A 1,500-year-old ancient village hidden deep in the mountains is little known in China

There are many ancient villages all over China, each with its own character, but the less known the places, the more there is to discover.

Mentioning Van Kieu mountain is probably not strange to many people, this place is a famous mountain of Taoism located in Xiangning district, Linfen city, Shanxi province, China. Van Kieu Mountain is currently a national grade 5A tourist destination, compared to other places, although its popularity is not high, it is well worth a visit. This mountain scenic area mainly includes Zushiding, Yuhuangding, Taerpo ancient village, Wulong palace and other scenic spots. In particular, the ancient village of Taerpo is a place few people know about. Taerpo ancient village (Thap Ba) not only has magnificent and beautiful natural scenery but also has a deep cultural heritage. The historical record of the origin of this place goes back 1500 years. According to legend, Lao Tzu came here while traveling around the world, later many Taoist alchemists came here, the most famous being Qiu Xu Co. Thap Erba ancient village is located on the mountainside, beautiful natural scenery, giving people the feeling of paradise. Stroll along the cobblestone street in the village, flanked by many old houses, most of which are very well preserved. Many architects have come here to survey and identify them as “living fossils of residential buildings”. As the village was expected to become a tourist attraction, the original inhabitants who lived here were moved to new homes under the mountain. The traffic here is very inconvenient, going down to the foot of the mountain will have a much better living environment, which is also a good thing for the locals. Through the houses built in the style of a cave, although there are some places that are dilapidated, it also partly shows the past years of history. As an important part of the national 5A tourist attraction, in Thap Ba ancient village, you can experience rich features such as waist dancing, shadow puppetry and local wedding customs. Talking about the most unique feature of Son Tay, many people will immediately think of a folk art form of flower molding. The flowers are molded in many different shapes and colors, just like a work of art.