A seriously underestimated small town in Western Hunan, hiding 2,200 years of time imprint

Hidden in the treasure ancient town of Western Hunan❗️Even more healing and less crowded than Fenghuang Ancient Town If you are already tired of the crowded internet-famous ancient towns No over-commercialization, only the slow life of bluestone roads➕prices so affordable it brings tears, truly the ultimate healing travel experience Transportation ✔️High-speed rail direct to "Huaihua South Station," renting a car at Huaihua South Station is the most convenient (over 100 RMB per day💰) ✔️If you don’t want to drive, you can take a carpool or minibus; fares between Fenghuang Ancient Town and ancient villages are very cheap~ 3 days 2 nights itinerary 📍𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏: Arrive at Huaihua → Qianyang Ancient Town Qianyang Ancient Town → Gaoyi Ancient Village → Hongjiang Ancient Commercial City (must-see night live performance at Hongjiang Ancient Commercial City) 📍𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐: Gaoyi Ancient Village (the mysterious Bagua Formation ancient village!) → Yutou Dong Village (stay in a Dong wooden house🏡) 📍𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟑: Zhijiang Dong Culture Experience → Return trip ✅Qianyang Ancient Town 900 years older than Fenghuang!! Go to Zhongzheng Gate Pier at 6 a.m.⛵ to watch fishermen trading on the Yuan River, full of lively local atmosphere~ Be sure to visit Furong Tower to see the confluence of two rivers🌊 and instantly grasp the artistic conception of Wang Changling’s poem "A pure heart in a jade pot"! Send postcards at the old post office on Nanzheng Street📮 with Qing Dynasty postmarks, the ritual feeling is amazing!! ✅Hongjiang Ancient Commercial City The "Southwest Wall Street" of the Ming and Qing Dynasties is no exaggeration! Over 380 ancient buildings are well preserved, wearing Hanfu for photos is like time traveling📸 Watch martial arts performances at the Loyalty Escort Agency, experience ancient wedding customs at Hefeng Courtyard, and enjoy immersive night tours🌃 with lighting that creates an explosive atmosphere~ ✅Gaoyi Ancient Village Praised even by feng shui masters as the "Bagua Formation Ancient Village"! 104 Ming and Qing old houses spread out like petals🌀 A magical mix of Gan, Dong, and Western Hunan architectural styles~ The alleys are easy to get lost in, it’s recommended to find a local guide to walk and listen to stories👂~ ✅Yutou Dong Village The "Potala Palace of Dong Villages" truly lives up to its name! Stilted wooden houses stacked on the mountainside⛰ Listen to Dong songs in the morning🎶 learn embroidery in the afternoon, and dance the Duoye dance together at night to experience authentic Dong culture~ ✅Zhijiang Besides Dong ethnic customs, it also offers history and cuisine! The Surrender Memorial Archway commemorates history, a stroll on Longjin Wind and Rain Bridge is very pleasant, and enjoy a bowl of sour soup fish🐟 in the evening for about 30 RMB per person, so good you’ll be stuffed! 🔸Must try hand-pounded glutinous rice cake! Grandma makes them fresh for 5 RMB each, perfectly sticky and sweet🍡 🔸Remember to bring a jacket when staying in Dong wooden houses, it gets cool at night in the mountains~ 🔸Best to take photos early morning or late afternoon, soft light and fewer people, perfect for stunning shots!