." This illustrated album, with its rich visuals and exquisite printing, provides a comprehensive, objective, and beautiful presentation of Meipu Ancient Village. Let us take this album as a guide to interpret the distant history of Meipu, pursue its past glory, and appreciate its true charm.