? Batang

　　? Batang is situated in the northern section of the "Ten-Mile Gallery", on the north bank of the Qinglong River, at a higher elevation, with the Qinglong Highway running at the foot of the village. The surroundings are covered with dense woods and enjoy a cool climate. The village has 78 households and over 300 residents, all of whom are Han people from various surnames living together. The locals enjoy performing Yang Opera. It is said that the place was originally called Changmangtong, but later, because the locals were accustomed to making a type of corn-based brown sugar — locally known as ciba sugar or ma sugar — the name Changmangtong was misheard and became Zhabatang, or “Batangzi”. Changmangtong was an ancient musical instrument used in the military for signaling and ceremonial processions. Nowadays, there is a direct road leading into the village, where visitors can explore the culture of Yang Opera, observe the production process of ma sugar, and sample this local specialty.

　　Yingpan Village is located in the northern section of the "Ten-Mile Gallery", on the west bank of the Qinglong River, about 3 kilometers from Matou Ancient Village. A village-access road runs in front of the village. It faces north and is backed by the Phoenix Mountain slope to the south, with the Qinglong River to the north, and terraced fields on the east and west sides. The village has 82 households and 360 residents, including two Miao families. Most residents are surnamed Xie and make a living primarily through farming. Local specialties include peanuts,

　　buckwheat, and sunflowers. Most homes are modern structures, but there are also two well-preserved, fully wooden sanheyuan (traditional Chinese courtyard) houses that are exquisitely crafted, representing classic examples of ancient wooden architecture.

　　In the early years of the Hongwu reign during the Ming Dynasty, Xie Dewang, the founding ancestor of the Xie family in Guizhou, came with the army suppressing Huang and entered Guizhou. He was promoted from Baihu leader (a military post) to Qianhu leader (a higher rank), initially stationed in Zhongcao Si before eventually settling in Yingpan. It is said that Yingpan Village was once a military camp used by Zhuge Liang, the Chancellor of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period, during his southern campaign when he captured Meng Huo seven times. To this day, local place names such as Zha Ying Po (Camp Slope), Cao Chang Ba (Drill Ground), and Shao Peng Ba (Sentry Post) remain. The main settlement was at Zhuge Village, and the area where horses were kept was called Lian Ma Ba (Horse Training Ground). The local culture favors Sichuan Opera. Yingpan Village has relatively little vegetation.

　　Zhuge Village is located about one kilometer to the left (in terms of orientation) of Yingpan Village. It is backed by the Phoenix Mountain slope to the south, faces the Qinglong River to the north, with the Lian Ma Ba about one li to the east, and Yingpan Village about two li to the west. The village has 59 households and 239 residents, all Han, predominantly surnamed Zhao, Zhang, and Xie. Local specialties include peanuts and June plums.

　　It is said that Zhuge Liang set up camp here during his southern campaign. In front of the village was originally

　　a plateau of over 20 acres, which, due to loose geological conditions and 1,800 years of erosion by the Qinglong River, has turned into a large river bend. Local residents have unearthed foundations of old houses, countless fragments of tiles, as well as artifacts such as weapons, swords, and sabers.

　　Tangshangying is located at the junction of the northern and southern sections of the "Ten-Mile Gallery", on the west bank of the Qinglong River. The area features cliffs to the east and north, encircled by the Qinglong River, with steep slopes to the southwest and a plateau about 10–30 meters above ground level, spanning roughly ten acres. The village currently has 52 households and 208 residents, all Han, mainly surnamed Xie, Song, and Zou, who rely primarily on farming. It is said that during the Xianfeng and Tongzhi reigns of the Qing Dynasty, locals gathered here to escape the massacres committed by He Erwang, hence the name Tangshangying (Camp on the Plateau).