Delicacies in Furongzhen
In Furong Ancient Town, be sure to try the local specialty – rice tofu, a home-cooked snack made with soy sauce, oil and vinegar. Rice tofu is rich in nutrients, neutralized by acid and alkali, which is helpful to lose weight and beautify the skin. Also, on Wuli Street, you will find many small shops selling ginger candy, which is a very delicious specialty. The candy is made from ginger, brown sugar, water and other raw materials together in an iron pot. It smells fragrant and bites crispy.
Local Customs in Furongzhen
Furong Ancient Town is not only a place with long history, but also a tourist resort that combines natural scenery with primitive ethnic customs. Surrounded by green mountains and clear water, the town is full of winding alleys, the Tujia stilted wooden houses, and streets paved with flagstones, which all reflect simple folk customs of the local Tujia people. Just immerse yourself in Tujia culture by attending traditional performances, such as vibrant dances and soulful folk music, etc.
Hotels in Furongzhen
Due to remote geographical location, inconvenient transport and lack of promotion, Furong Ancient Town is not overcrowded than Fenghuang Ancient Town that stuffed with tourists. As there is more peaceful, it is highly recommended to spend at least one night here if you have enough time. It’s stunning at night and there are lots of hotels nearby the waterfall, most of are inns, where you can have a fantastic view of the waterfall and village from a distance. Especially when the evening comes, the lights up and Furong becomes an even more amazing sight to see! You can also stay in local Tujia Diaojiaolou houses to experience the tranquil and peaceful atmosphere in the town.
How to Get to/Around Furong Ancient Town
Location and Transportation
Furong Ancient Town is located in Yongshun County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province. Usually, you need to get to Zhangjiajie first, then transfer to Furong Ancient Town by private car, train or bus. Useful transportation guide from Zhangjiajie to Furong Ancient Town is for your referece. Since Furong Ancient Town is also close to Fenghuang, most travelers will extend their trip to Fenghuang Ancient Town.
