Yutou Ancient Dong Village
In front of the village stand Tangping Bridge and Tangtou Bridge, built in 1881, majestic and simply dignified. Walking along a centuries-old bluestone road outside the village and looking up,…
Yutou Ancient Dong Village, Huaihua
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥35
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Time needed
- 0.5–1 day
- Address
- Yutou Village, Shuangjiang Town, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province
- Getting there
- Take a bus from Huaihua West Bus Station directly to Tongdao, then charter a car to the ancient village. Alternatively, take a taxi from Shuangjiang Town, about 10 minutes.
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2001. Open in Google Maps
About Yutou Ancient Dong Village
In front of the village stand Tangping Bridge and Tangtou Bridge, built in 1881, majestic and simply dignified. Walking along a centuries-old bluestone road outside the village and looking up, you can see more than 50 stilt houses rising against the mountain in neat, close rows, a commanding sight. Among them stands a square, nine-eaved, pointed-roof drum tower built over 200 years ago. Overhanging the rock, it was constructed without a single nail or rivet, a true marvel.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Yutou Ancient Dong Village cost?
Admission to Yutou Ancient Dong Village is ¥35, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Yutou Ancient Dong Village?
Yutou Ancient Dong Village is open Open all day.
How do I get to Yutou Ancient Dong Village?
Take a bus from Huaihua West Bus Station directly to Tongdao, then charter a car to the ancient village. Alternatively, take a taxi from Shuangjiang Town, about 10 minutes.
How long should I spend at Yutou Ancient Dong Village?
Plan on 0.5–1 day for Yutou Ancient Dong Village.
Where is Yutou Ancient Dong Village?
Yutou Ancient Dong Village is in Huaihua, Hunan Province, in the Central China of China. Yutou Village, Shuangjiang Town, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province
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