Under the theme of “Mysterious Xiangxi, Cool Summer,” six distinctive tourism routes have been launched for tourists to explore the mysterious Xiangxi.
“Beautiful” Xiangxi: colorful cultural tourism photography tour
Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture is the only Tujia and Miao cultural ecological reserve in the Wuling Mountain area of Hunan Province. The clear Tuojiang River and the ancient city walls of Fenghuang Ancient Town, along with the stilted buildings that reflect Miao ethnic customs, create a natural “large-scale photo studio” boasting over a thousand photo shops.
In addition, Furong Town, Red Stone Forest, Liye Ancient Town, Qianzhou Ancient Town, Pushi Ancient Town, and Rebala are all excellent photo locations.
Xiangxi is an enchanting place that exudes charm even at night. The area offers an abundance of unique Xiangxi-style night shows, banquets, accommodations and performances. In the prefecture, Fenghuang Ancient Town, Qianzhou Ancient Town, and Furong Town are particularly stunning with their colorful neon lights. Here in Xiangxi, visitors can indulge in a variety of distinctive delicacies, such as Xiangxi grilled skewers, rice tofu, pickled radish, and iron plate barbecue.
In addition, Xiangxi has established numerous clusters of exquisite homestays, including Bamian Mountain and Zhushan Village, offering thousands of different styles of homestays. There are also excellent tourist performance programs such as “Dehang Dreamland”, which will debut at the summer rural cultural tourism festival.
Xiangxi is home to numerous karst caves, gorges, and waterfalls, offering beautiful summer destinations such as Nanhua Mountain, Bu’ermen Forest Park, and Xiaoxi National Forest Park. The pleasant temperature in Zuolong Gorge during summer stays at 23℃, making it an extremely comfortable place to escape from the heat. Other cool destinations include Gumiao River Grand Canyon, Dehang Grand Canyon, Wulong Mountain Grand Canyon, and Qiliang Cave Scenic Area.
In addition, Mengdong River Rafting, Furong Town’s waterfall, and Aizhai Tianqiao Xianju’s endless swimming pool are all must-visit places to cool off during the summer.
To fully experience the mysterious Xiangxi in a fun way, visitors can take their children to participate in various experiential study tour courses in places such as Xiangxi Museum, Aizhai Wonders Tourist Area, Aizhai-Shibadong-Dehang Grand Canyon Scenic Area, and Liye Ancient Town. In addition, a visit to the Phoenix China Giant Panda Garden is an educational and fun experience for children, allowing them to get up close and personal with the adorable pandas while learning about them.
Xiangxi has numerous interesting camping sites where visitors can enjoy leisure and cozy vacations. For example, Changtan’gang is perfect for taking pictures, watching outdoor movies, and playing table games in summer. Aizhai Canyon Starry Sky Campsite offers tourists a unique opportunity to try paragliding and admire the beautiful blue sky.
In addition, visitors can also immerse themselves in the enchanting scenery of Zixia Lake, camp at Qifeng Lake while enjoying the fragrance of tea, or indulge in roasted whole lamb with cold beer at Bamian Mountain while admiring the brilliant starry sky under the tent.
Travel throughout Xiangxi to experience the cool journey. Start your Xiangxi adventure by visiting the picturesque Fenghuang Ancient Town. Then, explore the stunning Aizhai-Shibadong-Dehang Grand Canyon Scenic Area and discover the enchanting Biancheng Chadong Scenic Area, which inspired Shen Congwen’s novel “Border Town”.
Climb up to the sacred Lyudong Mountain, revered by the Miao people, and immerse yourself in the captivating history and culture of the Xiangxi Museum. Wake up to the refreshing fragrance of lotus in Pushi Ancient Town and experience the unique culture of the Morong Miao Village. Indulge in a bowl of rice tofu in Furong Town, and savor the local liquor and feast at the Long Table Banquet. Also admire the intricate craftsmanship of traditional Rebala Tujia architecture during your visit.
