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.