Huizhou-Chizhou Ancient Road

Huizhou-Chizhou Ancient Road

The Huizhou-Chizhou Ancient Road is a cultural heritage protection unit of Chizhou City.

The Huizhou-Chizhou Ancient Road is located in Qijing Village, Qidu Town, Shitai County. Its exact age is unknown, and it is classified as an ancient site.

On March 4, 2020, the Chizhou Municipal People's Government designated it as part of the fifth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Chizhou.

Protected area: includes the site itself, extending 10 meters on both sides of the ancient road and 20 meters at both ends.

Construction control zone: extends 20 meters outward from the boundary of the protected area on all sides.

Qidu Town: Qijing Township is located in the northeastern part of Shitai County. To the east, it faces Huangshan Mountain; to the north, it connects with Jiuhua Mountain, a sacred Buddhist site; and to the south, it neighbors the renowned Penglai Fairy Cave. The area features undulating mountains and towering peaks, often shrouded in mist and enjoying a pleasant climate. The township covers an area of 74 square kilometers and is 39 kilometers from the county seat. The ancient Huizhou merchants' route runs north–south through the township. It currently governs 7 villages, 36 villager groups, 780 households, and 3,008 residents. The average elevation is 850 meters, with forested land spanning 40,090 mu and a forest coverage rate of 72%. Cultivated land amounts to 758 mu. The region is rich in resources, including Yuan... For more details about Qidu Town++

Further reading:

· Fifth Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Chizhou