[2025 Guangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Gangtou Village Ancient Settlement (Updated Jun)

Guangzhou niche countryside stroll, 600-year-old Gangtou ancient village Ming and Qing architecture Winter countryside stroll, because of team building, I came to Gangtou Village in northern Guangzhou without any preparation. There were surprises, and I explored this 600-year-old Ming and Qing ancient village by chance. Rice fields and rivers on the left, ponds and ancient buildings on the right. The village is a comb-shaped layout of traditional Cantonese villages, with Ming and Qing ancestral halls and academies, as well as Republic of China residential buildings and arcades. The village invited many famous designers to revitalize it. The most popular one should be the rice field cafe designed by Aoyama Zhouping under the big banyan tree at the head of the village. Another impressive one is a hotel that has been converted into a Nanyang style, retaining the traditional structure but replacing the stylized components. Empty buildings? More than 80 buildings are well preserved. Although they have all been expropriated, it is estimated that the original villagers still live nearby. There are few tourists in winter, and the elderly still sit at the entrance of the ancestral hall to chat, and the children also play barefoot (what can bring you closer to the times and evoke childhood memories is that there are still firecrackers and paper covers to play with. There is even a game arcade in the schoolhouse, full of children, surrounded tightly) The village is very quiet, and there are not many outsiders except for our few tourists on a weekend afternoon. So the first feeling is quite deserted and depressed. Later, I saw online that on sunny days, when the rice fields are growing well, whether it's green in summer or golden in autumn, it's quite a sight. There has always been a lot of controversy and discussion about the revitalization and commercialization of ancient villages and towns. It takes a lot of wisdom to strike a balance between the original traditional and the prosperous commercial operation. Named after the terrain Gangtou Village is named after the four streams that converge into a bay south of the village, and the village stands on the head of the bay. The village was an important water and land transportation station in ancient times. The village faces south, and there is a crescent-shaped pond in front of the village. There are gate towers at both ends of the village, called "Gongri Tower" and "Tai Dong Gate" respectively. Historical origin] This is a village with the surname Zeng, a descendant of Zeng Shen, a student of Confucius. When Emperor Gaozong of Song fled south, Zeng Xi, the ancestor of Gangtou Village, who was then the governor of Guilin in Guangxi, led his family to move from Jiyang Village, Luling County, Jiangxi Province, to Huanglixiang (now Taipingchang, Huadu). After living there for more than ten years, they moved again to Yanghe (now Huadu). In July of the eleventh year of Emperor Ningzong of Song (1218 AD), Zeng Xi was granted the title of Marquis of Guangdong Yu Dong for his military achievements, and was granted land in the north. So the whole family moved to Jijing Village. Zeng Wensun, Zeng Xi's great-grandson, founded Gangtou in 1358, and the village has been established for more than 660 years. Architectural style There are more than 80 well-preserved ancient buildings, including 6 ancestral halls, academies, and halls. They are mainly three-bay, three-entry or three-bay, two-entry, gable-roofed or hip-roofed gable-roofed walls, with ancient pattern grey plaster ridges. Most of the traditional residential buildings are three-bay, two-corridor, gable-roofed, gable-roofed, dragon boat grey plaster ridges, and are typical examples of traditional villages in the Guangzhou area. Gangtou Village Ancient Village

Today, Gangtou Village in Huadu, Guangzhou has transformed into a beautiful countryside, where natural scenery and ancient architecture coexist harmoniously. Visiting here gives one a sense of returning to simplicity. Gangtou Village has vast farmlands and crisscrossing streams. The Dakeng River and Xiaokeng River flow from the northeast to the southwest, merging into the Liuxi River in front of the village. The village's location follows the common rules of traditional village site selection in the Guangfu area: close to mountains, water, fields, and transportation, showcasing strong regional characteristics. Gangtou Village features a typical Guangfu residential 'comb layout.' The village layout faces north to south, with a pond in front and hills behind. Rivers and streams embrace the village, with the ancestral hall of Wensun Zenggong as the central axis, extending to the east and west.

Gangtou Village, an administrative village under the jurisdiction of Huadong Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, is a traditional village in China. It is located in the northeast of Huadong Town, by the Liuxi River, with a village area of 2.83 square kilometers. Gangtou Village faces north and is surrounded by water on three sides: southeast, south, and west. It has the environmental characteristics of a traditional water town in the Pearl River Delta and was an important water and land transportation hub in ancient Huadu. The village features a typical Cantonese residential 'comb layout' and retains a large number of ancient buildings such as the Wen Sun Zeng Ancestral Hall, Yunmen Zeng Ancestral Hall, and Yunmen Villa. Throughout history, many people from Gangtou Village have passed the imperial examinations and become officials, earning the village the reputation of 'Five Generations of Successive Scholars'. The main architectural styles of Gangtou Village are from the Ming and Qing dynasties. There are more than 80 well-preserved ancient buildings, including 6 ancestral halls, study halls, and main halls. These buildings are mainly in the form of three-room three-entry or three-room two-entry with gable or wok ear firewalls, with gray plastic ridge decorations featuring ancient patterns. Most traditional residential buildings are three-room two-corridor style with hard gable roofs and dragon boat gray plastic ridges, making Gangtou Village a representative example of traditional villages in the Cantonese region.

Location: Gangtou Ancient Village, Huadu District, Guangzhou It's quite similar to the last visit to Langtou Ancient Village in Huadu District. The ancient buildings are relatively better preserved there, and some guesthouses have been introduced. There are camping sites and artistic coffee shops nearby. However, it lacks the art gallery of Chunyangtai that Langtou has, and it feels quite adventurous to visit on a rainy day. The coffee shop's Taotao Room offers a cup for just over twenty, with both a nice environment and good products.

The Serene Ancient Village Few Know About Nestled within Gangtou Village, remnants of an ancient hamlet from yesteryears still persist, exuding an aura of tranquility and simplicity. Imagine a solitary stroll through the verdant rice fields in the heart of summer, surrounded by lush mountains⛰️ and meandering streams. It's as if you've been transported back in time. 📖A Glimpse into History📖 Gangtou Village primarily showcases architectural styles from the Ming and Qing dynasties. It currently houses over 80 well-preserved ancient structures, including six ancestral halls, study halls, and meeting halls. These structures are typically designed in a three-bay, three-entry or three-bay, two-entry style, with gable walls resembling the shape of a Chinese character '人' or a wok handle, and ridge decorations featuring intricate patterns. The majority of traditional residential buildings adopt a three-bay, two-corridor style, with gable walls in the shape of a Chinese character '人' and ridge decorations resembling dragon boats. During the imperial examination period, the village was renowned for producing successful candidates for five consecutive generations, earning it a place as a representative case of traditional villages in the Guangfu region. 📍Location - Gangtou Village 🚇Metro - Exit A of Taiping Station on Line 14. From Taiping Station (bus stop), take bus number 84 to Gangtou Station. The ancient village is just a few minutes' walk from there.

| Gangtou Village. 📸 An unexpected discovery during team building, this niche village gave me a surprise. The village adopts the traditional Guangdong comb-style layout, with Ming and Qing ancestral halls, book houses, and Republic of China residential buildings. Many well-known designers participated in the revitalization and transformation, and the most popular is the paddy field coffee shop designed by Qingshan Zhouping. Although more than 80 buildings have been requisitioned, the original villagers seem to still live nearby. There are few tourists in winter, the elderly sit at the entrance of the ancestral hall to chat, and the children play barefoot. The village is very quiet, and there are only a few tourists on weekend afternoons. It is said on the Internet that on sunny days, whether it's the lush paddy fields in summer or the golden autumn, it's very photogenic. Gangtou Village is named after four streams converge into a bay, and it was an important water and land transportation station in ancient times. This is a single-surname village of the Zeng family, whose ancestors were descendants of Zeng Shen, a student of Confucius. If you like ancient villages and towns, you might as well come here to feel it~🌸

This National Day holiday, I spent a whole day in the ancient village of Gangtou in Huadu, Guangzhou, which has a history of 600 years. It's worth it even if it's forgotten by the world. 🚗Free parking directly at the village committee🅿, it's too friendly for me who can't find a parking space in Guangzhou all year round! - 🤩On the left is a group of ancient buildings, as if telling the ups and downs of the past 600 years 🤩On the right is a large field, it's quite suitable to play Jay Chou's 'Dao Xiang' at this time~ - 👉How to play in Gangtou Ancient Village? ✔At the entrance of the village, there is a landmark 'Gangtou' coffee at . Outdoors, you can see a large field! Full of natural beauty ✔ is in the center of Gangtou Village, where there will be some small markets selling happiness ✔There will be a camping site next to the field, the key point is free, and no need to bring your own equipment! It's very suitable for lazy people like me hh ✔The beautiful girl sings deeply, and the song echoes in the field ✔Running with the little beasts in the wild, let them experience these research and study activities such as fruit picking ✔Follow the teacher, smell the tea, feel the small happiness in life, very satisfied ✔Chinese painting and calligraphy art exhibition, feel the charm of traditional aesthetics, feel comfortable and full of energy - 👉How to get to Gangtou Ancient Village? 🚗Navigation🔍Guangzhou·Huadu·Gangtou Village·Gongri Building (just park following the guide) -

~The charm of Lingnan architecture, experience the ancient life! 🏯🎎🌾 Wander the stone paths of this ancient village and admire the beautiful details of the traditional architecture. Each house has a unique architectural style and exquisite carvings, showing the unique charm of Lingnan architecture. I also visited some traditional craft workshops and learned about the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients. This cultural tour made me appreciate and respect traditional culture more. 🎎🌺🖌️ Gangtou Village also has a beautiful natural environment. I strolled through the fields surrounding the village and felt the beauty of nature. The lush greenery and fresh air here make me happy and make me cherish the gifts of nature even more. 🌳🌼🌤️ This ancient village that travels through time not only allows me to feel the charm of Lingnan architecture, but also allows me to re-experience the beauty of ancient life. If you want to find the feeling of traveling back in time in a place full of historical atmosphere and ancient style, Gangtou Village is definitely a place worth visiting! 🏯🚶♀️🌳🌾 #Greater Bay Area must-visit check-in spots