There are several 1,700-year-old villages in the world that retain their charming characteristics. Here are some of them:Jinlin Village, Deqing, Guangdong: Located in Guanxu Town, Deqing, Zhaoqing, it has a history of more than 1,700 years. The village combines tranquility and dynamics, simplicity and modernity. It has ancient houses with red walls and green tiles, and also develops experiential projects such as fishing, picking, and farming to promote the integrated development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. It has won many honors, including being named a National Historic and Cultural Village in Guangdong Province in 2009, and being selected as a National Civilized Village in 2025.Xiaohe Village, Yangquan, Shanxi: It is located in Yijing Town, Yangquan City. With a history of nearly 1,700 years, the ancient buildings in the village still maintain their original style, such as Shijia Garden. At the same time, the village has also carried out a series of construction projects, such as renovating water supply and drainage pipelines, and building fitness trails, to improve the living environment and tourist reception capacity. In 2024, the Xiaohe Ancient Village Pingmei Scenic Area was rated as a national 4A-level tourist scenic area.Gulan Village, Jingxing, Hebei: It is located 43 kilometers southwest of Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City. According to the "Lv's Genealogy", there has been a village here since the Taikang period of the Western Jin Dynasty (281-289 AD), with a history of more than 1,700 years. The village has a beautiful natural landscape, with three majestic peaks, and also retains many historical and cultural heritages, such as 40 ancient architectural courtyards from the Ming Dynasty and 60 from the Qing Dynasty. It was included in the fifth batch of National Traditional Villages in 2019.Tuyugou Village, Turpan, Xinjiang: Located at the southern foot of the Flaming Mountains, it is a post on the ancient Silk Road with a history of more than 1,700 years. Most of the residential buildings in the village have a history of hundreds of years. The village has carried out the renovation of ancient buildings, and some villagers have transformed their old houses into grocery stores and homestays. The village has won the titles of "National Historic and Cultural Village" and "National Traditional Ancient Village".Jin Village, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu: It has a history of more than 1,700 years, which can be traced back to the Jin Dynasty. The village has a profound cultural heritage, with many historical buildings such as Changchun Hall built in the Ming Dynasty and Wang's Garden built in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. In 2023, it was included in the list of National Traditional Villages.
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