Yutou Ancient Dong Village

Yutou Ancient Dong Village was first built during the reign of Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Having endured over 600 years of history, the village still preserves a large number of architectural structures from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The drum tower, a landmark of the Dong village, features intricate carvings on its upturned eaves and brackets. A sheltered bridge spans across a stream, demonstrating the wisdom of Dong craftsmen through its entirely wooden mortise-and-tenon structure. Rustic dwellings with blue-gray tiled roofs and wooden structures are arranged along the stone-paved paths, presenting a strong ethnic ambiance.

Location: Yutou Village, Shuangjiang Town, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province

Chinese source: lyj.hunan.gov.cn