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  • Yangmei is a town located very close to Nanning and is a restored ancient town that is a popular tourist destination for those that visit the region. The city was founded during the Song Dynasty, expanded its influence in the Ming Dynasty and was at its height during the Qing Dynasty when it was a major port of the Yongjiang River. Presently, Yangmei has several old buildings, that have been preserved, that are several dynasties old. The population of the town is just around 50,000 people and they keep a lot of the same traditions they had when the town was founded.
  • One of the highlights of the ancient town is Guixing Pavilion. The pavilion was built in 1736 in the shape of an imperial seal. Each floor of the building has an enshrined wooden figure, the gods of scholars. Throughout Chinese history, the town has been the home of many scholars and also produced some of the new thinking that led to the 1911 Revolution. The arts are very famous in this town, especially the Yue Opera, as old as the town itself. Many women also make embroideries or shoes, like they have been for centuries. When touring through the many different areas of the city, singing and music can be heard coming from several people's homes. This ancient city is a great place to visit if you want to discover some of China's traditional past.

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