China is a country with a long history and profound cultural heritage. In China, there are four ancient cities, namely Huizhou in Anhui, Langzhong in Sichuan, Pingyao in Shanxi and Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan. The four ancient cities are all national 5A-level scenic spots, and only Lijiang in Yunnan and Pingyao in Shanxi have successfully applied for the World Heritage.
1. Huizhou House, Anhui Province: An important entity building of ancient Huizhou culture, with pavilions, stone bridges and gardens, which embodies the cultural characteristics of the Han nationality in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Located in the east of Huangshan City, it is the coordination center of tourist routes in Hangzhou, Huangshan, Qianhu Island and Jiuhua Mountain. 2. Langzhong Ancient City: Langzhong was the temporary capital of Sichuan in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Its antique architectural style embodies the cultural style of Bashu in Shu-Han period, and is also the birthplace of China Spring Festival culture. Langzhong, located in the northeast of Sichuan Province, is a county-level city in Nanchong City, Sichuan Province. 3. Pingyao Ancient City: the ancient city pool rebuilt and expanded in Ming and Qing Dynasties. The streets, sidewalks and urban buildings within the city walls retain the shape of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is an important exhibition place of Han culture, religion, society and economy in China, and is known as "Little Beijing". It is located in the middle of Shanxi Province. 4. Old Town of Lijiang: The most distinctive ancient city in China is the cultural essence of the ethnic minorities in China. Enrich local ethnic customs and recreational activities.
The popularity of Old Town of Lijiang is closely related to its national characteristics. Among the 56 ethnic groups in China, the Han nationality is the majority. For the Han people who are used to seeing the cultural customs of the Han people, Old Town of Lijiang, Yunnan Province, with ethnic flavor, is very fresh and attractive, which is the basis for the popularity of Old Town of Lijiang in the whole country.