Furong Town in Western Hunan: A Tujia Secret Realm Through a Thousand Years Amidst the Roaring Waterfalls

When the lights of the stilted buildings gradually come on and the waterfall mist drifts over the bluestone paths, this ancient town hanging on the waterfall instantly transforms into a real-life version of the magical world of "Spirited Away."

🚗 Transportation Guide

Self-driving: Navigate to "Furong Town Scenic Area," parking fee 20 RMB/day
High-speed rail: Get off at Furong Town Station, 15-minute taxi ride directly to the scenic area
Helpful tip: Most paths in the scenic area are stone steps, light packing is recommended

🏮 Must-Experience Activities

▎ Waterfall Adventure
Walk through the natural cave beneath the waterfall and feel the refreshing water curtain cave atmosphere
Best time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, when the slanting sun creates rainbows through the water curtain

▎ Immersive Tujia Culture
Baishou Hall Square: Tujia Baishou Dance performance every night at 7:30 PM (free)
Tujia King’s Palace: Listen to guides tell legendary stories of the Tusi dynasty

▎ Magical Night Moments
Half an hour after sunset: Blue hour intertwined with warm yellow lights
Waterfall viewing platform prime spot: Capture classic shots of the waterfall and ancient town lights together

🏡 Accommodation Options

In the scenic area homestays
Recommended "Waterfall View Room," confirm in advance if it faces the waterfall directly
Feature: Fall asleep to the sound of the waterfall, open the window to see shimmering lights

Hotels outside the scenic area
More cost-effective, newer facilities, free parking
Suitable for self-driving travelers and those with higher accommodation standards

📸 Photography Spots Guide

Jumping Rock area: Dynamic shots walking on stone pillars with the waterfall as background
Viewing corridor: Use telephoto lens to compress space and create a dense ancient town feel
Corner of the stone slab street: Capture classic compositions of lanterns reflecting with the waterfall

🍜 Food Recommendations

Liu Xiaoqing Rice Tofu: A must-try intangible cultural heritage snack in the ancient town
Tujia Steamed Mixed Cured Meats: Mountain wild flavors perfectly paired with the waterfall scenery
Waterfall-view Restaurant: Recommended "Tuwangju," enjoy specialty dishes while admiring the night view

💡 Travel Tips

Best time to visit
Enter after 3:00 PM: Experience both daytime and night views in one visit
Avoid weekends: Fewer tourists, better experience

Nearby attractions
Fenghuang Ancient Town (1.5-hour drive)
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (2-hour drive)

Essentials to bring
Non-slip shoes: Stone steps around the waterfall are slippery
Camera waterproof cover: Protect equipment from waterfall mist

When the waterfall mist drifts over the thousand-year-old stone steps
When Tujia mountain songs blend with the roaring river
This ancient town hanging on the waterfall
Protects the most enchanting nights of Western Hunan
in the most magical way