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Biancheng Chadong Scenic Area
No. 10 of Best Things to Do in West Hunan Region

Biancheng Chadong Scenic Area

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Chadong Ancient Town, located in Huayuan County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province, China, is a fascinating cultural landscape. This small mountain town was built along the Xiangxi border official road, with a stream flowing beside it, giving the ancient town a tranquil and mysterious atmosphere. The history of Chadong Ancient Town can be traced back to ancient times. Its architectural style is a blend of the Miao and Tujia styles, providing tourists with an exotic experience. This ancient town is full of human fireworks, and the traditional way of life has been maintained to this day. Here you can feel the primitive and simple atmosphere of life.Huayuan · 21.5 km from downtown
Shibadong Village

Shibadong Village

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3.4/5
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Shibadong Village is located in Huayuan County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province, China. It is a village that takes rural revitalization as a model. This village is surrounded by mountains and attracts a lot of attention with its beautiful natural scenery and rich ethnic culture. It is named for its unique geographical location and natural resources. There are many natural caves around it, forming a unique landform landscape. The residents here are mainly Miao people, who retain their traditional lifestyle and rich ethnic customs. The stilt houses, Miao costumes and festivals in the village all show a strong ethnic style. In recent years, Shibadong Village has attracted much attention for its successful practice in poverty alleviation and has become a model of rural revitalization across the country. The village has improved its infrastructure and the living standards of the villagers by developing eco-tourism and characteristic agriculture. While visiting, tourists can also learn about the efforts and achievements of the village in the process of getting rid of poverty and becoming rich. The village is a tourist destination where nature and culture blend together, showing the vitality and hope of the countryside in the new era. Visitors can relax here, feel the tranquility and beauty of nature, and experience the unique charm of ethnic culture.Huayuan · 22.5 km from downtown
Liusha Waterfall

Liusha Waterfall

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4.5/5
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Liusha Waterfall is located at the source of Jiulong Creek in Dehang Scenic Area. The waterfall is 216 meters high, like a white silk in the air, like a silver gauze hanging on the wall, and is the highest waterfall in China. You can see Liusha Waterfall by walking a short distance along Jiulong Creek from Dehang Miao Village. The stream water soars down from the cliff, with a high drop, and the water scatters into quicksand below, so the waterfall is called Liusha Waterfall. In the flood season, the rolling water flies from the cliff into the deep pool, like nine dragons turning over the waves, magnificent; in the dry season, the water floats down the cliff, sometimes like a veil brushing your face, sometimes like a bead curtain hanging, like a white gauze washing the green pool, gentle and elegant. Tourists can walk along the mountain roads on both sides and pass under the waterfall. The light water floats down like mist and yarn, and it feels like entering a water curtain cave, with a drizzle that soaks into the heart.Huayuan · 25.6 km from downtown
Ancient Miao River Hundred Waterfalls Grand Canyon Scenic Area

Ancient Miao River Hundred Waterfalls Grand Canyon Scenic Area

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4.5/5
47 reviews
The Gu Miao River Grand Canyon Attraction is an important part of the Gu Miao River National Wetland Park and one of the five major tourist areas in Huayuan County. It is located about 3 kilometers southeast of Huayuan County. The Attraction consists of conventional tourist trails such as cliff plank roads, glass plank roads, water-friendly walking trails, large waterfall groups, and special tourist trails in the Suoxi River. It is an original ecological canyon that combines strangeness, danger, beauty, and beauty. The mountains on both sides are towering, and there are groups of waterfalls. The plank road built along the cliff (6.5 kilometers have been built) will lead you into the deep valley. There are 100-meter glass plank roads in high and dangerous places, large waterfalls such as the Qi Ti Yan Waterfall, Tianhe Waterfall, Gou Dou Zai Mei Waterfall (the Miao language means a girl combing her hair), and Zhu Lian Waterfall, as well as scenic spots such as Chi Mu Cave, Fo Guang Cave, Lion Welcoming the Emperor, General Rock, and Ten Thousand Volumes of Heavenly Books.Huayuan · 3 km from downtown
Dehang Grand Canyon Scenic Area
Selected for Best Things to Do in Xiangxi Prefecture

Dehang Grand Canyon Scenic Area

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4.4/5
590 reviews
The Dehang Grand Canyon Scenic Area is located on the road to the Zhangjiajie-Phoenix line. It is different from the masculine gas of Zhangjiajie, which belongs to the quartz sandstone landform. The Dehang Canyon, which belongs to the limestone karst gorge, has a graceful appearance. Along the secluded canyon, you can climb to the highest point in the canyon, the Heavenly Desk, to see the surrounding stalagmites, and recall the scenes of Qu Yuan's grief. Climbing a climbing plate Gufeng on the peak overlooking Deyi Miao Village, visiting the quicksand waterfall with great drop, can not help but open up.Jishou · 27.1 km from Huayuan
Xiangxi Cliffside Road

Xiangxi Cliffside Road

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4.6/5
7 reviews
Huayuan · 22.5 km from downtown
Cuicui Island

Cuicui Island

3.5
4.5/5
33 reviews
Cuicui Island was designed and built by the famous painter Huang Yongyu. From Lala Ferry, walk along the stone road on the river bank of the ancient town toward the downstream of the river for about 100 meters. In the center of the river is Cuicui Island. Cuicui Island looks like an ancient ferry quietly moored in the Qingshui River. The statue of Cuicui stands at the stern, forever waiting for the return of her lover.Huayuan · 21.7 km from downtown
Aizhai Bridge
Selected for Best Things to Do in Xiangxi Prefecture

Aizhai Bridge

6.4
4.6/5
966 reviews
The Aizhai Bridge is located in the Azhai Town of Xiangxi, Hunan Province. The Aizhai Bridge Scenic Area is composed of the Aizhai Bridge, the Jidou Village and the Tiantiantai. The Aizhai Bridge spans the Azhai Grand Canyon, and the Deyi River passes through the valley bottom. The bridge deck design elevation and the ground height difference are up to 100 meters. The bridge type scheme is a steel truss stiffening beam single-span suspension bridge, which adopts a structural design scheme in which the tower and the beam are completely separated. Here you can feel the shock of the vast bridge project and appreciate the beautiful pastoral scenery of Aizhai Town.Jishou · 30 km from Huayuan
Dehang Miao Village
No. 5 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Xiangxi Prefecture

Dehang Miao Village

5.8
4.9/5
14 reviews
Dehang Miao Village is nestled deep in a canyon. "Dehang" means "beautiful canyon" in the Miao language. The Jiulong Creek flows through the village, and over 100 Miao households have built their homes along the creek and against the mountains. They still use the Miao language for daily conversation, and women enjoy wearing silver ornaments and collarless embroidered clothing, making it a vivid example of the Miao village customs in western Hunan. The village is surrounded by rugged mountains and sheer cliffs, with precipices, stone walls, waterfalls, and primitive secondary forests unfolding in layers. The Liusha Waterfall at the end of Jiulong Creek has a drop of over 200 m. The water cascades down from the sheer cliff like a veil brushing against the face, hence the name "Liusha" (meaning "flowing gauze"). Crossing the stone arch bridge in the village, you can climb Pangu Peak. The top of the peak is covered with tangled primitive forests between the large and small peaks, and it is surrounded by cliffs on all sides. Reaching the summit offers a panoramic view of the canyon village. The Three Sisters Peaks on the ridge of the new village are smaller at the top and larger at the bottom, resembling three Miao girls in skirts when viewed from afar. Stilt houses with blue tiles and stone foundations wind along the creek, their upturned eaves and carved lattice windows half-hidden among green trees and cooking smoke. The waterwheels and stone mills by the creek creak as they turn, powered by the water, exuding an idyllic, old-world charm. In the village, you can encounter Miao customs such as singing songs to block the gate and offering toasts to welcome guests, watch a Miao drum dance with resonant beats, or try your hand at making ciba (glutinous rice cakes), weaving Miao brocade, or learning to sing Miao songs. During traditional festivals like the Miao New Year or the Eighth Day of the Fourth Lunar Month, the whole village dresses up in silver ornaments, with singing and dancing continuing endlessly. When visiting, you might want to walk from the Miao village along the Jiulong Creek trail deep into the canyon to find the Liusha Waterfall at the end. The waterfall's scenery changes significantly with the water volume. You can appreciate its grandeur during the wet season and the ethereal "flowing gauze" effect during the dry season, each with its own unique charm.Jishou · 27.4 km from Huayuan
Hong'an Ancient Town
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Xiushan County

Hong'an Ancient Town

5
4.5/5
92 reviews
Hong'an, the border town of Xiushan, is located in the southeast of the county, 47 kilometers away from the county. It is the junction of Chongqing, Guizhou, and Hunan. It is known as the "gateway to southeast Chongqing". The prototype of Border Town. The ancient buildings in Hong'an Town are clustered with unique craftsmanship and shape, and the style of Tujia and Miao Village is unique. The natural scenic spots "Elephant Trunk Absorbing Water", "Jiulongpo" and "Three No Matter" islands are all well-known. Hong'an Town is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with green trees, rippling rivers and picturesque scenery. The interesting thing about Hong'an Old Street is the Sola River Ferry, which is connected by a steel wire to the piers on both sides, which also ties the power of the ferry. After it was full of customers, Lao Shao Gong sat leisurely on the wooden square platform in the boathouse, used a two-foot log with a thin groove as a twist rod, stuck on the river crossing wire and dragged the boat to the other side bit by bit. .Xiushan County · 22.1 km from Huayuan

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Furong Town night view half-day tour | 12-person small group + zero-distance waterfall trekking experience
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Xiangxi caving | Jishou round-trip transfer + underground river paddle boarding adventure + 4-5 hours of cave exploration
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西格玛 123August 24, 2026
5.0
Chadong, a picturesque ancient town at the junction of Hunan, Guizhou, and Chongqing provinces, gained worldwide fame thanks to Shen Congwen's novel "Border Town." Nestled against mountains and beside a river, with the Qingshui River flowing through it, the town boasts charming cobblestone streets, rustic stilted houses, and a white pagoda, preserving the authentic Xiangxi (western Hunan) style. Here, one can "step into three provinces," with places like Lala Ferry and Cuicui Island whispering tales of tranquility and deep affection, making it an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle and seek out the beauty of literature and nature.

Biancheng Chadong Scenic Area

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gz当地向导伊妹儿July 12, 2022
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Shibadong Village has charming scenery and pristine natural landscape that is refreshing. It is a popular check-in spot for internet celebrities and is very interesting. It is an ideal place for leisure and vacation, with a very high cost-effectiveness. It is a summer resort and fun!

Shibadong Village

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乐乐嘻嘻哈哈April 13, 2020
4.0
The height reaches 216 meters. If you have no idea, I tell you that this is the highest waterfall in China. You must go there during the flood season. If it is important, just say it once. The momentum is definitely different when you see it. Some people describe it as nine dragons turning over the waves, swallowing clouds and spewing mist, and the sound is like thunder, which is absolutely accurate.

Liusha Waterfall

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M41***97May 11, 2024
5.0
The scenic spot is very humane. The free sightseeing bus takes tourists to the entrance of the scenic spot, and then walks all the way down along the mountainside plank road to the visitor center (exit), taking photos and checking in for two hours. Walking through the canyon, the scenery is acceptable, and there are few people in the niche attractions.

Ancient Miao River Hundred Waterfalls Grand Canyon Scenic Area

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_M1***25September 27, 2026
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The Grand Canyon is absolutely beautiful. Although we went during the dry season and missed the rain, we could still catch crabs in the streams. There are electric carts available for rides. For dining, there's a row of stilted houses not far from the exit.

Dehang Grand Canyon Scenic Area

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淡泊天空December 1, 2022
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The Xiangxi Hanging Wall Road is located in Paibi Township, Huayuan County, Xiangxi, Hunan Province. Hanging Wall Road is a dangerous road carved out on a cliff (cliff and high mountain). Hanging Wall Road is mostly carved close to the wall, with a side window opened more than ten meters apart. If you are not a good driver, it is recommended not to drive in, because the cave is very narrow, just enough to accommodate the width of one car, and you need to be especially careful when turning to avoid the car hanging on the stone wall. If you don't drive in, you can park the car at the door and walk in directly. For friends who drive in, there is a parking lot inside, which can accommodate more than 10 cars at the same time. The so-called parking lot is nothing more than a relatively large karst cave, where all the cars are parked. You can go and experience it!

Xiangxi Cliffside Road

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Sally墨雪November 24, 2019
5.0
The entire layout of Cuicui Island strives to highlight nature, achieve harmony between mountains, waters, trees and flowers, and match the natural environment. The greening of the island is dominated by local precious evergreen trees, with famous trees that bloom all year round, creating a paradise on earth with spring all year round.

Cuicui Island

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Anonymous userAugust 13, 2026
5.0
At first, the area from the entrance to the fork in the road seemed average. But once you reached the Jade Belt Waterfall, you'd understand why it's a 5A-level scenic spot; it's a pity I didn't climb to the top. The valley to the left is quiet, but the black stone slabs are slippery after rain. The valley to the right has a wide stream where you can catch crabs.

Aizhai Bridge

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没有糖的喵丶October 18, 2026
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Dehang, meaning "beautiful canyon" in the Miao language, is nestled amidst mountains. Stilted houses stand along the stream, and winding cobblestone paths meander through the village. Its tranquil atmosphere, free from commercialization, preserves the original charm of a Miao village. At the village gate, guests are welcomed with a welcoming drink. The Miao drum dance at the Drum King Square is magnificent, its silver ornaments jingling, and the songs echoing through the valley. A leisurely stroll through the canyon allows you to enjoy the babbling brook and distant views of the Aizhai Bridge and the Liusha Waterfall. Away from the hustle and bustle, you can experience Miao embroidery and folk performances up close, where nature and culture blend seamlessly. Compared to bustling ancient towns, it offers a more secluded and tranquil atmosphere, perfect for calmly immersing yourself in the unique ethnic customs of western Hunan.

Dehang Miao Village

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果汁分你一半✔May 24, 2023
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Hong'an Ancient Town is located in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and in the southeast of Chongqing City, 47 kilometers away from Xiushan County. The town covers an area of ​​52 square kilometers and has a population of 16,000. Known as "three provinces with one foot", it is located at the junction of Chongqing, Hunan and Guizhou, across the river from the border town of Huayuan County, Xiangxi Prefecture, Hunan Province to the east, and connected to the mountains and rivers of Yingjia Town, Songtao County, Tongren City, Guizhou Province to the south. , is the gateway to southeast Chongqing. Hong'an Ancient Town is located in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, southeast of Chongqing City, southeast of Xiushan County, 47 kilometers away from the county seat. It is the junction of Chongqing, Guizhou and Hunan provinces. It is known as the "Gateway to Southeast Chongqing" and is a step-by-step The flower arrangement places in the three provinces are also the prototype of "Border Town" written by Shen Congwen. Zhang Kai, a famous figure in the Qing Dynasty, once wrote in a poem: "When the road to Shu is approaching, the spring breeze blows away; the rain from Guizhou and the ground is blown, and the clouds from the Chu sky are swept into it." This describes the advantageous geographical location of "three provinces with one foot". There are clusters of ancient buildings in Hong'an Ancient Town, with unique craftsmanship and shapes, and unique Tujia and Miao village customs. The natural attractions "Elephant Trunk Absorbing Water", "Jiulong Slope" and the "Three No Matters" island are all famous. Hong'an Town is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with green trees and rippling rivers, making it a picturesque place. The most interesting thing about Hong'an Old Street is the Sola River Ferry, which is connected to the piers on both sides of the river by a steel wire, which also secures the power of the ferry. After the boat was full, the old man sat leisurely on the wooden square platform in the boat house. He used a two-foot log with a thin groove dug as a winch, stuck it on the river crossing wire, and dragged the boat to the other side bit by bit. .

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When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include 1-day private charter tour to Border Town Chadong in Western Hunan + Ruins of Liye Ancient City + Rebalah with Chinese and English services available, Furong Town night view half-day tour | 12-person small group + zero-distance waterfall trekking experience, and [Depart From Zhangjiajie] Fenghuang Ancient Town + Furong Old Town Day Tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

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