Xiangxi, 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, 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