Xiangxi Prefecture
Xiangxi Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | September 2026
About Xiangxi Prefecture
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Things to do in Xiangxi Prefecture
What to do
Looking for things to do in Xiangxi Prefecture? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Xiangxi Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Xiangxi Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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Earthenware Bowl Dish in the Village(Fenghuang Hongqiao Branch)
4.9/567 Review
Hunan cuisine
Avg. €7/person
Xiangxi Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Aizhai wonder in Xiangxi
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Breaking into the “miracle in the clouds” | A two-day, one-night travel journal of the Aizhai wonder in Jishou
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Step into the border town of Xiangxi featured in National Geographic
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Don’t crowd Phoenix Ancient Town! A hidden border town at the junction of Hunan, Chongqing, and Guizhou, stepping into three provinces at once is truly healing
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A hidden gem deep in the mountains of western Hunan! Even more stunning than Phoenix Ancient Town
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A hidden fairyland guesthouse halfway up the mountain in Phoenix Ancient Town—live inside a landscape painting!
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Stop traveling far to Phoenix Ancient Town! There’s a hidden gem right here in Guangdong that’s a great alternative
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Traveling with kids in Phoenix without getting tired
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Best of Xiangxi Prefecture
Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels in Xiangxi Prefecture
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Popular Best Things to Do Near Xiangxi Prefecture
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Qixing Mountain Ski Resort
4.0/58 Review
Nantianhu International Ski Field
4.1/583 Review
Wufeng International Ski Resort
4.7/5108 Review
Popular Hot Spring Hotels Near Xiangxi Prefecture
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Popular Hot Springs Attractions Near Xiangxi Prefecture
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Longsheng Hot Spring
4.0/5309 Review
Zhangjiajie Wanfu Hot Spring Water Park
4.4/5334 Review
Huishanguyangsheng Hot Spring
4.0/547 Review
Jinfo Mountain Tianxing International Hot Springs
4.5/5155 Review
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Popular Types of Attractions in Xiangxi Prefecture
Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Historical attractions | Outdoor activities | Parks | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Science & technology museums | Museums | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Xiangxi Prefecture
Fenghuang Ancient Town | Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture Museum | Hongqiao Art Museum | Fenghuang Square | West Gate Tower | Qiliang Cave | Divine Phoenix Culture Scenic Spot | Wanming Tower | Laosicheng Village | Wulishiban Street | Winter on Miao Village | Baijia Calligraphy Garden | Yuquan Creek | Shiban Street | Qiwei Museum (fenghuang) | Xiangxi Grand Theatre | Jianyan Mountain | Bijia Mountain Park | Fenghuangda Canyon (tianlongxia) | West Gate Tower | Chen's House | Shencongwen Memorial Hall | Aizhai Cliffs Glass Skywalk | Laojia Village | Aizhai Bridge | Tianwen Platform
Popular Ranked Lists
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Popular Restaurants in Xiangxi Prefecture
俊子饭店土家湘菜(凤凰古城店) | SHI ER WEI | Earthenware Bowl Dish in the Village(Fenghuang Hongqiao Branch) | 临江餐馆二楼美食部落 | Chengqiangrenjia Restaurant | 十里香粉馆(虹桥中路店) | YingZi | Sulvlianhuazhenshanmingchudingzhi Restaurant | Tuo jiang River Fishing King | YUNQIAO BANQUET | 镇竿阿牛餐厅 | 黄师傅烧烤 | 印象凤凰服装批发 | 刘晓庆米豆腐店 | 凤凰凤仙境温德姆至尊豪廷温泉酒店·Café Royal 西餐厅 | 婆婆泡菜(凤凰古城店) | 田园本味菜馆(凤凰店) | 中心老饭店 | 翠翠苗饼(凤凰古城店) | FENG HUANG LAO CAI GUAN | 湘西皇冠假日酒店·欢宴全日餐厅 | SHANGXILEICHA | Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hot Springs Fenghuang·FU Chinese Restaurant | Old Street Old Kitchen | Dashi Restaurant (Hongqiao Middle Road Branch) | 肯德基(凤凰店) | 私家厨房(凤凰古城店) | 金满源酒楼 | Zhengzong113haomidoufudian | 湘腊干菜馆(芙蓉镇店)
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Popular Trip Moments
🏮 Fenghuang Ancient Town CHINA— A Place That Feels Like a Dream | A must-see for road trip enthusiasts! 8 less crowded and scenic routes, personally tested and guaranteed to be safe. | Tested these places myself, and none made me regret visiting | A one-day tour of Zhenyuan Ancient Town in Guizhou, known as the "Venice of the East" | High-speed train 2h direct! A thousand-year-old ancient city less crowded and cheaper than Fenghuang | 4 hidden gems for National Day "reverse tourism" with few crowds—avoid the rush and enjoy a relaxing trip! | Spending summer at Langshan with the kids! Exploring the streams beneath the red cliffs and chili peak | Guangdong’s version of Phoenix Ancient Town! Free admission to Xixi Ancient Village | These 8 places are the most affordable from August to October | Don’t crowd Phoenix Ancient Town! A hidden border town at the junction of Hunan, Chongqing, and Guizhou, stepping into three provinces at once is truly healing | Chatong ancient town: step into three provinces at once for a romantic journey back to the border town | Reverse budget travel city: personally tested and found to avoid pitfalls. | Escaping to Aizhai in Xiangxi really cures all your fatigue! A nanny-level guide | Stay 3–4 days! 4 affordable small cities with great value, enjoy your trip for about 500 per person | Huaihua has returned, and its momentum is truly immense. | Grand, Clean, and Pure Luxury – 10/10! | Lazed around in Phoenix Ancient Town for three days, and the afterglow is even stronger than the morning mist over the Tuojiang River | Don’t squeeze into Fenghuang Ancient Town! Guangxi hides a nearly untouched 5A millennia-old town with almost zero commercialization | Living in a Forest Fairytale Cabin Overlooking the Ancient City + On-Demand Hot Spring Relaxation. | 8 hidden healing ancient towns, each breathtakingly beautiful | Discover hidden gems in southern ancient cities with your kids in September. High-speed rail direct, low prices, you won't want to leave. | Chatong ancient town | step into three provinces at once and embark on a poetic journey inspired by Shen Congwen’s Border Town | Three days of relaxing with the kids, these fairy tale towns cured my mental fatigue | I personally tested 8 hidden gems: less crowded, beautiful scenery, and affordable prices. | Furong town is beautiful | really not recommended in August and September because it’s just too… | I thought Guizhou was already beautiful, until I stepped into the border town described by Shen Congwen | Hunan Fenghuang Ancient Town travel guide | top choice for short trips in Aug–Sep | Chongqing Xiushan family trip | Step into three provinces at once and unlock a slow-paced border town adventure with kids
More Things To Do in Xiangxi Prefecture
Zhangjiajie Furong Town Fenghuang Ancient Town guide + Chinese, English, Russian or Korean optional + customize itinerary | 1-day tour to Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park + Furong town [10-person group/Tianmen cave/Furong town] | Furong Town night view half-day tour | small group of 10 people + zero-distance waterfall trekking experience | Ancient charm of western Hunan - afternoon tour to Furong town and Fenghuang ancient town, featuring thousand-year-old towns and dreamy night views | Summer carnival · Mengdong river rafting + Furong town half-day tour · canyon rapids · millennium ancient town night view | Xiangxi Mengdong River Rafting includes entrance fee | Hotel pick-up and drop-off in the city center + optional group tour including a day trip to Furong Town | Tianmen Mountain and Furong town private Day Tour from Zhangjiajie (Tickets included) | Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Furong Town and stops at Fenghuang old town | Explore from Zhangjiajie: Visit Fenghuang Ancient Town, Discover Furong Town, and Experience Unique Charms | Furong Town,Tianmen Mountain & Glass Bridge Express Zhangjiajie Private Day Trip | Zhangjiajie Departure Mengdong River Day Tour: Private Charter Service (Whitewater Canyon Adventure for a Cool Summer) | Furong, Glass Bridge, Avatar & Bailong Lift: All in 1 Day Tour w/ Golden Whip Stream Gorge | Zhangjiajie Day Tour: Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Old Town | [DIY Private Tour] Furong Town + Fenghuang Ancient Town Zhangjiajie Round-Trip All-Inclusive Pure Play | Mengdong River Rafting Day Tour From Zhangjiajie (Private Transfer Service+ Ticket) | Xiangxi Trip Moments[One-on-one wedding photography street snapshots, aerial shots, micro films/wedding day coverage with all raw photos included] | Furong, Tianmen, Avatar & Bailong Lift: All in 1 Day Tour w/ Golden Whip Stream Gorge | Day tour from zhangjiajie to Fanghuang and Furong old town include night view | 1-day tour to Tianmen Mountain, Furong town and Fenghuang ancient town night view | Tianmen cave · waterfall town · cruise | Tianmen Mountain + Furong Town Private Chartered Tour (Departing from Zhangjiajie) | Private Day Tour from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang Ancient Town (Visit China's Most Beautiful Small Town) | 1-day tour to Fenghuang ancient town, Yingpan village and Southern Great Wall (original ancient castle/explore western Hunan) | 1-day tour for 10 people to glass bridge + Furong town night views | Glass bridge + waterfall night scenery | Hunan Province - Changsha, Zhangjiajie, Jishou, Yueyang, Hengyang | Chinese/English Guides (For other languages, please contact customer support) | Exhibition Interpretation | Business Visit Interpretation | Private Charter for Travel | Zhangjiajie:1-Day Fenghuang and Furong town private tour | [Zhangjiajie Departure] Furong Town & Fenghuang Ancient Town Day Tour: Private Car + Ticket | Arrival Days Private Tour: Furong Town, Tianmen Mountain, Avatar Mountain & Glass Bridge | 1-day tour to Furang town with private charter | Grand waterfall · Tusi palace · Xizhou bronze pillar | [Departing from Tongren] Fenghuang Ancient Town Private Guided Day Tour - A Date with Western Hunan | 1-day private charter tour to Hunan Xiangxi Aizhai Wonders + Dehang Miao Village + Qianzhou Ancient City with bilingual Chinese-English service