Before leaving Zhuhai, be sure to visit this place

Zhuhai, this modern metropolis, hides many ancient stories beneath its bustling neon lights. Huitong Ancient Village is one of the most charming secrets of this city. It is like an emerald set in the urban forest, quiet and mysterious. Walking into Huitong Ancient Village is like traveling through a tunnel of time, back to an ancient and simple era. Most of the houses here are from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and every brick and tile seems to tell the story of history's vicissitudes. On both sides of the cobblestone paths, ancient trees reach for the sky, full of greenery. Occasionally, a breeze blows through, rustling the leaves, as if whispering the old tales of the village. In the streets and alleys of the ancient village, one can often encounter some leisurely elderly people. They either sit in front of their houses basking in the sun or gather together to chat, their faces brimming with contentment and peace. Their presence makes this ancient village more vivid and real, as if time stands still here, and the years are tranquil. Must-visit spots: Qingyun Bridge: Located at the north entrance of Huitong Village, built during the Republic of China period. North Gate: Built during the Qing dynasty, a defensive facility with the inscription 'North Ring Purple Extreme' on the gate. Diao Mei Ci: Built during the Qing dynasty to commemorate the sixth ancestor of the Mo family, Mo Ding Diao, and transformed into a movie hall in 2019. Movies are shown every weekend. Huitong Ci: Built during the Qing dynasty, now converted into 'Yuechao Bookstore'. It contains books and some trendy toys. North Watchtower: Built in the seventh year of the Republic of China, rectangular and four-storied, with 'Clouds Flying' relief on the front, used for defense in the past. The tower is inlaid with three iron bells for telling time and is one of the iconic buildings of Huitong Ancient Village. Mo Family Ancestral Hall: Built during the Qing dynasty, later transformed into Zhuhai's first village history museum. It tells the story of Huitong's past and its vision for the future. Three Streets and Eight Alleys: Huitong Village adopts a 'three streets and eight alleys' architectural structure, intersecting with each other to form a square and orderly 'chessboard' spatial structure. South Watchtower: Built in the seventh year of the Republic of China to strengthen village defense, with two stories, and 'Wind Rising' carved on it, echoing the 'Clouds Flying' of the North Watchtower, full of poetry. South Gate: Inscribed with 'South Control of the Vast Sea', Huitong Village is by the sea, and villagers value water as wealth, hoping to control the wealth here. If you come to Zhuhai for a visit, why not come here to experience that unique charm! Let the whispers of history and the symphony of modernity weave a wonderful journey in your heart. Address: Huitong Ancient Village, Tangjia, Zhuhai Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, and there is a parking lot at the entrance of the village.