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The historical trail, Changnanjing Old Path, is a testament to Zhuhai and Macao's history of transportation and window on Xiangshan historic culture. It brings visitors to rock carvings made to mark the restoration of the old path during the reign of Emperor Yung-cheng (Yongzheng) in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It goes: Changnanjing Old Path -- Waterfall -- Rock Carvings -- Reservoir Old Site -- Huitong Cinema – Qixia Nunnery -- Huitong Village History Museum.

Changnanjing Old Path

Accesses to the ancient road are located north of Putuo Temple near the Agricultural Paradise in Qianshan, and south of the bus stop of Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC) in Jinding.

Rock Carvings [Photo by Chen Ying / Zhuhai Daily]

The hike takes about two hours. One can take Bus 26, 36, 70 or B9 from downtown areas to Putuo Temple (普陀寺) at Qianshan's Dongkeng, and ride a Hellobike, Mobike, or Ofo to the entrance of the Old Path some 400 m away. There is also a free parking lot at either Putuo Temple or the Old Path.

Rest Station 400 m from Putuo Temple [Photos courtesy WeChat account zhzgj.gov.cn]

At the other end of the path lies the Yuanfang Rest Station, where one can keep walking for some 1 km to the terminal -- the UIC New Cultural Village (students' dorm cluster) in Jinding Town of Tangjiawan. The well-designed novel complex features catering, entertainment, and shopping facilities with Buses 10a, 69, 70, 72a, B9 and K3 passing by.