Hunan's forgotten millennium-old village is truly a hidden paradise!

After returning home for the National Day holiday, as a person from Yongzhou, I took the opportunity to promote the lesser-known eighteenth-tier city of Yongzhou! When it comes to Yongzhou, most people may not know about it, and those who do probably only know it because of the Tang Dynasty poet Liu Zongyuan's 'Record of the Little Stone Pool', but Yongzhou actually has many hidden scenic spots! This time, I want to recommend two ancient villages in Jiangyong County of Yongzhou - Shanggantang Village and Goulan Yao Village, located on the southern border of Hunan, adjacent to Guangxi. Here exists the world's only script created exclusively for women, the 'Jiangyong Nüshu', which originated in the Han Dynasty, has a history of a thousand years, and is now recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage! They have a profound historical and cultural heritage, but until now they remain unnamed, sleeping in the midst of these mountains... Shanggantang Village is one of the oldest millennium-old villages discovered in Hunan Province, mainly featuring architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties, with some buildings from the Song dynasty, exuding an ancient and simple charm. The entire village is imbued with a strong sense of antiquity! Attractions: Wenchang Pavilion, Buyin Bridge, etc. i Goulan Yao Village Founded during the Ming Dynasty, it is a settlement of the Yao ethnic group. It seems to be the paradise described by the poet Tao Yuanming, with the village surrounded by mountains, green hills and clear waters, solemn houses, and few tourists... From October to December, it is also the season for sun-curing the harvest, with yellow corn and red chili peppers drying everywhere in the village, matched with the reddish-brown brick houses, presenting a scene of bountiful harvest! Jiangyong Shanggantang Ancient Village Scenic Area