# Changting Ancient City (长汀古城)

Southern Fujian, Fujian Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Opening hours:** Open all day
- **Time needed:** 1–3 hours
- **Address:** 80 Zhaozheng Road, Changting County, Longyan
- **Getting there:** High-speed or regular trains run to Changting from Xiamen, Quanzhou, Fuzhou, Longyan, Zhangzhou and other cities. From Changting South Station, take a city bus to the ancient city.
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Old Towns & Villages, Nature

## About Changting Ancient City

Changting County is a major settlement of the Hakka people, and its long history has left a rich cultural heritage. Its highlights include the towering Tang-dynasty city gate, the city walls, ancient wells and temples. Revolutionary sites are also worth seeing, including the former site of the Fujian Soviet Government, Xinggeng Villa and the Former Residence of Chairman Mao.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1571. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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