Wangkou, A serene village with timeless Huizhou charm

Wangkou Village, Jiangwan Town, Wuyuan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province

Narrow alleys are lined with residential houses on both sides

Introduction

Wangkou Ancient Village was founded in the Daguang period of the Song Dynasty by the esteemed third-rank official, Yu Gao, and has a history of more than 1,100 years. Located at the confluence of two rivers with clear blue waters, it was named "Wangkou". The village name, "Yongchuan", was inspired by the poem "Jiang Zhi Yong Yi" in the Book of Poetry and refers to the descendants of the founder flowing like water. It is one of the third batch of Chinese historical and cultural towns and villages named by the State Council. Surrounded by green hills and flowing water, the ancient village is located in hilly terrain. As described in a poem, "birds sing and roosters crow outside the border, water and mountains enter the attic", the scenery is very pleasant. Since the Song Dynasty, the culture of Wangkou has been flourishing, producing many talents, including five jinshi, two juren, seven high-ranking officials, 36 civil and military officials above the seventh rank, ten bachelors, and 33 volumes of written work. It has also earned the name "Book Village". Wangkou is a must-pass for the land route from Huangshan City to Raozhou in Jiangxi Province, and an important node connecting the waterways of Dongbei Township and Wuyuan County during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Even after centuries of vicissitudes, it still retains many important historical relics. In Wangkou Village of Jiangwan Town, 30 kilometers northeast of Wuyuan County, there is the Yu Family Ancestral Hall, covering an area of over 1,000 square meters. This building is a magnificent example of mid-axis shed-styled architecture from the Qing Dynasty, with a rigorous layout, exquisite craftsmanship, and unique style. It is praised by experts in ancient architecture as one of the "treasures of art".

Address

Wangkou Village, Jiangwan Town, Wuyuan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province

Opening hours

07:30-17:00 (All day)
Last Entry: 16:30 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31) Note: The following free admission policy only applies to ticket holders (must be used together with the person's ID and other related valid documents): A1 driver's license passenger transportation driver (group leader), with valid ID, can apply for free admission procedures at the ticket window. From March 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023, primary and secondary school students (including graduate and newly graduated students) nationwide can enjoy free admission with the Student Benefit. Each student can visit a single scenic spot for free once, and advance reservation is required one day in advance on Yunyou Jiangxi.

Transportation

Take the Wuyuan special bus from Wuyuan long-distance bus station to Keda as the starting point.

Phone 0793-7410999

Wangkou, A serene village with timeless Huizhou charm

Introduction

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