The charm of history and the gentleness of the Xiang River.

Travel guide to Jinggang Ancient Town, Changsha 🏞️ 📍Location and Transportation Jinggang Ancient Town is located in the northwest of Wangcheng District, Changsha City, Hunan Province. It borders the Xiang River to the east and faces Tongguan Town across the river. To the south, it borders the old Wei River.🚗 The transportation here is convenient. You can choose to drive or take a taxi directly to "Jinggang Ancient Town Scenic Area" for easy access. If you prefer public transportation, you can also take bus No. 918 from Changsha West Bus Station to Wangcheng Bus Station, then take bus No. 104 directly to Jinggang Ancient Town.🚌 🏰Recommended Attractions in the Ancient Town Jinggang Shadow Puppet Art Museum 🎭 Walking into the Jinggang Shadow Puppet Art Museum, you feel like you've traveled back in time. It houses a collection of shadow puppet art works, allowing you to experience the charm of ancient culture firsthand. Each shadow puppet is lifelike, as if telling an ancient story.📜 Jiangnan Folk Culture Museum 🏮 The Jiangnan Folk Culture Museum consists of three small halls: the Flower Sedan Chair Hall, the Thousand Ancient Gods Temple, and the Treasure Hall. It mainly displays folk cultural relics from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Walking into this museum, you'll be greeted by a Jiangnan atmosphere, as if you're in a misty Jiangnan water town.🏞️ Thousand Ancient Gods Temple 🕍 The ancient temple houses 36 very old stone statues and many small statues, each carved vividly, as if telling the history and legends of the ancient town.🕋 Zeng Guofan's Camp 🏛️ Zeng Guofan's Camp is located on the south bank of the Lu River, opposite the Half-Street of the ancient town. It was built to commemorate the Jinggang Water Battle a century and a half ago. Walking into the camp, you can see ancient warships, soldiers lined up, a conference hall, and Zeng Guofan's biography, thoughts, and calligraphy.📜 Hongtai Fang 🏮 Hongtai Fang is located at the head of the Health Street in Jinggang Ancient Town. It was built in the seventh year of Emperor Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty and is the best-preserved brothel site in Changsha since the Qing Dynasty. It witnessed the history of the Qing Dynasty's moon and also witnessed the former prosperity of Jinggang Ancient Town.🏛️ 🍴Recommended Food When you come to Jinggang Ancient Town, how can you not try the local food?🤤 Eight Bowls 🍲: Each of these eight dishes carries the essence of Hunan local characteristics, from the rich taste of the first bowl to the fresh and refreshing taste of squid and bamboo shoots, and the soft and mellow aroma of whole round chicken, all of which showcase the characteristics of Hunan cuisine. Fire-roasted Fish 🐟: The golden color and crispy texture make it irresistible. The tenderness of the fish and the aroma of fire roasting intertwine to create the unique flavor of fire-roasted fish. Small Bowl Sweet Wine 🍶: As a non-heritage treasure of Changsha, small bowl sweet wine is fragrant in the ancient alleys. The crystal-clear sweet wine has a Q-bomb texture, sweet and mellow aroma. With a light sip, the sweetness of glutinous rice and the aroma of wine intertwine, refreshing the heart. Jinggang Fragrant Dried Beancurd 🧆️: Jinggang Fragrant Dried Beancurd is very particular about its ingredients and processes. It uses high-quality soybeans as the main ingredient, with bright color, firm and elastic texture, tender and compact, slightly salty and sweet, and pure taste. 🏨Recommended Accommodation If you plan to stay overnight in Jinggang Ancient Town, these guesthouses and hotels are good choices: Xiangyun Baiguoyuan Guesthouse 🏡: Located at No. 33, Health Street, Lujiang Community, Jinggang Ancient Town, the environment here is quiet and the facilities are complete, allowing you to have a comfortable sleep even at night in the ancient town. Lusu·Jinggang Treehouse Campsite 🌳: Located 200 meters from the east gate entrance of Jinggang Ancient Town, Wangcheng District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, the treehouse campsite is full of nature and wild interest, making you feel like you are in the forest. 💡Tips The opening hours of Jinggang Ancient Town are 8:30-17:30 (winter 5pm stop sightseeing), remember to arrange your time reasonably!⏰ There are many local specialties and delicacies in the ancient town. Pay attention to hygiene when tasting. Hunan cuisine is spicy, so tourists with bad stomachs should prepare medicine in advance.💊 Pay attention to personal and property safety, do not climb ancient buildings, and keep valuables safe.🚫 Jinggang Ancient Town, every place exudes a unique charm, waiting for you to explore!🌃 I hope this guide can add fun and convenience to your trip.🎒