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.

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.

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.

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

| 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.

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.

Where is Furong Town? Answer: ——In the Mao Dun Literature Prize-winning novel by Gu Hua ——In the national award-winning comic series by Zhong Zengya ——In the domestic palace-level movie by Liu Xiaoqing ——In Furong Town, Yongshun County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture Why is it called Furong Town? Originally named: Wang Village, it became famous after the filming of the movie 'Furong Town' in 1986. In 2007, it was renamed to Furong Town and is now one of the 'Four Famous Towns' in Xiangxi Transportation: There is: Furong Town High-Speed Train Station, nearby: Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang Ancient Town Station Zhangjiajie West Station--Furong Town (¥29~40) Furong Town-Fenghuang Ancient Town (¥39~53) How to get to the scenic area from Furong Town station? There is a bus from the station for ¥3 to the bus station, and from there, take the blue Wuling God Car at the entrance (¥2/person before 17:00, ¥3/person from 17-18, ¥5/person after 18:00) Taxi directly to the scenic area: ¥15-20 during the day Scenic area back to the high-speed train station: It's hard to get a taxi at night, during the day just take the bus to the bus station as usual, the Wuling God Car at the entrance of the scenic area ¥30 direct to the station Best season to visit: February to June (abundant water period, the waterfall has a very large volume of water, it's very difficult to pass under the waterfall) The scenic area is also more crowded. July to next January, it's almost the same, just not as many as the peak season, and the waterfall's water volume is just like in the photos Tickets Adult (¥108, primary school and elderly ¥60) Free admission after 20:00 (the performance starts at 19:30) Suggestion: Those who only go to take night photos and don't watch the performance can go after 20:00 Tour route: Scenic area entrance: Hand-waving Hall--Copper Column Garden--Tu Wang Bridge--Tu Wang Palace--Yi Nan Square--Viewing Waterfall Platform--Chu Yi Tong Jin--Waterfall--Corridor--Gallery Bridge--Wharf--Stone Street--Guanyin Pavilion--Exit (Suggested to go in the afternoon and wait for the performance at Hand-waving Hall at 19:00) If you don't go around the ancient town, you can take a detour at 'Jumping Rock' Best viewing spots: Many on the way to Chu Yi Tong Jin (some businesses and hotel stalls charge a fee)

👉Originally named Wang Village, Furong Town is located on the sunny side of You River, in Yongshun County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province. Surrounded by water on three sides, it is an ancient town inhabited by the Tujia people. 🌟Fame of Furong Town: Furong Town became famous because of the movie 'Furong Town.' However, it is also a national 4A-level tourist attraction, featuring the Xizhou Copper Column, Furong Town Great Waterfall, Tusi Palace, and the ancient Tujia cave dwelling sites. 🌟Attractions of Furong Town: 🔹The waterfall next to 'Youyang Palace' is 60 meters high and 42 meters wide, cascading down the cliff in two stages. The waterfall splashes against the rocks, creating a spray of water droplets like strings of pearls. Furong Town is also known as 'the most beautiful ancient town hanging on a waterfall' because of this waterfall. There is a pathway between the waterfall and the rock wall, allowing visitors to pass through and experience the magnificence of the waterfall up close. On both sides of the pathway, there are statues of ancient cave dwellers. 🔹The 'Tuwang Palace' next to the waterfall is another highlight of Furong Town. The palace is adjacent to the cliff, with the waterfall plunging down, creating a thunderous sound and a vigorous atmosphere. 👣Walking along the streets paved with bluestone slabs, one can admire the nearby Tujia stilted buildings, which are staggered and spectacular; stroll around the surrounding plank shops, where a dazzling array of exquisite specialties with the characteristics of the ancient town are displayed. 📍Address: Yongshun County, Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province

Furong Town! The ancient town hanging on the waterfall! Located in Yongshun County, Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan, its original name is Wang Village, which is an ancient town with a history of more than two thousand years. It is known as one of the 'Four Famous Towns in Western Hunan' along with Liye Town in Longshan, Pushi Town in Luxi, and Chado Town in Huayuan, and it has the reputation of 'Xiyang Xiong Town' and 'Little Nanjing'. Because the movie 'Furong Town' was shot here, it was renamed 'Furong Town'.

You must visit Furong Town at least once~ Here's a guide. Furong Town, originally named Wang Village, is an ancient town with a history spanning over two thousand years. It is also known as the 'thousand-year-old town hanging over the waterfall' due to the magnificent waterfall that flows through it. It was named after the movie 'Furong Town'. Transportation: 1. There are direct buses from Zhangjiajie and also from Fenghuang Ancient City. 2. Take the high-speed train🚄 to Furong Town Station. There are buses from the train station to Furong Town, or you can choose to take a taxi for 10 yuan, which will get you to the entrance of the scenic area in just a few minutes. Ticket price: 108 RMB per person (booking a hotel may offer a discount). Travel tips: 1. Start from the Furong Town dock, walk along the cliff plank road, and visit the covered bridge, waterfall, You River, Tiaoyan, Tuwang Bridge, Xizhou Tusi Square to watch performances, and go to the Chastity Arch (next to it is Liu Xiaoqing's mung bean tofu), then continue down the road passing through the stone slab street, with many restaurants along the way. The path involves steps up and down the mountain, so flat shoes are recommended. 2. Liu Xiaoqing's mung bean tofu: Located next to the Chastity Arch, it's a must-try when visiting Furong Town. 3. Photo spots: The Tuwang Palace Eight Departments Hall is recommended. Roof photos and waterfall photos at this spot are enough, with a charge of 10 yuan per photo. Additionally, the stone slab road with ancient architecture from Tuwang Palace to Tuwang Bridge is recommended, as well as the stone slab street, which has a better night view and many clothing rental shops and travel photography services. Accommodation: Furong Town looks completely different during the day and at night. It is recommended to stay for one night, and choose a hotel with a good view of the waterfall. Cuisine: Liu Xiaoqing's mung bean tofu with a salty flavor, sweet Artemisia rice cake, salty Artemisia rice cake, Furong Town beef rice noodles, mixed mung bean tofu, etc.

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

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