2025 Xupu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

🗓Suggested Itinerary: Theme: Ancient City Exploration + Natural Wonders + Dong and Miao Culture + Cultural Roots Duration: 4 Days and 3 Nights Day 1: Journey Through Ancient City Time Morning ✅Hongjiang Ancient Commercial City - Stroll through the Ming and Qing Dynasty窨子屋 (sunken courtyard houses), and experience the merchant culture of the "Southwest Silk Road." 🌟Featured Experience: Take photos in Hanfu and shop for vintage items (such as old records and porcelain). Afternoon ✅Qianyang Ancient City Recite Wang Changling's poems at Furong Tower, stroll through the nine streets and eighteen alleys, and experience the tranquility of the "First Ancient Town in Western Hunan." 👍Check-in Points: Gucheng South Zheng Street, Bell and Drum Tower, Zhongzheng Gate Tower. Day 2: Natural Wonders and Eco-Wellness Morning ✅Yelang Grand Canyon (Newly Rated 3A Scenic Spot) Hike 15 km through the canyon, explore ancient plank roads and hanging coffin ruins, and experience the steepness of the karst landscape. Afternoon ✅Chuanyan Mountain National Forest Park Challenge the Dragon and Phoenix Glass Viewing Platform and the high-altitude plank road, and stroll along Qisong Ridge. 🌟Featured Experience: Hike the ancient Tea Horse Road at the foot of Chuanyan Mountain, or check in to Fengxiang Yao Village to experience the Huayao culture. Day 3: Dong and Miao Culture and Red Memories Morning ✅Tongdao Huangdu Dong Cultural Village Participate in a Dong reunion feast, listen to Dong grand songs, experience Lusheng dance and Dong brocade weaving, and check in to the stilt houses of Yutou Ancient Dong Village. Afternoon ✅Zhijiang Anti-Japanese War Victory Surrender Memorial Hall Visit the Surrender Memorial Archway and the Anti-Japanese War relics exhibition to remember this historical moment. Day 4: Cultural Roots and Culinary Delights Morning ✅Anjiang Agricultural School Memorial Garden Visit the birthplace of hybrid rice, learn about Academician Yuan Longping's scientific research journey, and participate in rice field research activities.❤ Afternoon ✅Yuanling Longxing Buddhist Temple One of the oldest existing Buddhist academies in China. Admire the Tang Dynasty architectural style and experience the historical vicissitudes of the vermilion walls. 🍲Recommended Local Cuisine Hongjiang Blood and Preserved Duck: A spicy combination of duck and glutinous rice blood sausage. A must-try for the bold flavors of the Yuanshui River. Dong Pickled Fish: The sour and fragrant flavor of fermented glutinous rice, paired with bitter liquor for an authentic taste. Zhijiang Duck: Sour, spicy, and appetizing, with pickled peppers and ginger to enhance the delicious aroma. Practical Information 🚉Transportation: Huaihua High-speed Railway Station connects to surrounding scenic spots. Car rental or chartered car tours are recommended (drive cautiously on some mountain roads). 🏨Accommodation: High-end option: Yushubay Cultural Tourism and Business Complex (newly opened in 2025, integrating cultural and technological experiences). Boutique guesthouses: Ming and Qing Dynasty style guesthouses in Qianyang Ancient City, or waterfront guesthouses in Simeng Danxia Scenic Area. 💰Ticket Discounts: Some scenic spots offer discounts for Huaihua local ID cards, such as Xuefeng Mountain National Forest Park; newly added AAA scenic spots (such as Yelang Grand Canyon) offer great value for money. ❤Best Seasons: Spring (March-May) to enjoy azalea blossoms, and autumn (September-November) to experience the Rice Flower Fish Culture Festival.

Yesterday a friend said he wanted to go to the mountain to have dinner. I thought it was a farm stay, but it turned out to be where my friend’s grandfather lives. The old man contracted thousands of acres of barren hills to grow oranges. He built a house on the hill for his own use. Occasionally, when friends from the city came to visit, he would set up a table on the hill. The chickens are raised by ourselves, the vegetables are grown by ourselves, and the big pot on the earthen stove has a unique flavor. After dinner, take a walk and climb to the top of Mount Zhishan, where you will have a broad view. Everywhere you look, you see majestic and winding mountains and vast fields of rapeseed flowers, like a painter's palette, rich and saturated with yellow. As the sun set in the west, the sky was as red as fire and a thin mist was everywhere, with no sign of birds. Buildings are scattered all over the place, and a picture of harmonious coexistence of man and nature unfolds before your eyes. I haven't seen such a beautiful scenery for a long time. Xupu Dizhuang

Fengxiang Yao Village is located in Fenxiangping, Tongxihe Town, Xupu County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province, high in the mountains of Chuanyan Mountain National Forest Park. Here's a travel guide for Fengxiang Yao Village: Transportation Guide - Self-driving: Depart from Xupu County, take the Shao-Huai Expressway Xupu Connector, arrive at Tongxihe Leisure Town, enter Shixi River Grand Canyon, and ascend the mountain from Fenxiangping to enter the village. - Public transportation: First, arrive at Huaihua city, then take a bus to Chuanyan Mountain Scenic Area, and transfer to a vehicle to Fengxiang Yao Village within the scenic area. Things to Do - Visit the buildings: Admire the quadrangle courtyard structure formed by three wooden buildings and a cultural corridor, and experience the new Chinese minimalist style. - Experience the pool: Check in at the national high-altitude infinity pool and enjoy swimming in the maple leaf pool, massage pool, and deep-water pool. - Experience the culture: Visit the agricultural culture exhibition gallery, participate in the bonfire party, and dance the rabbit dance and bamboo pole dance with the Yao people. Accommodation Recommendations - Inside Fengxiang Yao Village: There are 43 mountain-view rooms with beautiful surrounding scenery, allowing you to better experience the Yao ethnic customs. - Inside Chuanyan Mountain Scenic Area: There are many unique homestays, such as Starry Sky Cloud House, where you can enjoy the beautiful mountain views. Food Recommendations - Special dishes: Yao-style bacon, mountain bamboo shoots, loach, blood cake, and blood duck. - Special drinks: Brown Yao tea, which clears heat and removes dampness; and Guadan wine, which is sweet and delicious. Things to Note - There are many mountain roads in the scenic area, so wear comfortable athletic shoes. - The mountain weather is changeable, so bring rain gear and warm clothing. - Respect local customs, such as drinking generously when offered a toast.

⛰️[Attraction Guide] 1️⃣ Chuanyan Mountain National Forest Park 💰Ticket Price: From CNY 50 per person ⏰Recommended Visit Duration: Half a day to a day, depending on personal interest. 🍽️Food Recommendations: Try local specialties at Fengxiang Yao Village, such as authentic local dishes at the Pigpen Bar. 2️⃣ Wanfo Mountain 💰Ticket Price: CNY 90 per person ⏰Recommended Visit Duration: Half a day to a day. 🍽️Food Recommendations: Local specialties may be available in the surrounding area. Ask locals or tour guides for more information. 3️⃣ Memorial Hall of the Acceptance of the Japanese Surrender 💰Ticket Price: Free ⏰Recommended Visit Duration: 1–2 hours 🍽️Food Recommendations: Local snacks may be available nearby. Ask locals for more information. 4️⃣ Gaoyi Ancient Village 💰Ticket Price: CNY 20 ⏰Recommended Visit Duration: 2–3 hours 🍽️Food Recommendations: Try local farm dishes for an authentic rural flavor. 5️⃣ Huaihua Grand Canyon 💰Ticket Price: From CNY 18 for a ticket package (includes admission, canyon walkway, Shilin Huashan, Sky Mirror, and scenic area shuttle bus). Prices may vary. Check in advance. ⏰Recommended Visit Duration: Half a day to a day. 🍽️Food Recommendations: Try local specialties in or around the scenic area. 6️⃣ Hongjiang Ancient Commercial Town 💰Ticket Price: CNY 90 ⏰Recommended Visit Duration: Half a day to a day. 🍽️Food Recommendations: Hongjiang Duck with Blood Cake is a local specialty worth trying. 7️⃣ Yutou Dong Village 💰Ticket Price: From CNY 21.9 per person ⏰Recommended Visit Duration: Half a day 🍽️Food Recommendations: Dong specialties, such as Dong cured meat. 8️⃣ Disun Miao Village 💰Ticket Price: Free ⏰Recommended Visit Duration: Half a day 🍽️Food Recommendations: Miao specialties, such as Miao sour fish soup. 9️⃣ Jiemu Creek 💰Ticket Price: Free ⏰Recommended Visit Duration: Half a day to a day. 🍽️Food Recommendations: Local specialties may be available in the surrounding area. Ask locals or tour guides for more information.

Huaihua Xingkong Yunshe Villa Hotel Hunan Xuefeng Mountain is over 1,300 meters above sea level. There are seven mountain villas facing south and north, named Xingkong Yunshe. 1. Geographical location Xingkong Yunshe is built on the Shanbei Huayao Terraces, which are located at the northern foot of Xuefeng Mountain. The terraces here rise from the foot of the mountain at an altitude of more than 300 meters to the top of the mountain at an altitude of more than 1,400 meters. There are more than 1,000 stepped terraces. 2 B&B Introduction The Canadian log cabin design is refined, with 8 rooms in one building, located on the top of the terraced field surrounded by mountains. After getting up, open the window and breathe in the fresh air, and you will be in a good mood all day long. Don't miss the scenery at 7 o'clock in the morning 3 More details RMB: 488 Includes: 1 night accommodation + buffet breakfast for 2 persons

I broke into the "Little Jiuzhai" deep in the mountains of Xupu—— As a local of Xupu, I have only heard of Mingyue Cave but have never been there in person. However, when I opened the map, I was surprised to find that it was so close to my home; so my childhood friend and I rode on our electric scooters and set off for Heiyan Village. 🗺️🚴‍♂️ After riding for twenty minutes, we arrived at the Mingyuequan Water Company, and then followed the hiking trail and finally arrived at the location of Mingyue Cave. This place is an undeveloped tourist attraction, so it has maintained a very high degree of natural appearance, and I found that most of the bottled water in Xupu County comes from here. 💧🌿 In winter, the water at the source takes on an intoxicating green color, making you feel like you are in Jiuzhaigou. Going deep into the valley, there is a gap between two huge rocks, and the view of a line of sky above the head is amazing. Climbing up the old stone steps, you will see a beautiful waterfall in front of you; the water flowing down from a height makes a gurgling sound, and the reflection in the pool is sparkling... It is as poetic as a picture. 😍🏞️ Continuing to climb, I came to a cave entrance, and I didn’t know where it led to. The sunlight shines through the cave, creating charming light and shadows. Imagine that on a sunny day, this place must be an intoxicatingly beautiful scene. In summer, Mingyue Cave should be a summer resort. If you have the chance, come back to feel the coolness in summer~~🌞❄️

Fengxiang Yaozhai has also become the biggest expectation of my trip to Hunan, because I know in advance that there is a very beautiful and beautiful swimming pool in Fengxiang Yaozhai. It is an infinity pool on the cliffs among the mountains. Many of the travel time we want to pursue, away from the hustle and bustle, close to nature, beautiful scenery, etc., often may not be satisfactory, the development of the times, more and more integrated with all things, but in Hunan travel, in Zhangpu The county has discovered such a magical place. Its objective existence seems to always be able to isolate these modern cockroaches. This place is Fengxiang Yaozhai. Fengxiang Yaozhai is in the Yanshan National Forest Park. It is the National Forest Park of Zhangpu County. It is located in the southwest of Zhangpu County. It is a green kingdom. It is located in the foothills of Xuefeng Mountain, belonging to Xuefeng Mountain. 72.34%, here is the soul of Xuefeng Mountain

There is such a secret in Hunan, which has been little known. The clouds linger in the depths of the Xuefeng Mountains, hiding a city of the sky - the Yaozhai on the cloud. Stay in the hanging foot, look up the stars infinity pool only once to make you remember for a lifetime, this small tourist destination in addition to the hot springs to enjoy the autumn colors, living in Yaozhai hanging foot building is quite a good experience. Fengxiang Yaozhai consists of three wooden stilts and a cultural gallery to form a courtyard. Flying horns, black tiles and white pelicans, typical Yao residential characteristics. In 2016, it was rated as a 5-star rural tourist area. The room I live in is on the second floor. It is large in size, with sofas, desks, etc. The computer, cabinet air conditioner and computer are very high-grade. The whole room is made of logs. The sound of squeaking is especially sensational. Now in the fall, walking in the Yaozhai Corridor, you can see the red leaves around the maple trees, which is spectacular. The most romantic thing I can think of here is to move the chair out of the room and gaze with the lover on the deep sky above the head and feel the romance under the stars.

In the winter, the mountains are covered with snow, and the silver is covered with silver. It is also beautiful. Where to travel here, the most important thing to miss is to experience the local folklore of the Huayao folklore. The building is a mix of the South and the North. The hanging foot building is all-wood structure, and the view inside is particularly good. Some duplex rooms also have a viewing platform. Hidden in the green mountains and green waters, the heights are far away and the scenery is picturesque. The price is not expensive. When you chat, you will find that the hotel is not expensive. It is 108 yuan on weekdays and 188 yuan on weekends. Relative to this environment, the price of conscience. The Yangejie Ancient Village is a natural village in the Yanshan Mountains. It is backed by the eagle-flying Jiuyan Mountain, facing the rolling of the Erdu River, the left side of the tiger's claws, and the right side of the stack of green dragons. In the ancient village, visitors can experience farming culture, etc., and do a bombing workshop to test the day as a bomber. The ancient village is in a dangerous position. Since ancient times, it has been a battleground for military strategists. When the husband is off, Wanfu is not open. According to historical records, the ancient village was built in the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty. It is more than 360 years ago. It is the secret squad of the squad of the sergeant Li Zicheng, the squad of the squad, the squadron of the squadron, the squadron, the squadron, the squadron, the squadron, the warrior, the wartime, the wartime Farming. Picturesque countryside, mountains and fields, walking in the fields, you will see a group of stocking ducks swimming in the rice fields. The rice paddy duck grown up in this environment is definitely very delicious. of. Xuefengshan Silky Chicken, Yaojia Bacon, Erduhe Tofu boiled fish, these are all local foods. It is recommended to eat at the Xuefeng theme restaurant.

Through the rocky mountain scenery area, there are dense forests, deep canyons, spectacular waterfalls, strange mountain peaks, mysterious ancient villages and the hustle and bustle of Huayao folk customs to form a beautiful and magical landscape and human landscape. Where to travel here, the most important thing to miss is to experience the local folklore of the Huayao folklore. The building is a mix of the South and the North. The hanging foot building is all-wood structure, and the view inside is particularly good. Some duplex rooms also have a viewing platform. Hidden in the green mountains and green waters, the heights are far away and the scenery is picturesque. The price is not expensive. When you chat, you will find that the hotel is not expensive. It is 108 yuan on weekdays and 188 yuan on weekends. Relative to this environment, the price of conscience. The Yangejie Ancient Village is a natural village in the Yanshan Mountains. It is backed by the eagle-flying Jiuyan Mountain, facing the rolling of the Erdu River, the left side of the tiger's claws, and the right side of the stack of green dragons. In the ancient village, visitors can experience farming culture, etc., and do a bombing workshop to test the day as a bomber. The ancient village is in a dangerous position. Since ancient times, it has been a battleground for military strategists. When the husband is off, Wanfu is not open. According to historical records, the ancient village was built in the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty. It is more than 360 years ago. It is the secret squad of the squad of the sergeant Li Zicheng, the squad of the squad, the squadron of the squadron, the squadron, the squadron, the squadron, the squadron, the warrior, the wartime, the wartime Farming. 15 villages in the ancient village, there is a special training ground between the first main house and the two main houses, and the other main houses are separated by a 6-foot drip patio. The main entrance of the main hall is connected, and the main building is built in two buildings, and the main house is tightly wrapped.

In the early morning of winter, in the hot soup spring with a constant temperature of 38 degrees, what is the feeling of the mountains and the lush green trees? Run to Fengxiang Yaozhai, Huaihua, Hunan. Next to the stockade is a cool alpine infinity pool. The 24-hour flowing water comes from the alpine springs. After heating, it becomes a hot soup spring with a constant temperature of 38 degrees. Get up in the morning, soak in the warm spring water and wait for the sun, the golden mist floats like a dream.