Amazing! This is the proper way to experience Furong Ancient Town—the millennium-old secret on the waterfall

The thousand-year-old town on the waterfall is absolutely stunning! 🌄 Furong Town—this secret spot in western Hunan made famous by a movie—is the perfect blend of Tujia culture and natural wonders! When night falls and the lights come on, the waterfall and stilt houses create a moving landscape painting, and every shot looks like a masterpiece 📸 👇This carefully compiled late-night guide will help you explore this magical ancient town! --- 📍【Before You Go Tips】 ✨Best season: May to October when the waterfall is at its fullest and most spectacular (but avoid holidays to skip the crowds) ⏰Recommended duration: Stay one night! Daytime + night views complete the experience 🎫Tickets: Adults 75 RMB / Students half price (remember your ID) 👟What to wear: Non-slip shoes are a must! (The bluestone paths are super slippery) --- 🚗【Transportation Guide】 For high-speed rail travelers 👇 Changsha/Zhangjiajie → Furong Town Station (1.5h) Taxi from the station to the scenic area takes 10 minutes (only 15 RMB!) For self-driving travelers 🚙 From Zhangjiajie: Zhanghua Expressway → 1.5h direct From Fenghuang: G352 National Road (the scenery along the way is breathtaking!) Tip: The ancient town is all pedestrian-only, no suitcases allowed! --- 🌌【Must-Visit List】 1️⃣ Dual Faces of the Waterfall Daytime: Stand at the waterfall pavilion and feel the awe of "like the Milky Way falling from the sky" Night: 7 PM light show is super dreamy! Bring a tripod for long exposure shots 2️⃣ Stroll Through the Stone Slab Street ✔️ No. 113 Rice Tofu Shop: The sour and spicy flavor is legendary ✔️ Xilankapu Workshop: Watch intangible cultural heritage Tujia brocade weaving ✔️ Century-old Oil Mill: Experience traditional oil pressing 3️⃣ Tusi Culture 🏰 Tusi Palace: The mysterious palace on the cliff ⚔️ Xizhou Copper Pillar: The "Calming Sea Divine Needle" with a thousand years of history 4️⃣ Folk Experiences 💃 Baishou Dance performance (ask for times in advance) 🎭 Maogusi Dance: The mysterious primitive drama --- 🏡【Accommodation Recommendations】 Waterfall view rooms: High-end choice 👉 Yuexi Peninsula (waterfall visible right from the window!) Unique choice 👉 Tusi Courtyard (stilt house with great atmosphere) Ancient town homestays: For art lovers 👉 Qingshi Alley (courtyard perfect for photos) Best value 👉 Wangjiang Tower (riverfront rooms from 200+ RMB) ⚠️Book at least one month in advance during peak season! Weekend prices double! --- 🍜【Food Guide】 Must-try trio: 1. Rice tofu (look for old street time-honored shops) 2. Steamed cured meat combo (smoky and delicious) 3. Artemisia cakes (a breakfast must) Hidden gems: Old Street Restaurant 👉 Smoked pork knuckle stewed with dried bamboo shoots is legendary! Waterfall BBQ 👉 Enjoy skewers while listening to the waterfall—so refreshing --- 📸【Photography Guide】 Golden hours: 🌅 Early morning 6-7 AM (misty and magical) 🌇 Evening 5-6 PM (golden sunset glow) 🌃 Night 7-9 PM (waterfall and lights combo) Best photo spots: 1. Tuwang Bridge (perfect for framing shots) 2. Viewing platform (long exposure of the light river) 3. Red Lantern Alley (full of atmosphere) --- ⚠️【Avoid Pitfalls】 1. Don’t trust "free photo" offers in the scenic area! They charge fees! 2. Buy silver jewelry outside the town for better prices 3. The waterfall area is very slippery when rainy! Be careful! 4. Least crowded before 8 AM and after 7 PM in peak season --- 🚩【Nearby Activities】 ▪️ Red Stone Forest (30-minute drive): Magical red karst landscape ▪️ Mengdong River Rafting (summer only): The "world’s top rafting" is super thrilling ▪️ Laosi City Ruins: World Cultural Heritage site When dusk falls and thousands of lights come on, with the sound of the waterfall, you can almost hear whispers from a thousand years ago... Come here and discover a different side of western Hunan✨