Tea Tuo Ancient Town Travel Guide

Xiangxi·Border Town | The 'Border Town' from Mr. Shen Congwen's writings... Take a break for yourself, find some time for a spontaneous trip, Goto mysterious Xiangxi, a journey in search of time... The boundless city—Border Town, let's experience Mr. Shen Congwen's 'Border Town' together, not the Phoenix Ancient Town but the 'Border Town' known for its fame in three provinces~ Half poetic and picturesque, half worldly. 'Waiting in a city of mist and rain, just for you; living through a lifetime of love, only with you'—Shen Congwen Border Town Tea Tuo is a remote small town in Huayuan County, Hunan Province, founded in the eighth year of Jiaqing (1803), located at the junction of Hunan, Sichuan, and Chongqing, known as 'stepping into three provinces with one foot', and is one of the four famous towns in Western Hunan. It was once bustling with merchants gathered here due to its geographical advantages, and the stationed soldiers made it extraordinarily lively, hence the nickname 'Little Nanjing'. Here, there are none of the hustle and bustle of other ancient towns, but more of a sense of tranquility and authenticity. The riverside town of Border Town, as depicted by Shen Congwen, is picturesque and beautiful: there are stilted buildings in the town, a river by the town, islands in the river, forests on the islands, steles in the forests, and inscriptions on the steles. Ticket Information: The ancient town is free of charge La La Ferry (Hunan-Chongqing) 2r, cruise ship (stepping into three provinces with one foot) 25r Cuisine: √Specialty dish Jiao Jiao Fish Combining the culinary features of Sichuan, Hunan, and Guizhou provinces, the sour and spicy taste is quite delicious~ The editor has visited many restaurants and recommends going to: Dock Restaurant Accommodation: V There are many guesthouses in Border Town, where you can stay in a river-view room and experience the slow life of Border Town If you're not staying overnight, a half-day tour is recommended Transportation: Airplane: Xiangxi Border Town Airport, a 1-hour drive from Border Town Tea Tuo, with a bus to Huayuan County, then transfer to a bus High-speed train: Jishou East Station; after getting off. Carpool from Jishou East to Border Town Tea Tuo 60r/person, from Phoenix Ancient Town to Border Town about 80r. (You can also contact the editor in advance to arrange a local guide for you) Train: Jishou Station, then take a bus to Huayuan County, and finally take a bus to Border Town. (The bus takes one hour, 4 yuan) Self-driving car rental | The transportation here is very inconvenient, strongly recommend self-driving Or rent a car after arriving at the high-speed train station. Address Xiangxi Huayuan County Border Town Tea Tuo Ancient Town Scenic Area The true beauty of Border Town is actually the beauty of Shen Congwen's beautiful words.