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.

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.

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.

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

To visit Furong Town, first take a boat to the other side to enjoy the fun of walking and climbing mountains. There are waterfalls to cross, and there are stone benches without handrails to cross the river, which feels more interesting than the monotonous commercial district of Fenghuang. There are also many dining and lodging options, most inns do not have elevators, which can be a bit of a hassle for girls carrying luggage. At night, when the lights are on, the whole town becomes more lively and bustling, and the night view is quite impressive. The town, decorated with lights, exudes a unique charm. The performances at one end of the town are also quite spectacular, full of atmosphere, and worth seeing.

Furong Town, originally named Wang Village, is an ancient town with a history of over two thousand years, known as the 'thousand-year-old town hanging on the waterfalls' due to the magnificent waterfalls that run 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 to Furong Town outside the high-speed train station, or you can choose to take a taxi for 10 yuan for a chartered ride, which only takes a few minutes to reach the entrance of the scenic area. Ticket: 108 RMB per person (booking a hotel can offer a discount). Travel Tips: 1. Starting from the Furong Town dock, walk to the left along the cliff plank road, visit the covered bridge, waterfall, view the You River, Tiaoyan, Tuwang Bridge, Xizhou Tusi Square to watch performances, and go to the Chastity Arch (next to it is Liu Xiaoqing's rice tofu), then continue walking 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 rice tofu: Right next to the Chastity Arch, a must-try when visiting Furong Town. 3. Photo spots: Recommended are the Tuwang Palace Eight Departments Hall. Roof photos, waterfall photos at this spot are enough, with a charge of 10 yuan per photo. In addition, the ancient architecture stone slab road 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, so it is recommended to stay for one night. Choose a hotel with a good view of the waterfall. Cuisine: Liu Xiaoqing's salty rice tofu, sweet Artemisia rice cake, salty Artemisia rice cake, Furong snack beef rice noodles, mixed rice tofu, etc. Nearby Attractions: Fenghuang Ancient City, Zhangjiajie Scenic Area, etc.

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.

👉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

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.

| 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.

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)

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)