Old Town Ancient Town

Author: He Yang, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Time seems to have frozen here. For hundreds of years, the same cobblestone paths and white-walled, black-tiled houses remain. While the rest of the world rushes forward in a hurry, these ancient towns and villages still live their lives with ease. 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 reminds one of the knights and heroes of the Middle Ages. Walking into the picturesque Salzburg, one can hear Mozart's heavenly music everywhere. Here, there is no noisy carriages and horses, no dazzling colorful neon lights—only the marks 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 discover the life wisdom passed down through generations.