I love this culturally rich small town more than the ancient city of Fenghuang
"I send my sorrowful heart to the bright moon, to accompany you to the western part of Yelang"
I finally found the ancient Yelang described by Li Bai in Huaihua
I never expected to find such a culturally rich small town hidden in Hunan
With numerous Dong ethnic ancient buildings, wind and rain bridges, and a wealth of cultural and natural landscapes
Compared to the ancient city of Fenghuang, the slow pace, culture, and lively atmosphere here
Are more worth spending a few days to travel and play
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🚃【How to get there】
🚄High-speed train: Xinhuang West Station (2h from Changsha)
🚗Self-driving: 5h drive from Changsha on the highway
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🗺️【Travel Route】
day1: Longxi Ancient Town - Yanlai Temple - Yelang Ancient Music City - Huangzhou Wind and Rain Bridge
day2: Tianjing Dong Village - Yelang Grand Canyon
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📷【Travel Suggestions】
1⃣️Longxi Ancient Town
An ancient town full of lively atmosphere, take a slow walk along the street, visit the school, taste woodblock prints, view the soy sauce gardens, and when tired, sit on the triple-arched bridge and watch the river flow leisurely, very enjoyable
2⃣️Yelang Ancient Music City
"I send my sorrowful heart to the bright moon, to accompany you to the western part of Yelang", this is the ancient Yelang described by Li Bai, pass through the ancient gate, enter this mysterious forest, follow Li Bai into the scene of the poem
3️⃣Tianjing Dong Village
Stilted buildings, stone paths, and architecture retaining Dong ethnic characteristics can be seen everywhere here, walking in this village surrounded by mountains and water, watching a brilliant Nuo opera performance "Dong Dong Tui", very impressive
4⃣️Yelang Grand Canyon
Thirty miles of secluded valley, thirty miles of gallery, a natural canyon hides a paradise, you can also experience campfire camping here, look up at the stars and admire the moon at night, so comfortable
5⃣️Huangzhou Wind and Rain Bridge
Spanning over the Wu River, walk along the bridge in the evening, slowly enjoy the sunset and night view on the bridge
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🍲【Specialty Foods】
🔸Xinhuang Beef: You must go to a restaurant to taste the authentic beef, the meat is delicate and super delicious
🔸Guoba Rice: Made from rice, glutinous rice, and mung beans, baked and delicious
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If you have enough time, you can also take a tour around the ancient city, where time moves slowly, just waiting for you to come