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Explore the region
About Datong Ancient Town
Lanxi Old Street occupies the mainland bank, while Heyue Old Street survives on the river island opposite. Brick walls, dark roofs and raised horse-head gables recall the trading settlement, though floods and the decline of river commerce left many buildings fragmented. The two banks make a useful comparison, but the island is a separate ferry visit rather than an extension of the mainland pavement.
What to look for
- Lanxi Old Street’s riverside commercial setting.
- The surviving lanes, brick buildings and horse-head gables on Heyuezhou.
Location & getting there
Getting to Datong Ancient Town
Use Lanxi Old Street in Tongling’s Datong Town for the mainland approach. The crossing to Heyuezhou departs from the riverside landing below the old street; confirm that day’s ferry and return before adding the island.
Combine your visit
A suggested sequence linking the specific features of this visit.
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Lanxi Old Street
Begin with the mainland port street.
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Quejiang riverbank
Look across the channel to understand the settlement’s two-bank layout.
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Heyue Old Street
If the ferry is operating, compare the island’s surviving lanes and buildings.
This order is editorial. Confirm access and any transfers between stops; it does not establish a walking route, same-day connection or common admission ticket.
Find Datong Ancient Town
大通古镇 · 铜陵市
The pin marks the area, not the entrance.
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View guide →Sources & visit information
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