Mingzhong Ancient Village
明中古村
A group of Ming and Qing residences in Lixi Township, recognized as a Chinese Historic and Cultural Village. Its yinzi houses, fire-wall gables, and stone-slab lanes are well preserved.
Mingzhong Ancient Village lies in Lixi Township in southern Yuanling County. It is listed among China's Historic and Cultural Villages and Traditional Villages. The village preserves dozens of Ming and Qing yinzi houses. Their tall fire-wall gables, carved window lattices, and bluestone lanes are arranged along the hillside. Most of the homes are still lived in, so the village has a strong sense of everyday life. Please respect residents' privacy when visiting. The village is about 50 km from the county seat over mountain roads, so driving is recommended. It can be combined with scenery along the south bank of the Yuan River.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Chenzhou Three Pagodas (Longyin Pagoda)
- Fenghuang Mountain (Yuanling)
- Longxing Jiangsi Temple
- Yuanling Old Town
- Eryou Mountain
- Jietan Tea Plantation
- Jiemuxi National Nature Reserve
- Hujiaxi Ancient Village