Jiangtou Village Jiuwu Town - a step back in time to the Ming Dynasty
Last Update: 2nd October 2020
What is Jiangtou Village Jiuwu Town?
Situated approximately 32 x kilometers from Guilin City, Jiangtou Village Jiuwu Town is well-known for tens of old houses from the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) through the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912) to the Republic of China Period (1912 - 1949). According to the historical facts, before the founding of Lingchuan County (662), the village had been already set up.
Interested in visiting Jiangtou Village Jiuwu during a Guilin Tour?
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What to expect at Jiangtou Village Jiuwu Town
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Jiangtou Village Jiuwu Town features 71 x old houses. Facing the east, these buildings make for a maze. They are built in black bricks and tiles. The roof of some of the old buildings is decorated with sculptures of birds and flowers. Tens of horizontal inscribed boards given by emperors in ancient China are well preserved in the village. Old stone alleys wind around the village.
The most popular and outstanding one is Ailian Jiaci Ancestral Temple in honor of Zhou Dunyi (1017 - 1073), a philosopher in the Northern Song Dynasty (960 - 1127) there. Originally built in 1882 and complemented in 1888, the temple has four courtyards for now. It features the exquisite carvings. In addition, you can find the distinctive “Girl Building”, “Xiucai Street”, and “Yuren Alley”. court historian residence, residence of magistrate of a prefecture, residence for five magistrates of a county, Xieyuan residence, etc. If you have enough time, it is also worth visiting the old bridges, wells and temples there. Regularly held on the 14th of May in the lunar calendar, Girl Festival in the village attracts many tourists to enjoy. Local traditional dancing and singing shows are held. You can also appreciate the stunning lotus that day. |
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Best time to visit Jiangtou Village Jiuwu Town
If you’d like to know more about the local culture, the best time to visit is on the 14th of May in the lunar calendar.
The best months to visit are from April to October.
The best months to visit are from April to October.
How to get to Jiangtou Village Jiuwu Town
Unfortunately, there is no direct bus to the village from Guilin. Thus, the only option is to rent a vehicle.
Additional Jiangtou Village Jiuwu Town Travel Advice
- Opening hours: 08:00 - 17:00
- As at 2nd October 2020, the entrance pricing to the village is 20 CNY per per son. For the latest pricing information, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com)
- Please wear comfortable hiking shoes there.
Interested in visiting Jiangtou Village Jiuwu Town on a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including Jiangtou Village Jiuwu, among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.