Furong Town

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Chinese Name: 芙蓉镇 English IPA: Hibiscus Town Location: Northwest of Hunan Population (city): 33,139 Language: Tujia Language Zip code: 416707 Tel code: 0743 Time zone:

Furong Town, also known as Hibiscus Town or Furong Ancient Town, is a famous ancient town in Hunan Province. Here is a detailed introduction:

Basic Information

  • Location：Furong town is located in Yongshun County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province.
  • History：With a history of more than 2000 years,Furong town was first founded by the Tusi King as the capital of Youyang County in 202 BC during the Western Han Dynasty. It was originally called Wang Cun Village and was renamed Furong Town in 2007.
  • Population：Furong town is a place where the Miao ethnic minority, the Tujia ethnic minority, and Han people live, among which the Tujia minority accounts for 80% of the total population.

Scenic Spots

  • Furong Waterfall：About 40 meters wide with a drop height of 60 meters, it is the biggest waterfall in western Hunan Province. The waterfall looks spectacular, especially in the rainy season from June to August. Walking behind the hanging water screen of the waterfall is like being in a crystal palace3.
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  • Wuli Changjie：A 2500-meter-long street paved with green flagstone, lined with many traditional shops and old wooden houses with green tiles on both sides, featuring the local architectural style and making visitors feel like traveling back in time3.
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    景点 芙蓉镇五里长街
  • Tusi Palace：The former residence of the Tusi King, showing the unique architectural style of the Tujia ethnic group and reflecting the historical status and power of the Tusi regime.
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  • Xizhou Bronze Column：Listed as a national cultural relic protection unit, it is a historic evidence of the political and military history of the Tujia people. In 1940, Ma Xifan, the king of Chu area, reached a ceasefire agreement with the local leader of Xizhou after a long war and made a copper column weighing 2500 kilograms and 4 meters tall, on which more than 2300 characters were inscribed recording the story of the war and the items of the agreement3.
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Cultural Characteristics

  • Architectural Culture：The buildings in Furong Town mainly show the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The unique wooden house, named Diaojiao Lou, is built on stilts to prevent floods and is well-known at home and abroad1.
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  • Ethnic Culture：The Tujia people have lived here for thousands of years and have rich ethnic cultures and traditions. There are many interesting and meaningful festivals every year, such as sacrifice festivals, commemoration festivals, celebration festivals, social entertainment festivals, and festivals for celebrating a good harvest. Traditional customs like Tujia folk songs, dances, and handicrafts are also well preserved1.

Local Cuisine

  • Pickled Dishes：Pickles are a necessary flavor in Tujia dishes, and almost everyone likes them. Dishes are often characterized by sourness and spiciness1.
  • Ginger Sugar：A popular snack made from brown sugar, ginger, and water, tasting both sweet and spicy1.

Travel Tips

  • Ticket Information：The admission ticket fare is 100 yuan, and the ticket should be booked 1 day in advance. Children under 1.3 meters and senior citizens over 70 (with an ID card or passport) are free of charge1.
  • Best Time to Visit：The rainy season from June to August is a good time to visit as the waterfall is more spectacular. However, if you want to avoid the crowd, you can choose to visit in spring or autumn.
  • Accommodation：There are various accommodation options in Furong Town, including hotels and homestays. It is recommended to choose a homestay in Diaojiao Lou to experience the local customs better.

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