3 Days in Jishou: What to Do and See in Jishou

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Day 1 | Morning

Aizhai Bridge

Opening Hours: 9:00-17:30

Ticket Price: 160 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Aizhai Town, Jishou City, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture

The Aizhai Bridge is located in the Azhai Town of Xiangxi, Hunan Province. The Aizhai Bridge Scenic Area is composed of the Aizhai Bridge, the Jidou Village and the Tiantiantai. The Aizhai Bridge spans the Azhai Grand Canyon, and the Deyi River passes through the valley bottom. The bridge deck design elevation and the ground height difference are up to 100 meters. The bridge type scheme is a steel truss stiffening beam single-span suspension bridge, which adopts a structural design scheme in which the tower and the beam are completely separated. Here you can feel the shock of the vast bridge project and appreciate the beautiful pastoral scenery of Aizhai Town.

Reviews from Real Guests:

GerryOnTour: I came here for sunrise to run the Miao Marathon. It was really is stunning at sunrise. The surrounding run through the hills and country side is beautiful. There are lots of traditional villages in the area with lovely streams. Also very good local food available.

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Aizhai Bridge, don’t forget pay a visit to Dehang Canyon.

Dehang Canyon

Opening Hours: 9:00-17:30

Ticket Price: 80 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-2 Days

Location: Dehang Canyon, Jishou City, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture

The Dehang Canyon is located on the road to the Zhangjiajie-Phoenix line. It is different from the masculine gas of Zhangjiajie, which belongs to the quartz sandstone landform. The Dehang Canyon, which belongs to the limestone karst gorge, has a graceful appearance. Along the secluded canyon, you can climb to the highest point in the canyon, the Heavenly Desk, to see the surrounding stalagmites, and recall the scenes of Qu Yuan's grief. Climbing a climbing plate Gufeng on the peak overlooking Deyi Miao Village, visiting the quicksand waterfall with great drop, can not help but open up.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Dehang Canyon, Mount Villa by T Residence nearby is the best place to stay.

Mount Villa by T Residence

The Mount Villa by T Residence is one of the newest hotels in Fenghuang, having opened in 2022.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 10km from Fenghuang Railway Station and 43km from Tongren Fenghuang Airport. Keeping busy is easy, with West Gate Tower, Splended Hall and La'er Mountain Plateau Tableland all nearby.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Fenghuang hotel offers parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.

Day 2 | Morning

Qianzhou Ancient City

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 108 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: Qianzhou Ancient City, Jishou City, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture

The Qianzhou Ancient City is located at the bank of Wanrong River in the city of Jishou, the capital of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province. Since ancient times, the old city of Qianhou has been known as the Twin Cities on the Great Wall of the South together with Fenghuang Ancient City. There is a 10-mile ancient street in the city, 10-mile river in the city, and 10-mile walls outside the city. It was an important commercial port in the Qin and Han dynasties. It was also an important military command center on the South China Great Wall Anti-drainage Line during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Cliff Hanging Glass Road nearby is the top choice before you leave Qianzhou Ancient City and hit the road.

Cliff Hanging Glass Road

Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30

Ticket Price: 123 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 209 National Rd, Jishou Shi, Xiangxi Tujiazumiaozuzizhizhou, Hunan Sheng, China

Cliff Hanging Glass Road is on the edge of the Dehang Canyon and links the Paifang Parking Lot and Aizhai Bridge. It is a walkway suspended at great height with a sightseeing platform. The modern design reflects key elements of the Miao nationality culture such as "butterfly" and "ribbon." Visitors can experience the stimulating view of the glass road while having their limits tested.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hot Springs Fenghuang in advance, because all the tourists head to Cliff Hanging Glass Road love staying at it.

Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hot Springs Fenghuang

Opened in 2022, the Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hot Springs Fenghuang is a great accommodation choice in Fenghuang.

The hotel is conveniently located just 14km from Fenghuang Railway Station and 44km from Tongren Fenghuang Airport. With 《鳳凰樣子》大型傳統實景篝火晚會, Tingtao Mountain and 風橋 all within a short distance, there is no shortage of things to do in the area.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. Guests of this Fenghuang hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate.

Day 3 | Morning

Tianwen Platform

Opening Hours: Open from 7:30am-9:30pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Deben Scenic Area, Aizhai Town, Jishou City

Wentiantai is derived from Qu Yuan's "Heavenly Questions". It is located in Dehang Miao Village in Jishou, Xiangxi, Hunan. The road to Wentiantai is very rugged. There is no cable car or winding road. It is all on foot.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Liusha Waterfall nearby is the top choice before you leave Tianwen Platform and hit the road.

Liusha Waterfall

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: In Dexiang Miaozhai Scenic Area, Aizhai Town, Jishou City, Western Hunan Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture

Liusha Waterfall is located at the source of Jiulong River in Dehang Scenic Spot. The waterfall is 216 meters high, like a volley of Bailian and a hanging wall of silver yarn. It is the tallest waterfall in China. From Dehang Miao Village along the Jiulong Stream a short walk, you can see the Quicksand Waterfall. The stream empties down from the cliff, and the higher the drop, the water is scattered into quicksand when it reaches the bottom, so the waterfall is called quicksand waterfall. During the wet season, the rolling water flies from the cliff and falls into the deep pool, like nine dragons turning waves, with great momentum; during the dry season, the flowing water floats down the cliff, sometimes like a gauze brushing the face, sometimes hanging like a bead curtain, like a white gauze washing a green pool , gentle and graceful. Visitors can walk along the mountain roads on both sides and walk under the waterfall. The light water floats down like a mist like a gauze. It feels like entering a water curtain cave.

Day 3 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Phoenix City Boutique Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Phoenix City Boutique Hotel

Reviews from Real Guests:

Guest User: The hotel sent a good error good environment Especially the hotel staff are considerate The night scene is particularly beautiful at night Especially the butler Teng Fang took us to visit the beautiful scenery of Phoenix Explain the humanities five-star praise

Klohn: Very nice hotel. Friendly stuff. Only the music coming from a bar was a little bit loudly.

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