Langtou Village is located in Tanbu Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou City. It currently preserves nearly 200 intact Qing Dynasty brick buildings, including nearly 30 ancestral halls, study rooms, and academies, as well as 3 watchtowers and gate towers. The village also features more than 20 ancient alleys, as well as the historically significant Shengping Renrui Archway and Qingyun Bridge. Known for its variety of ancient architectural styles, large scale of preserved buildings, and rich cultural connotations, it is one of the largest ancient villages preserved in Guangdong to date. In 2008, Langtou Ancient Village was recognized as one of the first batch of 27 ancient villages in Guangdong Province, and in 2010, it was rated as one of the top ten characteristic streets (villages) in Guangzhou. Upon entering the village, one can see the Shengping Renrui Archway, which is not a simple structure; it was a royal gift from Emperor Qianlong to Lady Huang Cui. Following the main road, for every few ancient houses, there is a study room or private school. Whether it is a study room or an ancestral hall, the architectural style is very rigorous, with wood carvings, brick carvings, and brick paintings. The village is open all year round, 24 hours a day, with specific business hours subject to the day’s opening status.
Langtou Village
Langtou Village is located in Tanbu Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou City. It currently preserves nearly 200 intact Qing Dynasty brick […]
