Wuli Street
Wuli Street is a 2500-meter-long winding street paved by green flagstones with many traditional shops and wooden houses lined on its both sides to take you back to the old days. With a history of over 2,300 years, it has witnessed the history of Furong ancient town since the time when it was still a transportation hub both on land and via water. Walk along the Wuli Street, you can still see local people continuing their trade around this golden water and land gate.
The well-preserved Wuli Street winding through the whole town, flanked by many shops with boarded doors and stilted Tujia buildings. Walking through the traditional shops and old wooden houses with green tiles on both sides of the street strongly featured by local architectural style, it’s something really unique that make you feel to be in the ancient times. The slate street winds its way to the ferry pier, through the alleyway with shops and restaurants and you will get to the pier of Youshui River. From the pier you can enjoy a great view overlooking the falls with Furong Waterfall and Tusi Palace on your left side.
Ticket in Furongzhen
Furong Ancient Town divided into two areas: inner area and outer area. Outer area is free to visit, and inner area requires ticket. The ticket is valid for 2 days, and the price is 108 RMB per person.
Best Time to Visit Furongzhen
The warmer months from April to October, especially the rainy season usually starting around June are the best time to visit Furong Ancient Town. When the rainy season comes, you will have a wonderful view of the Furong Waterfall. If you visit here in winter from November to February, it would be quite cold and sometimes even snow.
Activities in Furongzhen
Furong Ancient Town is small and built along the waterfall, and half a day is enough to explore it all. The two sides of the town are connected by a couple of bridges and a few paths that you can walk when the water is not too high. You can also take a ferry from one riverside to another for 5 minutes ride with nice overall view of the town. Furong Ancient Town is also the only road to Mengdong River and you can go to enjoy Mengdong River rafting from the town.
