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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Huaihua [2025]
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Qianyang Ancient City
4.7
/5
326 reviews
6.1
Qianyang Ancient City and its vicinity | 45.7 km from downtown
Phone +8607457229899
Address: Gucheng Rd, Hongjiang Shi, Huaihua Shi, Hunan Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Experience traditional crafts making
Quaint alleys & historic architecture
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At the intersection of 𣲘, the millennium time is here to settle. The blue stone road is engraved with the past gathered by Shang Jia; the flying squalls are stacked, telling the style of the Ming and Qing years. On the bank of Furong Building, the Yuhu Bingxin of the poet Tianzi Wang Changling is still there; Nanzheng Street, the red faded door is hidden by ordinary people's fireworks. The soup of water reflects the silent outline of the ancient city wall; moss marks are mottled, a poem written on the bricks and tiles of the old house. Here, not the noisy setting, but a living ancient city. Every squeaky wooden window, every long squeak, is whispering the story that has not been diluted by the torrent of time. Xiangyang, a border city that brewed years into mellow memories.
Hongjiang City Zhisuo town, since Han, all dynasties have set up county rule here, Han Li Licheng, Tang Tianbao is more Lijiang, Longbiao. Song Xining re-established the Lijiang River in seven years. Song Yuanfeng began to set Liyang in three years. Since Hanli City has a history of more than 2,000 years. Since Honglu merged and established a new Hongjiang City in 1997, Hongjiang Municipal Government has vigorously developed the ancient city of Hongjiang River, and has hundreds of tourist attractions such as Anjiang Gaomiao Culture, Tuokou Ancient Mall, and Snow Peak Mountain, an outdoor base.
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Hongjiang Ancient Commercial City
4.6
/5
681 reviews
5.8
From £5.25
Based on 14 reviews
50.7 km from downtown
Phone +8607457626500
Address: Xinmin Road, Hongjiang District, Huaihua City, Hunan Providence, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Highlights:
Traditional opera interactive experience
Historical & cultural hub
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Huaihua Hongjiang Ancient Mall is a tourist attraction in the Hongjiang Management District of Huaihua City, Hunan Province. It is located at the confluence of Lishui and Wushui. It is flourishing in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is one of the well-preserved ancient buildings in China.
Compared to Qianxi Ancient Town, I personally prefer Hongjiang Ancient Town, located 25 kilometers away. Originating in the Spring and Autumn Period, it took shape during the Tang Dynasty and reached its peak during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was the most prosperous commercial center in Southwest China after the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. Its architectural style blends elements of Xiangxi, Huizhou, and Western architecture, making it more majestic than the 2,200-year-old Qianyang Ancient Town, which features more folk architecture. The ancient town is home to numerous chambers of commerce from various regions. The saying, "With just a bag and an umbrella, one comes to Hongjiang to become a boss," was a common troupe of entrepreneurs in ancient times (see Figure 1). Figure 2 shows the home of Chen Rongxin, the local tycoon. While the frontage may seem small, the courtyard is quite spacious. Figures 4 and 5 show money shops of the time, Figure 6 shows the Lijin Bureau (now the Tax Bureau), and Figures 7 and 8 show opium dens and brothels. Numerous docks surround the ancient town, demonstrating its vibrant commercial life. In terms of current ancient town management, I personally believe Hongjiang Ancient Town is more effectively managed than Qianyang (with a single ticket system), making it more convenient for visitors.
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Wanfo Mountain
4.8
/5
439 reviews
5.6
Based on 5 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8607458629822
Address: Tongdao, Huaihua, Hunan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Spectacular Danxia peaks & landscape
Danxia Geology Education Base
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I drove there by myself. It was nine kilometers from the visitor center to the trailhead. There were not many people. I chose the steepest trail when climbing, which still required some physical strength. The scenic spot prepared a bottle of water for everyone, which was quite considerate.
Wanfo Mountain is too far from Huaihua City. It takes two hours to drive there. The gate is already abandoned. If you drive directly to the foot of the mountain, it takes one hour if you drive fast and two hours if you drive slowly. The difference between the Warrior Road and the Elegant Road is that the Warrior Road walks along the plank road in the front mountain, which is very dangerous. People who are afraid of heights should not enter. The Elegant Road is the back mountain, which is not so afraid of heights. The scenery of Wanfo Mountain is still good.
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Longjin Covered Bridge
4.8
/5
274 reviews
5.3
34.5 km from downtown
Phone +8617873878588
Address: Qianjin Rd, Zhijiang Dongzuzizhixian, Huaihua Shi, Hunan Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Ancient bridge & 481-foot wooden
Folk performances & cultural interactions
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Longjin Wind and Rain Bridge is located in Zhijiang Dong Autonomous County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province. It is a Dong wind and rain bridge that integrates trade, tourism and leisure.
The following is a detailed introduction for you:
Historical Origin
Longjin Wind and Rain Bridge was first built in the 19th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1591). It was donated by the famous monk Kuanyun. Because the bridge piers and flowing water are shaped like a dragon's mouth spraying water, it is named "Longjin Wind and Rain Bridge". The bridge has been damaged and repaired many times in history. It has always been a traffic fortress on the Hunan-Guizhou Highway, and it is also the most prosperous place for merchants and tourists to travel. It is known as the "No. 1 Bridge in the Southwest of the Three Chus". In early 1999, Longjin Bridge was rebuilt again and completed on November 7 of the same year.
Architectural features
The bridge is 246.7 meters long and 12.3 meters wide, with a sidewalk width of 5.8 meters. It is a mortise and tenon hollow wooden structure covered bridge. The highest point of the covered bridge is 17.99 meters. There are 7 exquisite bridge pavilions in between. The main building pavilion in the middle is an octagonal five-story bridge pavilion. There are 94 wing-style shops on both sides of the corridor. The architectural style has strong Dong ethnic characteristics. The corridor-style building of the bridge can shelter pedestrians from wind and rain, and the bridge pavilion is a place for people to rest. The entire wind and rain bridge is a full wooden structure without a single nail or rivet, reflecting the contemporary Dong ethnic garden architectural style.
Cultural value
Longjin Wind and Rain Bridge is a cultural relic protection unit in Hunan Province. It was included in the Shanghai Guinness World Records in December 2000 and is the world's largest wind and rain bridge. It is a perfect fusion of historical monuments and architectural art, and has become a rare cultural landscape in China.
The bridge is part of a pedestrian street and there are many shops on the bridge. The bridge is beautifully built, with wooden structures scattered and large scale. It is admirable that the ancients could build such a bridge across the big river.
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5
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Huaihua Grand Canyon
4.0
/5
73 reviews
5.2
From £3.99
14.2 km from downtown
Phone +864000745808
Address: Daping Village, Huangyan Township
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Outdoor dance & costume performances
AAAA Canyon Adventure Experience
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Over the weekend, I ventured deep into the Grand Canyon, seeking the tranquil, mirror-like waters. Immersed in the canyon, detached from the hustle and bustle, I felt the loving embrace and warm comfort of nature.
[Scenery] Stunning
Huaihua Grand Canyon is located in Huangyan Tourist Resort, about 20 kilometers away from the city. The best way to get here is to drive by yourself. Along the way, there are winding mountain roads and endless hillsides. You can see the entire Huaihua main urban area from the car. Against the backdrop of blue sky and white clouds, the scenery is particularly beautiful. There are still many projects in the scenic area, including aerial cableways, sky mirrors, grass slides, glass plank roads and other projects. Especially the grass slides and aerial cableways are quite relaxing. Many places are quite photogenic. The real scene is more beautiful and spectacular than the photos taken. It is indeed a place worth visiting.
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