Hey there! Have you ever heard of Chengkan Village? It’s an amazing place in Huangshan City, east China’s Anhui Province. Right now, the whole village is putting up colorful banners and decorations to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Snake! 🐍
But that’s not all! Chengkan is a village filled with mysteries and surprises. Its name and layout are inspired by the ancient Chinese book called the I Ching, or Book of Changes, which talks about the balance of yin and yang. In the village’s name, “Cheng” represents yang (which means bright or sunny), and “Kan” represents yin (which means shady or dark).
Surrounded by eight mountains, Chengkan mirrors the Bagua or the Eight Diagrams, which are symbols used to represent different natural elements. An S-shaped river flows through the village, forming a pattern just like the tai chi diagram you might have seen before! 🌀
The village is like a giant maze with three main streets and 99 winding lanes. That’s a lot of paths to explore! First-time visitors often find themselves getting delightfully lost among the ancient buildings and narrow alleys. It’s an adventure at every turn!
As Chengkan prepares for the Spring Festival, it’s the perfect time to discover this enchanting village and its rich history. Wouldn’t you love to wander its mysterious lanes and celebrate the Year of the Snake with the friendly locals? 🎊
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
