Geomantic layout of rural areas in Xiangxi, Hunan
1, Shaoyang Suining Huang Sang Shangbao Ancient Country
Shangbao Village, Pingmiao Township, Huang Sang, Suining County, Hunan Province, is the site of the ancient Miao capital, which is called "Shangbao Ancient Country" by local residents. Shangbao is an ancient village, surrounded by mountains and waters, with trees, Gu Teng hanging down and winding paths leading to a secluded place. It is a "paradise". It was also the base camp of two large-scale peasant uprisings in Ming and Qing Dynasties, and there are still palaces built by uprising leaders and flagpoles of the rebels.
2. Liye Ancient City, Longshan County, Xiangxi
The ancient city of Liye is an important town on the border of Youshui River, and it is known as the "Golden Boy of Chu and Shu" in history. "Liye" is a Tujia language, which means to reclaim and cultivate land. It is the birthplace of Tujia people.
The ancient city of Liye, with its superior traffic location, profound cultural accumulation and once very prosperous commerce and trade, is also known as the four ancient towns in western Hunan with Wangcun, Pushi and Chadong. The discovery of the ancient city filled the archaeological gap of the ancient cities of Qin and Han dynasties in western Hunan and even the whole country, especially in the Qin Dynasty.
Tickets: 60 yuan.
Transportation: Take the train to Jishou City, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province and Xiushan County, Chongqing City, and then transfer to Liye Ancient City by bus.
3. Loudi Xinhua Woong San
Woong San, also known as Xiongdan Mountain and Shenshan Mountain, is located at the northern end of Xinhua County, bordering Anhua County. Woong San has the highest peak in central Hunan, which is spectacular and magnificent. Streams are picturesque, waterfalls are colorful, and mountains, water, forests and temples complement each other. There are also local folk rumors that the Yellow Emperor's southern tour and Woong San lead to this point, hence the name Woong San. It is also the hometown of Chiyou and the birthplace of Miao and Yao.
Woong San is a rare natural botanical garden, where exotic trees and plants, exotic flowers and plants, birds and animals set each other off. Green bamboo forests, continuous red azaleas, endless small oil bamboos and weather-beaten mountains and low forests present a colorful forest picture.
Admission: 56 yuan.
Transportation: Changsha takes the Rui Expressway to Louxin Expressway and drives 68 kilometers to Xinhua to Daxiongshan National Forest Park.
4, Chenzhou Rucheng Jiulong River
Jiulong River National Forest Park is located in the southeast of Rucheng County, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province. It belongs to one of the typical well-preserved natural forest areas in southern China. The terrain of the park is complex and changeable, with dense peaks, deep ravines, rugged mountain roads and criss-crossing valleys.
It is famous for its mountains, valleys, deep forests, beautiful bamboos and strange rocks. The park is rich in species and has a large area of primary and secondary forests. Since ancient times, it has had the reputation of "a thousand miles of misty rain" and "green hills on all sides, spring blossoms".
Tickets: 80 yuan.
5. Millennium Taiji Village-Upper Gan Tang Village
In Jiangyong County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province, there is an ancient Chinese village with a history of 1200 years-Upper Gan Tang Ancient Village. Up to now, there are still more than 200 ancient houses of Ming and Qing dynasties in the village. The landscape architecture is like a natural landscape painting. This is the oldest ancient village discovered in Hunan Province so far. There is no scene of traffic and tourists here. The ancient bricks and tiles are so kind, we want to be close and listen, and only have a peaceful and peaceful life.
Upper Gan Tang is a beautiful pastoral landscape painting. Although there is no hustle and bustle of the ancient city of Fenghuang and the prosperity of Zhouzhuang in Shuicheng, it reveals a unique simplicity and compactness of Jiangnan villages. This small village in southern Hunan has experienced thousands of years of wind and rain, and it is really a vivid cultural album worth studying. The villagers in Upper Gan Tang Village have their own peace and security, which is rare in other places. Today, the remains of the ancient road still exist, and the stone slabs and passes in the rustling wind seem to tell future generations about the historical Cang Sang it once carried.
6. Qingxi-Kuzhu River on the peak.
Kuzhuhe Grand Canyon (Mao Yan is located in the upper reaches of Lishui River, in the west of Zhangjiajie City in northwest Hunan, 35km away from Zhangjiajie City and 65km away from Wulingyuan Scenic Area in the north. Kuzhu River is the boundary beach from mulberry planting to Yongding in the upper reaches of Lishui River, and the lower part is connected with Yongding Mao Yan Scenic Area.
Kuzhu Ancient Town, located on the right bank of the river, is an important part of the provincial-level scenic spot of Chixi River in Jiutiandong, 7.2km away from the county waterway and18.5km away from the highway. Lishui flows around southwest. On the other side is a treasure trove of geomantic omen at the northern foot of the western boundary. The toast "Guanfen Mountain" conflicts with Jiutian Cave, which is known as the highest cave in Asia, and Fengluanxi Scenic Area, which is known as "Xiaotianzi Mountain".
Self-driving route: Changde-Langzhou Road-Park Road-Chang Gung Road-Liu Ye Avenue-G5513 Zhang Chang Expressway-Keji Avenue-lishuiqiao-Yongding Road-Xixiping Road-Trade Road-Provincial Highway 228-Dayong Road-Zhangjiajie Kuzhu River Pinghu Tour.
Changsha-Yuelu Avenue-G5513 Zhang Chang Expressway-Keji Avenue-lishuiqiao-Yongding Road-Xixiping Road-Trade Road-Provincial Highway 228-Dayong Road-Zhangjiajie Kuzhu River Pinghu Tour.
7. Gaoyi Ancient Village, Huitong County, Huaihua
The high chair is located in Huitong County, southwest of Hunan Province. Because it is surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the water, the terrain is like a tall plush chair. The architecture is gradually developed according to the original layout of geomantic omen, which embodies a settlement culture in China.
The overall layout of the ancient village buildings is arranged in a plum blossom shape, and the alleys and closed courtyards are in a "gossip" shape, which divides the ancient village into five natural villages. Roads crisscross like a net, and entering the village is like entering a maze. The buildings are all wooden structures, surrounded by high horsehead walls, and only small windows are opened to prevent wind, theft and fire. In the past 100 years, there has not been a precedent that a high chair caught fire and damaged its neighbors.