100 Cities in My Photo Album: 5. Jishou

Capital of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Hunan, this area has seen frequent human activity since the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. It is a multi-ethnic region and one of the birthplaces of Wuling culture, with 67 intangible cultural heritage items at various levels, 1 national-level cultural relic protection unit, and 7 provincial-level cultural relic protection units.

🗺️ Area: 1,094.67 square kilometers

🌡️ Temperature: Annual average 16.4°C

🍜 Cuisine: Cured meat, sour meat, and you can try Miao ethnic specialty dishes

💦 Water system: Dong River, Tuo River, Wanyong River, Sima River, and others, with rivers crisscrossing the area

✈️ Transportation: High-speed rail, Biancheng Airport, no restrictions on out-of-town license plates for self-driving

🌳 Best travel time: Spring to catch the Miao festival on April 8, autumn for pleasant weather

❗️ Recommended attractions: Qianzhou Ancient City, Xiangxi Prefecture Museum
Next time to visit: Aizhai Wonder, Dehang Miao Village

⚠️ Suggestions:
1. Not far from Fenghuang, Biancheng, and Furong Town; if you have enough time, you can visit them all
2. More suitable for leisure and vacation than for travel

Why do I want to travel to Jishou❓
Because the museum here exhibits Nuo culture, the local specialty food is delicious, and from watching "The Battle Against Bandits on Wulong Mountain" to "Nuqing Xiangxi," I want to see this mysterious place with my own eyes

Photos 2-13: Xiangxi Prefecture Museum
Photos 14-18: Qianzhou Ancient City

Post by emilycreek | Jun 15, 2025