The forgotten ancient village that 99% of people don't know about

An unintentionally discovered treasure land, a place forgotten by time. It's not mountains and rivers, nor an outdoor paradise, but it collects the traces of time and carries the changes of history. This place is - Yuanqiao Ancient Village. It was established in the early Ming Dynasty, and is a relatively intact ancient village with a complete system. It has a 6000-year-old Neolithic human settlement site, a 600-year-old ancient locust tree, a 400-year-old refuge building, a 300-year-old ancient residence, a 200-year-old earth fortress wall and a 100-year-old private school. Here, you can feel the authenticity and richness of history. Walking in the small alleys of the ancient village, it seems to travel back to ancient times. Those ancient buildings and simple folk customs inspire respect. Here, you can see the Niuwang Temple from the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. The main god worshipped in front of the door is Niuwangye, the river god of the Ying River. There is also a village history museum converted from the Yuanqiao Village Ancestral Hall, displaying precious artifacts and books from the Qing Dynasty. On holidays, there will be intangible cultural performances, such as big drum performances, Henan opera performances, iron flower performances, etc., so that you can experience the charm of traditional culture. To the right of the main entrance is a children's play area with slides, water rafting, internet celebrity swings, pirate ships and other facilities to satisfy children's curiosity and play needs. The long history and culture here has attracted many art students to sketch here. The scenic area is open for free, and some parts are still under development and transformation. The snack street has not been fully opened yet, but you can taste the famous Dengfeng dish, thirteen sticks stewed lamb, which is really delicious. I personally recommend the stewed lamb with rice noodles. In short, this is a worthwhile ancient village to visit. You can spend a day in Yuanqiao Ancient Village and then go to other nearby attractions. If you have enough time, you can also stay here for one night and experience the night of the ancient village.