Hidden Gem Alert! A Stunning Guide to the 388-Year-Old Hakka Walled Village in Southern Jiangxi
by Wanderlust
Oct 18, 2025
📍【Yanyiwei】
- Address: Yangcun Town, Longnan County, Jiangxi Province
- Built: 1583 (An ancient residence from the Ming Dynasty Wanli period!)
- Features: Rare "front square, back round" layout, the oldest existing walled village in Southern Jiangxi
🎭【Immersive Activities】
→ Stone Monkey Face Changing👀: Find the magical stone sculpture that changes expressions
→ Courtyard Time Machine⏳: The sunlight streaming through carved windows creates breathtaking shadows
→ Cannon Tower Viewpoint🔭: Overlook the entire walled village with an amazing panoramic view
🎨【Exclusive Experiences】
✔ Ming Dynasty Pattern Rubbings (Hand-copy ancient architectural patterns, very meaningful)
✔ Quiet Moments at Dawn and Dusk (Sit on the stone steps and enjoy the most beautiful walled village sunrise/sunset)
📸【Photo Tips】
Rainy Days☔: Blue bricks and black tiles create an ink painting vibe
Sunny Days☀️: Interplay of light and shadow instantly creates vintage-style photos
Outfit Tips: Hanfu or Qipao perfectly match the ancient architecture!
💡Tips
Tested on the first day of National Day, few crowds and peaceful
Recommended visit time: about 1-2 hours
Nearby, you can also visit other Hakka walled villages like Guanxi Xinwei for a combined tour
Post by Wanderlust | Oct 18, 2025














