Yunshuiyao Ancient Town

　　    A national 5A-level tourist attraction, a famous historical and cultural village in China, a China landscape village, and a showcase site of the Changjiao Ancient Village in the Southern Fujian (Zhangzhou) Eco-Cultural Reserve. It is a renowned picturesque mountain village in China, featuring serene ancient paths, thousand-year-old banyan trees, verdant mountains, crystal-clear waters, and magical earthen buildings — resembling an exquisitely detailed landscape painting.

　　    The ancient town is surrounded by mountains on all sides, stretching over ten square miles. The meandering Changjiao Stream flows around the town, with small bridges spanning across it, connecting villages on both banks. Along the streambanks, 13 thousand-year-old banyan trees stand like giant umbrellas, twisting and spreading out with lush foliage, forming a spectacular banyan grove.

　　    Beneath the banyan trees, an ancient stone path crisscrosses through the area. This path was built along the Changjiao Stream, stretches 10 kilometers, and connects the Héguì Building and the Huáiyuǎn Building. The path was once the essential route for scholars from southern Fujian heading to Zhangzhou, the provincial capital, and even the imperial capital in pursuit of academic and official success, as well as a trade route that brought prosperity. Strolling along it, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the tulou structures and idyllic countryside scenery, making for a delightful experience.

　　    (Image source: Zhangzhou Tourism Information Network)

　　    Information source: Fujian Provincial Tourism Development Commission