Formerly named Wang Village, Lotus Town is governed by Yongshun County. The film Lotus Town with Wang Village as its model was shot here, so the name Lotus Town is still used nowadays. It is an antique town with 2,000-odd-year history and culture and has a strong Tujia folklore. The original appearance of the town is well preserved: the Tujias' houses, called Diaojiaolou, are built leaning on the hill; the bluestone paths extend along the slope. |