Tunxi ancient street is a paradise for tourist to buy souvenirs rich in China culture with comparatively low price. It has wide distribution of ancient four treasure of study namely writing brushes, ink sticks, ink slabs and paper, the brick, wood, stone and bamboo carving products, the world famous Qimen black tea and Tunxi green tea, and other tourists odds and ends.
The centuries old history in the center of Tunxi was dated back to Song Dynasty (960-1279). Township was initially formed during 1082-1135 when Emperor Huizong moved his government to Lin An (Now Hangzhou) and conscripted many local architects and workmen to construct the new capital. The workers when returned home, imitated the structure style and constructed buildings along the road. The 47 stores invested and built by an Anhui merchant during Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) attracted traders and thus made the street a communication hub to connect the outside world. The place was further developed into a materials distribution center within the 267 years reign of Qing Dynasty.
Tunxi ancient street was paved with maroon flagstones with a total length of 1273 meters in which nearly 900 meters is the pedestrian commercial street. One picture shortage inbetween
Shops standing both sides are generally of 2-3 floors, not very large but deep, featuring the local Anhui style of stone base, brick and roof, commonly with business in front while workshop, store or home are at the rear part.
It was once described as "An oriental ancient Rome" by an American Professor when he visited the area. The ancient memorial archway that stands at Tunxi Ancient Street.
Hui style Chinese architectural styled shops were mainly built with brick, wood overflowed with strong archaic charm.
There are two museums along the ancient street display furniture from Ming and Qing Dynasties and exhibit ancient calligraphy, paintings and china.
Simple and luxurious room offered by International Youth Hostel along ancient street. We never will forget the service of hotel and owner rendered to us during our stay. When the owner, Mr Cheng Yi Lue came to know that we were running out of cash due to credit cards system changed in China and many places not accepting foreign cards, he allowed us to stay and pay later after we went back. He warmed up our heart and made our journey in Anhui a memorial one forever.
With charming spirits of old Huizhou culture, Tunxi ancient street is regarded as an art gallery of an excellent national culture.ss
More than 100 over movies and films have been shot at Tunxi ancient street as to most of the movie makers and insiders, it appears like a live Qing and Ming "Shang He Tu" (art painting of a prosperous scene along the river) .ss
There are many old and famous shops sitting on old street like Jin Long Jewelery shop and Tong-De-Ren Chinese Medicine Shop which exists more than 120 years.
First House Restaurant is a very special restaurant ran in olden style but under modern management. You would be given a table number and requested to make your own orders in a ready writing pad, for dishes and foods displayed in the open kitchen. There are clear indications with numbering codes for materials, volume, size, price and method of cooking or preparing.
Different kind of food categorized into various sections for 100 over dishes like vegetable, meat, fish, cold dishes, salad, soup, noodles, rice, dumplings, dimsam, deserts, pastries, drinks etc are neatly arranged at or within the food rack.
Street cobbler and tailor providing service including buttoning.
Morning wet market in Tunxi
Interesting snack and morning breakfast offering by street stalls.
The handmade tradition bun and local dumpling (jian bao)
Food stalls for rice dishes and noodles including steam boat services of all kind of meat.
Local pastries
Fermented tofu, small crayfish and eel
City of Huangshan is a prefecture-level city centered around Huangshan Mountains in Southern Anhui Province. It was known as Xin An Shire during Jin Dynasty (265-420) and as Huizhou in Song Dynasty (960-1279) until 1987. It was renamed to Huangshan City as to reflect the cultural and touristic preeminence of Huangshan Mountain ranges. Its urban was the original city of Tunxi which now constitutes as Tunxi District. Huangshan City is a region with long history and splendid culture. Its 2000 years history, flourishing Huizhou culture, natural and humanity scenery, rare and advantageous natural resources make the place into one of the most visited destination in tourism.
The splendor mountain scenery in Anhui Province along the way to Tunxi
The majestic creation of nature
Rape seed flowers cover the whole valley and mountains slopes
Salute to Chinese people for constructing such a wonderful highway in this mountainous region by cutting cross with one after another tunnels and make the journey to Tunxi a convenient one.
Clear indications of direction in Chinese and English in highway making driving easy for long distance transporters as well as private car drivers.
Entering into Huangshan City
Wide road with modern street lamps at the expanding new developed area at Huangshan City.
An opening ceremony of a 5-stars hotel at the new town before arriving ancient parts at Tunxi.
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