Wednesday, June 18, 2025

China - Guandong Province - Pan Tang Ancient Village


With a history of more than 900 years, Pan Tang Ancient Village, is the only remaining intact of Qing Dynasty rural settlement in Guangzhou. There are also many historical and cultural landscapes nearby, such as Renwei Ancient Temple, Litchi Bay, Wen Tower, etc., as well as intangible cultural heritage such as Cantonese Opera, three carvings, one color, on folkecological parke embroidery, and martial arts. It is the most Guangzhou.

I have no idea who sent this postcard from China.

In the southern city of Guangzhou, there is an ancient village called Pan Tang, with a history that dates back at least 900 years. On the first day of the Chinese New Year, locals perform lion dances to bring blessings of happiness, health and prosperity. 

Despite being on the banks of a popular lake, the remarkable heritage of the village has largely gone unnoticed in the modern era. But that's slowly changing (read more).


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