Jinggang Ancient Town
Wang Han once said that he wanted to retire here in the future. Besides Orange Isle, Changsha also has this land of fish and rice. When you are scratching your head over the crowds in Fenghuang Ancient Town, you may not realize that Jinggang Ancient Town is quietly preserving its original charm.
Shanggangtang Ancient Village
As an ancient Han village with a history of 1200 years, the village still preserves more than 200 ancient residential buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The layout of the buildings, nestled by mountains and rivers, resembles a natural landscape painting. It is the oldest ancient village discovered in Hunan Province to date.
Shangbao Ancient Kingdom
This is a golden palace hidden deep in the mountains. It is an ancient village that once made two emperors restless. Shangbao is an ancient village with an altitude of 800-1700 meters, surrounded by continuous mountains and rivers. The area around Shangbao Ancient Kingdom is covered with terraced fields, and two small streams flow gently on both sides of the village. In the misty clouds, it feels like a different world. In the fields, farmers are working everywhere, and the most primitive farming methods leave a unique charm!
Tongdao Ancient Town
Shangri-La of Hunan. This 50-kilometer cultural corridor offers performances of Dong ethnic songs and dances. Located at the southern end of Huaihua, Tongdao is known for its quaint and simple folk customs, the continuous Danxia Wanfoshan. Tongdao is predominantly inhabited by the Dong ethnic group, who are known for their singing and dancing. The well-preserved ancient Dong architecture and the unique and vibrant Dong culture make it well worth a visit. The 50-kilometer 'Hundred-Mile Dong Cultural Corridor' unfolds like a beautiful scroll of harmonious Dong culture, with scenic spots and surprises at every turn, akin to the 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' painting of China's Dong region.
The pearl of Western Hunan, China's first ancient commercial city. Hongjiang Ancient Commercial City, originating from the Spring and Autumn period. It is the essence of ancient Jiangnan residential architecture, a living version of 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival'. This place is known as the 'Pearl on the Maritime Silk Road of the Great Southwest' and the 'Living Fossil of the Early Capitalism in China'. You can see the full view of the market scenes from the Ming and Qing dynasties and the Republic of China period here, just like a living version of 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival'.
The transportation is like a web, as mysterious as entering a maze. One of China's top ten ancient villages, a hidden paradise. In the morning mist, a small mountain village embraced by greenery. A stretch of blue-tiled white-walled sloped roofs, a clear river flowing in front of the village. After winding mountain roads with numerous twists and turns, crossing several mountains and ridges, you finally reach this ancient village hidden deep in the mountains. The roads between the villages crisscross like a net, making you feel like you have entered a maze.
