QingYan

Qingyan Ancient Town, one of the most famous historical and cultural towns in Guizhou Province, lies in the southern suburb of Guiyang. As an ancient town, covering an area of 741 acres, Qingyan Town was originally built in 1378. Nowadays, because of its long history and strong cultural atmosphere, Qingyan Ancient Town has become an attractive destination for numerous domestic and foreign tourists.

There are over 30 types including monasteries, temples, cabinets, caves, courtyards and palaces. All of them were delicately designed by the skillful architects of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. A number of exquisite articles, such as the stone sculptures of Ciyun Temple and wooden sculptures of Shoufo Temple are all worth a look. You can visit the ancient business streets to admire the elegant classical wooden houses. Also there are famous local snacks, such as Qingyan tofu, rice tofu and rose sugar.

I couldn't keep my eyes off this baby on the bus........has the bluest eyes.
Map of QingYan
From the top of a tower, over looking the fields.
Looking through the stones of the faux Great Wall


Looking above the thatched buildings towards the mountains of Guiyang.
One of my students, Dary and I in front of one of the temples.
These two little girls came up to me (actually they asked my students) and asked if they could take a picture with me. They were so cute, piao liang!

Dary and I at the faux Great Wall of China

On the way to QingYan....in Huaxi

The typical delicacies of this city...... Tofu and a type of rose porridge.... more tofu and rose candy.