Editor's note: Shenzhen is home to many ancient villages that are little known to the public. These century-old villages are away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, quietly nestled in a corner, providing spiritual nourishment to the city with their rich cultural heritage.In Longhua District, there is an abundance of ancient villages, which are scattered widely in subdistricts such as Guanlan, Dalang, Guanhu, and Fucheng. Join us as we explore the secrets of some of these ancient villages.

One of the earliest villages in Shenzhen, Qinghu Ancient Village is where generations of the Liaos, the original inhabitants, have lived. The village preserves many cultural relics such as the Liao Family Ancestral Hall, Sanjie Temple, and Yuanzhu Family School.

Behind the ancient village, there is a park well worth visiting — the Qinghu Cultural Park. The park is adjacent to residential areas and the Qinghu community, covering an area of 65,000 square meters. It has a strong Lingnan cultural atmosphere and features various cultural sculptures and scenic walls. There is also a rose garden of nearly 1,600 square meters, which is best visited during the blooming season in March.

Metro: Line 4 to Qinghu North Station; then take a taxi