Xiangxi Travel Guide｜Take a deep dive into the poetic border town and mysterious Xiangxi world described by Shen Congwen! Covering essential attractions like Fenghuang Ancient Town, Furong Town, Chadong Border Town, Aizhai Bridge, Red Stone Forest, Dehang Miao Village, Morong Miao Village, and Qianzhou Ancient Town. Featuring multiple classic itineraries (3-6 days), this guide includes transportation, accommodation, dining recommendations, and pitfall avoidance tips to help you effortlessly navigate stilted houses, stone-paved streets, waterfall nightscapes, and millennia-old Miao village charm. Uncover intangible cultural heritage crafts, Miao silver jewelry, Tujia folk customs, and unlock hidden photo spots and prime camera angles. Whether you’re tracing the literary footsteps of Border Town or immersing yourself in authentic ethnic culture and karst natural wonders, this comprehensive and practical Xiangxi travel guide will be your reliable companion. Save it, set off, and embark on a journey through this hidden realm where romance and wildness intertwine!
When it comes to western Hunan, the first impression of many people may come from Mr. Shen Congwen’s words-the land soaked in the steam of the Tuojiang River…