Don’t crowd the internet celebrity town! There are quiet ancient villages of the Qing Dynasty hidden in the urban area of ​​Guangzhou, and these places nearby are fun to visit.

We who have been busy in the city for a long time

always want to go to an ancient and quiet place

But the reality is often like this

Real tourists such as weaving, souvenirs copied across the country

In fact, you don’t have to travel long distances

There is such an ancient village in downtown Guangzhou

Heritage Located in a corner of the city, quiet and independent

Julong Village Residences in the Qingming Dynasty

The \”Julong Village\” ancient building complex is located in Fangcun.Founded in the fifth year of Guangxu\’s reign in the Qing Dynasty (1879), it was built by the Kuang clan in Taishan, Guangdong. It is one of the most complete existing ancient residential buildings in Guangzhou.

Julong Village now covers an area of ​​more than 5,200 square meters, and has three rows of ancient houses in front and back, with a total of 20 rooms. These ancient houses are located in clusters of neat blue-brick houses with the same exterior design. Their architectural features are quite similar to those of Xiguan House.

Julong Village is located between Longxi and Zhaocun on Chongkou Street. The entrance of the village faces a river. The ancient banyan trees on both sides of the renovated river bank block the sun and still have an idyllic scenery.

Prosperous in the sea of ​​commerce

Guangzhou in the Qing Dynasty was a hub for trade and money was rolling in. The founders of Julong Village, the famous Kuang family from Taishan, Guangdong, created a feng shui land at Fangcunchongkou, which was originally a river beach and sandy land, facing a waterway and connecting to Guangzhou.

After 10 years of hard work and construction, the population gradually prospered. By the fifteenth year of Guangxu (1889), there were 20 neat green brick buildings and 100 acres of fertile land. Fertile soil laid the foundation for the paradise of Julong Village.

Because it is located in a rural corner of Panyu County, Julong Village is not well known to people.However, several business tycoons who settled in and grew up in the village made several brilliant moves in the business world of southern Guangdong from the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China.

Businessmen and officials, Julong Village is a veritable place where dragons and tigers gather, and is not comparable to ordinary suburban villages. On weekdays, the families and children of officials, wealthy merchants, read and have fun.

If someone from a wealthy family celebrates a birthday or gets married, it will be a row of boats, welcoming people and sending them off, and Julong Village will be a bustling place. The sound of drinking and drinking. There are already rows of shops along the village entrance.

Destroyed by war

Even if you are wealthy and prominent, how can you withstand the sudden changes of war? In 1937, the Japanese invaded China and the Anti-Japanese War broke out.

Soon, Guangzhou fell, and Julong Village could not escape the fate. All the shops along the village entrance were burned down. Waterway traffic was blocked.

The Kwong family fled everywhere, and several celebrities went to Hong Kong or across the ocean to the United States, leaving behind empty houses. Those who did not want to leave the business and left, the industry quickly collapsed. Defeat. The glorious days of Julong Village are gone forever.

After the war, Julong Village did not regain its former glory. Most of the people named Kuang who left did not come back.

As time goes by, except for the twenty or so old houses in Julong Village, there are still reminders of the past, and the village has long been full of people. No.

The roof of the building complex

Layout and structure

This one has one hundred and one The ancient village has a history of more than ten years and is still home to hundreds of men, women and children.

There are 19 existing houses, all of which are two-story blue brick buildings. The village is laid out in a tic-tac-toe shape.The layout is composed of seven streets and alleys, which are neatly arranged and arranged vertically and horizontally. Each residential courtyard covers an area of ​​about 200 square meters and faces north to south.

The large blue brick house in Julong Village has its base made of whole granite, and the gray carvings on the window lintels are painted with patterns of wealth and auspiciousness. The doors of the big house are divided into several layers. From the outside to the inside, they are the corner door, the sliding door and the main door.

If you love buildings with strong Lingnan characteristics and quiet ancient villages, how can you miss it?

Address: Near No. 20, Juxing Street, Liwan District, Guangzhou

After visiting Julong Village, you can also stop by the following places.

Fangcun Flower, Bird, Fish and Insect Market

You can buy a bunch of potted plants at a price far lower than the market price, and pair them with high-looking flowerpots, which is completely It’s just earned!

If you like small animals, come here to see the cute dogs and cats. It is also very therapeutic.

In addition, you can experience the fun of shrimp fishing in person at the corner of the market. The boss will help you cook them in the future so that you can taste the freshest prawns.

Address: Just off Huadiwan, Metro Line 1, just over 200 meters away.

Shiweitang Railway Station

Shiweitang Railway Station was put into use in 1903 and is the oldest existing railway station in Guangzhou. Today’s Shiweitang Railway Station has long lost its past bustle, and only some freight trains are still here. Stay.

Later, because Deng Ziqi shot the MV here, it became popular again.

Because of its ancient history and strong retro style, it has now become a popular place for young people to take photos of concave shapes.

Address: Exit C of Fangcun Station of Metro Line 1, transfer to bus No. 783, and take 2 stops to Shiweitang Pier

Baietan Changdi Road

At night, you might as well go to Baietan to enjoy the night view of Guangzhou. The bright moon shines brightly in the river, and the beautiful scenery of \”Moonlit Night in Etan\” has been praised by people from ancient to modern times.

Bai Etan is the widest and deepest river in the Pearl River flowing through Guangzhou. It is one of the eight scenic spots in Guangzhou. It is comfortable and calm to end the day here.

Article / Some pictures: Guangzhou Daily All-Media Reporter Shi Yu

Part of the information: 360 Encyclopedia, Mafengwo, Sina Pictures

Editor: Guangzhou Daily All-Media