Furong Ancient Town: The Cliff-Side Waterfall Village of Hunan
Furong Ancient Town: The Cliff-Side Waterfall Village of Hunan
Why Visit Furong Ancient Town
Furong is called the 'Waterfall Village on a Cliff' and the name is literal: the entire old town is built on a cliff face, with a 60-meter-high waterfall cascading through its center. Originally named 'Wangcun' (King's Village), it was renamed Furong after a famous Chinese film. The Tujia ethnic minority have lived here for 2,000 years, building their characteristic stilted wooden houses along the cliff edges. At night, the waterfall is lit with colorful lights, creating a scene that feels almost magical. Some guesthouses offer rooms where you can hear the waterfall from your bed.
Highlights You Cannot Miss
The Central Waterfall
Furong's defining feature: a 40m-wide, 60m-high waterfall that cascades through the center of the old town.
Tujia Stilted Houses
Ancient wooden buildings clinging to the cliff face alongside the waterfall. Some are now guesthouses with waterfall views.
Tujia Culture Museum
Exhibits on Tujia embroidery, silver jewelry, dried food culture and the famous Tujia weeping wedding ceremony.
Practical Information
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
| From Zhangjiajie | 1.5 hr by bus |
| Best Experience | Overnight in a waterfall room |
| Duration | 1-2 days |
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