Nanshe Ancient Village
The ancient village was built in the early Southern Song dynasty. Most of its houses use red sandstone as foundation stones,…
Nanshe Ancient Village, Guangzhou
Key facts
- Admission
- From ¥27 (free for children under 6 years old/1.2 m; free for men over 60/women over 55; student discounts, etc.)
- Opening hours
- 08:30-22:00
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Getting there
- Take a city bus from central Dongguan to get there
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2329. Open in Google Maps
About Nanshe Ancient Village
The ancient village was built in the early Southern Song dynasty. Most of its houses use red sandstone as foundation stones, with red sandstone strips forming the wall bases and red sandstone also framing the doorways. The walls are built with the famous pea-green water-ground bricks of Dongguan from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The contrast between red and pea green is charming, and it looks especially vivid and lively in the sunlight.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Nanshe Ancient Village cost?
Admission to Nanshe Ancient Village is From ¥27 (free for children under 6 years old/1.2 m; free for men over 60/women over 55; student discounts, etc.), as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Nanshe Ancient Village?
Nanshe Ancient Village is open 08:30-22:00.
How do I get to Nanshe Ancient Village?
Take a city bus from central Dongguan to get there
How long should I spend at Nanshe Ancient Village?
Plan on 1–3 hours for Nanshe Ancient Village.
Where is Nanshe Ancient Village?
Nanshe Ancient Village is in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in the South China of China. No. 20 Xipu Lane, Chashan Town, Dongguan, Guangdong Province
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