Shiba Du: A "Hundred Surnames" Town in the Mountains
Published: 2026-09-24
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Last updated 2026-09-24 — In the border region of Zhejiang, Fujian, and Jiangxi provinces, there lies such a town: its well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty ancient architecture not only remains intact but also features unique styles — Huizhou-style horse-head walls, Zhejiang-style ridges, Jiangxi-style eaves, and Fujian-style earthen walls blend together in remarkable harmony; among the town's population of over 10,000, there are at least 146 surnames, and just within the 3,600-plus residents in the town itself...
In the border region of Zhejiang, Fujian, and Jiangxi provinces, there lies such a town: its well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty ancient architecture not only remains intact but also features unique styles,Huizhou-style horse-head walls, Zhejiang-style ridges, Jiangxi-style eaves, and Fujian-style earthen walls blend together in remarkable harmony; the ancient townhas a population of over 10,000 with at least 146 surnames, and just among the 3,600-plus town residents, there are now 141 different surnames, making it a true "Hundred Surnames" town. This is Shiba Du, a "Hundred Surnames" town nestled deep in the mountains.
Shiba Du, a quaint and unique town, is well worth a visit~
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