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Tucked away in Guangzhou's Zengcheng district, Gaopu Village carries more than 400 years of history and a proud legend that its people descend from Tang Dynasty (618-907) poet-official Zhang Jiuling.

Today, the village is breathing new life into its heritage through the project "Ancient Gaopu, Poetic Countryside." The plan revives the views of Gaopu once praised by Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) scholars, blending culture, architecture and nature into one poetic landscape.

Covering about 20,000 square meters, the village preserves a semi-circular Cantonese-style settlement, and over 300 traditional homes, with some blending water-town charm.

For visitors and observers alike, Gaopu Village stands as a model of how small rural settlements with deep cultural roots can reinterpret themselves for the 21st century — by honoring history, celebrating place, and crafting a future-ready yet tradition-grounded tourism experience.

Source: CGTN
Photos: Guangzhou Daily