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Speaking of ancient towns in Hunan, Phoenix must be the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, in addition to Fenghuang, Hunan also has many original and charming ancient towns, such as Yongshun Laosicheng, which was selected as a world cultural heritage last year, Gaoyi Ancient Village in Huaihua, and Gantian Ancient Town in Zhuzhou.

? Gantian Ancient Town, Zhuzhou?

Tickets: None

Specialties: early-ripening pears, yellow glutinous rice cakes, and plums

Gantian is Zhuzhou is one of the ancient towns near Xiang. As early as the 20th year of Jian'an in the Eastern Han Dynasty, that is, AD 215, Wu and Shu divided the Xiangjiang River and established Jianning County to the east of the Xiangjiang River. The county seat is located in today's Zhuzhou City. In 257, Jianning County was moved to Gantian, and in 266 it was relocated to Zhuzhou. The old city has been overwhelmed by the high-rise buildings of Zhuzhou City, and the new city still has a section of the ancient city wall in Gantian.

? Changsha Jinggang Ancient Town?

Admission: 80 yuan

Specialties: Sugar-oiled cakes, florets, Xiaobozi liqueur, pepper cakes, sesame beans Tea

is located in the northwest of Wangcheng County, Changsha City, and is adjacent to the Xiangjiang River in the east. It is a famous historical and cultural village in Hunan. In December 2011, it was rated as a national 4A tourist attraction by the National Tourism Administration. Jinggang's original name is Lujiang, also known as Weigang, where the Wei River flows into the Xiangjiang estuary. It was once known as "Little Hankou". No tickets are required for the ancient town. Tickets are required for various exhibition halls and attractions in the ancient town.

Attraction package ticket is 80 yuan (includes: the former site of the Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China, Hongtai Square, Jinggang Genealogy Exhibition Hall, Bayuan Hall (Ningxiang Guild Hall), Jiangnan Folk Culture Museum, Dinosaur Fossil Museum, Mao Zedong's Handwriting Exhibition Hall, Tao Cheng's Former Residence, Hoe Heyuan, Meteorite Museum, Warship Exhibition Base, Zeng Guofan's Jinggang Water Battle Site). Children under 1.4 meters are free of charge. Half price for minors over 1.4 meters and seniors over 60 years old (with voucher).

? Fenghuang Ancient Town?

Tickets: Cancelled

Specialties: Qianzhou duck, lichen, bracken, twice-cooked pork, canned mushrooms, tofu residue, pickled cabbage soup

Located on the banks of the Shechuan River in Zhashui County, with Daliang Mountain in the back and Fenghuang Mountain facing the Phoenix Mountain, it is a land of plenty and protected by Wuzhaigou. It is a famous ancient trade market town in the county. It has a long history, profound cultural heritage and rich tourism resources, with a history of 1,400 years. Mainly the courtyard houses, the ancient buildings generally follow the Huizhou architectural style and have local characteristics.

In December 2002, it was included in the fourth batch of provincial-level "ancient building complex residents" cultural relics protection units. When you come to Fenghuang Ancient Town, you can see small bridges, flowing water, and people; you can taste the beautiful songs, beautiful dances, and the aroma of wine; you can experience the simple, quiet, and elegant Jiangnan scenery.

? Yongshun Laosicheng in Western Hunan?

Ticket: 158 yuan

Specialty products: camellia oil, tung oil, raw lacquer, musk, tiger bone, tiger skin, Ganoderma lucidum

Located in the upper reaches of the Mengdong River Rafting Scenic Area, here are many ancient cultural sites left since the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. It is also the place where the Tujia chieftain kings in Western Hunan have been running for more than 800 years. ancient capital of the past dynasties.

On July 4, 2015, at the 39th United Nations World Heritage Conference held in Bonn, Germany, the Laosicheng site was successfully included in the "World Heritage List". This is the first world cultural heritage in Hunan Province. It is also China’s 48th World Cultural Heritage. After the application was successful, the villagers in Laosicheng, Yongshun County, rushed to tell each other, blew the bark bugle and danced a hand-waving dance.

? Gaoyi Ancient Village in Huitong County, Huaihua?

Admission: 30 yuan

Specialties: black rice, red Po tribute rice, Nuo opera masks, golden autumn pear, Oranges, Huotang bacon, and dried bamboo shoots

Gaoyi Ancient Village was once a land and water transportation hub, and a must-pass for the historically famous "Smoke Road." Here, you can not only browse the exquisite and ingenious wood carvings, the rows of horse head walls, and the winding bluestone roads, but also enjoy ethnic song and dance performances, taste Dong farm meals, live in Dong village wooden houses, and experience Dong life. Everything in Gaoyi Ancient Village is still very primitive.

? Gantang Ancient Village in Xiademupu Town, Yongzhou?

Tickets: None

Specialties: taro, ginger, grapefruit, and fragrant rice

Shanggantang is the earliest and most completely preserved village discovered in Hunan Province. Crossing the Buying Bridge and strolling through Shanggantang, where ancient customs still exist, it feels like you are in an ancient village. There is an ancient stone road running through the village. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, this place was a popular center for rural market trade, and it still has a strong merchant atmosphere. Before entering the village, there is a plaque that introduces the architectural layout of the village as the Tai Chi Bagua pattern. When you walk into the gate, you will see even more scattered ancient houses and maze-like lanes.

? Liye Ancient Town, Longshan County, Western Hunan?

Ticket: 60 yuan

Specialties: Bi'er navel orange, purple sand pottery, lily, Tujia brocade

The earth-red horse-head walls, ancient shops and wooden houses with carved railings hide endless mysteries. The ancient streets are painted with the golden glow of the sunset, and the reflection of the Riye Bridge is immersed in the river. Small open boats carry tourists around. "Liye" means developing this land in Tujia language.

As early as 6,000 years ago, humans lived in Rie. The ruins of the Warring States ancient city of Liye, the Maicha ancient tombs, the Western Han Dynasty ancient city of Weijiazhai, the ancient tombs, the Eastern Han Dynasty ancient city of Daban, and the ancient tombs are collectively known as the "Three Dynasties and Three Cities". They are rich in cultural relics and can be called a natural history. Cultural Museum. "Liye" means developing this land in Tujia language.

? Jishou Gancheng Hujiatang?

Ticket: Qianzhou Ancient Town 108 yuan

Specialties: ponkan, Qianzhou salted duck, pickled radish, kiwi fruit

The old wharf on the riverside still retains the prosperity of the endless stream of boats. After walking through a maze-like narrow street, my eyes suddenly lit up and a pond came into view. In this small town where modernity and tradition are pulled together, the old capital of Kancheng is like a time box, leaving behind the quiet elegance and contentment that has not changed with time in the heart of the city. Walking through the square and the Confucian Temple in the ancient city, and passing through the surrounding ancient eaves, it suddenly became brighter, as if I had entered another cave. When the wind blows, the lotus leaves create large ripples, which is a beauty that you don’t want to be disturbed by. Xiahe is one of the specialties here.

? Group of ancient ancestral halls in Rucheng, Chenzhou?

Tickets: None

Specialties: early-ripening pears, yellow glutinous rice cakes, and plums

Appreciation An ancient temple is like a corridor traveling through a period of history; meeting an ancient temple is like listening to the voice of an ancient Ming Dynasty elder. Looking up, you can see that the relief on the lower forehead of the Ruyi Dougong under the eaves is carved with various colorful patterns such as dragons, phoenixes and eight immortals, double dragons playing with beads, etc., which are lifelike.

Not far from the door, there is a semicircular pond about 30 meters in diameter. Precisely because of the existence of the ancestral hall, in Rucheng, it is often easy to know the surnames of the villagers in a village. When you walk into a village and see "Zhu's Ancestral Hall" or "Li's Family Temple", then most of the villagers here are surnamed Zhu or Li. In Rucheng, it is easy to know the surnames of the villagers in a village.

? Banliang Ancient Village, Yongxing County, Chenzhou City?

Ticket: 50 yuan

Specialties: silverware, tofu, yuba

The old ancient temple has a tall archway with cornices and corners. In front of the temple, the lotus pond is in full bloom during the half-month period. The vitality revealed in the ancient charm makes people's hearts beat when they see it. At the entrance of Banliang Village stands the Qing Dynasty Zhenlong Pagoda. As soon as you enter the village, you will see the three-hole Jilong Bridge. The bridge deck is paved with nine large natural stone slabs. From here, this ancient bluestone post road connects Xiangbei at one end and Xiangbei at the other. It leads to Guangdong and Guangxi and is connected to the village's checkerboard stone street, which is more than ten miles long. Hundreds of years ago, there were not many villages that could pave roads and build bridges with such grandeur. There are more than 300 ancient houses preserved in Banliang Ancient Village. Each building has carved beams and painted roofs, and carved eaves and floating roofs, embodying all the architectural styles of Hunan. There are more than 300 ancient houses preserved in Banliang Ancient Village, which is a complete collection of Hunan architecture.

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