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Detailed guide for Chadong tourism: 1⃣️Best time to travel * Spring (March-May): Mild climate, suitable for outdoor activities. *Autumn (September-November): The weather is cool and the scenery is pleasant. 2⃣️Transportation *Plane: The nearest airport is Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport. You can take a bus or rent a car from the airport to Chadong. *Train: You can take a train to Jishou or Huaihua, and then take a bus to Chadong. *Self-driving: Starting from Changsha, drive along Changzhang Expressway and Zhanghua Expressway, which takes about 6-7 hours to arrive. 3⃣️Main attractions *Chadong Ancient Town: Well-preserved Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings, stone streets and stilt houses are full of historical sense. *Border Town Scenic Area: The background of Shen Congwen's novel "Border Town", with beautiful scenery and suitable for taking photos. *Qingshui River: You can take a boat trip to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river. *Miao Cultural Village: Experience the Miao culture and watch traditional singing and dancing performances. 4⃣️Food recommendations *Miao fish in sour soup: spicy and sour, appetizing, with local flavor. *Bacon: Smoked bacon with unique flavor. *Ciba: A traditional snack made from glutinous rice with a soft and sticky texture. *Rice tofu: Made from rice milk, can be eaten cold or cooked in soup. 5⃣️Accommodation recommendations *Chadong Ancient Town Inn: antique style, experience local life. *Border Town B&B: close to the scenic area, quiet environment. *Star hotels: fully equipped, suitable for tourists seeking comfort. 6⃣️Shopping recommendations *Miao silver jewelry: exquisitely crafted with ethnic characteristics. *Tujia brocade: brightly colored, suitable for souvenirs. *Tea: The local area is rich in tea of ​​excellent quality. 7⃣️Precautions *Respect local customs: Chadong is a place where ethnic minorities live, so please respect their cultural customs. *Sun protection and mosquito prevention: Take sun protection and mosquito prevention measures during outdoor activities. *Environmentally friendly travel: protect the environment and do not litter. 8⃣️Itinerary suggestions *One-day tour: Visit Chadong Ancient Town in the morning, take a boat trip on Qingshui River in the afternoon, and taste local food in the evening. **Two-day tour: Visit the ancient town and border town scenic area on the first day, and experience the Miao cultural village and shopping on the second day.