I am even more enamored with this small city with its incredibly profound cultural heritage than with Fenghuang Ancient Town

"I send my sorrowful heart to the bright moon, to accompany you to the west of Yelang," wow🤩, I have finally found the ancient Yelang from Li Bai's poetry in Huaihua. It's totally beyond my expectations to find such a deeply cultured and charming small city hidden in Hunan, with so many Dong ethnic ancient buildings, wind and rain bridges, and a rich variety of cultural and natural landscapes👏. Compared to Fenghuang Ancient Town, the leisurely pace, rich cultural atmosphere, and strong sense of life here really make it worth spending a few days to explore😜! 🚃【How to Get There】 🚄High-speed train: Xinhuang West Station (about 2 hours from Changsha) 🚗Self-driving: It takes about 5 hours to drive from Changsha on the highway. 🗺️【Travel Itinerary】 Day 1: Longxi Ancient Town - Yanlai Temple - Yelang Ancient Music City - Huangzhou Wind and Rain Bridge Day 2: Tianjing Dong Village - Yelang Grand Canyon 📷【Travel Tips】 1⃣️Longxi Ancient Town Longxi Ancient Town is filled with a strong sense of life🎇. Here, the ancient streets wind around, and as you stroll through them, you can see the quaint schoolhouse, as if you can still hear the clear sound of students' reading from the past📕; the exquisite woodblock prints display a unique artistic charm🎨; the traditional soy sauce gardens exude a fragrance of soy sauce, wow, it's really fragrant😃. The Three-Arch Bridge is even more of a landmark of the ancient town, sitting on the bridge, watching the gentle river flowing slowly, it seems as if time has stopped here🕰️. Legend has it that an impoverished scholar once received help from the locals here and eventually became the top scholar, his story has been passed down to this day, adding a legendary color to the ancient town🤩. 2⃣️Yelang Ancient Music City This is the mysterious ancient Yelang mentioned by the immortal poet Li Bai😄. When you step through the ancient and solemn gate, it's like traveling through time into a magical world🎢. The mysterious forest seems to hide countless stories and secrets, sparking endless imagination🤔. It is said that Yelang once had a brave leader who led his people to thrive here, creating a splendid civilization. Although time has passed, the traces of history are still faintly visible😏. 3️⃣Tianjing Dong Village Entering Tianjing Dong Village, the stilted buildings are beautifully arranged, and the stone roads bear the marks of time. The village retains the rich architectural features of the Dong ethnicity, showcasing unique ethnic customs🥰. Surrounded by mountains and waters, you can enjoy a spectacular Nuo opera performance "Dong Dong Tui", which is truly breathtaking👏. Legend has it that the Dong village once faced the invasion of evil forces, and it was the magical power of Nuo opera that dispersed them, protecting the peace and harmony of the village🤗. 4⃣️Yelang Grand Canyon Yelang Grand Canyon can be called a masterpiece of nature🤩. The thirty-mile-long secluded valley and the thirty-mile-long gallery intertwine, creating an overwhelmingly beautiful scene🥳. Peaks rise in the valley, some like sharp swords piercing the sky, others like majestic giants standing tall🤨. The stream flows gently, crystal clear, sometimes rushing like a waterfall, splashing sparkling droplets, and sometimes flowing slowly, winding like a silver ribbon🎗. Rare plants thrive in the valley, adding vitality to this land😃. It is said that this was once a place where immortals practiced, leaving behind many mysterious relics and legends, filling people with longing and awe for this magical canyon😎. 5⃣️Huangzhou Wind and Rain Bridge The Huangzhou Wind and Rain Bridge spans the Wu River, and its grandeur is truly impressive👏. In the evening, walking along the bridge, admiring the picturesque sunset, and feeling the tranquility and beauty of the night😚. Here, it seems that time slows down, everything is so peaceful and harmonious😃. This bridge has witnessed the comings and goings of countless people and also carries the history and memories of this small city😏. 🍲【Specialty Food】 🔸Xinhuang Beef: Be sure to find a restaurant to taste the authentic beef, which is incredibly tender and delicious😍. 🔸Guoba Rice: Made from rice, glutinous rice, and mung beans, the taste is delicious and mouthwatering😋.