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Ancient Gongchuan Town

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Ancient Gongchuan Town in Meilie, located in Gongchuan Town about 10 kilometers from the Taoyuan Cave Scenic Area, is one of the best-preserved ancient towns in Fujian Province. The ancient town walls within the town are still relatively well-preserved. Built during the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty, they stretch over 2,000 meters in length and stand 7 to 9 meters high. By the end of the Ming Dynasty, an academy was built inside the fortress, housing a collection of 100,000 volumes. Outside the fortress stands the...

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Ancient Gongchuan Town is a cultural tourism attraction.

Ancient Gongchuan Town

Meilie’s Ancient Gongchuan Town is located in Gongchuan Town about 10 kilometers from the Taoyuan Cave Scenic Area, and is one of the best-preserved ancient towns in Fujian Province. The ancient town walls within the town are still relatively well-preserved. Built during the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty, they stretch over 2,000 meters in length and stand 7 to 9 meters high. By the end of the Ming Dynasty, an academy was built inside the fortress, housing a collection of 100,000 volumes. Outside the fortress stands the Huqing Bridge, built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, featuring distinctive architectural design.