Gold panning from the Gold River is a local highlight. The scenic spot staff members put gold sand into the gold river regularly to allow every tourist to experience gold panning. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The ancient mine has been developed into a tourist attraction, displaying the whole mining process during the Song Dynasty (AD 420-479). [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The gold mining town is also called Wuxing town because it is built on the Taoist concept of wuxing, which includes the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal and water.

Reputed as China's top gold-themed tourist attraction, the town has integrated the culture of gold, the god of wealth, civic life and folk customs. Home to yamen (a government office in ancient China), gold shops, tea houses and drama theaters, the town epitomizes the prosperity of the Song Dynasty.