Ancient Cloud Town Street

　　Ancient Cloud Town Street is located in Yungai Temple Town, 18 kilometers west of Zhen’an County. Originally built during the Han Dynasty and flourishing in the Tang Dynasty, it was once known for having “nine towers and eighteen halls, with over a thousand monks’ quarters,” and is praised for its historical significance. The current buildings along the ancient street mostly date back to after the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty. The street stretches 380 meters in length and features over 40 traditional quadrangle courtyard homes with a “four waters returning to the hall” layout. The old residences boast unique architectural styles: gray clay tiles on the roofs, yin-yang roofing, post-and-lintel frameworks, Jiangnan-style painted gables, carved lattice windows and doors, flush gable walls with horse-head ornaments, as well as fully equipped structures including embroidery towers, studies, living rooms, and gardens. The narrow lanes twist and turn, exuding a strong sense of antiquity.