Hunan Xiangxi｜The scenes of Hayao Miyazaki's animations are finally realized in this place! .

📍Hunan Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture
Bamianshan is a famous tourist destination in western Hunan and a holy place for self-driving tour enthusiasts.
The average altitude is 1,500 meters, and there are more than 50,000 acres of grassland on the mountain with lush pasture. The terrain rises from the ground, and the top of the mountain is flat, forming a table-shaped mountain.
In the writings of literary master Shen Congwen, she is "another country" different from the scenery and landforms of western Hunan.
It is said that this was the place occupied by bandits during the Xiangxi bandit suppression campaign. It has to be said that these bandits really know how to choose a place!

📸Recommended check-in
1⃣️The cliff road on the east side of the mountain top is a viewing route of about ten kilometers. There are many viewing platforms along the way. It is very photogenic. The car is on the cliff and people are in the clouds☁️.
2⃣️Zisheng Bridge: It is a single-arch natural stone bridge. There is a bridge on the mountain, a pond under the bridge, a cave on the wall, a stream in the cave, and flowing water in the mountains, which is extremely beautiful.
3⃣️Swallow Cave: This cave can be called a natural barrier. It is located on the cliff, with caves connected to each other. It is mysterious and unpredictable. Thousands of swallows live in the cave.
4⃣️Ximei Gorge: Thousands of beautiful scenery are in this gorge. The cliffs of Ximei Gorge are as if cut by knives and axes, and are a masterpiece of nature.
5⃣️Beizi Rock: It is amazing, it is a pillar that supports the sky, it is steep and beautiful, and it cannot be recreated.

⏱️Best time to visit
The best time to view Bamishan is after a heavy rain, when you can see clouds flowing close to the ground and the cloud river flowing down the mountain. If it is a sunny day, the combination of high-altitude clouds, blue sky and surface clouds flowing close to the mountains will also create an excellent viewing effect.

🛣️Transportation
It is recommended to travel by car. There is a paved asphalt road that leads "directly" to the top of the mountain. Turn on the navigation and you will feel the excitement just by looking at the route displayed. 🤣 However, the beautiful scenery along the way will make you linger.

Accommodation
Personally, I think the best option is to bring your own tent, food, stove, and reclining chair, so that you can watch the stars in the open air at night. Those who have high requirements for accommodation hygiene don’t mind booking a B&B on the top of the mountain!

🍛Food
The bacon🥩 in Xiangxi is very famous, and the taste is different from that in other regions. I personally think that the ones in the villagers’ homes are the treasures!

📌Nearby attractions
19 kilometers away, Liye Ancient Town is also worth a visit. Liye Ancient Town is one of the most archaeologically valuable ancient towns in the south and has the best-preserved Qin Dynasty ruins. Check in advance whether it is open on your departure day.
71 kilometers away, go to Chadong, the border town described by Shen Congwen, to experience the comfort of a slower pace of life.

📝Note tips
❶There is no entrance fee here🎫. If you bring your own tent, you will be charged a sanitation fee, which is not much, and the price range is unstable.
❷The temperature difference at the top of the mountain is about 8°, so bring clothes and cold-proof items depending on the situation.
❸There is a toilet at the top of the mountain🚻
❹The road up and down the mountain is not wide, remember to slowly dodge when you meet other cars, after driving the whole way, you will feel like you can run for the title of the best driver in Akina Mountain😁
❺Please protect the environment, do not litter, and let the beauty of nature remain forever in the world