2025 Jianghua Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

📍Address: Dashiqiao Township, Jianghua County, Yongzhou, Hunan Province. The village is home to well-preserved ancient dwellings, making it a must-visit for photography and ancient architecture enthusiasts. 👍️Must-know: 1. History It is said that in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, Jiang Ruxin, the ancestor of the Jiang family, settled here with his sons Jiang Zongwen and Jiang Zongyi. The village was named "Jingtouwan" because it was surrounded by wells. 2. Inscriptions There are not many villages that have preserved their inscriptions so well. The inscriptions record that in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty (1830), Jiang Ruxin, a merchant from Daozhou, settled here to escape the war. The story goes that he decided to settle here because his buffalo refused to leave the well. The story is interesting, but the fact that they left behind so many ancient buildings makes visitors feel that every brick and tile is full of warmth. 3. Caves Jingtouwan is home to caves! They are similar to the karst landforms in Guilin, formed over thousands of years of erosion by wind and rain. They are spectacular and beautiful.

1. Yunbingshan Scenic Area Yunbingshan Scenic Area is located near Xifengling in Lanshan County, Yongzhou. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Yongzhou. The area is known for its unique peaks and misty clouds, as well as its magnificent natural scenery and rich cultural landscape. Here, you can enjoy the spectacular sea of clouds, unique peaks, fresh air, and other natural scenery, as well as experience ancient Taoist culture and historical heritage. 2. Yangmingshan National Forest Park Yangmingshan National Forest Park is located on County Road 246 in Shuangpai County, Yongzhou. It is one of the most famous national forest parks in Hunan Province. The area is known for its beautiful mountains and waters, dense forests, and rich natural and cultural landscapes. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful mountains and waters, dense forests, unique rocks, and other natural scenery, as well as experience ancient cultural heritage and folk customs. 3. Lingling Ancient City Lingling Ancient City is located at No. 158, Pingyang South Road, Lingling District, Yongzhou. It is one of China's historical and cultural cities. The area is known for its well-preserved Ming and Qing architecture and historical heritage, as well as its rich cultural heritage and unique architectural style. Here, you can enjoy ancient city walls, exquisite ancient buildings, ancient streets, and other cultural heritage, as well as learn about the history and culture of Lingling. 4. Jiuyi Mountain National Forest Park Jiuyi Mountain National Forest Park is located in Jiuyi Yao Township, Ningyuan County, Yongzhou (60 li south of Ningyuan County). It is one of the largest national forest parks in Hunan Province. The area is known for its beautiful mountains and waters, as well as its rich natural and cultural landscapes. Here, you can enjoy spectacular waterfalls, clear streams, unique peaks, and other natural scenery, as well as experience Yao culture and history. 5. Jiangyong Shanggantang Ancient Village Scenic Area Jiangyong Shanggantang Ancient Village Scenic Area is located in Xiacengpu Town, 25 km southwest of Jiangyong County, Yongzhou. It is one of China's historical and cultural villages. The area is known for its well-preserved Ming and Qing architecture and historical heritage, as well as its unique architectural style and rich cultural atmosphere. Here, you can enjoy ancient residences, exquisite stone carvings, ancient streets, and other cultural heritage, as well as learn about the history and culture of Jiangyong. 6. China Love Town China Love Town is located on Provincial Road 326 in Shuikou New Town, Jianghua Yao Autonomous County, Yongzhou. It is a town full of romantic atmosphere. The area is known for its beautiful environment, unique architecture, and rich natural and cultural landscapes. Here, you can enjoy beautiful gardens, romantic wedding squares, exquisite buildings, and other scenery, as well as experience unique folk culture and Yao customs.

Lianzhou Yao Village, Qingyuan According to historical records, the Yao people originally lived north of Dongting Lake and gradually migrated to the borders of Hunan, Guangdong, and Guangxi. Since the Sui Dynasty, the Yao people have gradually migrated to Guangdong in multiple waves, with the most significant migration occurring during the Ming Dynasty. The ancestors of Nangang (including other Yao people) in Lianzhou are considered to be part of the "Changsha Wuling Barbarians" during the Qin and Han Dynasties. The Yao people in Lianzhou are said to have migrated from Daozhou and Jianghua in Hunan. Nangang Yao Village is located 27 kilometers southwest of Lianzhou City, Qingyuan, Guangdong. It was built during the Song Dynasty and has a history of over 1,000 years. The Yao people generally live in the deep mountains, and it is said that "there are no mountains in Lingnan without Yao people." Nangang Yao Village is built on a mountain, surrounded by dangerous mountains and peaks. The stone paths crisscross, and the houses and terraces are stacked in a staggered manner. The ancient village is large, has a long history, and is extremely distinctive. There are still more than 200 people living in the village, mainly from the Deng, Tang, Pan, and Fang clans. They established the democratic election "Yao Lao System" during the Ming Dynasty and formed a sacred and strict "customary law" to strictly manage the mountain village. At the same time, the ancient village has preserved the original bamboo water supply system, collective meeting places, ancient Panwang Temple, and other traditional buildings such as 368 ancient houses, village gates, village walls, and stone paths from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. As the largest Yao village in Lianzhou, Nangang Village has well-preserved natural environment, historical pattern, traditional style, and ethnic customs. The Yao "Shuage Hall", "Long Drum Dance", and "Yao Marriage Customs" are listed as national intangible cultural heritage. The unique Yao marriage customs, Yao folk songs, and Yao embroidery are all listed in the "Guangdong Intangible Cultural Heritage" list, which fully reflects the ancient and long-standing Yao traditional culture of the Yao people in Lianzhou and even China. The ancient village is now a famous historical and cultural village in China and has been rated as one of the top ten most beautiful ancient villages in Guangdong and a hometown of Chinese folk art.

Located in Shuikou Town, Jianghua Yao Autonomous County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province, the "China Love Town·Jianghua Yao Capital Water Street" is a dazzling crystallization of two major projects - the expansion of the Cientian River Reservoir and the Shuikou Resettlement Tourism Town. Here, the profound history and culture of the Yao ethnic group are integrated with the unique beauty of Jianghua's mountains and rivers. With the brand of "China Love Town," a waterfront resort that combines the ancient charm of Yao and romantic love has been created. The Yao Capital Water Street stretches for 3 kilometers, covering an area of 165 acres, spanning both the north and south regions, and runs through the new town. Since its trial operation on September 16, 2019, its unique charm has attracted countless tourists, making it a popular new favorite in the southern Hunan region. #SuperFunThemePark #UltraRomanticCouplesTravelDestination #HiddenGemCity #TreasureHuntAmusementPark #UnderratedFamilyOutingSpot 🎢💕🌟🗺️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Located in Shuikou Town, Jianghua Yao Autonomous County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province, "China's Love Town · Jianghua Yao Water Street" is the brilliant crystallization of two major projects - the expansion of the Cuntian River Reservoir and the Shuikou Immigrant Tourism Town. This place integrates the profound historical culture of the Yao ethnic group with the unique natural beauty of Jianghua, creating a riverside resort that combines ancient Yao charm with romantic love under the brand of "China's Love Town". Yao Water Street stretches for 3 kilometers, covering an area of 165 acres, spanning the north and south districts, and traversing the new town. Since its trial operation on September 16, 2019, its unique charm has attracted countless tourists, making it a new favorite tourist destination in southern Hunan.

🎒🏃‍♂️ Through the crowds, avoiding all the 'internet celebrity' traps, suddenly, a piece of undisturbed paradise just quietly lies in front of you, 🧭🌟 Explore those 'hidden paradises' that not even the locals may know about, guaranteed to blow up your social circle and garner a bunch of envious glances! Of course, let's reorganize the information to make the description of each scenic spot clearer, and list key information such as location, ticket prices, etc., below each scenic spot introduction. 🏞️🌳 First stop: Goulan Yao Village Location: 📍 30 kilometers from Jiangyong County Ticket: 🎫 35 yuan Transport: 🚗 50 minutes by car 🚶‍♂️ As soon as you step into the village, it's as if you've traveled to another world. Green mountains like ink, babbling brooks, ancient paths beside Yao towers standing tall, telling the ancient village's long history. Here, you can experience the most authentic Yao ethnic style. 🏡🏰 Second stop: Shanggan Tang Ancient Village Location: 📍 10 kilometers from Goulan Yao Village Ticket: 🆓 Free Transport: 🚗 40 minutes by car 🖼️ As soon as you enter the village, picturesque landscapes and ancient buildings attract you. Paths crisscross, and the sounds of chickens and dogs can be heard, as if you're in a paradise. The village is full of ancient relics, with steles, pavilions, and towers well-preserved. 🏰👑 Third stop: Panwang Temple Location: 📍 Inside Jianghua County Ticket: 🆓 Free Transport: 🚌 Accessible by bus routes 2 and 3 🗺️ Walking into Panwang Temple is like stepping into the historical scroll of the Yao people. The ancestor of the Yao, Panwang, greets you in the hall, talking about the history of the Yao. The temple's red walls and glazed tiles, and its splendor, are full of rich ethnic characteristics. 🏞️🌄 Fourth stop: Lushan Valley Location: 📍 20 kilometers from Lushan County Ticket: 🆓 Free Transport: 🚗 40 minutes by car 🌲🌳 The scenic area is interspersed with high mountains, canyons, sea of clouds, natural waterfalls, and high mountain hot springs. Famous spots like 'Three-Part Stone' and 'Incense Burner Stone' are hidden among them. The vegetation coverage is high, with a wealth of rare plants, and there are many core tourism resources.

🏞️🌲 Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city? Today, I want to take you to a special place— the thousand-year-old Yao Village in Qingyuan, Guangdong, an ancient town surrounded by mountains and perched atop a hill. Here, you can experience true tranquility and beauty, and feel a different pace of life. 🌅🏡 🌟 Tour Experience: 🏞️🎨 Although the place has become quite commercialized, you might be initially disappointed for not finding the ancient village charm you imagined. But if you slow down and immerse yourself, you'll discover that the beauty here is definitely worth your stay. Climb the slopes of the ancient town, and you'll see rooms with mountain views, each window offering a stunning ink painting. In the morning, when the first rays of sunlight wake you through the curtains, you'll understand that this is the life you've been looking for. 🌄🖼️ 📍 Address and Transportation: 📍📍 - Address: Thousand-Year-Old Yao Village, Qingyuan, Guangdong 🎫💳 - Ticket: 106 yuan when booked a day in advance 🚗🅿️ - Transportation: Driving is the most convenient option, with free parking. It's about a 2-hour drive from Guangzhou ✅ Travel Tips: 1⃣️🏡 When choosing a homestay, make sure you can see the sunrise and that there are no obstructions. Ideally, choose a room with floor-to-ceiling windows, as the mountain views are truly beautiful. 2⃣️🍽️ For dining, choose the highest point where you can not only taste authentic local cuisine but also enjoy unbeatable scenery at reasonable prices. 3⃣️👘 You can rent a Yao or Miao costume for 30 yuan to take photos and experience the local cultural atmosphere. 4⃣️🎭 There are fixed performance times every day: 10:00, 11:00, 14:20, 16:00, and on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00, there's a bonfire party. Although the activities are average, they add to the liveliness of the ancient town. 5⃣️🌅 Don't miss the sunrise, which is the most beautiful moment here, so mesmerizing that it captivates the heart. 6⃣️🧳 After entering the scenic area, you'll need to climb a slope for 5-10 minutes, so remember to bring less luggage for an easy tour. 🍃🌲 On the weekend, why not invite a few friends or go alone to the thousand-year-old Yao Village to space out? Here, you can temporarily forget the worries of the world, quietly appreciate the beauty of nature, and enjoy the rare peace and freshness. 🍃🌲

Do you want to experience a romantic and beautiful encounter with a unique exotic style? Then come to China’s Love Town, Shenzhou Yaodu Water Street, which will definitely make you linger! 1⃣ Address | Located in Shuikou Town, Jianghua Yao Autonomous County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province, this town is full of a strong atmosphere of love. 2⃣ Travel｜You can choose to drive by yourself, or you can take urban and rural buses in the county (the route is Tuojiang-Shuikou). It only costs 9 yuan/ticket and can be reached in about 1 hour. It is very convenient and fast! 🥳 3⃣ Tickets｜48 yuan/person for foreign tourists, 20 yuan/person for locals, children under 1.2 meters tall are free of charge! The guide service fee is 78 yuan/group. 4⃣ Attractions | The town’s scenic spots are about 3 kilometers long, so I won’t introduce them one by one! Let us highlight some places worth checking out🥰🥰 🌸 Bronze Comb Square: A love knot hair comb🪮 comes into view, with hair knotted in the same center, symbolizing the love between King Pan and the three princesses of the Yao ethnic group💑. The perfect place to take photos and check in! 🌸 Wishing Tower: Located in the front half of the scenic spot, you can buy a wishing board to write down your wishes and hang them on a chain; climb the tower and turn on the lights at night to overlook the beautiful scenery of Water Street, which has a unique charm. 🌸 Yuelao Hehe Hall: adjacent to the Wishing Tower, with a wishing pool in front. The two immortals Yuelao and Hehe are the guardians of marriage. They come to the palace to make their sincere wishes🙏. 🌸Tongtian Phoenix Bell🔔: Located in the second half of the scenic area, there is a Phoenix Bell on the Phoenix Platform with a red phoenix crown. The bells ring throughout the scenic area, witnessing beautiful love. 🌸 Peach Blossom Island 🏝: In the second half of the scenic spot, surrounded by water, there are many bridges leading to the island, with peach blossoms and willow trees, perfect for taking pictures! ! 😍 5⃣ Eat, drink and have fun🍜🥤｜ 🍃 Special clothing rental: There are many clothing stores in the scenic area. You can choose from Hanfu, Yao clothing, and Hani clothing. The rental price is generally 30 yuan/set. You can also take photos. Everything is available, and you will definitely leave beautiful memories😍 🍃 Food: There are all kinds of restaurants, snack bars, and drink shops inside and outside the scenic area to satisfy your taste buds🤓Don’t forget, there are also pubs and music bars in the scenic area, so you can experience a different atmosphere at night😍 🍃Performance programs: As night falls, ethnic minority performances and bonfire parties will extend from the door to Peach Blossom Island. Various programs are staged in turn, allowing you to enjoy a visual feast! 🍃 Specialty products: Many shops sell specialties, clothing, food, drinks, etc. You can also buy souvenirs! ! 6⃣ Accommodation🏠| There are a variety of hotels and inns for you to choose from inside and outside the scenic area. Recommended inn, with considerate service, beautiful environment and convenient travel, it is definitely your best choice.

On the way back from Yunbing Mountain, we took a detour to the Thousand-Year Yao Village, a place that everyone on the internet seems to avoid. We didn't have high hopes when we went there. But the sunrise was really stunning. It seems to have snowed recently due to the drop in temperature, and there is still snow on the tiles, which might make it even more beautiful. 🎫Tickets: We bought a single ticket for 80 yuan (just the ticket) on site. There are also other combo tickets available, including those for the soup fire evening party or dance performance. The prices vary and you can choose according to your preference. The schedule is in the last picture for reference. 🏠Accommodation: The scenic area is basically old houses turned into guesthouses. Some are well renovated. You can compare and choose. We suggest paying more attention to the room facilities before deciding to check in. We had a bad experience and had to change rooms in the middle of the night. If you want to watch the sunrise, you can choose a guesthouse with a good orientation. You can watch the sunrise without leaving the house! Now in winter, the sunrise is towards the southeast, and the sunrise time is between 6:30 and 7:00. You can check the orientation and time in advance. However, watching the sunrise on the steps in the village is also very beautiful, with layers of mountains, it's absolutely breathtaking, and you won't regret getting up early! 🥩Food: There are quite a few restaurants in the scenic area, and the breakfast is also very good, basically all fresh local food, and the prices are very reasonable. 🎡Tour: It takes about one to two hours to stroll around the entire village. If you take your time, it will take about a morning. The village doesn't have much in the way of entertainment facilities, it's suitable for a leisurely walk. We don't highly recommend making a special trip, but you can combine it with other nearby attractions. The sunrise is the most beautiful time, don't miss it if you go!

Lian'nan has always been the end station for long-distance exams🏁 There is a place there that is like a fairyland on earth, known as 'Wanshan Chaowang'. Along the way, we followed the winding mountain road, passed through lush forests, and appreciated the magnificent scenery of nature🪵🌿🌳 . 🌲 What comes into view is a lush forest and towering mountains. The peaks here are like the magnificent peaks of nature, standing among the mountains, as if guarding this land. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can overlook the entire beauty of Lian'nan, as if standing on the peak of the world . 🍁 The maple leaves add a touch of brilliant color to the entire mountain area. The children seem to be in a fairyland, which is refreshing. 🌊 When you come to Lian'nan, why not immerse yourself in the embrace of nature🏕️ If you like outdoor activities, you can cross the trails in the mountains and experience the magic of nature. At night, you can also take a walk in Love Town🚶🚶‍♀️, feeling the infinite tranquility and the grandeur of the universe. . Pack your bags and have an intimate contact with nature, let the mountains of Lian'nan bring you deep shock and touch for this trip.🌿🏞️🌲🌸🌊🐒🏕️🍲