A Millennium Ancient Town Hanging on a Waterfall

Dreaming of the Millennium Furong Town🌿, a stunning waterfall ancient town hidden in the secret realm of Western Hunan! I never expected Hunan to hide such a magical place. When night falls, it looks like a fantasy✨ I found the real-life version of "Spirited Away"! This ancient town hanging on a waterfall is just too magical! Transportation Guide[!][!][!][!][!] Self-driving: Navigate to Furong Town Scenic Area, parking 20 RMB/day High-speed rail: Take the train to Furong Town Station, then a 15-minute taxi ride to the scenic area! Accommodation Recommendations[!][!][!][!][!] For the experience, choose inside the scenic area; for cost-effectiveness and convenience, choose outside!! Inside the scenic area: open your window to the waterfall, unbeatable night views but higher prices! Outside the scenic area: high cost-performance, new facilities, free and convenient parking! Tips [One] Waterfall homestays inside the scenic area! Be sure to ask if the waterfall is "directly visible" (some only offer side views) Tour Route Scenic area entrance → Baishou Hall Square → Tu Wang Bridge → Tu Wang Palace → Waterfall Viewing Platform → Furong Town Waterfall → Scenic Corridor → Furong Town Pier → Ancient Town Market → Tiaoyan → Stone Slab Street → Chastity Archway → Scenic area exit Must-Visit Spots[!][!][!][!] [One] Baishou Hall Square Watch an authentic Tujia Baishou dance! Instantly travel back a thousand years [Two] Waterfall Viewing Platform (Center Spot) A viral photo spot on social media! Full panoramic view of the waterfall and ancient town [Three] Waterfall Crossing Experience Cross underneath the waterfall! Feel the cool and thrilling water curtain cave sensation [Four] Tiaoyan Crossing Step on stone pillars to cross the river upstream of the waterfall! The stilted buildings as background add a strong story vibe [Five] Stone Slab Street Food Tour Find a restaurant with a waterfall view, enjoy rice tofu and specialty dishes, and toast to the waterfall night scene! Tips[!][!][!] It’s recommended to enter around 5-6 PM; the night scene is more photogenic Nearby Attractions Can be combined with Phoenix Ancient Town, Zhangjiajie, Border Town, Aizhai, and Bamianshan for a trip!! 📍Furong Town Address: Furong Road, Yongshun County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province Opening Hours: Year-round 07:30-23:59 Ticket Price: 100 RMB Recommended Visit Time: Arrive at dusk to enjoy both daytime and nighttime scenery 🌟Trip Highlights: [One] Be sure to wait until night to see the brilliantly lit waterfall night scene, stroll along the stone steps of the ancient town, every corner is a perfect photo spot [Two] The Tujia stilted buildings by the waterfall blend light and shadow, a perfect fusion of modern and rustic [Three] The ancient town preserves many original Tujia cultural elements; any wall can be a backdrop for stunning ethnic-style photos 🌙My Night Tour Route: [One] 18:00 Arrive at the ancient town, first try a bowl of local specialty rice tofu [Two] 19:00 Slowly walk along the waterfall viewing trail [Three] 20:00 When night deepens, go to the best waterfall viewing spot to shoot the night scene [Four] 21:00 Find a riverside teahouse to drink berry tea and watch the lights reflected in the water 💡Tips: [One] The scenic area is less crowded at night, better for photos but be careful [Two] Wear non-slip shoes! The stone paths by the waterfall can be slippery [Three] If you want to shoot portraits, bring a fill light [Four] Accommodation inside the scenic area is expensive; consider staying in Yongshun County This unexpectedly discovered treasure ancient town is such a delightful surprise. For a 100 RMB ticket, I saw a night scene worth thousands! Planning a second visit to fully experience the daytime charm~