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Abandoned Villages

Exploring deserted and semi-abandoned villages in China: empty houses, overgrown courtyards and the quiet traces of rural depopulation.

Gechuanjian & Zaotai: A Waterfall, Cliff Stairs and an Abandoned Village in Anhui

2026-11-022026-11-01 by ansh
Waterfall and gorge walkway at Gechuanjian scenic area

A walk through Gechuanjian scenic area in Anhui – waterfall, gorge and cliff stairs – then down into Zaotai, an abandoned village emptied by landslides.

Categories Abandoned Villages, Wannan Huizhou Tags Anhui, Shexian Leave a comment
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