The Oldest Ancient Town

Explore the Stunning Ancient Town of Xiangxi | Furong Town 2-Day In-Depth Travel Guide✨ 🚩Trip Highlights Hidden deep in the mountains of Xiangxi, Furong Town is definitely a paradise for art lovers and niche travelers! The spectacular waterfall flowing through the town, the mysterious legend of the thousand-year-old bronze pillar, the unique architecture of the Tujia stilt houses... This 2-day travel guide will help you fully experience Furong Town! 🌈Day 1: Discover the Charm of the Ancient Town 📍Morning: Stroll through the Old Alley After arriving in Furong Town, start with a bowl of authentic Hunan rice noodles! Recommended: [Authentic Liu’s Rice Noodles] (No. 12 Furong Town Old Street), only 10 yuan to fill you up. 📍Late Morning: Xizhou Bronze Pillar This Tang Dynasty bronze pillar records the history of the Tujia people. The mottled bronze rust hides stories thousands of years old (Entrance fee 40 yuan). 📍Afternoon: The Great Waterfall Asia’s largest artificial waterfall is super impressive! Remember to wear non-slip shoes, as there is a lot of mist near the waterfall (best viewing spot is at Viewing Platform No. 3). 📍Evening: Tuwang Palace Visiting the palace ruins at sunset is perfect for photos; the stone walls glow golden under the setting sun (closes at 18:30). 🌈Day 2: Experience Tujia Culture 📍Early Morning: Watch the Sunrise at the Viewing Pavilion Get up at 5 AM! But seeing the ancient town in the morning mist is definitely worth it (remember to bring a jacket). 📍Morning: Baishou Hall The sacred ancestral worship site of the Tujia people. Traditional worship performances can be seen on the 1st and 15th of each lunar month (performance times 9:30/14:30). 📍Noon: Eat Tujia Cuisine Don’t miss the cured meat steamed dish at [Grandma’s Three-Pot Stew]! About 50 yuan per person to eat until full (located at the corner of Folk Street). 📍Afternoon: Visit Cultural and Creative Shops Recommended: “One Paper Furong” for their plant-dyed notebooks, the top choice for souvenirs. ✈️Transportation Tips Take a 2-hour bus from Zhangjiajie directly (ticket 60 yuan). The ancient town is best explored on foot, so travel light. 🔍Hidden Activities 1️⃣ Light show at the Great Waterfall at 8 PM. 2️⃣ Early morning walks to the waterfall often reveal rainbows. 3️⃣ Learning a few Tujia phrases from local grandmas is super fun.