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History is preserved in the village of Chengkan

Updated: 2012-11-13 15:42
( CRIENGLISH.com)
History is preserved in the village of Chengkan

The placid waters in historic Chengkan. [Photo/CRIENGLISH.com]

Well-deserving of its UNESCO World Heritage Site status, the village of Chengkan in Anhui Province is a perfect place to see distinctive Ming Dynasty architecture. Not only is the 1,800-year-old town incredibly well-preserved, but it also is a showcase for impressive artisans' work built into the town's structures themselves. It's well worth the half-hour trip from neighboring Tunxi.

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