[2025 Heping Attraction] Travel Guide for Linzhai ancient village (Updated Jul)

More than ten kilometers from Yangcun Town, after passing the Nanwudang Mountain Scenic Area, you will enter Heping County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. Take Provincial Highway 339 and then more than 40 kilometers to Yangming Town where Heping County is located. As we entered Guangdong, we felt like we were going downhill all the way. The roadside orange trees (Gannan navel oranges) that we often saw before were now fewer, and the vegetation clearly had the feel of a tropical region. The Heping County Museum is called Yangming Museum. It is located on a small hillside near the county seat, overlooking the Heping County seat. Heping County was established by Wang Yangming after he suppressed the Sanyan Rebellion, and the name was also given by him. Linzhai Ancient Village is located in the southeast of Yangming Town, about 30 kilometers and 40 minutes by car. The ancient village is very large and is located on a flat mountain plain beside the Dongjiang River. The characteristic of this Hakka village is the four-cornered buildings, which are scattered around. Each building is very large and feels like a castle. There are more than 20 such buildings preserved from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the Republic of China. The four-cornered buildings are basically square, three or four stories high. The outer walls are built with large stones. They have no windows but shooting holes and observation holes. They have outstanding defensive functions, a bit like the Yangcun Yanyiwei we just saw. What makes it different from a walled house is that it has a horizontal house in the middle connecting the two sides, forming a courtyard with two or three entrances inside. It is larger in scale and has more rooms than a walled house. The interior uses earth, wood and stone materials, and has the characteristics of Chinese architecture as well as some elements of Western architecture. It should be an architectural style introduced from Southeast Asia in modern times. This is another representative type of Hakka dwelling. It was really shocking when I saw this kind of building for the first time. Unfortunately, the protection has not kept up, and only a few of them have been repaired. Most of them look good from the outside, but are a bit dilapidated inside. I guess it's because this place is remote and far away from big cities, so it's hard to attract tourism investment and development. Linzhai Ancient Village has a large parking lot, which should be used during holidays and activities. When we went there, there were only three or four groups of tourists. Linzhai Ancient Village

Linzhai Ancient Village is located in Heping County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. It is an ancient village with the largest group of ancient four-corner buildings in the country. There are more than 280 existing ancient buildings and 24 larger four-corner buildings in the core area. Among them, Dafudi, Simadi, Pawnshop, Yingchuan Old Home, Guangwendi and Qianguanglou are provincial cultural relics protection units. These buildings have unique architectural styles, with magnificent buildings, carved beams and painted rafters. They are typical Hakka-style four-cornered buildings that also integrate Chaoshan culture, Cantonese culture and Western culture. Linzhai Ancient Village has been given the reputation of "China's Traditional Ancient Village", "China's Most Charming Leisure Village", "China's Excellent National Architectural Cultural Heritage Village", and "One of the Ten Most Beautiful Ancient Villages in Guangdong". Walking through the ancient village of Linzhai, it feels like traveling through time and space and returning to that era full of historical charm. Every blue brick and every black tile tells an ancient story, making it a great place to experience Hakka culture. Linzhai Ancient Village

🌟 Linzhai Ancient Village, the hidden gem of Heyuan, Guangdong, exudes the charm of ancient Hakka architecture with its Four-Cornered Towers and rich Hakka culture! The village preserves 24 ancient dwellings, each brick and tile telling the legendary stories of the Hakka people. 🏡 The three-section courtyard halls of the Four-Cornered Towers showcase the delicacy and grandeur of Hakka architecture. Moreover, there are vast rice fields, ten-mile lotus ponds, with the fragrance of lotus blossoming, a sight too beautiful to behold. 🚗 Practical Information: 📍 📌 Address: Linzhai Ancient Village, Linzhai Town, Hepin County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province 🎫 💸 Admission: Free 🕐 ⏰ Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 ⏳ 🕒 Recommended Duration of Visit: About 2-3 hours 🚗 🚘 Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, or take the high-speed train from Hepin North Station or Longchuan West Station, which can be reached within an hour, with a ticket price of about 130 yuan. 📸 Must-visit Spots: 1.🏰 Qiangguang Tower: The most famous Hakka residence in the ancient village, with four-cornered watchtowers, exquisite carvings, and numerous rooms that can accommodate hundreds of people. 2.🏯 Yongzhen Tower: The tallest building in the ancient village with a long history, it was once an impregnable fortress that Shi Dakai could not conquer for a long time. 3.🏚️ Yingchuan Old House: A unique architectural name, inscribed by Tan Zekei himself, whose calligraphy is still used by the Wenhui Newspaper in Shanghai and Hong Kong today. 4.🏛️ Sima Residence: The feng shui treasure land of Dr. Chen Hongming, with exquisite hall screens and wood carvings that show unique craftsmanship. 5.🏦 Xunnan Tower: A rural bank during the Qing Guangxu period, witnessing the economic history of the Linzhai area. ✨ Tips: 🗺️ The ancient village covers a large area; it is recommended to tour from the entrance in a counterclockwise direction to the parking lot. 🏰 Yingchuan Old House, Qiangguang Tower, and the Doctor's Residence are must-visit places. 🛏️ For accommodation, you can choose between homestays in the ancient village or the new village, only a 5-minute drive away. 🚫 Although Linzhai Ancient Village is a place worth visiting, it may not be particularly suitable for a special trip if it is not on the way.

Linzhai Ancient Village, a legendary Hakka ancient village hidden in the countryside of Heyuan, is located in Heping County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province. It is an ancient village that boasts the 'largest ancient building complex of four-cornered towers in the nation,' with more than 280 existing ancient buildings. It is a massive complex of ancient residential buildings, mainly constructed during the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period, covering a total area of over 30,000 square meters. Among them, the core area contains 24 larger four-cornered towers, with a total construction area reaching 1.838 million square meters. These buildings feature a unique style, magnificent towers, and beautifully decorated beams and rafters, representing the typical Hakka style of four-cornered towers, and also integrating Teochew culture, Cantonese culture, and Western culture. Besides the four-cornered towers, in June, one can also enjoy the ten-mile lotus pond and the fragrance of blooming lotuses, and in July, the golden early rice presents a picturesque rural scenery. The four-cornered towers in Linzhai Ancient Village are like ancient castles, surrounded by other buildings, forming a series of fortresses on the land. The gray-white walls are stained with brown marks from the rain, the bottom is tinged with brownish-yellow from the mud, and through the staggered eaves soaked with historical dust. The history of Linzhai Ancient Village can be traced back to the Yuan Dynasty when the Chen family moved here from Fujian. Over time, they became wealthy from the fertile land and the advantages of the Lianjiang River's water transport, engaging in farming and commerce. In the late Qing Dynasty, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom's forces under Shi Dakai camped here and launched a fierce attack on Yongzhen Tower.

Linzhai Ancient Village is a well-preserved Hakka four-cornered village with a strong historical atmosphere. When I first stepped into Linzhai Ancient Village, I felt like I had traveled back to ancient times and was immediately attracted by its ancient buildings and primitive style. The memorial archway at the entrance of the ancient village exudes a strong ancient fragrance, making people feel as if they have returned to the past. The characteristics of this ancient village really make me feel relaxed and happy! 🏘️⏳🌿 Walking into the ancient village of Linzhai, I saw a number of magnificent Hakka four-cornered buildings. These buildings combine traditional Chinese style with Hakka culture, showcasing exquisite architectural craftsmanship. I entered one of the quadrangles and explored the maze of alleys and rooms between floors. Every corner exudes a historical atmosphere, making me feel the lifestyle of the ancient times. This experience of traveling through time really fascinates me! 🏰🔮⌛ In addition to the four-cornered building, Linzhai Ancient Village also has an ancient street lined with traditional snack stalls and handicraft shops. I sampled Hakka specialties such as Hakka hot and sour noodles and Hakka taro balls and experienced the authentic flavors. The handicraft shops in the ancient village displayed traditional Hakka handicrafts, and I bought some exquisite souvenirs to take home. This experience of integrating into the local culture really excites me! 🍜🎁🎪 Linzhai Ancient Village is a place full of ancient charm, featuring the Hakka four-cornered building ancient village, taking you through time and exploring the charm of ancient Hakka culture. If you are interested in history and cultural heritage, I strongly recommend you to visit Linzhai Ancient Village! 🏘️🌳🚶♂️ #Greater Bay Area must-visit check-in spots