Wugang Ancient City
武冈古城
A thousand-year-old ancient city in southwestern Hunan, with Ming-era stone city walls and gates such as Jichuan Gate. Its old-street snacks, especially Wugang braised dishes and rice noodles, are famous, and it is often visited alongside Langshan
The ancient city of Wugang lies in the city of Wugang, about 47 km north of Langshan. It has existed for more than 2,000 years and was once the seat of the Min Princely Palace during the Ming dynasty. A relatively intact section of Ming-era stone city walls survives (the Wugang City Wall is a key national cultural relic under protection), and you can walk along the wall overlooking a tributary of the Zi River. Historic sites such as Jichuan Gate and Xuanfeng Pagoda are scattered throughout the old town. The old street is good for Wugang braised food, copper goose and rice noodles. The ancient city and walls are generally free to enter, though some exhibition halls charge admission. It is about 1 hour by car from Langshan Town, and Shaoyang Wugang Airport is just north of the city, making it a convenient half-day stop when arriving or leaving Langshan.
Opening hours
Open all day (some sections of the city wall approx. 08:00–18:00)