China's State post bureau to issue ancient Quzhou town stamps

The ancient Nianbadu town in Quzhou has been included among the third set of ancient Chinese towns to be printed on stamps. [Photo/qz123.com]

The ancient Nianbadu town in Quzhou, east China's Zhejiang province has been included among the third set of ancient Chinese towns to be printed on stamps, according to the recent announcement by China's State post bureau.

It is the first town from Quzhou that has made its appearance on stamps.

With a history of more than 900 years, Nianbadu was a transportation hub in the ancient times where 36 residential buildings built in the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing dynasties (1644-1911) remain intact.

Now more than 4,000 residents live in the town and speak nine different dialects.

The stamps printed with the pictures of the Nianbadu town, together with three other ancient towns from Hunan and Hebei provinces and Tianjin city, are scheduled to be released on May 19, the National Tourism Day, to promote their profile nationwide.

To date, the ancient Chinese town stamp series has included 14 towns, showcasing their representative architecture and cultural customs.

Zhujiajiao in Shanghai is included amongst a set of stamps which celebrate ancient Chinese towns. [Photo/qz123.com]