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Around 6000 people live around this ex-army family quarters that dates back to the Ming Dynasty. The local architecture reflects their expertise in stone masonry skill. The houses here use stones instead of tiles to cover the house as there is no mud around. there are numerous examples of ancient housing, though some of this is in serious disrepair and undergoing renovations. Ladies garments normally comprise of colourful long, loose gowns with Chinese embroidery and laces. Ladies wear long scarfs also covering their heads. ;
Here once lived in exile the richest man in the world called Mr Shum. His wealth caused the Emperor to wish to kill him. Mr Shum gave all his wealth to the Emperor in exchange for an exile here. Tourists can see the house of his son where Mr Shum lived for a few years.;
The village is easily reachable, about 25 km or half an hour from Anshun. The village is popular for its ginger infused tea served by local women is indeed refreshing. There is a Ground Opera performance at 11:00 that is worth watching if you get there at the right time. Bathrooms are at the entrance, so go before you go.;
Visitors can hire a minibus in the Anshun minibus area near the railway station for ¥200 for a trip that takes about 30 minutes. You can then hire a guide at the entrance for ¥80 for 2 hours, which might be a good idea as the route winds through the village.
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Centered around a geological formation known as the Guanling Formation, which is notable for its Triassic fossils. A number of these fossils are displayed at an on-site museum. The museum includes three excavation pits where you can see fossils in situ. There is even a site where visitors are permitted to dig for fossils on their own (though whether you would be allowed to keep them and take them out of the country is another matter).