Huaihua, Hunan - Go to Qianxi’s hometown and visit the ancient city of Hongjiang.
Let me show you this ancient treasure city; this first ancient city in China known as "Pearl of Western Hunan", "Little Nanjing" and "Metropolis of Southwest China", Hongjiang Ancient Commercial City is also where I grew up.
Hongjiang Ancient Commercial City, a place with beautiful mountains and rivers, originated in the Spring and Autumn Period, was built in the Tang Dynasty, and reached its peak in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is the only well-preserved ancient city from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in my country. Experience the business culture, enjoy a time-travel trip to the Ming and Qing dynasties, feel the beauty of the ecology, and taste Hongjiang cuisine. Everything in my hometown is worth experiencing.
[Pushpin] About transportation
The high-speed rail arrives at Huaihua South Station. Walk 100 meters out of the station to Huaihua Comprehensive Hub Passenger Station to buy tickets - Hongjiang Ancient Commercial City💰25 Self-driving destination: Hongjiang Ancient Commercial City.
[Pushpin]About accommodation
B&Bs: Huizhou Guild Hall, Zengfu Hotel, Misty Hongcheng, and Plowhead Theme B&B.
[Mall]Hotels: Jinniu Hotel, Wulingcheng Hotel, Hongjiang Hotel, Xiyuan Hotel.
I personally recommend staying in a B&B where you can see the river view when you open the window.
[Pushpin] About Food [MealCover]
Here I want to say: Hongjiang is the ultimate paradise for foodies. Every time I go home, the first thing I do is of course to eat rice noodles. Every noodle shop in Hongjiang has its own unique skills, which can be summed up in two words: "delicious". Of course, the most flavorful and my favorite is Hongjiang duck rice noodles.
Home-cooked dishes: Hongjiang blood-baked duck, Xiangxi cured meat, hot and sour pork intestines, medicinal black-bone chicken, etc. Special snacks: Xiangxi Pao Lian, Jishou skewers and barbecue, braised tofu opposite Jiajiafu, Qiaotou Li Ji’s time-honored ice jelly and bean porridge, Tangtuo soup dumplings, Danxia fried dumplings... There are too many to list, too many to count.
[Pushpin] About attractions
💰Tickets 90 (one ticket, the tickets are also worth collecting)
The Lijin Bureau, Hefengyuan, Xunba General Administration, and Zhongyi Gun Bureau are very worth checking out; of course, the Hongshang Cultural Museum, Huizhou Guild Hall, Huangzhou Guild Hall, Xiangxiang Guild Hall, Litouzui Wharf, and the scenery along the way are interesting. When you arrive at the Banji Tongqian Theater, you can go down from the pier and take a walk along the Yuanjiang River to enjoy the night view of the mountain city and the lights of the ancient city, which is a unique experience.
[Scenic] Songyun Mountain National Forest Park
Songyun Mountain, Yuanjiang River, watch the sunrise 🌅 see the sea of clouds and enjoy the cherry blossoms 🌸
It's all worth it.
[MealCover] About Specialties
Honey pomelo candy, Hongjiang camellia oil, Hongjiang lard cake, Hongjiang pickled duck, Hongjiang blood cake.