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Shuangyu Ancient Town

Published: 2026-11-15 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-11-15 — Shuangyu Ancient Town is located in Shuangyu Village, Shangyang Town, thirty kilometers from the county seat, nestled at the western foot of Longgao Mountain. During the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty, Commander Ma Rulong built it to...

Shuangyu Ancient Town

  Shuangyu Ancient Town is located in Shuangyu Village, Shangyang Town, thirty kilometers from the county seat, nestled at the western foot of Longgao Mountain. It was built during the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty by Commander Ma Rulong to defend against Japanese pirates.

  Built against a mountain and beside water, Shuangyu Ancient Town covers an area of 7,500 square meters, encircled by city walls that give it the appearance of a melon when viewed from above. Each brick weighs around 20 kilograms and is inscribed with the words “Shuangyu Ancient Town Brick.” The town has four gate towers — east, south, west, and north — each equipped with a cannon and a drawbridge. The garrison office of the Commandant was situated on the northeastern side along the central axis of the town, at the highest point of the terrain. The town also boasts numerous temples, among which the most distinctive are the Wenchang Pavilion and Zhenyu Nunnery.

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