Jiangnan ancient village group is located in the Shen’ao area of Jiangnan Town, 16.5 km from the Tonglu County, with Shenao Village as its centre, comprising five villages of Dipu Village, Shenao Village, Xufan Village, Huanxi Village and Qingyuan Village; it has the typical Huizhou architectural style, and has successfully created the 4A class scenic area.
Jiangnan ancient village group was built in the Southern Song Dynasty, with relics of primitive village pattern and style preserved; it belongs to the national historical and cultural village, provincial historical and cultural protection block. It has ancient buildings in Ming and Qing Dynasties for more than 140 sites, in the Republic of China for more than 60 sites; all of which are in exquisite carving. The relatively well preserved ancient water system in Ming Dynasty has certain scientific and cultural value; some ditch culverts and qanats are still in use till today. Dipu Village, Xufan Village and Huanxi Village also retain abundant cultural relics. The scenic area contains a strong traditional style and national characteristics of Yangtze River delta, with high historical and cultural value and tourism development value.
(Source: Tonglu County Government Network)