What are some of the books on traveling in ancient towns?

China has a long history of 5000 years, which is rare in other countries in the world. Historical changes have successfully created many historical towns. These ancient Chinese villages, towns and cities, like countless moving notes, form an intoxicating and beautiful melody of traditional Chinese architecture. But where are the spectacular ancient dwellings still preserved? What is the significance of the layout of ancient towns for modern architectural design? What are the fascinating stories of the compound's past life . After careful study, to recommend a few books on ancient towns, initially organized as follows:

1. Journey to the ancient towns of China (Fifth Edition)

This book is published by the China Railway Press and is now in its fifth revision. It includes all the national historical and cultural cities, Chinese historical and cultural towns and Chinese historical and cultural villages announced by the state. Through beautiful words, stunning photos, and practical travel tips, the ancient cities, towns, and villages are presented to the readers in a complete way. According to the different styles of ancient towns, the book is divided into several categories: ancient towns in Jiangnan, ancient towns in Ba Shu, ancient towns in the north, ancient towns in the Central Plains, and ancient towns in Lingnan. And it tells in detail the style of Chinese ancient towns, such as China's first water town of Tongli Town, the origin of Lin Ting's hometown theater of Thousand Lanterns Town, and so on.

2. Journey to the Highlights of China's Ancient Towns (2014 Edition)

Published by Tongji University Press, this book is categorized according to different provinces, with a selection of 500 classic ancient cities, towns and villages. The author's writing is beautiful, the images are exquisite and sweet, the strategies are practical, and even some ancient towns, ancient cities and villages are equipped with guide maps to show readers the way. The book not only brings together popular domestic destinations of ancient towns, but also introduces human history, landscape, climate, folklore, and provides the most practical information on transportation, food and lodging.

3. Illustrations of China's Ancient Towns

Published by China Railway Press, the book features a selection of 50 ancient towns, including 500 photographic blockbusters, and is tailor-made for travel enthusiasts, especially in-depth travel enthusiasts and those who love ancient architecture. First of all, the book visually introduces the appreciation of ancient town dwellings, streets, pagodas, guild halls, ancient theaters and other components with fine hand drawings. Then, 50 well-preserved ancient towns in the regions of Jiangnan, Bashu, North and Lingnan are selected, and readers are guided to feel the architectural beauty of each town with exquisite photographic images and concise and clear text.

4. 100 Most Beautiful Ancient Towns and Villages in China

Published by China Tourism Publishing House, this book is rich in content and information, with clear and beautiful images, illustrated with both landscape and road maps. It is very helpful to understand the culture and history of Zhejiang and is light and easy to carry. This is a good travel guide.

5. Visit beautiful China: ancient towns.

The book, published by China Map Publishing House, selects the 10 most representative ancient towns in China,--Lijiang Ancient Town, Qingyan Ancient Town, Dali Ancient Town, Fenghuang Ancient Town, Qianleng Ancient Town, Pingyao Ancient Town, Qiaofeng Ancient Town, Guangfu Ancient Town, Huanglongxi Ancient Town, Setan Ancient Town as a material framework, showing readers the top ten ancient towns' beauty of food, history and culture.

6, "River Bridge Ancient Town"

The book was published by Zhejiang Gongshang University Publishing House, the traditional documentary way of recording all aspects of the ancient town and the little by little, more comprehensively presents the ancient scene of the river bridge and today's style. It is not only informative, comprehensive and readable, but also provides historical basis and cultural reference for the development of Heqiao, and promotes the significance and role of the construction and development of Heqiao.