Ancient Town of Zhenlong

　　The Ancient Town of Zhenlong is situated in Bafang Village, Zhenlong Town, Xinyi City, and has a history of more than 1,200 years. Many of the ancient structures in the town were built during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, while the traditional dwellings from the Republican era are mostly found along Zhenlong Ancient Street, which lies just across the river from the ancient town. These historic buildings feature quite distinctive architectural styles—some are traditionally Chinese, while others exhibit a blend of Chinese and Western elements, giving them an elegant and majestic classical charm.

　　According to historical records, the Ancient Town of Zhenlong is home to a rare complex of thirteen ancient academies in China, as well as seven ancestral temples, two mansions, the “Red Tower” known as the Civilization Gate, the Confucian Temple known as the former site of the Grand Hong King’s Palace, the Xian Tai Temple also known as the Recruitment Hall of the Grand Hong Kingdom, Zhongshan Park, and other historic buildings of significant cultural and heritage value. To this day, four of the academies remain relatively well-preserved. The Red Tower “Civilization Gate,” the Grand Hong King’s Palace “Confucian Temple,” and the Grand Hong Kingdom Recruitment Hall “Xian Tai Temple” have been designated as provincial-level cultural relics protection units. Ancient trees over a hundred years old can also occasionally be spotted within the town.