Liyue, one of the four ancient towns in western Hunan

For the locals in western Hunan, strolling through ancient cities and towns is nothing out of the ordinary. To find something new in what is all too familiar can indeed be a challenge. Fortunately, the recent designation of Liyue Old Street as a 'Provincial-level Cultural Tourism Leisure District' offers an opportunity to 'dress up the old wine in new bottles' while exploring the old street, possibly refreshing the senses and yielding new insights. Liyue Old Street, nestled at the foot of Baming Mountain and by the You River, was built during the Ming and Qing dynasties and flourished in the Republic of China era, standing as one of the four great ancient towns of western Hunan. The simple and exquisite lines of the old street flow in the autumn wind, where the poetic landscape seems to sing the song of the years alongside the times and fashion. As you step in, no matter where you come from or where you are heading, the history's dust has already touched your feet as you pass by. The rhythm of walking, the ancient charm, the ambiguous beauty of the moonlight, all make one linger and hesitate to leave, daring not to speak lightly of departing without a trace.