Where is Gankeng Hakka Town in Shenzhen

Gankeng Ancient Town, formerly known as Gankeng Hakka Town, is located at No. 18, Gan Li Road, Gankeng Community, Jihua Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, originating in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

It is a cultural and tourist attraction integrating Shenzhen's native Hakka dwellings, Hakka folklore, Hakka architecture, Hakka folk art, Hakka traditional food and Hakka idyllic scenery, covering an area of 180,000 square meters. Gankeng Ancient Town is one of the Hakka ancient villages with a long history in Shenzhen area, and is also one of the top ten Hakka ancient villages in Shenzhen.

In the local Hakka language of Shenzhen, the word "pit" refers to a small stream or ditch, and Gankeng Ancient Town has many springs and sweet streams, hence the name Gankeng. There are many ancient buildings in the ancient town, with houses connected to each other and lanes running through the town. These include Nanxianglou, which has survived the vicissitudes of more than 120 years, the Scholar's Mansion built in the Yongzheng period, the Huizhou-style architectural complex Phoenix Valley, as well as gun towers, watchtowers, and hammock buildings integrated with centuries-old Hakka row houses, forming a unique Hakka cultural landscape.

Gankeng Ancient Town near the food recommendations:

1, Longgang barbecue: Longgang barbecue is one of the very famous food in Shenzhen area. It is famous for its unique roasting techniques and flavorful seasonings, including roast duck, roast goose and roast pork.

2, Shatian Pomelo Chicken: Shatian Pomelo Chicken is a traditional dish with pomelo and chicken as the main ingredients. The combination of the sweet and sour taste of pomelo and the tender texture of chicken makes it unique in flavor.

3, Longgang Beef Vermicelli: Longgang Beef Vermicelli is a specialty snack with beef and rice noodles as the main ingredients. The beef is tender and juicy, with rich soup and soft rice noodles, rich in flavor.

4, Longgang Shark's Fin and Pigeon Egg Stew: This is a traditional dish with shark's fin and pigeon egg as the main ingredients. The shark's fin is deliciously smooth and tender, and with the fresh flavor of pigeon eggs, it has a rich taste.

Reference for the above: Baidu Encyclopedia - Gankeng Ancient Town