A rural tourism route in Longhua District featuring rural intangible cultural heritage was selected by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism as one of 82 exquisite rural tourism routes across the country, according to Shenzhen Special Zone Daily.

The Longhua route blends historic buildings with intangible cultural heritage and artistic elements. Through a living display of a traditional village, the route offers tourists a memorable encounter with Shenzhen’s history and culture.

A light show is seen at the ancient village of Guanlan in Longhua District yesterday. The show is part of the Guanlan Ancient Market Cultural Festival that kicked off Friday. Photos by Liu Xudong

The route includes several key attractions, including the Guanlan Ancient Market, the Guanlan Lake Village Club, the Guanlan Mahogany Furniture Art Street, the China Printmaking Museum, the Guanlan Printmaking Village, the New Who Art Village, the Guanlan

Shanshuitianyuan Tourism and Culture Park, and the Shangwei Art Village.

Visitors take photos at Guanlan Ancient Market.

Visitors will be able to appreciate the art of printmaking and the beauty of redwood architecture.

In addition to the Longhua tourism route, Guangdong has two other rural tourism routes in Shantou and Shaoguan that made the shortlist.