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    Shenzhen/Travel

    A city reborn: Nantou Ancient Town, Shenzhen

    Over almost two millennia, this ancient town has grown from bustling metropolis to sleepy village, and now to an icon of regeneration
    By Louis Choi / 07 Sep 2024 / 4 minute(s) read
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    People walking through the South Gate Entrance to Nantou Ancient Town in Shenzhen, China
    Credit: Hym Chu
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    A close-up of ancient artefacts on display behind a clear cabinet at Nantou Ancient City Museum in Shenzhen, China

    Credit: Hym Chu

    A view inside Nantou Ancient City Museum in Shenzhen, China

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    A woman looking at ancient artefacts inside Nantou Ancient City Museum in Shenzhen, China

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    An ancient gate entrance at Nantou Ancient Town in Shenzhen, China

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    A street view of people walking around Nantou Ancient Town through a traditional Chinese moongate

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    A street view of Nantou Ancient City during daytime

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    An exterior view of a shop during daytime inside Nantou Ancient City

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    A barista standing at the window of a coffee shop during daytime at Nantou Ancient City

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    A woman standing outside apartment buildings and a colourful wall art in Nantou Ancient City

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    A man standing in a bright exhibition space full of LED screens on the floor

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    Walls full of vinyl records inside of shop HYM and a man browsing

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    A child playing inside Diverse Homology Museum during daytime

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    A close-up of Chinese rice rolls in sauce topped with sesame seeds on a black plate

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    A close-up of a pair of chopsticks holding a piece of sliced beef over a bowl of soup noodles

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    A street view of people standing on Chunjing Street during daytime inside Nantou Ancient City

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    A Korean food stall on Chunjing Street in Nantou Ancient City in Shenzhen, China

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    A view of an entrance to a weaving exhibition “Weaving for something” on Chunjing Street in Nantou Ancient City in Shenzhen, China

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    A street view of the entrance to Chunjing street in Nantou Ancient City in Shenzhen, China

    Credit: Hym Chu

    A street view of two women walking at U1 Platform Market on Chunjing Street a sunny day in Nantou Ancient City

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    A group of men and women watching a multimedia video exhibition at the Nantou 1820 Digital Exhibition Hall

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    An interior view of the Nantou 1820 Digital Exhibition Hall and a woman looking at art on the wall

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    An interior view of JW Marriot Hotel Shenzhen Bao’an guestroom with views of Qianhai Bay during daytime
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