Time has been left behind in the 800-year-old Peitian Ancient Village in Fujian.

Peitian Village was built in the Song Dynasty and has preserved many ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, hence its nickname "Little Forbidden City". Every corner of the village exudes a sense of simplicity and tranquility. Exquisite brick carvings, wood carvings, and ancient bluestone paths seem to whisper stories of the past. 🏮 The Most Beautiful Corner Located on the north side of Jinshi Mansion, it is a very special street scene in the ancient village. The charm of the corner is intoxicating. 🏮 Jiugong Temple The gatehouse is towering, the stone pillars are strong, the bed screens are painted, and the beams are painted. It is a dougong structure like Henggong Temple, showing simplicity and grandeur. 🏮 Dafu Mansion Named after five generations of the family who served as officials in the court, it is called Jishutang. Covering an area of 6,900 square meters, it has a total of 108 rooms, 18 halls, and 24 wells. According to the genealogy, it cost 200,000 to 300,000 taels of silver to build the hundreds of houses, which is amazing. 🏮 Dunputang A family of farmers and scholars, the successive owners were all good at calligraphy and painting. The inscription "Don't forget the three lives" on the bright wall carries the family's teachings. 🏮 Rongxiju From the poem "The building is high enough to pick stars, the house is small enough to fit a knee", this is the Peitian Clan Women's School. In this small room, women learn to write and count, and receive education in culture, etiquette, cooking, and filial piety. 🏮 Lei Gongzi Tree The nearly 600-year-old Peitian sacred tree, located at the entrance of the village, is commonly known as the Lei Gongzi Tree. Its scientific name is Zelkova, and its mythological name is Zelkova. It has witnessed the changes of Peitian Village over the years. 🏮 One Line of Sky The narrow gap reveals a different kind of mystery. 🏮 Lotus Pond Lotus leaves are lush, lotus flowers bloom, adding a touch of elegance to the ancient village. 🏮 Ancient Village Observation Deck Standing here, you can take in the beauty of the ancient village. 🎋 Travel Tips ▪️ Transportation: ▫️ Flight: Arrive at Xiamen Gaoqi Airport or Longyan Liancheng Guanchai [zhai] Mountain Airport, transfer by bus or chartered car. Guanchai Mountain Airport to Peitian Ancient Village is 40 minutes by car. ▫️ High-speed rail: Arrive at Guanchai Mountain Station, take a chartered car for 50 yuan or a shared car for 10 yuan to the ancient village, about 20 minutes by car. ▫️ Self-driving: Departing from Longyan City, it takes about 1.5 hours to reach the ancient village. ▪️ Navigation location: Peitian Village, Liancheng County, Longyan, Fujian. ▪️ Visit time: Half a day to a day, there are homestays in the village for accommodation. ▪️ Recommended CCTV documentary: "Remember Homesickness" S01E01 Peitian Village.