The Romance of a Small County Town in Xiangxi, the True Border Town in Shen Congwen's Writings.

Huayuan County is part of the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Hunan Province, located in the western part of the province, and is a quiet and peaceful small county town. The human touch of Huayuan County permeates the streets and alleys, and while the lifestyle is content and self-sufficient, it is also full of surprising discoveries. Chadong is located in the northwest of Huayuan, and this ancient town is the real border town! Without the hustle and bustle of Fenghuang, it sits quietly on the edge of Huayuan County, undisturbed. Chadong in the border town boasts unspoiled scenery, simple local customs, and kind people, which together sketch out the ferry, the river, and the hazy emotions depicted by Shen Congwen. 📍 Recommended Accommodation: Huayuan Kaitianli Hotel 🚌【Transportation Location】 The hotel is about 25 kilometers from Chadong and about 35 kilometers from 'Shibadong Village'; it is about 65 kilometers from Jishou East High-speed Railway Station, making transportation extremely convenient. The surrounding area is rich in tourist resources, with Fenghuang Ancient Town, Aizhai Bridge, Furong Town, Dehang Miao Village, Guming River, and Liye Ancient Town being must-visit sacred places to explore the charm of the border town of Xiangxi and experience ethnic customs. 🍩【Dining Services】 The hotel's third-floor garden-style sunlit buffet restaurant comes with a scenic terrace, where delicious food and beautiful views complement each other. The Chinese restaurant has nine private luxury rooms of varying sizes and carefully prepares a rich selection of traditional delicacies, local specialties of Xiangxi, and festive banquets for guests. 🛏【Specialty Rooms】 The hotel has 150 sets of various special room types, including Yuecheng Su Sleep King Rooms, Zhencheng King Rooms, Licheng Suites, and Little Yellow Duck Parent-Child Rooms, all of which are spacious, comfortable, and softly lit. The panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows allow guests to fully enjoy the bustling scenery. 💻【Supporting Services】 The hotel has a 300-square-meter pillarless multifunctional hall and a 500-square-meter multifunctional banquet hall, which are uniquely advantageous for meetings and banquets, capable of accommodating 800 people for conferences and dining simultaneously, with flexible layout. The hotel's unique health club (salt bath), laundry room, and gym are always ready to energize travelers on their journey. Find a suitable time to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city, come to Huayuan to experience the leisurely romance, and experience the hazy simplicity of the small border town!