Furong Town

Have you ever fantasized about finding a tranquil paradise in the noisy world, where there are cascading waterfalls, ancient streets and stone alleys, as well as warm lights and the Milky Way? Today, let me take you into a secret realm on earth—Furong Town in Xiangxi, Hunan, a thousand-year-old town perched atop a waterfall. The beauty here is enough to move you to tears. 🚄【Easily Accessible Beautiful Legend】🚄 To catch a glimpse of Furong Town's charm, transportation is surprisingly convenient. The high-speed train goes directly to 'Furong Town' station, and after exiting the station, it's only a few minutes' drive to feel the blend of history and nature. For those driving, simply navigate to 'Furong Town Tourist Service Center' or 'Furong Town Scenic Area Tianze Parking Lot' for a quick dive into this beautiful embrace. 🎫【Tickets and Tour Routes】🎫 With a 108 yuan ticket valid for 3 days, you can come and go freely, exploring to your heart's content. The recommended route starts from the entrance of the scenic area, passing through Baishou Hall, Xizhou Copper Pillar, and Tuwang Bridge, each step echoing with history. On Taotao Road ancient street, each stone slab tells a thousand-year-old story. The exciting performances at the Guanpu Terrace Wing South Theater let you experience the carnival of Tujia culture. Don't forget, Hua Shao Camping Base and Chushu Tongjin are excellent choices to experience local life. And when you stand in front of the Furong Town Great Waterfall, the awe will be unforgettable. 🌉【Waterfall Beauty Under the Night Sky】🌉 When night falls, the waterfall in Furong Town turns into a dreamy world of flowing colors. From the Guanpu Terrace, you can capture 300% of the beauty; the Tuwang Xinggong Bapu Hall is a hotspot for internet-famous B&Bs; at Shui Yifang Music Restaurant, you get a 360° panoramic view of the waterfall; Tianquan Inn offers you the leisure of a slow live broadcast of the Xiao Xiang Morning News; and places like Hua Shao Camping Base are perfect for photo check-ins. 🏨【Accommodation Choices】🏨 During peak season, the price for a room with a waterfall view starts at 350 yuan, but if you're willing to stay a bit away from the scenic area, you'll find more affordable and convenient parking accommodation options. Whether you want to feel the shock of the waterfall up close or savor the beauty of travel in quiet, Furong Town can satisfy you. 🍲【Delicacies and Specialties】🍲 In Furong Town, your taste buds won't be lonely. Xiangxi pickles, rice tofu, stir-fried bamboo shoots with meat, and other authentic delicacies are waiting for you to taste. Unique Xiangxi-style secret symbol T-shirts, sunny and rainy umbrellas, silver ornaments, and other specialties are the perfect travel souvenirs. 🏞【Exploring Nearby Attractions】🏞 Beyond the charm of Furong Town itself, the surrounding natural wonders are not to be missed. The strange landforms of Red Stone Forest, the tranquil beauty of You Shui Gallery, the thrilling rafting on Mengdong River, the magnificent gorges of Zuo Long Gorge, and the pristine forests of Buer Men National Forest Park are all precious gifts from nature. 📷【A Paradise for Photography Enthusiasts】📷 Whether it's the golden glow of sunrise or the warm scene of night lights, Furong Town is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Every corner, every moment, could become an eternal capture in your lens. This journey to Furong Town in Xiangxi is not only a visual feast but also a purification of the soul. Here, you can let go of worldly worries, coexist harmoniously with nature, and feel the beauty of life. So, don't hesitate, set off now, to pursue that thousand-year-old town hanging on the waterfall, to experience that paradise that belongs only to you.

| A Chaotic Wonderland of Management. D1: Arrive at Furong Town Station in the afternoon - Furong Town Night View - Furong Town Performance D2: Furong Town - You Shui Gallery - Red Stone Forest - High-speed Train · Specialty dishes: Blood Rice Duck, Cured Meat, Duck Feet with Wild Vegetables, Rice Cake ----Furong Town---- · The town is very small, and it can be completely explored in 3h. The rock jumping above the waterfall is not open at night, but the path that goes behind the waterfall at the bottom is open all day. · The scenery of the waterfall town is quite unique, and it's great for photography. At Shenpu Camp Square, you can see the full view of the waterfall. · Apart from the scenery, there is nothing good, the management is quite chaotic. Regarding how to buy boat tickets, 3 staff members all gave different information. · In addition, historical and cultural sites such as the Tusi King's Mansion, Xizhou Copper Pillar, and Tusi Temple were all closed, it's unclear what the scenic area is thinking. ----You Shui Gallery---- · You can only buy boat tickets for You Shui Gallery, a one-way trip takes 1h to reach the Red Stone Forest, after visiting the Red Stone Forest, you can take a ferry bus back to Furong Town in 30min. · Furong Town was a city during the Qin and Han dynasties, also known as Youyang. With the help of You Shui, it was connected to Sichuan and Guizhou in the north and Dongting Lake in the south, earning the reputation of 'Chu-Shu Thoroughfare'. You can take a boat to revisit the ancient route. · If you're lucky, you can see little monkeys chasing the boats along the shore during the journey. But the scenery can become monotonous beyond that. ----Red Stone Forest---- · Worth visiting for those interested in geology. The park development is very interesting, with towering red carbonate rock formations divided into upper and lower layers for exploration, including stone forests, canyons, and caves, among other landforms. And these are just the tip of the iceberg of the once Ordovician seabed. · On the surface of the rocks in the park, and on the floor tiles, you can also see fossils of marine creatures such as hornstones. · The 60rmb guide was slacking off the whole time, the promised 1.5h tour was cut down to 40min, making for a very poor experience. · The return time of the shuttle bus was much earlier than what the scenic area staff said, 30min earlier, making it impossible to fully explore the park. ----Ticket Purchase---- · There are 3 types of tickets: 1. Furong Town ticket valid for 2 days 2. Furong Town ticket valid for 2 days + Red Stone Forest ticket 3. Furong Town ticket valid for 2 days + You Shui Gallery boat ticket + Red Stone Forest ticket · Ticket 2 is suitable for self-driving or shuttle bus; ticket 3 includes a 1h boat trip to the Red Stone Forest, and a 30min ferry bus back to Furong Town. · It is recommended to get it all at once, otherwise, it will cost much more to buy tickets later. · During the May 1st holiday, boats are only dispatched 3 times a day, you need to go to the tourist center to get the schedule in advance to avoid missing it. ----Performance---- · There are multiple performances in Furong Town every day, all free of charge. After seeing the performance in Zhangjiajie, the performances in Furong Town, whether it's the setting, choreography, or actors, are all a big step down.

I didn't expect that besides Fenghuang, Xiangxi also has such a hidden gem of an ancient town. I regret not knowing about it sooner. It's a location for many film and TV series, and even the show 'Flowers' had been here for a visit. The whole ancient town is built above a waterfall, resembling scenes from TV dramas. Transportation🚄: Furong Town Station (It only takes 8 minutes to reach the scenic area by taxi from the station exit) Accommodation🏠: Furong Li (Close to the waterfall, you can see it as soon as you open the window) Tour route🗺️: Baishou Hall (performance spot) → Tongzhu Garden (performance spot) → Tuwang Bridge (performance spot) → Tingtao Road Ancient Street → Yinan Square (performance spot) → Flower Youth Camping Base → Chushu Tongjin → Furong Town Great Waterfall → Qifu Lang Bridge → Chengmen Wharf → Wuli Stone Street (search for intangible heritage, eat delicious food, experience Tujia customs) → Tiaoyan → Youyang Palace → Viewing Platform ✅The ticket price of 108💰 includes performances (see picture 13 for specific times), which are available from morning to night. The scenes are very impressive, featuring performances with distinctive Tujia characteristics. I think the cost-performance ratio is quite high, as watching a single performance outside usually costs over a hundred. ✅Baishou Hall is a unique stilted building of the Tujia people. During major festivals, people gather to dance the Baishou Dance, which is quite a spectacular sight. ✅In Tongzhu Garden, the Xizhou Copper Pillar is a national key cultural relic and a witness to the history of the Tujia people, as well as one of their beliefs. ✅The Furong Town Great Waterfall is 60m high and 40m wide. The night view is super beautiful❗ The waterfall runs through the town, with mist enveloping the area💦, creating an ethereal atmosphere as if a TV drama has entered reality. When night falls and the lights are lit, the golden glow is captivating, making it hard not to like it. ✅Wuli Stone Street has many special snacks and some intangible cultural heritage crafts. The bluestone-paved road is flanked by stylish stilted buildings, walking on it brings a sense of the past, making it very suitable for wearing Miao costumes and taking photos📸, very photogenic. Food recommendations🍜: Liu Xiaoqing's rice tofu, oil baba, Tujia smoked flavor pot, bandit duck, sour meat (the taste is peculiar, I'm not very fond of it), firewood pot crust

Furong Town, located in Yongshun County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province, is an ancient town with a history of more than two thousand years, also known as the 'Millennium Ancient Town hanging on the waterfall'. Originally named Wang Village, it was named after the movie 'Furong Town' was filmed here. It is located in the Wuling Mountain area, surrounded by green mountains and long flowing water, the quaint and deep alleys and the Tujia stilted buildings on both sides of the five-mile bluestone long street, everywhere reveals a strong ethnic style. In addition, Furong Town, together with Longshan Liye Town, Luxi Pushi Town, and Huayuan Chadi Town, is known as the 'Four Famous Towns of Xiangxi', and is the gateway to the Mengdong River Scenic Area, attracting a large number of tourists to visit. Here, you can stroll through the streets and alleys, experience the local rhythm of life and local customs, and appreciate the natural scenery, and deeply understand the history and culture of the Tujia and Miao ethnic groups.

Nestled among the lofty mountains of western Hunan, there lies a picturesque ancient town—Furong Town, which is not only the filming location of the movie 'Furong Town' but also a living fossil of the Tujia culture in Xiangxi. Let us embark on this journey through time and space together, to experience the serene and beautiful independence from the world. 🏞️ Scenic Spot Pilgrimage: The Harmonious Coexistence of Ancient Charm and Nature • Wangcun Waterfall: As the iconic landscape of Furong Town, this waterfall cascades down from the cliffs, roaring like thunder with mist enshrouding it, as if it's a mysterious veil bestowed by nature, leaving one in awe. • Ancient Street Stone Path: Strolling on the ancient street paved with bluestone slabs, one is flanked by the time-worn Tujia stilt houses, each step echoing with history, feeling the simplicity and tranquility. • Tusi Palace: Visit the former palace of the Tusi, appreciate the unique architectural style and profound cultural heritage of the Tujia people, as if one can hear the whispers of history. 📅 Itinerary Planning: Two-Day Immersive Experience Day 1: Arrive in Furong Town in the morning, head straight to Wangcun Waterfall to feel its magnificence and shock. Have lunch at a restaurant by the waterfall, enjoying special Tujia dishes such as cured meat and wild vegetables. In the afternoon, wander through the ancient town, visit the Tusi Palace, and then stroll on the ancient street, picking some handicrafts as souvenirs. In the evening, climb up to the viewing platform to watch the sunset glow over the ancient town, a sight too beautiful for words. Day 2: In the morning, consider getting up early to experience a sunrise in the ancient town, then head to the nearby Miao villages to gain a deeper understanding of the life customs of the Tujia and Miao people. Return to the ancient town in the afternoon to participate in a Tujia folk performance, feeling the charm of ethnic culture. At night, you might want to visit a small tavern on the ancient street, taste the local rice wine, and share travel stories with travelers from all over the world. 🍲 Culinary Strategy: The Taste of Xiangxi on the Tip of the Tongue • Rice Tofu: Famous because of the movie 'Furong Town', it is delicate and smooth, served with special spicy sauce, a delicacy not to be missed. • Tujia Cured Meat: Made using traditional techniques of curing and drying, it has a rich flavor, fatty but not greasy, a traditional delicacy of the Tujia people. • Oil Tea Soup: A unique breakfast choice, made by brewing ground tea leaves, peanuts, sesame, etc., it is fragrant and warming, both comforting and invigorating. 🚗 Transportation Guide: Convenient Access to This Hidden Paradise • Self-driving: Depart from Zhangjiajie or Jishou, via Zhanghua Expressway or national roads, with beautiful scenery along the way, an excellent choice for self-driving enthusiasts. • Public Transportation: First, reach the nearest Jishou or Zhangjiajie, then transfer to a long-distance bus directly to Furong Town, with a journey of about 2-3 hours, frequent services, convenient and fast. • Chartered/Shared Ride: For travelers seeking comfort and flexibility, you can choose a chartered or shared ride service, directly from the airport or train station to Furong Town, more worry-free. Furong Town, a secret garden where time slows down, awaits every traveler to listen to her story with heart, to feel the beauty that has been tenderly treated by the years. Here, every stop is a conversation with history, every breath is a blend of nature and culture.

The town is not big, and you can see that some places are not very well renovated, but the ancient and ethnic style coupled with the babbling waterfall is full of charm, like a secluded paradise or mysterious fairyland in martial arts novels, I personally think it's quite worth visiting. Yongshun County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture Furong Town

Day 1: High-speed train station Hotel Furong Town Day 2: Red Stone Forest/Youshui Gallery Hotel High-speed train station Must-visit attractions in Furong Town❗ 1⃣ Viewing Waterfall Platform Scenic area viewing platform Immerse yourself in this ancient town perched atop a waterfall Get a panoramic view of Furong Town Great for photography both day and night! 2⃣ Furong Grand Waterfall Those with drones should bring them for a spectacular God's-eye view Some shops opposite the waterfall also offer great views! 3⃣ Tujia Wind and Rain Bridge The Tujia-style bridge offers a full view of the ancient town's stilted buildings A must-visit! 4⃣ Five-mile Stone Street The oldest street in the ancient town has witnessed thousands of years of changes The movie 'Furong Town' was filmed here Wearing Miao costumes feels very authentic 5⃣ Tuwang Palace A palace built on a cliff The moment the lights turn on is simply stunning There are many small attractions in the scenic area, but these 5 are not to be missed Must-visit reasons for Red Stone Forest❗ 1⃣ Red Stone Forest is a national geological park and also a world geological park 2⃣ It is the filming location for the fantasy drama starring Bai Lu and Xu Kai, <Zhao Yao> 3⃣ The only 500-million-year-old red carbonate rock forest in the world 4⃣ An extremely precious geological relic in China and the world 400 million years ago it was an ocean, uplifted by tectonic movements Over time, erosion sculpted the Red Stone Forest into the spectacular stone shapes we see today, with great variation Depending on the weather and sunlight + time, the colors presented by the Red Stone Forest are not just red On clear days it's purplish-red, and during rain, it's dark brown, which is quite magical Must-visit reasons for Youshui Gallery❗ 1⃣ Monkey Jump The mother river of the Tujia people, Youshui Gallery has numerous unevenly sized karst caves that barely open a hole on the rock wall Trees grow on the cliffs, and wild monkeys are often seen climbing and jumping 2⃣ Thousand-year-old hanging coffins Known as the 'hidden hanging coffins in the mysterious gorges of the Red Stone Forest'. 3⃣ The mysterious and enthusiastic Tujia customs, the rough and primitive life of the boatmen, and the profound historical and cultural heritage Some things to note❗ 1⃣ If driving, navigate to 'Furong Town Tourist Service Center' or 'Furong Town Scenic Area Tianze Parking Lot' Admission ticket 108r/person 2⃣ Don't miss the night waterfall YYDS (lights start at 19:30) Viewing Waterfall Platform has a 300% photo success rate 3⃣ Book homestays in advance, prices are slightly higher during peak season, with waterfall view rooms starting at 350r+ 4⃣ Highly recommend trying the local Xiangxi cuisine, such as rice tofu, Guzhang iron plate barbecue, firewood pot crust... 5⃣ For transportation, high-speed rail is recommended You can take a taxi from Furong Town station to the scenic area (it only takes 8 minutes) 6⃣ It's best to keep the taxi driver's phone number so you can have them pick you up when returning

Day1: 📍Xiangxi Furong Town: The charm of a thousand-year-old ancient town and the magnificent waterfall landscape are integrated into one. Here you can enjoy the perfect combination of natural scenery and Tujia cultural landscape. Whether you are leisurely strolling through the ancient streets or enjoying the panoramic view from the viewing platform, it will leave a deep impression on you. Day2: 📍Morning, You Shui Gallery: Going there, you can enjoy the tranquility and pure beauty brought by the mother river of the Tujia people. Along the way, you can admire the mystery of the thousand-year-old hanging coffins, the depth of the River God Cave, the fun of Monkey Jump, and the beauty of one of the 'New Xiao Xiang Eight Scenes'. 📍Afternoon, Red Stone Forest: Finally, when you come to the Red Stone Forest, you will find the world's largest Ordovician red carbonate rock sedimentary strata. Various natural landscapes such as canyons, underground rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and cave landforms are all waiting for you to explore. Don't forget to appreciate the unique plants of the firethorn garden and the Ordovician seabed beauty of the ancient Yangtze Sea. The above is the two-day and one-night Xiangxi all-in-one travel route I have prepared for you, hoping you find joy in your journey.

Furong Town, under the jurisdiction of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yongshun County, Hunan Province, is located in the southern part of Yongshun County. It is adjacent to Changguan Town in the east, faces Hexi Town of Guzhang County across the river in the south, borders Liexi Township in the west, and is neighboring Gaoping Township in the northwest and north, and connects with Songbai Town in the northeast. The town government is 30.1 kilometers away from Yongshun County city. The total area is 225.96 square kilometers. As of the end of 2019, Furong Town had a registered population of 34,000 people. Provincial Road 229 runs through the town, with a length of 8 kilometers within its territory. There is one county-level highway, with a total length of 45 kilometers. In 1983, the Furong Town Public Transport Company was established, with 120 bus departures per day and a daily capacity of more than 2,800 passengers. Furong Town was originally named Wangcun Town and was renamed after the filming of the movie 'Furong Town'. Within the territory of Furong Town, there are attractions such as Xizhou Copper Column, the outdoor filming site of the movie 'Furong Town', Furong Town Waterfall, Tusi Palace, and the remains of the Turen Cave dwellings. In 2012, Furong Town became a national 4A-level tourist attraction.

Green vines hang on the cliffs, lush and cascading. The pouring waterfall and the sparkling water surface reflect the swaying and hazy lights of thousands of homes, overflowing with light and color, like a palace in the sky. Because of the movie 'Furong Town', I became obsessed with this ancient town of a thousand years. The conclusion is: it's really worth a visit! Scenic area: Xiangxi·Furong Town Transportation: It only takes 5 minutes by taxi from the high-speed rail station 'Furong Town'. Tickets: Adults 103 yuan/person, children 60 yuan/person. Tour route: Furong Town 1-day tour route: Scenic entrance Baitang→Tongzhu Garden Tuwang Bridge Tingtao Road Ancient Street Yinan Square→Flower Camp Base Chushu Tongjin Waterfall Qifu Langqiao City Gate Wharf Wuli Stone Street (Liu Xiaoqing's tofu is here) Jumping Rock→Youyang Palace Xiangxi 6-day tour route: Changsha Zhangjiajie→Furong Town Phoenix Ancient City→Changsha This is a circular high-speed rail route, each station can be reached directly by high-speed rail; each place can be visited for 2 days, according to personal preference Check-in spots 1. Guanpu Terrace: Free, with a high rate of good photos. 2. Tuwang Xinggong Babutang Homestay: There are dining view seats. 3. Flower Camp Base: Close to Yinan Theater, not open to the public, but you can take pictures and check in. 4. Tuwang Bridge: Red lanterns hang high, many travel shots are taken here. Must-see performances (10:00-22:00 multiple shows): Large-scale situational drama 'Flower Blooming Furong·Bizi's Carnival', performing in multiple venues. Baitang: Most of the performances are held in this square.■Yinan Square: With the waterfall as the background, it's very shocking (if time is limited and you can only watch one show, it's recommended to come here). The specific performances are subject to the announcement of the tourist center. Note: Winter is the dry season, June to September is the most spectacular time for the waterfall; the ancient town is not big, you can finish it in one day, but it's recommended to stay in the scenic area for one night, not only can you see the night view and sunrise of the ancient town, but also there are few people after 21:00 and in the morning; the lights are on at 19:30, you need to arrive at the photo spot in advance; most of the homestays in the scenic area provide high-speed rail pick-up and drop-off services; you can walk through the plank road under the big waterfall, it's recommended to prepare a shoe cover.

High-speed rail direct to Hunan's seriously underestimated niche scenic spots Furong Town, originally named 'Wang Village', became famous because of the movie 'Furong Town'. It is a thousand-year-old ancient town with a long history Furong Town is surrounded by water on three sides. At night, the lights of the ancient town and the colorful waterfalls make people feel like they are in a dream world of the movie There are many homestays where you can directly see the waterfall, but the sound of the waterfall is very loud, and it's a bit noisy to sleep at night. The whole Furong Town is surrounded by water. In addition to the river that runs through the ancient town, it eventually falls from the cliff to form a spectacular waterfall landscape. Under the waterfall of Furong Town, there is a naturally formed cave that can accommodate thousands of people at the same time On August 22, Qixi Festival, Furong Town will hold a beautiful waterfall landscape stage ceremony, strongly recommend everyone to come. About transportation High-speed rail: From Phoenix Ancient City to Furong Town 40min/45 yuan There are buses to Furong Town at the high-speed rail station, or you can choose to take a taxi at the high-speed rail station, and you can reach the entrance of the scenic spot in just a few minutes National ticket: 108 Furong Town (150 meters south of Furong Road, Yongsun County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture)

Getting There - Furong ancient town located in Furongzhen City （芙蓉镇). To get there you can easily take a train, railway station is located in 5 km from this sight. The place divided into two areas: inner area and outer area. Outer area is free to visit, inner area requires ticket. The ticket is valid for 3 days, and the price is 108 RMB per person. It also includes watching shows (16:00, 19:30 and 20:30) : two of them is in the same place and the third one in another. Hotels - many various places to stay in, but if you’re booking hotel with waterfall view, it means that you need to buy a ticket to the inner area as well, and taxi cannot bring you right under the entrance of your hotel (he’ll drop you off at the ticket office, and then you can call to the reception desk of your hotel and ask them to pick you up, because to find yourself the place you need is quite tricky for the first time). Food & Restaurants - at the first glance you have a big choice of restaurants (all of them Chinese cuisine obviously), but variety of foods in them not really wide. From place to place everything pretty much the same. And prices of course a bit higher than usual. No western food whatsoever (what else you’d expect, lol). One sad aspect is absence of groceries stores. All of them located behind the inner area, and if you’re not leaving near the exit, then it can be quite irritating, especially because they don’t work until 9-10 am. Not much bars in the area as well. Attractions - 1) Shows: They are free to watch for people from inner area. I didn’t see the one at 16:00, but I saw one at 19:30. It’s not usual show at the same stage all the time, first part starts behind the sitting area and then moves to the stage, after 15 minutes or so the act moves to the next stage (and the whole crowd is moving too, I can’t imagine how dangerous it is during any holiday, because I was there in November where’s no holidays, I anyway almost got injured in the crowd) which is near the first stage. After another 15-20 minutes the act moves to another stage which is in 10 minutes walking and people are racing to the next stage, some of them literally running. I didn’t want to be smashed in the crowd, so I didn’t follow to the third part. Overall impression of the show: not worth going. It might be dangerous, especially for kids. 2) Waterfall: you can get there from both inner and outer areas, there is also a path behind the waterfall, fun to walk there. 3) Road along the mountain. 4) Mmmmmmany photo studios with national costumes for rent. 5) Ferry from one riverside to another (5 minutes ride with nice overall view of the area) Shopping - variety looking alike souvenir shops, nothing special to the area itself. #freehotelstay#falltrip #historicallandmarks #localguides #mytravelhacks #furongzhen