Po Tan ancient town, A Timeless Journey Through Cobblestone Elegance

Pantan Ancient Town Scenic Spot, Xianju Township, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province

The landscape of the ancient town and its surrounding villages feels naturally integrated

4.7

Introduction

Potan ancient town is located at the heart of the intersection of water and land in the southeast ancient salt road. Although the town is not too big and some areas are a bit rundown, the preserved buildings are all from the Ming and Qing dynasties, such as brothels, ancient theaters, gambling houses, banks, etc. The most worthy of appreciation is the Chen's Ancestral Hall, where ancestor tablets are enshrined, which is relatively rare in other small towns. If tourists see winding paths, they must walk on the "dragon"-shaped ancient street paved with pebbles, which is very rare in China. Most of the residents in the ancient town are local elders, leading a peaceful and comfortable life with little commercialization. In addition, the ancient town also preserves a millennium-old skill - boneless flower lantern needlework, which is known as the "unique skill of China" and a national intangible cultural heritage. Because of this skill, Xianju was awarded the title of "Chinese Folk Art Village" by the Ministry of Culture.

Address

Pantan Ancient Town Scenic Spot, Xianju Township, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province

Opening hours

08:00-16:30 (All day) (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Transportation

Self-guided tour: Take the bus heading to Hengxi from Xianju Bus Station and get off at Potan. Walk to the scenic area.

Phone 0576-87961661

Po Tan ancient town, A Timeless Journey Through Cobblestone Elegance

Introduction

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