Is it suitable for go on road trip's family to visit Xiangxi?

Xiangxi kuaiyou

Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (hereinafter referred to as "Xiangxi") is located in the northwest of Hunan Province. This is an ancient, remote and quiet place. Most of the ancient towns in the state have a history of hundreds of years, and they still maintain the quaint humanistic customs. Simple cultural scenery, rich ethnic customs, ancient diaojiao building, and paths paved with bluestone slabs. There are not only splendid national cultures, but also mountains, vast waters, deep mountain canyons, thousand-year-old trees and patches of virgin forests, like isolated natural oxygen bars, which have nothing to do with the noisy city. Maybe this is the real "Xanadu".

Optimal travel time

April-10 is the best season in Xiangxi every year. There is more rain in summer, and the streams and rivers in Xiangxi have entered the best viewing period, which is suitable for swimming and drifting, and is a good choice for summer vacation; Early autumn is the clearest time, with fresh air and cool and pleasant temperature, and you can enjoy the simple beauty after the tourist season.

Dressing index

It is hottest in July every year, with an average temperature of 24℃. It is recommended to wear short-sleeved clothes, shorts and plastic shoes, which are more suitable for treading water. It will be sunny when the weather is good, so you need to bring an umbrella or sun protection clothes. The weather here is changeable, and it often rains suddenly. At the same time, you should bring rain gear, especially the weather-proof equipment of photographic equipment. In addition, don't forget to take medicine to prevent mosquito bites.

Consumption index

The main expenses are on scenic spot tickets, so booking in advance can save a lot of money. Accommodation costs in youth hostels and inns are lower, while accommodation costs in hotels are higher.

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Qianzhou ancient town

The ancient city of Ganzhou is a military town on the defense line of Changcheng in ancient south, and it is also one of the ancient cities with relatively complete tourism development in Xiangxi. The ancient city still preserves cultural relics such as the North Gate and the Confucian Temple in Ganzhou. The commercial street with blue bricks and tiles is bustling and lively, and there is a big pond with lotus flowers in full bloom. The scenery is simple and beautiful. It is worth mentioning that the ancient city of Ganzhou is also the "Grand View Garden" of Xiangxi intangible cultural heritage. In the Baigongfang of the ancient city, you can see the performance of intangible cultural heritage on the open-air stage. I'm absolutely glad you came.

Coordinates: Renmin South Road, Ganzhou, Jishou City

Fenghuang ancient town

Fenghuang Ancient City was built in Kangxi period of Qing Dynasty, and was praised as the most beautiful town in China by the famous New Zealand writer rewi alley. It is a rough jade hidden in the mountains and rivers of western Hunan. Although she has now embarked on the road of commercialization, her beauty still amazes everyone. Within the ancient city, the green Tuojiang River passes through the city, connecting countless ancient scenery on both sides of the strait in series.

Coordinates: Tuojiang Town, Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Prefecture

Dehang gorge

Dehang Grand Canyon is located in the northwest mountainous area of Jishou City, surrounded by mountains, with steep mountains and beautiful scenery. The most famous ones are Fakawan Highway in Aizhaipo, Aizhaiqiao, the world's first suspension bridge, and Tianwentai.

Coordinates: Dehang Grand Canyon, Aizhai Town, Northwest Jishou City

Aizhai mountain highway

Commonly known as Fakawan Highway, it is known as the most beautiful self-driving highway in China. The expressway is about six kilometers long, but it is built on slopes of all sizes. The horizontal distance is less than 100 meter, the vertical height is 440 meters, and the slope is 70-90 degrees. This specific space forced the expressway to move left and right, turning thirteen sharp turns, forming twenty-six almost parallel and overlapping roads.

Aizhai bridge

A suspension bridge spanning between two peaks of Dehang Grand Canyon is located on the way of Jicha Expressway, which is not only the only way for Xiangxi to go to road trip, but also a great wonder of the world in Xiangxi. Because of the dangerous terrain, high mountains and deep valleys, it is not easy to build this bridge with a length of 1 176 meters and a height of 350 meters, which has set many world records. When the mountains are foggy, the Aizhai Bridge is like a ladder with no end in sight.

Tianwen platform

Tian Wen platform is one of the absolutely necessary scenic spots in Dehang Grand Canyon. Mountains in all directions surround a lonely mountain top, and the abyss is ahead. Standing here, it seems that you can really talk to God.

Hibiscus Town

Because the film "furong town" of 1986 was shot here, it was renamed, and the quaint town of Xiangxi finally became famous. There is a wet ancient bluestone street in the town, which is narrow and tortuous. Locals call it Wuli Long Street, with ancient houses with hanging feet on both sides. It seems that the Millennium has not changed much.

Coordinates: Wangcun, Yongshun County (furong town)

Laosicheng

It is the largest and best-preserved Tusi City site in southwest China, and is known as the Tujia "open-air museum". There are not many tourists here, and it is a quiet and quaint remote place. According to historical records, Laosicheng is "a giant town of five streams and a border town of Wan Li".

Coordinates: Lingxi Town, Yongshun County

Zuolongxia scenic spot

Zuolongxia Scenic Area, adjacent to furong town, is a karst landscape group formed by long-term wind erosion and water erosion, with waterfalls and deep pools all over it. In summer, the air is fresh, moist and cool, and it has the reputation of "natural air conditioning" in western Hunan.

Coordinates: Zuolongxia Scenic Area, Hexi Town, Guzhang County

Red stone forest

It is said that it is a landscape formed after 500 million years of seabed changes, and all kinds of lifelike fossils can be seen everywhere. Red stone forests, cliffs, stone walls and stone peaks are distributed in the mountains, and there is a pool of people hiding in it.

Coordinates: Hongshilin Scenic Area, Hongshilin Town, Guzhang County

Liye ancient town

One of the birthplaces of Tujia nationality. There is the ancient city of Liye Warring States, which was once rated as one of the "Six New Archaeological Discoveries in China" and highly praised "There are Terracotta Warriors and Horses in the north and Qin Bamboo Slips in Liye in the south". This ancient city with a long history in Qin Dynasty was built during the Warring States Period and abandoned in the early Western Han Dynasty. The present Liye ancient town was rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty, and it still retains the style of that year.

Coordinates: Liye Town, Longshan County

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Xiangxi special food

Duck blood cake

A famous dish in western Hunan is almost a must-have for restaurants. Delicious blood cakes and delicious duck meat are memorable.

Camus sour soup fish

The most distinctive food of Miao nationality is sour soup. A pot of fish in sour soup served on the table, hot and sour, with a heavy taste and very enjoyable.

Xiangxi sour meat

The traditional food of Miao and Tujia people in western Hunan is sour and sweet, especially suitable for eating.

Camus Chinese sauerkraut tofu soup

The traditional soup of Miao nationality in Xiangxi is fresh and slightly spicy, which helps people to appetize and is very delicious.

Fenghuang shefan

Social rice is made of glutinous rice, Artemisia annua, wild onion, bacon, lard and peanuts. Sprinkle with red pepper, delicious rice and delicious bacon, which can satisfy both satiety and thirst.

Haocaiba

Akebia leaf cake is a unique food in western Hunan, which can be eaten as both a meal and a snack.

Vinegar radish

Xiangxi people love jealous food, especially jealous radish.

ginger candy

Ginger sugar is a famous product of Phoenix, made by hand. There are many ginger sugar workshops in Phoenix. You can walk into the workshop and see the process of making ginger candy.

bacon

Xiangxi bacon is very famous. Bacon cured by local people is time-consuming and laborious, and the preparation time is long, which is different from the industrialized bacon products on the market.

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Xiangxi festival

Dragon Boat Festival

Three days before and after the Dragon Boat Festival are the busiest days for Phoenix in western Hunan. At this time, more than ten dragon boat teams from Miao villages gathered in Shawan Scenic Area of Tuojiang River in Phoenix, which is also the most fun part of duck grabbing. The ducks that everyone grabs in the water can be owned by themselves. The scene is very intense.

June sixth

"June 6th" Miao Song Festival is a traditional festival of Miao nationality and a big festival of Tujia nationality. On the sixth day of the sixth lunar month, animals are slaughtered in every village, and every family invites relatives and friends to celebrate the festival. In addition, the Miao people will hold a rally in Gouliang Miao Village, which is known as the "first village of Miao songs in China". Teams from various towns and villages in western Hunan will gather here to sing, duet and dance, so that they can feel the strong ethnic customs.

April 8(th)

The eighth day of the fourth lunar month is the same festival for Tujia and Miao people, but they celebrate different things. Tujia people worship Niu Wang on this day. Tujia people cherish and respect cows and pray for smooth farming through sacrifices. For Miao people, "April 8th" is the day when Miao boys and girls hold the "jump flower festival". They wear holiday costumes and sing and dance to celebrate this ancient festival. Longtanghe Village in Fenghuang County is the most famous place to hold the "April 8th" festival.

Dry autumn festival

On this day in early autumn every year, Miao people in villages in western Hunan celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is an important festival for Miao people to entertain, buy and sell goods and celebrate the upcoming harvest, and it is also a day for Miao girls and boys to get to know each other and find objects.

Establish a run

"Solitaire" is an important ritual activity of Miao people in western Hunan. Solitaire in large villages is usually held in autumn or during the Spring Festival, which usually lasts for two days. If you want to choose a good day, the place should be by the well or by the river.

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Custom taboo

Tujia and Miao people in western Hunan are both polytheistic minorities. In addition to worshipping ancestors, they also uphold the belief that "everything has gods" and worship tree gods, water gods, fire gods, kitchen gods, hunting gods, land gods, four official gods and local elders. Therefore, when you travel to Tujia and Miao villages, you must respect the local customs and traditions and don't make taboos.

Tujia taboo: in some remote mountainous areas, if the host hands you the baked rice cake, don't blow it without authorization, because it is disrespectful to Tujia people; During the local national festivals, you can't say unlucky words; Can't carry hoes, wear hemp fiber, and carry empty barrels into the house; Can't use pedal fire pit and tripod; No whistling indoors; Guests cannot sit on a bench with young women.

Miao taboo: don't enter other people's homes with an umbrella; Don't just step on the threshold of other people's homes; When visiting other people's homes, men and women can't live in the same room; Visit Miao people's homes, don't step on their tripods, and don't sit in the main hall (in the direction of the shrine); Try not to have close contact with married women in Miao village; Miao Village and Tujia Village should not whistle casually.

Tips:

1, you can't buy tickets by credit card in most places in western Hunan. Try to bring enough cash.

2. Be sure to pay attention to relevant information and understand the weather dynamics before traveling, and don't go to the scenic spot during the rainstorm season.

3, pay attention to food safety, do not buy unprotected food casually, beware of diarrhea or food poisoning.

We must respect local customs and habits, and don't cause unnecessary trouble.

5. The terrain in Xiangxi is complex, and the mountainous areas are mostly Panshan Road with many sharp bends. Pay attention to driving safety when driving.