The two top ancient villages in Yongzhou, Hunan, are a must-visit or you’ll really miss out!

Shanggan Tang Village and Goulan Yao Village, located on the southwestern border of Jiangyong County, Yongzhou, are the true beauties of Hunan’s ancient villages! Especially on sunny days, they are breathtakingly beautiful😍 Every snapshot looks like a masterpiece, ladies, better save this!

🏡 Shanggan Tang Village
📍Address: Shanggan Tang Village, Xiacengpu Town, Jiangyong County, Yongzhou City
✨Must-visit spots:
- Millennium Xie Mu River: crystal-clear water🌊 quietly flowing around the ancient village
- Song Dynasty Ancient Stone Bridge: a stone bridge over 1,000 years old, still the main crossing for villagers
- Ming Dynasty Wenchang Pavilion: standing tall through the ages, witnessing the passage of time

A river, a bridge, a pavilion, and a village quietly passing through a thousand years in a mountain hollow, as if time has frozen here⏳

🌈 Goulan Yao Village
📍Address: Lanxi Yao Ethnic Township, Jiangyong County, Yongzhou City
✨Must-visit spots:
- Qing Dynasty Loft Theater Stage: wooden structure full of charm
- Danxia Waterside Trail: a romantic path paved with colorful stones🌅
- Red Wall Ancient Houses: striking yellow-red brick walls harmonizing with the green mountains

PS: 80% of the villagers here are Yao ethnic people, so you can also experience unique ethnic culture～🎎

🚗 Travel tips:
It’s about a 40-minute drive from Jiangyong County town to Shanggan Tang Village, and the two villages are 15 minutes apart by car. Highly recommend taking County Road 077; it’s narrow but has few cars and beautiful scenery! Driving experience is top-notch💯

🌞 Travel tips:
1️⃣ Best time to visit: April to June and September to November
2️⃣ Must-capture angles: reflection of Wenchang Pavilion, Danxia Waterside Trail, red wall alleys
3️⃣ Dress suggestion: light-colored Hanfu or ethnic-style clothing for stunning photos～

Such a fairy-like ancient village, aren’t you coming to check it out?📸