"Shanggantang, a thousand-year-old village, a paradise in time"

The following is a travel guide to Shanggantang Ancient Village in Jiangyong:

[RoundNails] Address: Xiacengpu Town, Jiangyong County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province

[○] Introduction to the scenic spot

Shanggantang Ancient Village is located in Jiangyong County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province. It was built in the Tang Dynasty and is one of the oldest thousand-year-old villages discovered in Hunan Province. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers, has beautiful scenery, ancient charm, rich history and culture, and unique folk customs.

[○] Transportation Guide

1⃣️Public transportation: You can take a train to Yongzhou first, and then transfer from Yongzhou to Jiangyong County. To get to Shanggantang Ancient Village from Jiangyong County, you can rent a car to the old bus station, then take the bus to Taochuan and get off at Shanggantang Village.

2⃣️Self-driving: It takes about 4 hours to drive from Yongzhou City and about half an hour to drive from Jiangyong County.

[○] Recommended attractions

1⃣️Wenchang Pavilion: First built in the Ming Dynasty, it is a public cultural place in the ancient village with a spectacular attic.

2⃣️Buying Bridge: A three-arch stone bridge built in the Song Dynasty with a long history, it is a landmark building of the ancient village.

3⃣️ Shanggantang Museum: The first village history museum in Hunan Province, it fully displays the village history culture, folk customs and unique cultural charm of the ancient village.

4⃣️Yuepei Pavilion: A natural stone pavilion with precious cliff inscriptions, it is a good place for literati to recite poems and compose essays.

5⃣️Ancient residential complex: There are more than 200 well-preserved residential buildings in the village in the architectural style of southern Hunan during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The tall wind and fire walls, strict vertical layout, and exquisite central axis symmetry are typical southern Hunan architectural features.

[○] Recommended food

1⃣️Jiangyong pomelo: a local specialty with delicious taste.

2⃣️Zongzi: A local specialty, worth a try.

3⃣️Jelly jelly: refreshing and delicious.

4⃣️Suozi Baba: a local specialty snack.

5⃣️Oil tea: a local specialty drink.

[○] Accommodation suggestions

The commercialization level of Shanggantang Ancient Village is low and there are no accommodation facilities in the village. It is recommended to stay in Jiangyong County, which is a 40-minute drive away from Shanggantang Village.

[○] Other notes

1⃣️Tickets: The ancient village is free to visit, but a ticket of 10 yuan per person is required to visit the Shanggantang Museum.

2⃣️Best time to visit: It is recommended to get up early or visit the village in the evening. There is fog in the morning and the sunset in the evening, and the scenery is the most beautiful.

3⃣️Cultural experience: You can explore the history of the Zhou family and learn how this family has survived in Gantang for thousands of years; experience the local Feng Shui culture and feel the Bagua layout and the harmony of Yin and Yang in the ancient village.

[○] Travel Tips

1⃣️Respect local customs and habits: protect the environment of ancient villages.

2⃣️Arrange your itinerary reasonably: avoid peak traffic during holidays.

3⃣️Pay attention to safety: Pay attention to safety when visiting historical sites such as ancient bridges and stone pavilions.

[○] Recommended nearby attractions

Gou Lan Yao Village: About 10 kilometers away from Shanggantang Ancient Village, it is an ancient village full of Yao style, where you can experience different ethnic cultures.