Hibiscus Town

Hibiscus Town is another shining pearl in the western Hunan region, which is different from the graceful and romantic Phoenix Ancient City. It is famous for the stunning spectacle of "a millennium old town hanging on a waterfall". This small town was renamed after the filming of the 1986 film "Hibiscus Town" directed by Xie Jin and starring Liu Xiaoqing, and gained fame.

The Great Waterfall in Hibiscus Town
Core Wonder: This is the soul of the ancient town. The waterfall is 60 meters high and 40 meters wide, and cascades down from the cliff in two stages with a grand and majestic sound. The main block and tusi palace of the ancient town are built on the cliffs on both sides of the waterfall.
Unique Experience:
Strolling under the waterfall: You can pass through the cave path behind the waterfall, with the water curtain roaring beside you and the mist falling on your face, providing an unprecedented immersive experience.
Panoramic view: From the observation deck or restaurant (such as the restaurant near the "Waterfall Observation Deck"), you can overlook the panoramic view of the waterfall and the distant Youshui River, especially at sunset and night, the scenery is stunning.
Night scene lighting: At night, waterfalls are colorful under the illumination of lights, adding even more fantastic colors than during the day.

The Pattern of Ancient Towns and Tusi Culture
Wuli Stone Street: A winding green stone street spanning five miles, it is the main thoroughfare of the ancient town. On both sides are Tujia stilted houses, shops, and residential buildings. Compared to Phoenix, the commercial atmosphere is slightly lighter, and the living atmosphere is stronger.
Xizhou Copper Pillar (National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit): Located in the Folk Customs and Scenery Museum of Furong Town, it is a witness to the alliance between King Ma Xifan of Chu and Governor Peng Shichou of Xizhou in 940 AD. The ancient treaty provisions are engraved on it, making it an important cultural relic for studying the history of chieftains.
Tusi Palace (also known as "Youyang Palace"): Legend has it that the Tuwang's summer retreat and leisure palace is located next to a waterfall, with an excellent location and magnificent architecture, making it one of the best places to overlook the waterfall.

The movie 'Hibiscus Town' and rice tofu
Movie Memory: The ancient town was reborn through movies. Liu Xiaoqing's rice tofu shop is a must hit spot. You can taste a bowl of authentic Xiangxi rice tofu (salty and sweet) and relive the movie scenes.
Original ecological lifestyle: Walking on the street, you can still see locals sitting in front of their doors, doing handicrafts, and drying clothes, maintaining a relatively authentic living state.