Shanggan Tang Village, Jiangyong, Hunan | A Journey to Explore the Millennium Ancient Village～

Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of the city and looking for a quiet place to feel the tranquility of time? Then Shanggan Tang Village in Jiangyong County, Hunan is definitely a treasure destination you can't miss 🎯

📍 Address: Xiacengpu Town, Jiangyong County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province, about 25 kilometers southwest of the county seat.

🚗 Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, navigate to Shanggan Tang Village, the scenic area has a parking lot. You can also first arrive at Jiangyong County and then take a shuttle bus from Jiangyong West Bus Station to the scenic area.

🎫 Admission: Free, truly the king of cost performance 🤩

🌟 Must-visit attractions:

- Wenchang Pavilion: Built in the 48th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, it has 4 floors and is 16 meters high. Climb to the pavilion to overlook the entire ancient village, where black tiles and red walls complement the Xiemu River, as beautiful as a painting.

- Buying Bridge: The only remaining three-arch ancient stone bridge from the Song Dynasty in Hunan Province, spanning the Xiemu River, with a history of over 800 years. Walking on the bridge, you can almost hear the footsteps of history.

- Yuepi Pavilion: Built from natural stone walls, it currently preserves more than 20 cliff inscriptions spanning the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The content is rich and is called "a stone inscription genealogy left by the Zhou family of Shanggan Tang Village on the stone wall."

🍱 Food Recommendations: There are many local specialties waiting for you to taste, such as stir-fried bamboo shoots with cured meat, bitter acorn tofu, free-range farm chicken, and more. Also, taro lotus leaf wraps and stuffed tofu have unique flavors that leave a lasting impression. In addition, Jiangyong rice noodles, marinated noodles, and gray water rice cakes are snacks not to be missed.

🏡 Accommodation Suggestions: You can choose to stay at a farmhouse in the village to experience authentic rural life, or return to Jiangyong County, where there are various options such as Shangkewyou Hotel and City Convenience Hotel.

Shanggan Tang Village is like a hidden paradise on the southern border of Hunan, waiting for you to unveil its mysterious veil. Come here, stroll along the bluestone paths, and feel the tranquility and beauty of this millennium-old ancient village 😘.

Post by Positivity_789_Simmons | Aug 16, 2025