How to Hike the Nan Yue Ancient Trail in Zhuhai

Autumn is a comfortable season, perfect for outdoor strolls. The Nan Yue Ancient Trail is a great place for hiking in Zhuhai, whether you want to wander along the beach and experience romantic vibes, or release your passion and energy in a park. Here are some hiking routes in the Nan Yue Ancient Trail in Zhuhai that we recommend.

Hiking Routes

Chang Nan Jing Ancient Trail (Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Period Year 3 cliff inscription, Chang Nan Three-hole Bridge, reservoir ruins) → Huitong Ancient Village → Tangjia Ancient Town → Explore the Tangjiawan Shanfang Road food street.

Throughout the long river of time, there are always some historical marks that quietly tell the stories of the past. As part of the long river of history, the existence of the ancient trail not only carries the memories of generations of people, but also adds a rich cultural touch in the precipitation of time. Today, let’s walk together into this charming ancient trail and feel its unique charm.

Although the specific year when the ancient trail was built is unknown, we can be sure that this trail has a history of 300 years since the third year of Qing Dynasty Yongzheng (1725). After the baptism of time, the existing complete section is about 4 kilometers long, with a total length of about 6 kilometers. Every step of the stone road carries the traces of history, as if telling ancient stories.

As you walk along the ancient trail, you will be attracted by the surrounding mountain and water scenery. The mountains are towering, the water is clear and the trees are beautiful, showing the beauty of the mountains and rivers of South China. Walking here, whether it is the winding mountain road or the clear mountain spring, will make people linger. Every grass and every tree, every mountain and every stone here is a masterpiece of nature, giving people endless reverie.

The cultural landscape along the ancient trail is even more fascinating. Over the generations, literati and scholars have left many cultural relics and cultural landscapes here, adding a rich cultural heritage to the ancient trail. These cultural relics and cultural landscapes have both a sense of history and a sense of modern aesthetics. They silently tell the wisdom and talent of the ancients, making people feel endless humanistic care.

In recent years, the ancient trail has become a good place for hiking. Hiking here can not only exercise your body, but also enjoy the beauty of nature. However, it should be noted that due to the age and disrepair of the ancient trail, some sections may have certain safety hazards. Therefore, you must pay attention to safety during hiking and try to hike under the guidance of experienced leaders or guides.

In short, the ancient trail attracts countless tourists with its unique charm. As one of the eight demonstration sections of the Nan Yue Ancient Post Road in Guangdong Province, the ancient trail not only has a profound historical heritage and beautiful natural scenery, but also has rich humanistic care. Hiking here can not only feel the traces of history and the beauty of nature, but also enjoy the relaxation and joy of mind and body. Let’s join the hiking team together and feel the endless charm brought by this ancient trail with our hearts!

Recommended Attractions

I. Chang Nan Jing Ancient Trail

The Chang Nan Jing Ancient Trail is located in Phoenix Mountain, Zhuhai, starting from the Guantang Community in Tangjiawan Town, High-tech Zone, and ending at the former Dongkeng Village. It was an important passage for the people of Guantang to travel to Xiangzhou in ancient times. The mountains are lush and green, with clear springs and streams. After more than 300 years, this ancient trail still exudes infinite charm.

II. Huitong Ancient Village

Huitong Ancient Village was built in the tenth year of Qing Dynasty Yongzheng (1732). The village is full of Lingnan-style houses, with gray tiles, blue bricks, eaves… The layout of the buildings is neat, the color and tone of the exterior are consistent, and there are 12 immovable cultural relics, making it a Guangdong Provincial Ancient Village, Traditional Village, Revolutionary Old Area, and also a famous overseas Chinese town in Zhuhai.

III. Tangjia Ancient Town

Tangjia Ancient Town is located on the west bank of the Pearl River Estuary. There are many historical buildings and immovable cultural relics in the ancient town, with unique folk customs and folk culture and art. There are 6 intangible cultural heritages, 7 cultural relic museums, showing the profound historical and cultural heritage to tourists.