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Nantou Ancient Town, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
window to know about the history and culture of Shenzhen
Nantou City is located in Nanshan District of Shenzhen. It is a creative historical and cultural block. The history of Nantou City can be traced back to Three Kingdoms Period(220AD-265AD). At Nantou City, you can see some historical sites of Shenzhen like temples, museum, ancient well, city gates, guild hall and exhibitions. At modern and prosperous Shenzhen, you can know about the history of it by visiting the Nantou City. At Nantou Ancient City, you can experience the cultural heritage of Shenzhen as well as the modernity of it. Nantou Ancient City witnessed the change of Shenzhen from a fishing village to international metropolis, which is the window to know about the history and culture of Shenzhen.
Opening hours: 10: 00-17: 00 daily(closed on Mondays)
Ancestral Temple OF Wen’s Family was built by Wen's descendants in Qing Dynasty to commemorate the national hero Wen Tianxiang. The existing building was rebuilt in Qing Dynasty (AD1807) and renovated again in 1995. Now it is a place for worship and activities of Wen clan.
Guanyinge Well(观音阁井) is one of the famous ancient wells at Nantou City. It was an well that people often use in the past, and it witnessed the life of people here.
Opening hours: 10: 00-17: 00 daily(closed on Mondays)
Dongguan Guild Hall(东馆会馆) is the only guild hall in Shenzhen. Dongguan Guild Hall was built in Qing Dynasty(1868AD) and rebuilt in 1907. Dongguan Guild Hall remains 4 stone plaques in Qing Dynasty. Dongguan Guild Hall used to be important platform of cultural exchange of southern China at that time. With its unique architectural style and cultural heritage, Dongguan Guild Hall adds the beauty of Nantou City.
East City Gate was built in Ming Dynasty(AD 1394), with masonry structure. It is a 19.2 meters wide and 5.2 meters long. There is a tower on the second floor, which is a modern reconstruction. Half is history and half is modernity. Just like the whole historical and cultural settlement of Nantou Ancient City, East City Gate will regain its vitality in the blending of history and modernity.
The South Gate of Nantou Ancient City was built in Ming Dynasty(AD 1394), and has been renovated many times in Qing Dynasty, Republic of China and modern times. At present, the South City Gate is well preserved.
Opening hours: 10: 00-17: 00 daily(closed on Mondays)
Baode Temple was originally built in Ming Dynasty, and it was rebuilt for many times. Baode Temple is dedicated to the goddess of the sea, the heroes of the anti-Japanese war and the Opium War.
Opening Hours:
10:00-20:00 from Tuesday to Friday
10:00-20:30 from Saturday to Sunday(Closed on Mondays)
1820 Digital Exhibition Hall displays the Nantou City at the height of power and splendour with association of activity and inertia(The splendid scene of Nantou City in 1820). Here audience can feel the social style and features of Nantou City 200 years ago closely. There are two exhibition halls at the 1820 Digital Exhibition Hall: Exhibition Hall A and Exhibition Hall B. The dynamic image presents the life of people in Nantou City in the past.
Guan Gong's culture is an important part of Chinese traditional culture, and its main features are summarized as loyalty, righteousness, benevolence and courage. Loyalty is fundamental, righteousness is credibility, benevolence is love, and courage is spirit. The existing Guandi Temple in Nantou Ancient City is located on the east side outside the south gate of Nantou Ancient City. It was rebuilt in 1997. It is not only a rare traditional temple that still exists in modern Shenzhen, but also the main component of broadcasting the Guan Gong culture.
Opening hours: 10: 00-17: 00 daily(Last entry is 16:30, and closed on Mondays)
At the Nantou Ancient City Museum, you will know about the development and history of Shenzhen during the over 1,700 years.
Experience the history and culture heritage of Shenzhen
Our impression to Shenzhen are generally modern and metropolis in southern China. Nantou Ancient City provides us another appearance of Shenzhen with ancient architectures and historical sites, and we can know about the 1700-year development of Shenzhen by strolling around the ancient city. Nantou Ancient City in Shenzhen offers you blend of traditional and modernity, where you can experience the diversity of Shenzhen.
Stroll around the Creative Streets
There are many shops and stores at the streets of Nantou Ancient City, where you can stop to have a cup of coffee, admire the interesting and newfangled gadgets and other creative shops. You can just walk around for relaxing as well as visit the ancient temples and architectures here.
Get Wonderful Photos
As combination of modernity and traditional, you can get many wonderful pictures at Nantou Ancient City. The ancient plaques, temples, ancient buildings and exquisite creative stores are best backgrounds for your photography.
Taste Various Foods at the Nantou Ancient City
There are many delicious and characteristic foods at Nantou Ancient City. You can choose the snacks or restaurants you are interested to have a try at the Nantou Ancient City. And if you are tired, you can choose a cafe or bar to have a rest.
You can get to Nantou City by subway, bus and taxi.
Bus: You can take bus and get off and Nantou City Station(南头古城站), Nantou Station(南头站) and Nanshan Public Security Sub-Bureau Station(南山公安分局站).
Metro: You can take Subway Line 12 and get off at the Zhongshan Park Station(中山公园站) or Nantou City Station(南头古城站). And you can also take Subway Line 1 and get off at the Taoyuan Station(桃园站) or Daxin Station(大新站).
From $ 380
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