Yun Shui Yao Ancient Town
Fujian · China
Your professional privater guide will pick you up at your Xiamen hotel, and then take a 2.5-hour scenic drive to the idyllic Yunshuiyao Ancient Town where you will get to know the history and related culture in the area. A tasty local lunch will be offered to you here.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Yun Shui Yao Ancient Town
Welcome to Yoon Shway Ya-oh, a place whose name translates beautifully as the 'Cloud and Water Ballad.' Originally known as Meilin Village, it was renamed after the famous 2006 film 'The Knot,' which captured its ethereal beauty…
Listen in the app2The Ancient Cobblestone Road — A Trade Legacy
Our journey begins on the ancient cobblestone road that stretches along the riverbank. For centuries, this path was a vital link for caravans transporting salt, tea, and other goods through the rugged mountains of Fujian. …
Listen in the app3The Ancient Banyan Grove — Thousand-Year Guardians
One of the most awe-inspiring features of Yun Shui Yao is the grove of thirteen ancient banyan trees that line the riverbank. The largest of these trees is over 1,000 years old, with a canopy that covers more than 1,300 square…
Listen in the app4Hegui Lou — The Tulou on the Marsh
A short walk from the town center leads us to He-gway Low, the tallest square Tulou in the world. Built in 1732 during the Qing dynasty, this five-story structure is a masterpiece of Hakka earthen architecture. …
Listen in the app5The Riverfront Waterwheel — Power and Poetry
Returning to the river, we find the iconic wooden waterwheel that has become a symbol of Yun Shui Yao. While this particular wheel was built for the film 'The Knot,' it is a faithful reproduction of the traditional machinery that…
Listen in the app6Tea Picking and the Hills of Fujian
No visit to Yun Shui Yao is complete without acknowledging the rolling green hills that surround the town, which are home to some of the finest tea plantations in China. Fujian is the birthplace of Oolong and Black tea, and the…
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Our final section takes us to Hwai-ywan Low, perhaps the most beautifully preserved circular Tulou in the region. Built in 1907, it represents the pinnacle of Tulou construction. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our poetic journey through Yoon Shway Ya-oh, take one last breath of the fresh mountain air and listen to the river’s song. We have traversed ancient paths, stood beneath thousand-year-old banyans, and explored the…
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What is Yun Shui Yao Ancient Town?
Yun Shui Yao Ancient Town is a place in Fujian · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Fujian · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 24.6269, 117.1157 |
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