Gankeng Ancient Town is recommended as one of the sites introduced in “Lingnan Memories” Section of “Shenzhen-Hong Kong Bi-city Tour” Part, in “ ‘Fun in Pengcheng’ Selected Travel Routes in Shenzhen” brochure, distributed at the main venue of the 20th ICIF.
Gankeng, with a long history, is one of the top 10 ancient Hakka villages in Shenzhen. Gankeng Ancient Town, also named Gankeng Hakka Town, originated in Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912) of China, is located now in Longgang District of Shenzhen. Covering 180,000 square meters, it is a cultural and scenic spot, maintaining various Hakka buildings, Hakka folks and customs, Hakka food and natural scenery.
