Located at the junction of Hunan, Guizhou and Chongqing provinces, the border city is a tourist attraction with a unique geographical location and rich cultural history. This guide will give you a detailed analysis of how to play the border city and appreciate the customs at the junction of the three provinces.
First, you'll need to arrive in Huaihua City, Hunan Province. From Huaihua City, take a long-distance bus or chartered bus to the border town. The journey takes about 4-5 hours, but the scenery along the way is beautiful and definitely worth it. Once you arrive in the border towns, you can rent local motorbikes or bicycles to explore the scenic spots.
There are a number of inns and farmhouses in the border towns for tourists to choose from. It is recommended to stay in a stilted inn with local characteristics to experience the style of Xiangxi firsthand. **Generally at 200-400 yuan per night, depending on the season and the grade of the inn.
One foot on the monument of the three provinces
Located at the junction of Hunan, Guizhou and Chongqing provinces, it is a must-see check-in place for tourists. Standing in front of the monument, you can experience the wonderful feeling of stepping on three provinces at the same time.
Border town ancient town
The ancient town is well preserved, with bluestone pavements, wooden lintels, and antique buildings, making people feel as if they have traveled back thousands of years ago. Tourists can taste local food, buy handicrafts, and feel the charm of Xiangxi Ancient Town.
Hongan Old Street
It is located in Hong'an Town, Xiushan County, Chongqing City, across the river from the ancient town of Biancheng. The old street has preserved a large number of ancient buildings and historical relics, and is a good place for tourists to experience the culture of southeast Chongqing.
Grass Pond Plain
It is located in Songtao County, Guizhou Province, separated by a mountain from the ancient town of the border city. The terrain here is flat and horizontal, which is a good place to enjoy the idyllic scenery and experience the farming culture.
The cuisine of the border city and the three provinces integrates the characteristics of Hunan, Guizhou and Chongqing. It is recommended to try local specialties such as chopped pepper fish head, hot and sour noodles, stinky tofu, Mao Xuewang, etc. In addition, you might as well try Tujia sour pork, sour fish and other unique delicacies. At the food stalls in the ancient town and the old street, tourists can taste delicious snacks such as glutinous rice dumplings, rice tofu, and oil baba. These delicacies are not only rich in taste, but also affordable and popular among tourists.
The border city has rich natural resources and cultural landscapes in the three provinces, and it is a good place for tourists to appreciate the customs and customs of the three provinces. It is recommended that tourists arrange 2-3 days to visit the attraction to fully experience the local natural scenery and cultural charm. At the same time, tourists should pay attention to protecting the environment and respecting local customs and Xi, so that this trip will be an unforgettable memory.