Yichang's Quiet and Lesser-Known Ancient Village—Pangjiawan Nianhua Valley

💭 Escape the hustle and bustle, find the tranquility within Do you want to escape the noise of the city and find a peaceful corner to quietly enjoy your own weekend time? Then come to Pangjiawan Nianhua Valley in Yichang! 📍 Location: Pangjiawan Nianhua Valley 🚗 Transportation: It is recommended to drive there to enjoy the scenery along the way. 💰 Ticket: Free! 🅿️ Parking: There is a parking lot in the village, which is also free, very convenient. ⏰ Visiting time: Although the village is not large, every inch of land is full of stories. If you are not particularly keen on taking photos, you can basically finish the tour in about 1 hour. However, if you want to delve into the history and culture here, you might need more time. 🌳 The Legend of the Centennial Nanmu Tree Have you heard about the legend of the centennial nanmu tree in the village? It is said that in the early Ming Dynasty, a scholar who was on his way to the capital for the imperial examination took shelter under the tree during a storm. A lightning bolt split the nanmu tree, and the scholar took it as a divine sign, so he bowed three times and kowtowed nine times before continuing on his way. Eventually, he passed the examination with high honors, and when he returned to his hometown, he specially paid homage to this divine tree to thank the heavens for their guidance. This nanmu tree has since become the guardian spirit of the village, bringing peace and good fortune to the villagers.