2025 Xinhuang Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

Compared with Fenghuang Ancient Town! I love this small town with rich cultural heritage more "I send my sorrow to the bright moon, and follow you to the west of Yelang" I finally found the ancient Yelang described by Li Bai in Huaihua I didn't expect that there is such a small town with rich cultural heritage hidden in Hunan. There are many ancient buildings of the Dong ethnic group, wind and rain covered bridges and rich cultural and natural landscapes. Compared with Fenghuang Ancient Town, the slow pace, humanities and fireworks here are more worthy of traveling here for a few days It took a few days to sort out the travel guide. It is recommended to collect it! [How to get there] High-speed rail: Xinhuang West Station (2h from Changsha) Self-driving: 5h from Changsha on the highway [Play route] day1: Longxi Ancient Town-Yanlai Temple-Yelang Ancient Music City-Huangzhou Wind and Rain Bridge day2: Tianjing Dong Village-Yelang Grand Canyon Longxi Ancient Town is an ancient town full of fireworks. Walk slowly along the street, visit the school, taste stereotypes, and visit the sauce factory. When you are tired, sit on the three-arch bridge and watch the river. It is very comfortable 2 Yelang Ancient Music City I send my sorrow to the bright moon, and follow you to the west of Yelang. This is the ancient Yelang described by Li Bai. Go through the ancient building gate, enter this mysterious forest, and follow Li Bai into the picture in the poem. Tianjing Dong Village. Stilt houses, stone roads, and buildings that retain the characteristics of the Dong people can be seen everywhere. Walking in this village surrounded by mountains and rivers, watching a wonderful Nuo opera "Dongdongtui", it is very shocking. 4 Yelang Grand Canyon Thirty miles of secluded valleys and thirty miles of art galleries, a paradise hidden in the natural canyon, you can also experience camping by bonfire here, look up at the stars and the moon at night, it's so comfortable 5 Huangzhou Wind and Rain Bridge Spanning the Wuhe River, walk along the bridge in the evening, and slowly enjoy the sunset and the night view on the bridge. [Special Food] Xinhuang Yellow Beef: You must go to a restaurant to eat authentic yellow beef, the meat is delicate and delicious Guobafen: Rice, glutinous rice, and mung beans are baked and delicious. If you have enough time, you can also go around the ancient city. Time is slow here, waiting for you to come

Friends! I've unearthed a hidden gem of an ancient town that even navigation keeps a secret—Xinhuang Longxi! No overwhelming crowds of tourists, just tiled stilt houses and historical treasures scattered everywhere 💎 - 📍 Huaihua · Hunan, Longxi Ancient Town 🚄 High-speed train to Xinhuang West Station → about a 10-minute taxi ride directly to the town - 📸 Must-see spots 🔹 Huangzhou Wind and Rain Bridge: Listen to the murmuring water and watch the sunset paint the covered bridge red. 🔹 Longxi Ancient Town: Every three steps you take, you stumble into a story! The epic of the Long March, century-old shops, and the fragrance of ink from the academies are all hidden in the cracks of the bluestone slabs. 🔹 Yelang Ancient Music City: The background music of a mysterious ancient kingdom! Passing through the ancient gate tower feels like stepping into the world of Li Bai's poems. 🔹 Yanlai Temple: Originally built during the reign of Emperor Kangxi, the enormous character "Buddha" on the mountainside is the work of Mr. Zhao Puchu. - 💡 Unique experiences ✔️ Rent a Miao outfit and be an ancient town girl for half a day, super photogenic! ✔️ You must stay in a riverside guesthouse! Open the window in the morning to a view like an ink-wash landscape painting. - 🍽 ✔️ Try the authentic black oil tea and Guoba noodles. ✔️ And there's Xinhuang yellow beef, one bite and the flavor lingers. - Ancient towns before commercialization are truly divine ✨ -

"I send my sorrowful heart to the bright moon, to accompany you to the west of Yelang," wow🤩, I have finally found the ancient Yelang from Li Bai's poetry in Huaihua. It's totally beyond my expectations to find such a deeply cultured and charming small city hidden in Hunan, with so many Dong ethnic ancient buildings, wind and rain bridges, and a rich variety of cultural and natural landscapes👏. Compared to Fenghuang Ancient Town, the leisurely pace, rich cultural atmosphere, and strong sense of life here really make it worth spending a few days to explore😜! 🚃【How to Get There】 🚄High-speed train: Xinhuang West Station (about 2 hours from Changsha) 🚗Self-driving: It takes about 5 hours to drive from Changsha on the highway. 🗺️【Travel Itinerary】 Day 1: Longxi Ancient Town - Yanlai Temple - Yelang Ancient Music City - Huangzhou Wind and Rain Bridge Day 2: Tianjing Dong Village - Yelang Grand Canyon 📷【Travel Tips】 1⃣️Longxi Ancient Town Longxi Ancient Town is filled with a strong sense of life🎇. Here, the ancient streets wind around, and as you stroll through them, you can see the quaint schoolhouse, as if you can still hear the clear sound of students' reading from the past📕; the exquisite woodblock prints display a unique artistic charm🎨; the traditional soy sauce gardens exude a fragrance of soy sauce, wow, it's really fragrant😃. The Three-Arch Bridge is even more of a landmark of the ancient town, sitting on the bridge, watching the gentle river flowing slowly, it seems as if time has stopped here🕰️. Legend has it that an impoverished scholar once received help from the locals here and eventually became the top scholar, his story has been passed down to this day, adding a legendary color to the ancient town🤩. 2⃣️Yelang Ancient Music City This is the mysterious ancient Yelang mentioned by the immortal poet Li Bai😄. When you step through the ancient and solemn gate, it's like traveling through time into a magical world🎢. The mysterious forest seems to hide countless stories and secrets, sparking endless imagination🤔. It is said that Yelang once had a brave leader who led his people to thrive here, creating a splendid civilization. Although time has passed, the traces of history are still faintly visible😏. 3️⃣Tianjing Dong Village Entering Tianjing Dong Village, the stilted buildings are beautifully arranged, and the stone roads bear the marks of time. The village retains the rich architectural features of the Dong ethnicity, showcasing unique ethnic customs🥰. Surrounded by mountains and waters, you can enjoy a spectacular Nuo opera performance "Dong Dong Tui", which is truly breathtaking👏. Legend has it that the Dong village once faced the invasion of evil forces, and it was the magical power of Nuo opera that dispersed them, protecting the peace and harmony of the village🤗. 4⃣️Yelang Grand Canyon Yelang Grand Canyon can be called a masterpiece of nature🤩. The thirty-mile-long secluded valley and the thirty-mile-long gallery intertwine, creating an overwhelmingly beautiful scene🥳. Peaks rise in the valley, some like sharp swords piercing the sky, others like majestic giants standing tall🤨. The stream flows gently, crystal clear, sometimes rushing like a waterfall, splashing sparkling droplets, and sometimes flowing slowly, winding like a silver ribbon🎗. Rare plants thrive in the valley, adding vitality to this land😃. It is said that this was once a place where immortals practiced, leaving behind many mysterious relics and legends, filling people with longing and awe for this magical canyon😎. 5⃣️Huangzhou Wind and Rain Bridge The Huangzhou Wind and Rain Bridge spans the Wu River, and its grandeur is truly impressive👏. In the evening, walking along the bridge, admiring the picturesque sunset, and feeling the tranquility and beauty of the night😚. Here, it seems that time slows down, everything is so peaceful and harmonious😃. This bridge has witnessed the comings and goings of countless people and also carries the history and memories of this small city😏. 🍲【Specialty Food】 🔸Xinhuang Beef: Be sure to find a restaurant to taste the authentic beef, which is incredibly tender and delicious😍. 🔸Guoba Rice: Made from rice, glutinous rice, and mung beans, the taste is delicious and mouthwatering😋.