Xiangxi Prefecture
Xiangxi Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Attractions & Itinerary | Trip.com
About Xiangxi Prefecture
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Things to do in Xiangxi Prefecture
What to do
Looking for things to do in Xiangxi Prefecture? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Xiangxi Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Xiangxi Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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Junzi Restaurant · Tujia & Hunan Cuisine (Fenghuang Ancient Town Branch)
4.4/5202 Reviews
Hunan cuisine
Avg. HK$47/person
Earthenware Bowl Dish in the Village(Fenghuang Hongqiao Branch)
4.9/567 Reviews
Hunan cuisine
Avg. HK$64/person
Shilixiang Rice Noodle House (Middle Hongqiao Road Branch)
5.0/53 Reviews
SnacksRetro style
Avg. HK$22/person
Xiangxi Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Featured by National Geographic! This must-visit ancient town is well worth the trip
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At Phoenix Ancient Town｜I found another way to experience Border Town
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A Slow Travel Guide to Fenghuang Ancient Town | A hidden gem town full of Xiangxi charm
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How to visit the real "Border Town" of Chadong and Hong'an Ancient Town across the river?
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Misty Rain on the Tuojiang River: A Dream of the Border Town | A Two-Day, One-Night Travelogue of Fenghuang Ancient Town "Waiting for a city shrouded in mist and rain, crossing a lifetime of love." The border town depicted by Shen Congwen holds...
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Xiangxi secret waterfall check-in
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Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels in Xiangxi Prefecture
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Qixing Mountain Ski Resort
4.0/58 Reviews
Nantianhu International Ski Field
4.1/583 Reviews
Wufeng International Ski Resort
4.7/5108 Reviews
Popular Hot Spring Hotels Near Xiangxi Prefecture
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Popular Hot Springs Attractions Near Xiangxi Prefecture
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Longsheng Hot Spring
4.0/5310 Reviews
Zhangjiajie Wanfu Hot Spring Water Park
4.4/5334 Reviews
Jinfo Mountain Tianxing International Hot Springs
4.5/5155 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Xiangxi Prefecture
Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Historical attractions | Outdoor activities | Parks | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Exhibitions & events | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Science & technology museums | Museums | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Xiangxi Prefecture
Fenghuang Ancient Town | Qiwei Museum (fenghuang) | Xiangxi Grand Theatre | Fenghuang Square | Fenghuang Ancient Town North Gate Tower | Phoenix Folk Garden | Buermen Hot Spring | Tianxingshu Former Residence | Jiufu Hall Miao Nationality Museum | Wanming Tower | Shencongwen Memorial Hall | Wuli Slab Street | Pangu Peak | Furong Town | Hongqiao Art Museum | Wolong Gorge | Jianyan Mountain | Bu'ermen National Forest Park | Bijia Mountain Park | Fenghuangda Canyon (tianlongxia) | Divine Phoenix Culture Scenic Spot | West Gate Tower | Chen's House | Wulong Mountain Grand Canyon | Laojia Village | Tianwen Platform
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Popular Restaurants in Xiangxi Prefecture
DA GUO DA ZAO CHAI HUO RESTAURANT | Linjiang Restaurant, 2nd Floor Food Hub | SHI ER WEI | Earthenware Bowl Dish in the Village(Fenghuang Hongqiao Branch) | Chengqiangrenjia Restaurant | Shilixiang Rice Noodle House (Middle Hongqiao Road Branch) | YingZi | Sulvlianhuazhenshanmingchudingzhi Restaurant | Tuo jiang River Fishing King | 镇竿阿牛餐厅 | Master Huang Barbecue | 印象凤凰服装批发 | YUNQIAO BANQUET | 刘晓庆米豆腐店 | 凤凰凤仙境温德姆至尊豪廷温泉酒店·Café Royal 西餐厅 | 婆婆泡菜(凤凰古城店) | Tianyuan Benwei Farm‑Style Cuisine Restaurant (Fenghuang Branch) | 中心老饭店 | FENG HUANG LAO CAI GUAN | 湘西皇冠假日酒店·欢宴全日餐厅 | Miaojia Old House Rice‑Noodle House (Hongqiao Middle Rd Branch) | SHANGXILEICHA | 翠翠苗饼(凤凰古城店) | Dashi Restaurant (Hongqiao Middle Road Branch) | 肯德基(凤凰店) | Private Kitchen (Fenghuang Ancient Town Branch) | Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hot Springs Fenghuang·FU Chinese Restaurant | 金满源酒楼 | Zhengzong113haomidoufudian | 湘腊干菜馆(芙蓉镇店)
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Popular Trip Moments
Chadong Ancient Town | Step into the border of three provinces and keep a poetic date with "The Border Town" | Xiangxi's hidden gem | Dehang Miao Village | A Slow Travel Guide to Fenghuang Ancient Town | A hidden gem town full of Xiangxi charm | Fenghuang | The "Border Town" described by Shen Congwen is actually like this | Zhijiang, Hunan One-Day Trip | 12-Minute High-Speed Train to Unlock a Hidden Dong Ethnic Town | Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain in August: Stepping into a real-life fantasy world | Niche cities perfect for budget-friendly National Day travel without the crowds | The real-life "Spirited Away," Furong Town, is China's true hidden fantasy realm! | Chadong Border Town, Cuicui, are you doing well? | 1-hour getaway circle from Wuhan! 4 laid-back towns for a relaxed weekend | 4 ancient towns you must visit with your partner for a gentle, healing getaway—no over-commercialization here | Where to go for reverse tourism? These 8 places are less crowded and have beautiful scenery. | Staying in the right place in Fenghuang = half a magical trip. Shanshui Lianxin is amazing! | 4 uncrowded, niche cities for budget-friendly National Day "reverse tourism"! Low cost and super relaxing | Reverse tour in August, several places are poor to play without crowding and save money | You won't regret it! Visiting even half of this city is worthwhile. | Aizhai Wonder in Xiangxi | Avoid the crowds in Changsha and Fenghuang! A 2-day, 1-night in-depth guide to a hidden canyon gem | Stop just rushing to Fenghuang! Chadong in Xiangxi is the true inspiration behind Shen Congwen's Border Town | August is the perfect time to visit! These 8 places are at their peak season. | Weekend Getaway Guide: 8 Easy Trips | Taking the high-speed rail with kids to escape the summer heat: 8 easy and relaxing spots | The prototype of Shen Congwen's "Border Town" is the true cherished gem of Western Hunan. | Who knows, this place has few people, beautiful scenery, and is cheap | 3-Day Slow Travel Through Hidden Gem Cities | These 8 places are the most affordable from August to October | Must-read guide to avoiding pitfalls in Fenghuang Ancient Town | Step into the original setting of "Border Town" and stand in three provinces at once | 4 hidden ancient villages for the start of autumn! Explore Jiangnan, Western Hunan, and Southeast Guizhou for $0. Budget travelers, save this now! | The ultimate simple guide to the 4-city Hunan loop! Changsha + Zhangjiajie + Furong Town + Fenghuang, no tourist traps | How to visit the real "Border Town" of Chadong and Hong'an Ancient Town across the river?
More Things To Do in Xiangxi Prefecture
Zhangjiajie Furong Town Fenghuang Ancient Town guide + Chinese, English, Russian or Korean optional + customize itinerary | 1-day tour to Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park + Furong town [10-person group/Tianmen cave/Furong town] | Furong Town night view half-day tour | small group of 10 people + zero-distance waterfall trekking experience | Ancient charm of western Hunan - afternoon tour to Furong town and Fenghuang ancient town, featuring thousand-year-old towns and dreamy night views | Tianmen Mountain and Furong town private Day Tour from Zhangjiajie (Tickets included) | Furong, Glass Bridge, Avatar & Bailong Lift: All in 1 Day Tour w/ Golden Whip Stream Gorge | Summer carnival · Mengdong river rafting + Furong town half-day tour · canyon rapids · millennium ancient town night view | Furong, Tianmen, Avatar & Bailong Lift: All in 1 Day Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Tour | Furong Town, Glass Bridge & Tianmen Mountain: All in 1 Day Zhangjiajie Private Tour | Xiangxi Mengdong River Rafting includes entrance fee | Hotel pick-up and drop-off in the city center + optional group tour with free day trip to Furong Town | Explore from Zhangjiajie: Visit Fenghuang Ancient Town, Discover Furong Town, and Experience Unique Charms | Furong Town,Tianmen Mountain & Glass Bridge Express Zhangjiajie Private Day Trip | Zhangjiajie Departure Mengdong River Day Tour: Private Charter Service (Whitewater Canyon Adventure for a Cool Summer) | Zhangjiajie Day Tour: Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Old Town | [DIY Private Tour] Furong Town + Fenghuang Ancient Town Zhangjiajie Round-Trip All-Inclusive Pure Play | Start from zhangjiajie Private Day Tour toTianmen Mountain and Furong town | Self-guided tour in Zhangjiajie Furong Town, a thousand-year-old ancient town, plus optional various travel combinations | Summer selection · Mengdong river rafting + Furong town night view day tour * extreme rafting + waterfall night view | [Depart From Zhangjiajie] Fenghuang Ancient Town + Furong Old Town Day Tour | Furong Town, Glass Bridge & Avatar Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Express Day Trip | 1-day tour to glass bridge, Furong town and Fenghuang ancient town night view | glass bridge · waterfall · cruise | [Zhangjiajie Departure] Furong Town & Fenghuang Ancient Town Day Tour: Private Car + Ticket | Furong Town & Mengdong River Rafting Beat the Heat Private Day Tour From Zhangjiajie | Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Furong Town and stops at Fenghuang old town | Xiangxi Travel Photography[Driver and guide + travel photography + wedding photos, aerial photography, micro-film + makeup and clothing + itinerary customization ] | Fenghuang Ancient Town costume/makeup experience [Miao girl travel photo shoot + clothing rental + multi-style experience] | 1-day private charter tour to Fenghuang Ancient Town + Wind and Rain Bridge + Southern Great Wall in Xiangxi, Hunan with bilingual Chinese-English service | Private Group Day Tour to Fenghuang Ancient Town + Mo Rong Miao Village from Zhangjiajie (Explore Miao Territory, Admire Xiao-Xiang Waterscapes) | Mengdong River Rafting Day Tour From Zhangjiajie (Private Transfer Service+ Ticket) | Fenghuang Ancient Town travel photo shoot in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture [Miao girl travel photo shoot + clothing rental]