Bapan Longevity Village
巴盘屯长寿村
A famous longevity village in Ping'an Village, Jiazhuan Town, where a community of over 500 people once had several centenarians at the same time. It is a flagship of Bama's reputation as the 'Hometown of Longevity'.
Bapan Tun lies in Ping'an Village, Jiazhuan Town, beside the Panyang River, about 25 km from the county seat. Its more than 500 residents once included seven centenarians at the same time, which draws many tourists and seasonal 'snowbird' residents. At the village entrance stand a longevity stele and a 'longevity character' stone. Visitors can visit the homes of elderly residents and learn about local food (hemp soup, corn porridge and wild vegetables) and daily habits. The village has many guesthouses and wellness apartments. Entry to the village is free. When visiting elderly residents, ask permission first. By custom you may bring a small red envelope, but do not force photos. The village is quite commercialised, so be wary of high-priced 'longevity water' and health product sales.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Renshouyuan Longevity Park
- Panyang River
- Bainiao Rock
- Bama Longevity Culture Square
- Poyue Village
- Baimo Cave
- Cifu Lake & Longevity Island
- Bama Crystal Palace Cave