Must-see cultural attractions in Longyou

The Longyou Museum in Longyou county, Quzhou, Zhejiang province. [Photo/app.qz123.com]

Here are a few essential attractions that offer a unique cultural experience in Longyou county, Quzhou, Zhejiang province.

Longyou Museum
The Longyou Museum features five permanent exhibition halls and a temporary exhibition hall, showcasing nearly 5,000 cultural relics. Visitors can dive directly into the profound historical and cultural heritage and unique local customs of Longyou.

Dangnanmen Historical and Cultural Block
The Dangnanmen Historical and Cultural Block, once the political, economic, and cultural center of Longyou, allows exploration of ancient city walls, gates, archways, and well platforms, immersing visitors in a rich Confucian and commercial atmosphere.

A bird's-eye view of Dangnanmen Historical and Cultural Block in Longyou county. [Photo/app.qz123.com]

Additionally, visitors can leisurely stroll through the area, visiting creative and cultural stores, enjoying delicious cuisine, exploring various trendy shops, and experiencing the water curtain movie, feeling the collision of ancient and modern elements.

Longyou Grottoes

Dubbed as the "Ninth Wonder of the World", the Longyou Grottoes emerged in 1992, consisting of 24 groups of caves of varying sizes. This site, once hidden beneath a water pond, has attracted numerous experts and scholars from the fields of archaeology, architecture, and history.

Stepping into the grottoes, one embarks on a journey of exploration along the exquisite chisel marks left by ancient craftsmen.

The interior of the Longyou Grottoes. [Photo/app.qz123.com]