Editor's note: Shenzhen is home to many ancient villages that are little known to the public. These century-old villages are away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, quietly nestled in a corner, providing spiritual nourishment to the city with their rich cultural heritage.In Longhua District, there is an abundance of ancient villages, which are scattered widely in subdistricts such as Guanlan, Dalang, Guanhu, and Fucheng. Join us as we explore the secrets of some of these ancient villages.

Edixia Village, located in Guanlan Subdistrict, has a history of nearly 300 years. The village is tranquil, like a paradise away from the world. It allows people to relax both physically and mentally.

Walking through Edixia Village, you can see many traditional Hakka buildings, such as row houses, ancestral halls, and watchtowers, all of which have retained their relatively original appearance.

Edixia Village has now been transformed into an art village, where graffiti can be seen everywhere in the alleys, adding a unique color to this ancient village. Many corners of the village are worth capturing with a camera.

Edixia Village is also the hometown of revolutionary printmaker Chen Yanqiao (1911-1970), a pioneer in modern Chinese printmaking and outstanding art theorist and educator. The Chen Yanqiao Exhibition Hall in the village used to be Chen’s old residence that was built during the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

Metro: Line 4 to Niuhu Station, Exit C; then walk and navigate to “Yanqiao Store”