30 Days Touring Hunan - Shanggan Tang Village in Yongzhou

In Jiangyong County of Yongzhou, there lies a secluded ancient village - Shanggan Tang Village. Founded during the Tang Dynasty, the village is nestled against the mountains and by the water, with beautiful scenery and an ancient charm. There is a bridge named Buyin Bridge; legend has it that whenever a stone falls from the bridge, an official will emerge from Shanggan Tang Village. To date, 101 stones have fallen, and coincidentally, 101 officials have come from the village. With curiosity, let us step into the beautiful and quaint Shanggan Tang Village. Transportation: Take a bus from Lingling to Jiangyong County; it is more convenient if you drive. Food: Shanggan Tang is one of the few ancient towns that has not been commercialized, so it is recommended to bring your own snacks. Accommodation: It is advised to stay in Jiangyong County town, a 40-minute drive will get you to Shanggan Tang Village. Due to the lack of commercialization, there are no accommodations available. Attractions: Wenchang Pavilion, Shanggan Tang Museum (10 RMB/person), Buyin Bridge; the village is not large, but the whole village is picturesque. This is a very niche tourist spot, so niche that even developers are reluctant to come here, and it is precisely because of this that Shanggan Tang Village has retained its original appearance. If you want to avoid the crowds during the summer, come and give it a try. Quietly, the Nüshu culture originated in Jiangyong, a script created by women for women. Don't you really want to take a look?