This low-key ancient city, 900 years older than Fenghuang, is the hometown of Jackson Yee

, my favorite hidden ancient city has appeared‼️
To be honest, Qianyang Ancient City is my biggest surprise this year✨

📍Location: Qiancheng Town, Hongjiang City, Huaihua, Hunan Province
⏰Recommended visit time: Best before 9:00 AM to avoid peak tourist hours

🔍Discover the secret realm:
900 years older than Fenghuang, yet so low-key it breaks your heart😭
No crowded tourists👫, no over-commercialized shops.
Only authentic Ming and Qing architecture and a slow-paced local life👨‍🌾
This is also Jackson Yee’s hometown～and there’s a fan charity library📚
The ancient city’s nine streets and eighteen alleys crisscross, preserving the original ancient charm.

🌸Must-visit spots:
✅ Furong Tower:
(Address: Northwest corner of Qianyang Ancient City)
A Tang and Song style pavilion built by the river, climb up to see the misty waves of the Yuan River and distant mountains like ink paintings.📸 Recommended to wear Hanfu for great photos!

✅ Nanzheng Street:
(Address: Center of the ancient city)
Authentic Ming and Qing street, bamboo crafts, send postcards at the old post office🎑, full of local life vibes!

✅ Zhongzheng Gate:
(Address: Southeast side of the ancient city)
Climb the red sandstone city wall for panoramic shots of the blue-tiled roofs! Best to visit at sunset🌇

🍜Taste of Qianyang:
🔥 You’s Spring Rolls
(Address: No. 38 Nanzheng Street)
Old brand, delicious smoked tofu and cured meat flavor! Only about 15 RMB per person to eat until full!

🔥 Spicy Duck Blood
(Xiangsxi intangible cultural heritage food, old brand on Nanzheng Street, about 50 RMB per person)

🔥 Old Street Duck Egg Noodles
(Dry noodles with fried duck egg, rich sauce flavor you can’t stop)

💡 Tips:
🚌 Transportation: High-speed train to Huaihua South Station, 1 hour direct
🏨 Accommodation: Hongjiang Changling Mansion
(Address: No. 88 Guanlan Road, Qiancheng Town)
💰Enjoy a river view room for just 200+ RMB❗ Listen to the river waves at night, watch the mist lock the layered buildings in the morning🌫️