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In the style of the Dong minority’s Wind and Rain bridges, this attractive structure vaults the waters of the Tuo River and is illuminated at night. Like…
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In the style of the Dong minority’s Wind and Rain bridges, this attractive structure vaults the waters of the Tuo River and is illuminated at night. Like…
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Stones laid out for crossing the river. Not a great idea to cross them after too many glasses of the local strong stuff.
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Built in 1836, this building's exterior (by the door) still has some faded slogans from the Cultural Revolution. There are two lovely black-and-white…
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Restored fragments of the city wall lie along the south bank of the Tuo River. Carvings of fish and mythical beasts adorn the eaves of the North Gate…
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The town’s wealthiest resident, Pei Shoulu, has his personal collection of antiques on display in his former residence on Shijia Long. The collection of…
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Built in 1755, this assembly hall north of Wanming Pagoda served as the Jiangxi guildhall for almost 200 years. It now has dance performances every half…
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The Ming dynasty defensive wall, 13km west of town, once stretched to Guizhou province. It's been largely rebuilt, though it does provide nice views of…
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Rising above the old town's eastern flank is this small hill, which affords views over town. A few modern buildings grace the park. Admission is not…
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A Tang dynasty military outpost, this village is well preserved and of interest to architecture buffs. Located 25km west of town, you'll need to take a…
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This elegant and slim pagoda was built during the reign of Emperor Jiaqing. It cannot be climbed, but is gloriously illuminated at night and makes for…
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Carvings of fish and mythical beasts adorn the eaves of the North Gate Tower, one of four original main gates. The town ticket office is located on the…
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This small, one-time Taoist temple is now home to a silversmithing training centre.
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The famous modern novelist was born here in 1902. (His tomb is east of town.) His most famous novel – Border Town (边城) – is definitely worth a read.
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One way to get across the river. It's a bit narrow but just about wide enough for two people to pass going in opposite directions.
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The old city gate leading into Wenhua Sq from Sanwangge Lu is a robust and impressive chunk of architecture.
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Off Dongzheng Jie, this temple was once dedicated to the patron of seafarers. It's not open to the public.
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A survey of the old town’s history; sadly, most of the captions are in Chinese only.
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This 18th-century walled temple is now a middle school and cannot be entered.