The ancient town with a breathtaking night view of the waterfall is stirring someone's fantasy DNA

Far away, the street lights are bright As if they were twinkling with countless stars The stars in the sky are now visible As if they were lighting up countless street lights I imagine that in the misty sky There must be a beautiful marketplace What a magical place!!! The Furong Town under the night sky is just like the 'Heavenly Market' described by Guo Moruo. I can endlessly wander in my mind in this place. The movie 'Furong Town' starring Liu Xiaoqing is about this place, and the 'Border Town' written by Shen Congwen is also nearby. I happened to encounter the Xiangxi Mud Festival during my visit, with the grand stage set up in the Waterfall Bay beneath the waterfall. It was my first time seeing a water stage, which was quite special. The floating stage, the ethnic performances of the Tujia people, the carnival that combines modern technology with traditional culture, this immersive waterfall show with a mix of different times and spaces, and the feast for the eyes and ears with fireworks, lights, waterfalls, and neon lights on ancient buildings, is just so overwhelming! Under various installation lights, I even had the illusion of being in a scene from Cameron's Avatar, which was quite amazing. Xiangxi has always given me an impression of mystery, and now it has an added touch of poetry. It turns out that a tourist destination with tradition and culture can also be so modern and romantic. I suggest that other ancient towns roll up their sleeves and follow Furong Town's lead! 【Food tips:】 1️⃣ Rice tofu (a specialty of Liu Xiaoqing's character, sour and spicy, melts in your mouth) 2️⃣ Osmanthus fish (Xiangxi flavor, sour + spicy, a must-try) 3️⃣ Snail meat (also sour and spicy, suitable for drinking) 4️⃣ Bangye liquor (a specialty, goes well with snail meat) 5️⃣ Tujia cured meat (a must-try main dish, the local flavor is really good) 6️⃣ Ginger candy (a specialty, can be a souvenir) 【Travel tips:】 1️⃣ The scenic area requires an admission ticket, valid for three days, 108r/person 2️⃣ It's a 10-minute drive from the high-speed rail station, just take a taxi (group tours are not recommended) 3️⃣ Be sure to wait for the lights to turn on in Furong Town, which will amaze you all night long, starting around 7:30 4️⃣ You can prepare clothes in warm colors and soft silk, ethnic costumes are even better, very photogenic (for photos, you can go to the 'In the Water Side' bar, both the 2nd and 5th floors are good, close to the waterfall for a full view) 5️⃣ Only walking is allowed in the scenic area, so don't stay inside if you have large luggage (it's not recommended to stay in the scenic area during peak season, and the accommodation near the waterfall will be very noisy) 6️⃣ Furong Town is very close to Fenghuang Ancient Town, just a 2-hour drive away, the bus station charges 80r/person, or you can ask the inn to arrange carpooling Furong Town is a 2.5-hour drive from Zhangjiajie, which can also be arranged on the way