Hunan hides a super off-the-beaten-path treasure! I'm really afraid it will get too popular…

Seriously underrated niche travel destination, perfect to visit during National Day!

Compared to the overcrowded popular spots, I highly recommend this place 🥹 — it’s also the hometown of Jackson Yee!

Here stands an ancient Dong village known as the "Little Potala Palace" 🛖, built entirely of wood without a single nail!

I absolutely love this kind of pristine beauty‼️ Regret not discovering it sooner, how can there be such a quiet, relaxed, and fun place!

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Recommended two-day itinerary 🙋🏻‍♂️:

Day 1: Take the high-speed train to Zhijiang Station → Visit Longjin Wind and Rain Bridge → Check out Suozi Street stilt houses → Tour Tianhou Palace
Day 2: Explore Huangdu Dong Cultural Village → Discover Yutou Dong Village → Prepare for return trip

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✅ Zhijiang must-see spots:

1⃣ Longjin Wind and Rain Bridge
The iconic landmark of Zhijiang! As the longest wind and rain bridge in the world, the entire bridge is built with wood 🪵, without using a single nail. Seeing it in person is truly breathtaking.

2⃣ Suozi Street Stilt Houses
The stilt houses along the river are full of charm, with red lanterns reflected on the water 🏮. On a sunny day, the whole scene looks like a beautiful ink painting.

3⃣ Tianhou Palace
The largest Mazu temple in the inland area, with a unique architectural style, definitely worth a visit.

✅ Yutou Dong Village must-see spots:

1⃣ Lusheng Drum Tower
The village’s landmark building, perfect for photos 📸! The interior of the drum tower features exquisite carved beams and painted rafters, full of Dong ethnic characteristics.

2⃣ Cliffside Drum Tower
Half of this drum tower is built on the cliff edge, the other half suspended in the air, supported only by pillars of varying lengths. Its unique and thrilling design is truly stunning.

3⃣ Yutou Dong Village Ancient Architecture Complex
Walk up the mountain to overlook the entire village. The staggered ancient buildings nestled among the mountains and waters are a feast of natural beauty.

4⃣ Stilt House Cluster
The stilt houses are built along the mountain, forming unique "ridge-shaped" and "valley-shaped" layouts, which is why it’s called the magical "Little Potala Palace."