[2025 Zhijiang Attraction] Travel Guide for Longjin Covered Bridge (Updated Feb)

❕❕This is just my personal experience. You can spend more or less. Day 1 Itinerary: Zhangjiajie - Huaihua - China’s Anti-Japanese War Victory Memorial Hall - Wanhe Drum Tower - Suozi Street Stilted Building - Zhijiang Longjin Covered Bridge - Hotel 🚄High-speed rail: CNY 136 per person + CNY 15.5 per person (Zhangjiajie West to Huaihua South, Huaihua South to Zhijiang Station) 1⃣️China’s Anti-Japanese War Victory Memorial Hall: Free (The site of the Japanese surrender in 1945, this building witnessed the final victory of the Chinese people after eight years of war) 🍛Lunch: Liao Ji Restaurant CNY 67 per person (Zhijiang duck recommended) 2⃣️Wanhe Drum Tower: Free (Drum tower group of the Dong ethnic group, admire the drum tower architecture up close) 3⃣️Suozi Street Stilted Building: Free (A special street with a variety of Zhijiang delicacies) 4⃣️Zhijiang Longjin Covered Bridge: Free (A very lively bridge with many down-to-earth shops. In the evening, find a small shop, order a bowl of cold noodles, sit by the window, enjoy the evening breeze, and watch the sunset. It’s very relaxing.) 🍜Dinner: Luang Qibazao CNY 5 per person + Cold noodles CNY 5 per person (Dinner for CNY 10, who would have thought?) 🚗Transportation: Shared bike CNY 12 per person + Taxi CNY 16 per person 🏠Accommodation: Southwest Youth Hostel CNY 39.5 per person Day 2 Itinerary: Hotel - Hongjiang Ancient Commercial Town - Hotel 🚗Transportation: Custom car CNY 22 per person (Zhijiang to Huaihua South Station. Wake up naturally, book a custom car to Huaihua downtown on the Huaiyun Group app. Custom cars are CNY 5 more expensive than buses, but very convenient. No need to go to the station, just choose the stop closest to you. Very friendly for travelers with luggage.) 🍛Lunch: Hongjiang Duck Noodles CNY 13 per person 1⃣️Hongjiang Ancient Commercial Town: CNY 45 per person (The “Pearl of Western Hunan” still preserves the market appearance of the Ming, Qing, and Republic of China periods. This niche attraction is not yet commercialized, but the infrastructure is not yet complete, and many supporting facilities are not yet in place. The ticket is expensive.) 🍜Dinner: No. 8 Noodle Shop CNY 10 per person (Hongjiang noodles are famous for a reason, very delicious!) 🚗Transportation: Custom car CNY 30 per person 🏠Accommodation: Youth Hotel CNY 67.5 per person (If you’re considering taking a bus to Qianyang Ancient Town or Hongjiang Ancient Town, I recommend this hotel. It’s close to the bus station and high-speed rail station, very convenient.) Day 3 Itinerary: Hotel - Huaihua Museum - Hemingzhou - Yuhuang Palace - Return by high-speed rail 1⃣️Huaihua Museum: Free (Not many cultural relics, but quite interesting) 🍛Lunch: Tang Pangzi Noodle Shop (Dry noodles are delicious!) 2⃣️Hemingzhou: Free 🚗Transportation: Taxi CNY 20 per person 🚂Train: CNY 200 per person (Huaihua Station to Guangzhou Station)

|From the azure sky to the night, see the world's longest covered bridge. Zhi Jiang|From the azure sky to the night, see the world's longest covered bridge September, drizzle A romantic scene of azure sky and misty rain is spreading over the small town on the border of Xiangxi / With the leisure of the holiday, we Avoid the crowds and bustle of popular scenic spots Alone into this misty mountain area, away from the hustle and bustle, alone walking along the Zhi Jiang River, no need to rush, no need to deliberately punch in, every place to stay is quiet, aimless wandering, standing on the Zhi Jiang River, the 500-year-old Longjin covered bridge in the drizzle The twilight is more unique, the world's longest wind shows a unique temperament, the gray tile towering attic, connecting the bridge body across the river from east to west from ancient times to the present, not only for people to shelter from the wind and rain, protect the merchants and also witnessed the wind and rain of this small city, the vicissitudes of life , The Longjin covered bridge during the day is gentle and deep, but it is not surprising. After the lights are turned on at night, it becomes lively and modern. The night of the border town is decorated with lights. The covered bridge is still the protagonist, echoing the stilted buildings on both sides of the bank. Although it is a border town, it is not lost to the world-famous Phoenix City

✨✨In an ancient village forgotten by time, there is a wind and rain bridge spanning the river, carrying countless stories and memories. 🏮History of the Wind and Rain Bridge This wind and rain bridge was first built in the first year of the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. It is a wooden structure, spanning from north to south. Each plank and pillar has endured the erosion of wind and rain, yet remains resilient. 🎑Scenery on the Bridge The bridge is not long, only forty-seven meters, but enough to make people stop and ponder; the bridge deck is not wide, but can accommodate pedestrians walking side by side. There are benches inside the bridge corridor for resting and gazing into the distance. In the early morning, you can see the figures of villagers who rise early to work; in the evening, people returning from work stop here to share their harvests and laughter. On summer nights, fireflies dance, adding a mysterious romance to the ancient bridge. During heavy rain, it is a haven for villagers, with the sound of water below and laughter above intertwining into a warm picture. 💖Significance of the Wind and Rain Bridge It is not only a part of the villagers' daily lives but also a place where young men and women express their love, witnessing countless love stories. As time goes by, the ancient village may have changed its appearance, but the wind and rain bridge still stands. It is a link between the past and the future. When you step on this bridge, you can feel the warmth of time and hear the echoes of ancient stories. The Wind and Rain Bridge is a corridor of time, a bridge of emotions, a connection between hometown and afar. It is the soul of the ancient village, a microcosm of history, and an eternal scenery in the heart. Come to this ancient village and feel the charm of the Wind and Rain Bridge! 💕

The official name of Zhijiang is Zhijiang Dong Autonomous County, and within a 1-kilometer radius of the small county town on both banks of the Wu River, there are pride-worthy attractions: the century-old Longjin Bridge; the stilted buildings along the Wu River; the beautiful Drum Tower; the stunning night view; the only Mazu Temple in the inland; the Bandit Suppression Monument; the former residence where Shen Congwen once lived in his youth; and the former site of the headquarters of the Red Second and Sixth Army Corps during the Long March, among others. If you happen to pass through this small town, be sure to stay for a while, and you might see a different Zhijiang.

Xiangxi's secret realm, the Dehang Miao Village (many waterfalls) Dehang Miao Village is located in the Dehang Scenic Area of Jishou City, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province. It's not heavily commercialized, has many waterfalls, and the living environment is relatively not that good. Waterfall: Liusha Waterfall It's a 3.5km one-way trip from the ancient village, and there is a small train for the round trip that costs 18 yuan per person. It is recommended to walk, as the entire path is a good asphalt stone road, and there is also a waterfall along the way where you can take close-up photos. Mountain climbing: Wentiantai The next morning, take your time to finish a bowl of round rice noodles. It must be said that the Xiangxi round rice noodles are very good, very chewy, and the toppings are also very fragrant. Start trekking to Wentiantai from the Fengyu Bridge Inn. It starts with a flat road, and near the end, there is a climb of about 4 kilometers, with an ascent of 600 meters, about the intensity of climbing Yuelu Mountain, which is quite easy, and the scenery is also very beautiful. There is a waterfall along the way, the Yuquanxia Waterfall, which is located at the climbing spot. During the entire climb, there are several spots that are very suitable for taking photos. Inside the village, there are many folk performances, such as walking on knife blades and hanging upside down.

Originally, I wanted to go out and see the rapeseed flower sea outside, but it felt too costly to make a trip, so I decided it was better to find a spot right in front of my house to take some good photos. Thus, I drove around aimlessly until I found the Mayangtang Yijiayuan group. I was truly stunned by the beauty here, calling this place an earthly paradise is not an exaggeration at all, because the hustle and bustle of the road is just a few hundred meters of gentle slope away from the flower sea above. It's impossible to imagine the stunning beauty from the road. I highly recommend that everyone take the time to come and see this place, especially since it's free of charge, no money needed. You can even get here by taking a bus for just 3 yuan, but with those 3 yuan, you can experience the shock of spring and the beauty of the world, which is a much better deal than spending 300 or 3000 yuan to go elsewhere. It's amazing that such a wonderful place is undeveloped, without tourists, and no one has even posted photos online. It's truly a hidden gem unknown to the world. I highly recommend that everyone take the time to visit if you can.