Hunan Qianyang Ancient City Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

The ancient city of Qianyang in Hunan is one of the best-preserved Ming and Qing ancient cities in the country. It is 1,400 years older than the Dayan Ancient Town in Lijiang, Yunnan. It is known as the "Gateway to Yunnan and Guizhou" and the "No. 1 Ancient Town in Western Hunan". The ancient city is crisscrossed with bluestone streets and alleys, with buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties everywhere, and rich intangible cultural heritage remains. Due to the well-preserved ancient buildings and the relatively good maintenance of their original features, Qiancheng has long been known as the "Jiangnan Ancient Architecture Museum" and is favored by many film and television directors. More than 10 film and television works have been shot here. Nowadays, this famous historical and cultural city is gradually glowing with new brilliance and vitality, attracting guests from far and near to come and explore.

Attractions distribution:

Qianyang Ancient City is located in the upper reaches of Yuanshui River and is the most important historical city in Xinhongjiang City in southwest Hunan. The core area of Qianyang City covers an area of 0.8 square kilometers. Zhongzheng Gate is the iconic ancient city gate, and Nanzheng Street and Zhongshan Street are representative ancient streets and alleys, including Furong Tower and Gulongbiao Mountain, the "first scenic spots in the upper reaches of southern Chu". There are many important historical relics such as the Bell Tower, Confucian Temple, County Government Office, Jiexiao Temple, Zaowang Palace, Wanshou Palace, the Ming Dynasty Wang Family House and the ancient city wall. A large number of folk customs, culture and intangible cultural heritage items have been passed down here, making this ancient city of Longbiao still active in front of people's eyes.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A scenic spot, national historical and cultural city, national cultural protection unit

Scenic spot features:

Visit, visit ancient times, ancient cities, ancient buildings and ruins

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map

Attraction Address

Qiancheng Town

Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

1. During the "March 3rd" festival, we eat shepherd's purse eggs, watch the intangible cultural heritage exhibition, and appreciate calligraphy and paintings.

2. Intangible cultural heritage: Folk arts represented by Mulian Opera, Nuo Opera, Yang Opera, Chashan Drum, Yuanjiang Haozi, etc., such as worshiping Yang Gong, releasing river lanterns, and Shaman Festival. Characteristic local folk customs.

3. Ten things you must do in the ancient city: stroll along the river embankment and enjoy the breeze; knock on the wooden door of the old house; find a favorite snack bar; send a postcard with the characteristics of the ancient city; listen to a flower bloom listen to a free fisherman's song by the Yuanjiang River; stay in a B&B for one night; meet a free puppy; find your favorite bluestone path; close your eyes and take a deep breath.

Tour route:

1. A journey to find roots: Leishan Villa → Bohai Shidi → Chidi Palace → Yunshan Lodge → Feng’s Ancestral Hall → Sun’s Ancestral Hall → Deng’s Ancestral Hall → Le’an Shidi

2. Journey to promotion: Keyuan Lane (former residence of Shanghai County Magistrate Wei Daofeng) → Exam Shed → Former Residence of Huang Zhonghao → Wang Youwei’s Former Residence (Wang Family House) → Confucian Temple → County Yamen → Ruijingdi (former residence of Qiu Kailai) → Ming Dynasty wooden house (towards Yizhenzhai)

3. Business trip: Wanshou Palace → China Far East Tobacco Factory → Wanhualou Winery → Boyaju (Shoufo Palace) → Jiyutai Cereals, Oils, Beans, Wooden Teeth Shop → Wu Shunxiang Inn → Tea and Food of Beijing and Han Dynasties → Tongrentang

4. Tour: Zaowang Palace → Nanzheng Street (Zhongshan Street) → Jiexiao Temple → Bell and Drum Tower → Xiaomozhuang Courtyard → Zhang Family Old House → Zhongzheng Gate → Main Nvfang

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Shopping) Zhijiang duck, Dong pickled fish and meat, stone carvings, Nuo masks, Dong brocade, reed pipes, etc.

(Food) Spicy blood duck, Yuanshui fish, mung bean noodles, Xuefeng silky chicken, Zhijiangzi ginger.

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Hunan Province>Huaihua City>Hongjiang City>Qiancheng Town

How to get there:

Bus route: Take the long-distance shuttle bus directly from Huaihua South Bus Station (from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, the bus leaves every 20-30 minutes, the fare is about 13 yuan). There is a shuttle bus to Qiancheng Bus Station every 20 minutes, and there are passenger buses to and from Changsha South Bus Station and various towns in the city every day.

Self-driving route: After passing Huangmei River on the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway, leave from the Zhongfang/Hongjiang City/Huaihua Industrial Park/G209 exit; drive along G209 to Hongjiang City, near Furong West Road and Gucheng Road .