introduce
Diaojiaolou is the place where Tujia people lived and lived. It is a typical architectural form in Tujia areas in western Hunan and Hubei. It has a history of more than 4,000 years. The stilted buildings are mostly built according to the situation of the mountain. The main house is built on the ground. Except one side of the wing room is connected to the main room, the other three sides are suspended and supported by pillars. It is divided into upper and lower floors. The upper floor is ventilated, dry and moisture-proof. The lower layer is a pen for pigs and cattle or used to store sundries.
Most of the Tujia stilted buildings along the Tuojiang River are near the East Gate Hongqiao and Beimen Tiaoyan. One end is the river bank, and the other end is the river surface with clear waves. Rows of stilted buildings are supported by wooden pillars, and they are firmly suspended along the river. both sides. The turquoise Tuojiang River flows slowly along the ancient city from under the windows, and the stilted buildings are reflected in the clear stream. From time to time, a boat canopy passes by, causing layers of ripples, and the reflections in the water also sway around.
The antique Tujia stilted buildings are now a unique scenery in the ancient city of Fenghuang. Whether it is accompanied by the fog in the morning or the lights at night, it has aroused the curiosity and stop of countless tourists. A picture worthy of collection.
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