Gankeng Hakka Town

| A seriously underestimated century-old beautiful ancient town!!!. When you come to Shenzhen, you must visit here~ It is indeed one of the top ten Hakka ancient villages! There are many ancient buildings, such as cannon towers, diaolou, arcade buildings, stilted buildings, etc.! The houses are connected to the alleys~ A collection of Hakka cuisine~ Lanterns are hung high in the streets and alleys, and they are integrated into a picture between the mountains and the water. There are many amusement projects~ You can play here for a day with your kids and take photos! It's even more atmospheric after the lights are turned on at night~ Tourist area: Free attractions Zhuangyuan Mansion, Nanxiang Building, Guandi Temple, Family Style and Family Training Museum, Gankeng Cannon Tower Courtyard, Gankeng Museum 7 Du 116 Market, Old Weir Community Park (sand pool, slide, climbing frame, rock climbing wall, etc.) Charged attractions Xiaoliangmao Theater Shadow Play, Xiaoliangmao Farm, V Valley Park, Phoenix Valley Huang Zhi Museum, Twenty-four History Academy (the night view is very beautiful and very photogenic) There are ancient costume photo shoots inside, very charming~ Address: Gankeng Ancient Town Tickets: Free without reservation Time: Open all day Self-driving: Navigate to the west parking lot of Gankeng Ancient Town, there are plenty of parking spaces, and it only costs a dozen yuan for half a day Subway: Line 10 directly to Gankeng Station Exit B Bus: Get off at Gankeng Hakka Town Station

| Free Photo Check-in | Top 4 Flower Viewing Spots in Early Autumn Shenzhen. 1️⃣ Liuhua Mountain Bougainvillea: 📌 Address: Liuhua Mountain, Shenzhen Bay Park 🚇 Transportation: Line 11 Houhai Station or drive to Shenzhen Bay MixC and then walk there 🎀 Tips: It is recommended to go in the evening, taking photos with the sunset glow and sea breeze is even more beautiful. 2️⃣ Gankeng Town Rooftop Bougainvillea: 📌 Address: Gankeng Town, Ganli Road, Longgang District 🚇 Transportation: Line 10 Gankeng Station 🎀 Tips: The flowers at Yuyan Pavilion, Ganwei Lane, and Family Tradition Museum are the most beautiful, and they are especially suitable for taking photos with an ancient style atmosphere. 3️⃣ Wuzhipa Park Verbena: 📌 Address: Datianyang Road No.6, Songgang Street, Bao'an District 🚇 Transportation: Take a bus to Datianyang Bus Station or drive there 🎀 Tips: Pay attention to sun protection, wearing light-colored clothes for photos is more matching. 4️⃣ Xili Ecological Park Cosmos: 📌 Address: Tongle Road, Xili Street 🚇 Transportation: Line 5 Liuxiandong Station walk 2km or drive to Xili Ecological Garden P1 parking lot 🎀 Tips: Suitable for taking French oil painting style photos, wearing a European-style long dress matches well

Gankeng Ancient Town: A journey through the years of time. Walking through the streets and alleys of the ancient town is like being in an ocean of flowers. A variety of flowers bloom competitively, adding a unique touch of color to the ancient town. Every corner is a scene. Whether it's the antique buildings or the passing tourists, they all become the best subjects for photography enthusiasts.

In Shenzhen‼️ In Shenzhen‼️ In Shenzhen‼️|| I didn't expect to find an ancient and quaint town in Shenzhen. Those who don't know where to go on the weekend can really come here‼️ It's very suitable for couples, families, and friends to play together🍻 The Hakka earthen buildings, the old bluestone paths with a sense of age, The mottled ancient alleys, and the paper umbrellas and lanterns overhead Give off a feeling of a real-life Yunmengze🙌 Transportation: 🚗Self-driving: It's very convenient to drive by yourself, there is a parking lot in the north area, and the parking fee is not expensive, but it's especially hard to find a spot on weekends, so you can park in Gankeng New Village. 🚇Subway: 10 minutes walk from Exit B of Gankeng Station on Line 10 Attractions: · Gankeng City Gate · Qidu 116 · Gankeng Museum · Lotus Pond · Nanxiang Building · Twenty-Four Histories Academy · Wenchang Tower The above attractions are all very photogenic, really super atmospheric with an ancient style. Note: Gankeng Ancient Town does not require an entrance ticket, but the Twenty-Four Histories Academy does 👉Before 17:30 ¥60 17:30-21:30 night session ¥39 After 20:30, entry is not allowed, and it is closed on Mondays 1⃣️Search for 'Gankeng E-tour' in the mini-program in advance, where you can find detailed introductions to the town's attractions, accommodations, transportation, and food. 2⃣️Remember to go to the South City Gate Visitor Center to get a free map, which is convenient for touring. 3⃣️The ancient town is not big, and it takes about 3-4 hours to play + eat + take photos Strongly recommend taking photos at night, the lighting is really amazing! You can wear Hanfu, cheongsam, or ethnic clothing for beautiful photos! (There are shops inside where you can rent them) 4⃣️It gets more crowded on weekends and holidays! If you want to take photos, go early! 5⃣️There are more mosquitoes at night, remember to bring mosquito repellent! 6⃣️The price of food inside the scenic area is high, but the Hakka tofu is not bad!

A miniature version of Yunnan's Little Lijiang in Guangdong, you can experience the ancient town's grey bricks and black tiles without leaving the province. This is Gankeng Hakka Town! It is one of Shenzhen's top ten Hakka ancient villages, featuring quaint ancient architecture and permeated with the charm of Hakka culture. The houses are stacked layer upon layer, resembling a real-life version of Spirited Away. 📍Location: Gankeng Hakka Town 📷: A7R5 & 24105/F4.0 🚇Subway: About a 10-minute walk from Exit B of Gankeng Station on Subway Line 10‼ 🚘Self-driving: Navigate to "Gankeng Hakka Town" parking lot 🎫Ticket: Free 🕐Opening hours: All day 😋About food In the town's Ganwei Lane, there is a long street with a variety of snacks🍝 to choose from; if you don't want snacks, you can also dine in the restaurants within the town🍽 🤳For photo-taking and fun Taking photos, walking, couple dates, family outings, Gankeng Hakka Town is a great choice. It is recommended to go in the afternoon because there is a different feel during the day and at night. The night view is uniquely charming.

I accidentally discovered a treasure trove of a niche check-in spot in Shenzhen📍located in the Gankeng ancient town's Twenty-Four Histories Academy📖. It's a super large-scale oriental academy, and it's really worth the visit👍🏻👍🏻 I suggest arriving at Gankeng ancient town in the evening. You can stroll around the town first, as it's not too crowded and the environment is quite nice, with some small trails offering beautiful and photogenic views📷 When it gets dark, it's time to head to the Twenty-Four Histories Academy～ There is an additional admission fee here🎫. I recommend coming in the evening because 1⃣ you can buy an evening ticket for only 💰39; 2⃣ the lights are indeed more beautiful at night and create a better atmosphere. Everything looks good here with a simple snap, and I suggest wearing Hanfu or modern Chinese-style clothing for a better experience when checking in~~ ⚠️Tips: Due to the lush greenery, there are quite a few mosquitoes here, so be sure to spray mosquito repellent. I got bitten on both legs, and it's been itching for a week and still hasn't healed, crying🥹

Gankeng Hakka Town in Shenzhen, located in Longgang District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, is a town full of Hakka charm. This ancient Hakka village has a long history and has now been rated as a 'Chinese Historical and Cultural Village'. There are many ancient buildings, traditional Hakka folk customs and cultural activities in the town, attracting a large number of tourists to visit. Here is a guide to Gankeng Hakka Town in Shenzhen. Transportation: 1. Take the bus: Take the bus in Shenzhen city, such as route 358, M269, etc., you can reach Gankeng Hakka Town. 2. Self-driving: Departing from Shenzhen city, along Longgang Avenue, Shuiguan Expressway and other roads, you can reach Gankeng Hakka Town. Play time: It is recommended to arrange half a day to a day to play in Gankeng Hakka Town. Attractions: 1. Gankeng Ancient Village: There are many ancient buildings in the ancient village, such as Diaolou, Weilou, ancestral halls, etc. These buildings have a strong Hakka style and you can taste the unique Hakka culture. 2. Hakka Folk Museum: Here you can learn about rich Hakka folk customs and culture, such as Hakka costumes, Hakka food, Hakka architectural style, etc. 3. Gankeng Railway Station: This is an old railway station, which was once an important hub for Hakka people to go south to work. Now the railway station has been converted into a museum, displaying many cultural relics and materials related to Hakka railway history. 4. Nanxiang Building: This ancient building is located in Gankeng Ancient Village and was once the ancestral hall of the Hakka people. Now Nanxiang Building has been converted into an art space, where you can enjoy various art exhibitions and performances. 5. Phoenix Valley: Phoenix Valley is a beautiful natural valley with many streams, waterfalls and green trees in the valley. It is a good place for hiking and leisure. Food: 1. Hakka cuisine: In Gankeng Hakka Town, you can taste authentic Hakka dishes, such as stuffed tofu, stuffed bitter gourd, stuffed chili, etc. 2. Hakka snacks: There are many stalls selling Hakka snacks in the town, such as radish cake, glutinous rice cake, zongzi, etc., you can taste a variety of Hakka flavors. Shopping: In Gankeng Hakka Town, you can buy a variety of Hakka characteristic handicrafts and souvenirs, such as Hakka embroidery, ceramics, wood carvings, etc.

🏯The Hakka Gankeng Town is located in Longgang District, Shenzhen, and is one of the top ten ancient villages in Shenzhen. Gankeng Ancient Town consists of Hakka Ancient Town, Theme Farm and Park, Specialty Hotel, and Cultural Museum. When you come to Gankeng Hakka Town, all rhythms slow down. Small bridges, flowing water, bluestone roads, quaint Hakka houses, cultural and creative shops, and special delicacies are all here. 🎫Ticket: Free, open all day 📍Address: No. 18, Ganli Road, Jihua Street, Buji New District, Longgang District 🚇Transportation: Gankeng Station (Line 10) Exit B, 13 minutes walk 🚙Self-driving: Navigation-Gankeng Ancient Town North Gate Parking Lot 📷Check-in points: 🏛Gankeng Museum 🕘Opening hours: 09:00—18:00 The museum takes "Hakka Folk Culture" and "Gankeng Hakka Town" as the exhibition themes, vividly presents the historical stories of the Hakka people through the display of the migration history of the Hakka people, the unique Hakka humanistic style of Gankeng Village and Hakka farming folk utensils, and carries forward the local Hakka traditional culture of Gankeng. 🛕Gankeng Fort, records the unyielding spirit of the Hakka people resisting foreign aggression, and carries the spirit of Dongzong. 👨‍🌾Small Straw Hat Farm 🕙Business hours: Weekdays 10:00-18:00, Weekends 09:00-18:00 🎫Ticket: Adult ticket💰20, child ticket💰10. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦A parent-child natural, scene immersive, root-seeking Hakka culture theme farm. You can experience farming and picking, as well as many traditional handicraft experiences-woodworking chopsticks, painted DIY straw hats, flower and grass bookmarks. 🏯Twenty-four History Academy 🕑Business hours: Daytime 13:30-21:00, Night 17:30-21:0, Closed on Monday. 🎫Ticket: Daytime💰60, Night💰39. An oriental academy built around the "Twenty-four History" national-level IP planning, creating a series of twenty-four historical document exhibitions, etc., is a garden academy that integrates reading, exhibitions, elegant gatherings, parent-child, and tea parties. 🌯🍤🍡🍲Food recommendation Ganwei Lane: There are many street snacks and Hakka delicacies, such as Hakka pickled noodles, Hakka leicha, bowl cakes, kebabs, iron plate shrimp slides, potatoes, double skin milk, Chaoshan fen guo, etc. Main meal: Phoenix Hakka Restaurant, Nanyang Coconut Chicken Restaurant 👀Travel suggestions: 1. There are several Hanfu shops inside and outside the ancient town for rent. If you want to take Hanfu style photos, you can go early to choose. 2. Suggested play time: 16:00~20:00 (It won't be too hot at this time, you can see both day and night scenes) 3. Most of the ancient town is a stone road, it is not easy to drag luggage, it is not recommended to bring a suitcase.

| The ancient-style academy that exceeds expectations in photos. If you can't visit the real Jiangnan, then come to the '214 Historical Academy'. Today, check in at an ancient-style academy hidden in Longgang District. The academy covers an area of 30,000 square meters, with a collection of 30,000 books, and the entire academy is filled with an ancient charm. The night lights illuminate the whole academy, making it feel as if you've stepped into ancient times. It's very suitable for night scene photography; every casual shot is a masterpiece. This place is also a real-life version of the 'Dream of Splendor', with buildings surrounded by rivers and clear lotus waters. The ancient-style night view attracts many traditional costume enthusiasts to check in. At night, many traditional costume lovers come here to take photos, and it also draws a lot of artistic youths to check in.

As you pass through the city gate before your eyes, you suddenly find yourself in another space. Inside Gankeng Town, there are many ancient buildings. Looking up, you see the city towers and lanterns twinkling like stars, reminiscent of the scenes from 'The Glorious Era'. At the entrance, there's a 'marriage tree', and the street is lined with lanterns made from oil-paper umbrellas, making it super photogenic. There are many ladies dressed in Tang dynasty costumes taking pictures inside, and on weekends, there might even be band performances. Gankeng Town is also one of the 'Top Ten Hakka Ancient Villages' in Shenzhen. Right, at the entrance, there's a snack street bustling with excitement, reminiscent of Dongmen from a few years ago. Inside the town, there's KFC, various branded coffee shops, milk tea stores, as well as retro snack shops, craftsmen, and painters. It's a very mature cultural and tourism industry, great for photography. Kids, hurry up and plan your weekend. Location: Gankeng Hakka Town Subway Station: Gankeng Station Exit B (continue forward for about 200 meters) Navigation Address: No. 18, Ganli Road, Jihua Street, Buji, Longgang District, Shenzhen

📍Detailed address: Gankeng Ancient Town, Longgang District, Shenzhen 🚉Transportation strategy: Metro Line 10 Gankeng Subway Station Exit B, walk straight for about 900 meters, approximately 15 minutes 🌸Flower viewing outfit suggestions: ▪️The red walls and magnolias are antique, suitable for bright Hanfu with folding fans or round fans, instantly taking you back to ancient times ▪️Peach trees in pink suggest light and pale colors, paired with ink painting scrolls or paper kites for photography, exuding a fairy-like aura ▪️Pink and white flowering trees are everywhere, suitable for a fresh look, wear light-colored trench coats or white shirts, paired with books, film cameras, headphones, and other small props ▪️Use symmetrical composition, nine-grid composition, with the flowering trees presented on a large scale for more of a spring atmosphere vibe ·

| Gankeng Hakka Town | Escape the hustle and bustle of the city, encounter a slower pace of life. The origin of Gankeng ancient town can be traced back to the Ming and Qing dynasties over 350 years ago. It features quaint ancient architecture, Hakka enclosed houses, watchtowers, and Hakka cuisine. Nestled against the mountains and waters, with small bridges and flowing streams, it feels like stumbling into a small water town in the south of the Yangtze River, far from the noise of carriages and horses. Here, in stark contrast to the fast-paced life of Shenzhen's urban area, it is also very pleasant to experience the rhythm of slow living! 🌟 This place is a hidden Jiangnan water town in the bustling city. Put on the ethereal Hanfu, wander through the streets and alleys, look for delicious snacks, bring children here to purify the soul, return to nature, touch the century-old history of Shenzhen, inherit culture, and enjoy this rare piece of pure land. 🌟 The streets are rich in cultural atmosphere, all with their own unique characteristics. There are beautiful oil-paper umbrella lantern streets, wishing trees, and attics from which you can gaze into the distance, as well as folk experience museums, cafes, and bookstores. 📍 Address: No. 18 Ganli Road, Jihua Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen 🚇 Transportation: Take Metro Line 10 to Gankeng Station or Liangmao Mountain Station 🚌 Bus: Take bus routes m224, M269, 980, m414, m346, etc., and get off at Gankeng Hakka Town Station 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to Gankeng Hakka Town 🎫 Ticket: Free ⏰ Time: Open all day Recommended Tourist Routes🔥🔥🔥 South City Gate--Guandi Temple--Cannon Tower--Gankeng Museum--Phoenix Valley--Nanxiang Building---Gankeng Train Station--Zhuangyuan Mansion--Wenchang Tower--Xiaoliangmao Farm--Zhangkengjing Greenway Attraction Recommendations💥💥💥 ✨ Hakka Liangmao China's first original IP ecological farm! You can bring your children to experience the planting and picking of crops, as well as water play, boating, sliding, and painting Liangmao hats, among other experiences. It's a 'Peach Blossom Land' for bringing kids. ✨ Gankeng River Greenway. Surrounded by lush trees and fragrant grass, with gentle breezes and sparkling waves. Whether you love hiking, are addicted to photography, are intoxicated with landscapes, or enjoy leisurely walks, you will be greatly satisfied here. ✨ Ancient Town Lights As night falls and the lights come on, every street and alley in Gankeng ancient town is filled with the atmosphere of human life. Modern light and shadow art, traditional historical buildings, and the bluestone roads underfoot, together with the brilliant lights, create a beautiful night scene. ✨ Gankeng Ancient Well Welcome guests with water-brewed wine, pray for blessings at the well, and tie a red ribbon on the railing beside the well to record the most sincere moments in Gankeng. ✨ Twenty-Four Histories Academy Find time to bring a few friends, chant classics, quietly smell the fragrance of books, slowly enjoy the time, meet history, and see the future. Food Recommendations✨✨✨ There is a food street with Hakka tofu, Chaoshan naked strips, Hakka pounded tea, bowl cakes, double-skin milk, barbecue skewers, and more. The leisurely time here contrasts sharply with the fast-paced life of Shenzhen's urban area. It is a great place to escape the city, suitable not only for friends and couples to stroll leisurely but also for taking kids out.