The millennium-old ancient village of Shanggan Tang Village in Jiangyong, Hunan, with a single surname for the entire village 🏘️

Shanggantang Village is located in Xiachengpu Town, 25 kilometers southwest of Jiangyong County. In the 6th year of Emperor Wu of Han's Yuanding era (111 BC), Xie Mu County was established in Shanggantang. Since the Tang Taihe era (827 AD), the Zhou clan has settled and built houses here, with a history of over 1,000 years. Throughout the centuries, the village's name and location have remained unchanged, making it a village where the Zhou clan has gathered and lived. Shanggantang Village currently has 453 households and nearly 2,000 residents. Apart from seven families who moved into the village after the founding of the People's Republic of China, all others are members of the Zhou clan. The village is one of the oldest ancient villages discovered in Hunan Province. The ancient village stretches along the riverbank, surrounded by walls. Inside the village, there are guesthouses, convenience stores, and restaurants, all small but sufficient. The village is surrounded by green trees and rapeseed flowers, making it an excellent place for photography in spring. The village is not large, and one can walk through it in half a day. However, the environment is quiet, with green water and green mountains, making it an ideal place for leisure and vacation. The village is only a dozen kilometers away from Jiangyong County, where you can stay overnight. We stayed at the Jiangyong Nüshu Hotel. There are several attractions near Shanggantang Village, the most famous of which is the Jiangyong Nüshu Museum. Jiangyong Nüshu is the only script in the world specifically designed for women. Another attraction is the Goulan Yao Village, one of the "Four Great Miao Yao" villages. Qianjiadong in Jiangyong is the birthplace of the Yao people. Friendly tip: It is best to search for a local guide on social media, as having a guide will make the tour much more lively. Such guides are local residents working part-time, but they are professional enough, speaking clear and fluent Mandarin, allowing tourists to understand everything clearly. 🏞️🌸📸🏡🌄🌳🌼🍃