Likeng Village (Tuochuan)
理坑古村
The “Book Township” deep in northern Wuyuan's mountains. Whole clusters of Ming and Qing official residences survive here, including the Sima Mansion and the Shangshu Mansion. It is a National Famous Historic and Cultural Village.
Likeng is in Tuochuan Township. Its villagers revered Neo-Confucian learning, and during the Ming and Qing dynasties the village produced dozens of officials and scholars, including ministers of rites and vice ministers. The village preserves dozens of official residences and homes, such as the Tianguan Shangqing Mansion, the Sima Mansion, the Shangshu Mansion, the official hall and the Yunxi Villa. Their brick and woodcarvings are exquisite, and the village is known as the “Book Township in the Mountains.” It draws fewer visitors than the eastern villages and has a strong sense of everyday life. Admission is about CNY 60 and is included in the Wuyuan pass. Allow about 1.5–2 hours. It is about 50 km from the county seat. On the northern route, it can be linked with Wolong Valley, Hongguan and Shicheng.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30