Ancient Chinese Towns Tour - Collector's Edition - Jiangxi & Anhui Volume

Author: Editorial Department of "Chinese Ancient Towns Tour"
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Publishing Date: 2003-05-01
Features: Anhui, abbreviated as Wan, has been renowned since ancient times for its enchanting mountains and clear waters, often hailed as a paradise on earth. It was a favored retreat for high-ranking officials, celebrities, and scholars, which in turn infused fresh elements into Huizhou culture. In the late Qing Dynasty, the rise of Huizhou merchants laid a solid economic foundation for the establishment of "Huixue," thereby shaping the architectural style of Huizhou residences—simple yet grand, exquisite and elegant. Jiangxi, abbreviated as Gan, has experienced two major population migrations: the late Western Jin Dynasty and the An Lushan Rebellion during the Tang Dynasty. The introduction of Taoism and Chan Buddhism during the Jin and Tang periods, as well as the rise of Neo-Confucianism in the Song Dynasty, have significantly influenced Jiangxi's indigenous culture.