Longjing Ancient Residential Buildings

　　The Longjing Ancient Residential Buildings in Hezhou are located 9 kilometers from the city center. This is a historical and cultural humanistic scenic tourism area. It is an ancient village built during the Tongzhi and Guangxu reigns of the Qing Dynasty, where a large number of well-preserved residential buildings from that period still remain, including the former residence of Zhang Tingfu, advisor to three presidents of the Republic of China. The architecture of these ancient houses features exquisite craftsmanship, with intricate carvings of dragons and phoenixes, and has been maintained in good condition to this day. Longjing Village is also an important settlement for local ethnic residents, where unique traditional customs are still preserved, making it a key window into the study of the indigenous culture of Hezhou.

　　The thousand-year-old ancient post road in Longjing is entirely paved with flagstones, stretching over 1,000 meters in total. Despite having endured centuries of change, the historical traces of the past can still be clearly seen. The Longjing spring water in the residential area is sweet and fragrant, and the clusters of water droplets that gush out more than a foot high are said to predict the weather. Numerous towering ancient banyan trees are scattered throughout the village, and the lively Xiaoliang River flows through the settlement. The idyllic farmlands of Madong and Dadong add charm to the surroundings. In 2002, the TV series “Women in the Enclosure” produced by China Central Television filmed at multiple locations within the Longjing Ancient Residential Buildings. More recently, “Happy Farmland” also shot scenes at various spots in the nearby Dadong farmlands, sparking considerable interest among tourists in visiting the Longjing Ancient Residential Buildings.