The Ancient Street of Yangloudong

Yangloudong Ancient Town was one of the six ancient towns in Puyi (now Chibi City) during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and is the original place of 'Songfeng Tea', known as the 'hometown of brick tea'. Yangloudong Ancient Town plays a very important role in the development history of China's tea industry. Three hundred years ago, countries along the tea route took Yangloudong as their understanding of Chinese tea. This land, which is less than 0.7 square kilometers, has gathered merchants from various countries such as Russia, Germany, England, Japan, etc., forming a 'China Big Tea Market' with a population of over 40,000. The town has an ancient street mainly composed of Ming and Qing buildings, with a width of 4 meters and a length of 2200 meters, accompanied by several T-shaped alleys. The area of the ancient street buildings is 0.7 square kilometers. The street is paved with bluestone. The 'Chicken Public Car' that transported tea in the past has ground the slabs into grooves more than an inch deep. Following the clues of tea, you will find the history of prosperity or decline in many places. Through the fog of time, among those complicated factors, what you finally find is how tea is quietly changing people's lives. Yangloudong, a small town in Puyi County that is completely unfamiliar to many people and embraced by the mountains, is now as quiet as an ancient well. The stone streets of the Ming and Qing Dynasties; the distant green mountains, faintly visible like light smoke; the country roads, the old walls. The houses are old, the pedestrians are scarce, and on the narrow streets, there are only old people sitting idle and children playing. The stream formed by the flowing of Jiuyanquan can only bring a little convenience to the women who wash clothes. Only the stone slab road on the old street that has been worn away all the corners, and the deep grooves ground out by the single-wheel cart on the stone slab road, are still silently telling the glory of Yangloudong in the past. Remember the past of Yangloudong, there is such an old man, in his inherited memory of his ancestors, there has been a history of several hundred years here. Around 1736, the first piece of green brick tea made by Mr. Lei Zhongwan, the owner of Yangloudong Tea House, was born here. The green brick tea made with the water of Jiuyanquan soon became famous, so it was called Dongzhuan by people. Since then, hundreds of thousands of tea bricks every year have been transported by local or Jiangxi sturdy farmers with creaking single-wheel carts, day and night, to Xindian thirty miles away, and then to Hankou, Baotou and Zhangjiakou, all the way to distant Russia.

The ancient town of Yangloudong in Chibi City, Xianning, Hubei Province, is a beautiful ancient town that has maintained its Ming and Qing ancient style after more than 400 years of vicissitudes. The ancient town is located around Wuhan, and it only takes 1.5 hours to drive, making it an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find a moment of tranquility. Chibi is famous for the Battle of Chibi during the Three Kingdoms period, and it hides a rich history, culture and the charm of the Jiangnan water town. 🛬【Itinerary】: Recommended 2 days of play Day 1: Visit the ancient battlefield of the Battle of Chibi of the Three Kingdoms, feel the heaviness of history, then move to Yingtu Mountain Residence, experience the tranquility and simplicity of Jiangnan Garden, walk along the bamboo forest path to Donggang Lake, watch swans and enjoy the sunset. Day 2: Go to the Ming and Qing Stone Street in Yangloudong, stroll in the historical imprint of the ancient town, and then go to Yuantong Temple, Lei Family Courtyard, China Green Brick Tea Museum, to make the cultural tour more enriching. ⛺【Local Must Check-in】: 1. Yangloudong Ancient Town: The historic stone streets on both sides are filled with countless ancient buildings, reflecting the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. 2. Yuantong Temple: Located in the mountains, this ancient Tang Dynasty temple exudes a quiet and solemn atmosphere. 3. Lei Family Courtyard: The ancient house with Huizhou architectural style, you can appreciate the style of the former wealthy family. 4. China Green Brick Tea Museum: Understand the development of Chinese tea culture, tourists interested in tea culture should not miss it. 🚗【Traffic Strategy】: Self-driving tour: Depart from Wuhan and drive for 1.5 hours to reach the destination Public transportation: Take the train to Chibi Station, and then transfer to the car for about 30 minutes to arrive. 🧡【Preparation before departure】: It is recommended to bring a camera to record the beautiful scenery Wear comfortable shoes suitable for long walks Bring simple medicines and sun protection products You also need to prepare enough warm clothes for winter play 🧡【tips】: The ticket price for Lei Family Courtyard is 10 yuan Winter is the bird migration season, watching swans in Donggang Lake becomes a seasonal experience You can feel the tranquility of the ancient town, and you might as well try the local authentic food and blend into the local customs

🌟【Must-Visit Attractions】🌟 Yangloudong, a hidden ancient town in Chibi City, Hubei Province, is known as the 'Capital of Brick Tea'. Every brick and tile is steeped in the fragrance of history. As you stroll through, you can't miss: •Ming and Qing Ancient Street: Walking on the bluestone paths, you are flanked by well-preserved buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, as if traveling back to the prosperous era of the tea trade. Behind each mottled wooden door lies a story about tea. •Zhao Liqiao Tea Factory: This place is a living fossil of brick tea production techniques. Visit the ancient tea workshop, witness the magical transformation from fresh leaves to pressed tea, and experience pressing your own tea brick. •Yangloudong Tea Culture Museum: Delve into the profound heritage of Chinese tea culture, from the history of tea, varieties to tea performance art. This is an excellent one-stop destination to appreciate tea culture. 📍【Detailed Address】📍 Yangloudong is located in the southwestern part of Chibi City, Hubei Province, about 20 kilometers from the city center. 🚗【Transportation Tips】🚗 •Self-driving: Depart from Chibi city center, drive along the S214 provincial road towards the southwest, and you will arrive in about 30 minutes. •Bus: You can take a bus to Yangloudong from within Chibi city. There are limited daily services, so it is recommended to check the timetable in advance. 🍴【Food Recommendations】🍴 •Brick Tea Stewed Meat: A local specialty dish, where the richness of brick tea perfectly blends with the flavor of the meat, offering a unique taste. •Chibi Fish Cake: Made mainly from fish, it has a delicate and smooth texture, making it an excellent choice for tasting authentic Hubei cuisine. •Braised Spring Bamboo Shoots: In spring, the tender and delicious bamboo shoots from the mountains complement the tea aroma of Yangloudong. 🏞️【Recommended Surrounding Attractions】🏞️ •Chibi Ancient Battlefield: Visit the famous battlefield from the Three Kingdoms period and feel the grandeur and wisdom of the 'Battle of Red Cliffs'. •Lushui Lake Scenic Area: Not far from Yangloudong, with beautiful lakes and mountains, boating on the lake is a great way to enjoy the tranquility of nature. •Xuansu Cave: Explore the mysterious karst cave, with its strange rocks and cool summer retreat, adding a touch of adventure to your journey. In Yangloudong, every step is a look back at history, and every sip of tea is a taste of time. Here, let your soul harmoniously blend with nature and experience an impromptu tea culture journey!

✔Don't know where to go for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day? Come to this niche check-in place to relax❗ ✔There is such a bluestone old street hidden around Wuhan, and I thought I had arrived at Hongcun in a trance ✔This is the source of the ancient Tea Horse Road, where tea bricks have been sold at home and abroad since ancient times, and the tea culture is rich ✔Compared with many ancient towns, it is not so commercialized and full of life 🏠Xianning Chibi Yangloudong 👉About 1.5H drive from Wuhan city 📝Play time is about 2-3H, there are Three Kingdoms Chibi Ancient Battlefield and Chibi Camping Ground, Bamboo Sea Mystery within 1H 📸Photo check-in place 1⃣Ming and Qing Bluestone Street Walking on the bluestone road to feel the long history, the total length is about 1KM, and it takes about ten minutes to walk 2⃣Lei Family Courtyard 💰Ticket 10 yuan At the end of the Ming and Qing Bluestone Street is the Lei Family Courtyard, a traditional Siheyuan building, the most beautiful patio is worth a look 3⃣Yuantong Temple Next to the Lei Family Courtyard, surrounded by a bamboo forest, there are koi in the temple 4⃣China Green Brick Tea Museum A museum themed on green brick tea, there are many exquisite utensils inside

🎊Unexpectedly, there is such an ancient town with ancient charm around Wuhan 2h... This is one of the sources of the Eurasian Tea Road~ It has the reputation of "the hometown of brick tea" 💫There are not many tourists in the ancient town, suitable for walking around, eating and drinking, and understanding the history and culture of tea for a micro vacation✌️There are several key check-in📷points for reference ✅Yangloudong Ming and Qing Stone Street Mainly Ming and Qing buildings❣️There is a main road and several forked lanes, with tea houses, restaurants, craft shops, art exhibition halls (I saw a painting exhibition🎨when I went there) small exhibition halls and so on~ ~Looking at the deep and shallow traces left on the stone road due to the ruts and years of the past, there is a sense of trance through ✅Yuantong Temple It is said that it was built in the Tang Dynasty, it is open for free, and the incense is very strong🔥💕 ✅Lei Family Courtyard The simple and natural architectural complex retains a lot of old things~ It's worth going! The courtyard inside is very unique and beautiful~ I admire the wisdom of the ancients! 👍The ticket is 10/person ✅China Green Brick Tea Museum Present the history of tea making development to every visitor❣️There are two floors in total~ You can take a good look👀There are many tea-related utensils, tea-making methods and tools, historical brick tea of various years (I also saw the "dragon" character green brick tea), brick tea grinding tools... I have benefited a lot~ No appointment is needed, free🆓open 🍒There are homestays in Yangloudong, and there are shops that rent national style costumes~ Don't worry about eating and drinking, there are many restaurants and snack stalls, and there are more selling special green brick milk tea! It's more open there, colder than the city, pay attention to keeping warm~ If the time is arranged properly, you can also go to the surrounding attractions, such as Chibi Ancient Battlefield, Chibi Museum, etc~ ⛳️Location 440 meters southwest of the intersection of Beishan Street and Chongzhao Road, Chibi City, Xianning City 🚌Public transportation, train🚄to Chibi North Station, get off and take a taxi or transfer to the bus 🚌Public transportation, train🚄to Chibi Station, get off and take a taxi or transfer to the bus (directly transfer to Tour 2, but the departure interval is long and you need to card the time / Bus 2, get off at "Fenghuangshan Bus Station" and transfer to 27 "Old Sheep Line", be sure to recognize the "Old Sheep Line")