Zhangjiajie is famous for its strange peaks and different stones, but in this landscape, there is also a thousand-year old town - Dayong Ancient City.
1. Echoes of history through millennia
Founded in the Song Dynasty, Dayong was once an important hub of commerce and trade in western Hunan. Walking on the blue stone road, on both sides of the Ming and Qing style building groups, cornices, carved wooden Windows, as if back in time.
2. Immersive cultural experience
Folk Customs and food: Tujia "three pot", cured meat, pickled fish and other Xiangxi flavor can not be missed, handicrafts shops (wood carving, embroidery) show a strong ethnic customs.
Night tour of the Ancient City: The Lishui River lights bright, take a boat to enjoy the streamer picture, Tianmen Mountain night view.
3. Tips
Best time: Evening to night, lights and ancient buildings complement each other, the atmosphere is better.
Surrounding recommendation: can be combined with Zhangjiajie National Forest Park or Tianmen Mountain tour together.
Although Dayong Ancient City is undergoing restructuring, its historical heritage and ethnic customs are still worth exploring. If you like a small, quiet cultural trip, this is a good choice.
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