Xiaoxinzhai Ancient Road in Qiubei County, Wenshan
Chinese Name: 丘北县小新寨古驿道
English Name: Xiaoxinzhai Ancient Road in Qiubei County, Wenshan
Overview
The Xiaoxinzhai Ancient Road is located approximately 3 kilometers west of Xiaoxinzhai Village in Daluo Bian Village Committee, Xindian Township, Qiubei County, Wenshan. This historic road segment was a crucial transportation route during the Ming and Qing dynasties, connecting Kunming in Yunnan to Baise in Guangxi, and continued to be significant until the late Republic of China era.
Features
- Preserved Section: A stone-paved section of the road, about 1 kilometer long, remains intact. The road surface is approximately 1.5 meters wide.
- Historical Structures: Alongside the ancient road, several historical structures can be found:
- Half Side Temple (半边寺): An old post station.
- Stone Cask: A traditional water storage vessel.
- Qing Dynasty Bridge Inscription: A monument commemorating the construction of a bridge during the Qing Dynasty.
- Stone Arch Bridge: A traditional stone arch bridge that spans a nearby stream.
Significance
The Xiaoxinzhai Ancient Road is a valuable physical testament to historical transportation routes and trade connections between Yunnan and Guangxi. It offers important insights into the region’s historical and cultural development, and serves as a reference for research in history, science, and art.
