Traveling with kids in Xiangxi! Unlock the ancient city waterfalls + a lesser-known spot at the junction of three provinces

Don’t stay stuck at home in June! Escape the heat with your kids and experience the slow life depicted by Shen Congwen in Xiangxi, super relaxing～😌

📍Must-visit family spots:
1. Fenghuang Ancient Town🎨: Located in the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan, covering about 10 square kilometers. The ethnic minority communities are very distinctive, perfect for taking ancient-style photos with your kids～
2. Furong Town✨: Originally called "Wang Village," it became famous because of the movie "Furong Town"! This ancient town is surrounded by water on three sides, and at night, colorful waterfalls light up with the town’s lights, making it feel like a dream world for kids～
3. Biancheng Chadong🌉: The meeting point of Hunan, Guizhou, and Chongqing provinces, where you can “step across three provinces” – super interesting! At night, enjoy the city lights with your kids, the atmosphere is amazing～
4. Qingshui River🌊: The “Border Town” described by Shen Congwen is right here! There’s a river by the town, an island in the river, and a forest on the island. Take your kids to explore the small island and feel the peaceful beauty～

📍Exact address: Biancheng Town, Huayuan County, Xiangxi Prefecture, Hunan Province
🎫Ticket info: Free admission! Easy and stress-free travel with kids～
🚦Transportation guide:
1. Self-driving🚙: Take the Baomao Expressway and exit at Biancheng, no need to hassle with transfers when traveling with kids;
2. Train🚆: First arrive at Jishou or Huaihua train station, then take a bus to Huayuan County, and finally transfer to a bus to Biancheng;
3. Bus🚌: Take a direct bus to Huayuan County, then transfer to a bus to Biancheng. You can tell your kids about the scenery along the way～

🏡Accommodation tips:
It’s best to stay close and comfortable with kids! Recommended quality nearby accommodations—Huazhu·Fenghuang Yixin Courtyard Homestay (Fenghuang Ancient Town Tuojiang Branch), Huazhu·Fenghuang Ancient Town Fengxue Gurenlai Inn (Tuojiang Branch), close to the attractions and you can experience the ancient town lodging atmosphere～

Post by Jessi 3503 | Nov 5, 2025