2024 Furong Ancient Town Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
Furong Ancient Town 🏰
Furong Ancient Town, nestled in the enchanting landscapes of Xiangxi Prefecture, is a captivating destination steeped in history and charm. 🏞️ This ancient town, with its well-preserved Qing Dynasty architecture and cobblestone streets, offers visitors a glimpse into China's rich cultural heritage. 🏰
As you wander through Furong Ancient Town, you'll be greeted by quaint tea houses, traditional courtyards, and bustling market stalls selling local delicacies and handicrafts. 🍵🛍️ The town's serene riverside setting, with its ancient bridges and flowing waters, adds to its picturesque allure. 🌊
Don't miss the opportunity to explore Furong Waterfall, the town's most iconic natural attraction. Cascading gracefully down a cliffside, the waterfall is a sight to behold and a favorite spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts. 🌈💦
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Furong Ancient Town as you stroll through its narrow alleys, visit its ancient temples, and engage with the friendly locals. Whether you're seeking tranquility, adventure, or cultural immersion, Furong Ancient Town has something for everyone. ✨
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Renovate at Furong Town
Location guide: For those who want to get their makeup done and rent costumes for photoshoots, head to Furong shop, located on the left side of the bridge. The makeup artist is excellent, and even though the photographer doesn't speak much, they always show us the poses. We paid 199 yuan and got 50 photos, with 3 edited ones. We are very satisfied with the results; every photo is beautiful. Overall, we are extremely impressed. If you come to Furong Town and want to take photos, we highly recommend this place.
Location: Furong shop, next to the bridge on the left side.
24-10-2024.
Furong Ancient Town is a unique place to visit. The atmosphere of this place is captivating. A remarkable performance was given.
Only 40 minutes from Zhangjiajie you can get to this beautiful ancient town
Just 40 minutes from Zhangjiajie( by speed train) , Furong Ancient Town in Hunan offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty. Known as “Hibiscus Town,” Furong is famous for its cliffside setting and the stunning Furong Waterfall, which creates a serene backdrop. The town’s cobbled streets are lined with traditional Tujia architecture, shops, and local eateries offering spicy dishes and rice wine. With its preserved charm and cultural performances, Furong is an ideal day trip for anyone wanting a peaceful, authentic experience close to nature and history.
Furong ancient town, Hunan China
Beautiful ancient town in China. expensive entrance ticket that likely would have been worth it if they hadn't canceled the evening show because of a little rain, so check the weather forecast before booking tickets. But such a unique experience and one of the most beautiful ancient towns in China. there are families living there and saw kids playing and fishing
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Furong Town
Furong Waterfall Village in Hunan, China, is incredibly beautiful. It looks like ancient buildings are hanging over the waterfall. The atmosphere is great, with a pleasant breeze. The night view is stunning, making you feel like you're in heaven. The entrance fee is 100 yuan, but it's valid for 3 days, which is very worth it. You can stay overnight or make a day trip. Afterward, you can visit Fenghuang or Zhangjiajie. This Yunnan trip is a must-see, with breathtaking and mesmerizing beauty.
Majestic Waterfall in Hunan
Here are things you should know before visiting this fairytale waterfall village: Furong Ancient Town in China.
• Furong station only 25min by high speed train from Zhangjiajie station
• It is less popular than Feng Huang Ancient Town as it is a lot smaller in size
• They charge an entrance fee of CNY103/adult
• You can easily explore this place within 2-3 hours
• Recommend to come closer to evening as the view is more amazing then.
• They offer costume rental of the Tujia traditional outfit so you can engage a photographer and do this too.
• Find a restaurant with a viewing deck and have an early dinner while watching the place light up as dusk falls. Just like we did!
#heritageplace
Picturesque ancient Chinese town built on the side of a hill surrounding a waterfall.. Certainly a very good side trip to take while visiting Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province as it's around an hour's drive away.. Highly recommended..
#furongzhen #china #hunan #zhangjiajie #tianmenshan
Magical little village
📍芙蓉镇, Furongzhen
Absolutely stunning place to stay for just a night and you will be finished. So cheap and fast to go from zhangjiajie and back on train only around 30 minutes.
If you book a hotel within the village you need to buy a ticket to enter the village on arrival or before you arrive and it is valid to come in and out for 3 days just remember to have it on you at all times, as you need it to enter the performances too which are on at many times expect for when it’s raining, I think there’s 2 stages with different times so please double check. It’s 120 yuans from my memory but we got it for 60 yuans from a student discount.
After the performances you can go to the popular viewing platform, I think most only go there for a day and don’t stay over so there’s not many people crowding the view and you can take pictures. The lights close at midnight so the later the less people.
If your a light sleeper I recommend staying outside the village and the waterfall is super loud everywhere.
There’s also a little museum next to the village that we didn’t know and get a chance to see as it closes at 3pm that you should check out in the morning if you arrive early.
Furong- the ancient town
One of the ancient town in china . Night view must watch. One day itinerary is enough. From railway its nit too far. Taxi serves is there try to book hotels near to this area#Furong #China #Ancient city
Furong, China
The ancient town of Furong has a waterfall located in the middle of the village, which you can walk behind to cross back and forth. It's beautiful during the day, but at night when the town lights up, it's incredibly picturesque. If you want to take some beautiful photos, I recommend staying overnight. Wake up early when there aren't many people around, and you can take pictures without anyone in them. Getting there is easy; it's a short high-speed train ride from Changsha city, and there's no admission fee.
Furong Zheng, village unique character 👌
Furong Ancient Town is a beautiful little village, the town is more than 2000 years old, located in Hunan Province between Fenghuang and Zhangjiajie
Fu Rongzhen, an ancient town by the waterfall, beautiful and eye-catching, Fu Rongzhen, Yunnan
Furongzhen, a charming old town by the waterfall
Furongzhen (芙蓉镇) is an old town by the waterfall located in Yunnan Province, China. The city has a long history and unique culture, and is famous for its beautiful scenery and ancient architecture.
Attractions
• Furong Waterfall: A spectacular waterfall that is the highlight of Furongzhen
• Furong Ancient Town: An ancient town with well-preserved stone streets and ancient houses
• Furong Ancient Bridge: An ancient stone bridge spanning the Tuojiang River
• Furong Ancient Temple: An ancient temple with beautiful architecture and a long history
• Furong Museum: A museum showcasing the culture and history of Furongzhen
Culture and Traditions
Furongzhen has a unique culture and traditions, celebrating many festivals throughout the year, such as the Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival. The city is also famous for its delicious local food, such as grilled squid and fermented tofu.
Getting there
Furongzhen is located away from Kunming. The capital of Yunnan Province, about 130 kilometers away, you can reach Furongzhen by bus or train.
Tips for visiting
• The best time to visit Furongzhen is in spring or autumn.
• Bring comfortable shoes, as there is a lot of walking.
• Learn some basic Chinese phrases to help you communicate.
• Be respectful of Furongzhen's culture and traditions.
#HunanTourism #Furongzhen #芙蓉镇 #OldTownByTheWaterfall
Beautiful old city with fun activity
I got a free upgrade. the room has amazing view.
As seen in picture, the view from room is amazing. I love it. There’s also bathtub in the room and the balcony faces the waterfall.
The dune of Furong Zhen.
This hotel is uniquely situated beside the entrance of Furong zhen. A small peaceful city with 2000 years of history. The waterfall is a must to see especially at night. #furongzhen #China #Changsha
Beautiful view from my hotel room, 2nd floor
Furong ancient town located not far from Zhangjiajie we took a high speed train that cost 32rmb for half an hour. Entrance ticket 🎟 108rmb/person, valid for 3 days. Although there is nothing much to do there for 3 days.
Ancient city of Furongzhen
Furong Town is an ancient town that lies on a river bank that ends with a waterfall. You pay aprox. 13€ for a whole day (and night) entrance, so you can freely walk out and into the town. In the evening, town lights up in neautiful colours and even the waterfal is lit up. There was a show on main square in the evening and even just walking around feels like you have been transported back to history.#trip #Ancient #town #waterfall
Quickly onto most bucket lists - Furongzhen
Furongzhen was as special as originally anticipated after briefing upon some videos. A truly magical location with sceneries in every little nook around town.
It was nice and quiet during November even though the weather was very nice, I can imagine the crowds and buses during peak times, I recommend coming during the lower seasons. The town is close to the high-speed rail system, the accommodations you book online may also have hosts organise a taxi for you!
Note that there is an entry fee to the town regardless if you have accommodation booked, there are also nightly shows that depict the local minority cultures, it's history and some elegant dances.
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