World Heritage Tour - Ancient Towns and Villages

Author: He Yang, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: From 129 countries and regions, 754 World Heritage sites, we have curated the essence of the essence, compiling them into this book. Each site is a masterpiece of human genius and the wonders of nature! Time seems to have here, with the same cobblestone streets and white-walled, black-tiled houses for hundreds of years. As the world rushes forward in a hurry, these ancient towns and old cities still live their lives with composure. The ancient villages of Huizhou at the foot of Huangshan Mountain are like the Peach Blossom Spring described by Tao Yuanming. The Carcassonne Castle in France makes one think of medieval knight heroes. Walking into the picturesque Salzburg, Mozart's heavenly music can be heard everywhere. Here, there is no noisy carriages and horses, no dazzling colorful neon lights, only the traces of time and the profound culture accumulated over centuries. Ten incredibly charming ancient towns, with their simple and authentic appearances, take us from ordinary households to the life wisdom passed down through generations.