preface

Shen Congwen once wrote such a passage in "Notes on Traveling to Hunan": Some people often ask us how we can write novels? If I really replied, I would really like to say: "It would be fine if you traveled to Xiangxi for a year." Many people's understanding of Xiangxi comes from Shen Congwen's "Border Town". What kind of charm does this Xiangxi, which embodies Mr. Shen Congwen's lifelong love, have? Let's go and have a look together.

According to the usual practice, the first part is some chatter, then the main text, and finally the practical guide. I have a dream to travel around the world. Mountains, rivers, and oceans are all what I want. Although I don't know when it will be all realized, I only know keep going! What's the next stop? Maybe it's an island, or maybe it's a village. I don't know. The unknown of travel is always fascinating. May you and I go together one day. Hi~ Hello, I am smiling. This time I say hello to you in Zhangjiajie, Hunan.

our route

D1 arrives

D2 Monkey Garden-Tianzi Mountain-Yuanjiajie-Yangjiajie-Xibu Street

D3 Huangshi Village-Jinbian Creek-Zhangjiajie Ancient Love Scenic Area

D4 Baofeng Lake-Return Trip

D1 first arrived in Zhangjiajie

"Between the green mountains and clear waters, I want to hold your hand and walk across this bridge. There are green leaves and red flowers on the bridge, and there are flowing people under the bridge. The poem on the bridge is green and green, and the poem on the bridge is white." By the time I finished reading this sentence, the plane had already landed on the ground. Hello Zhangjiajie, we finally meet. Hello, Mr. Shen, I have come to Xiangxi in your writing.

It was not too early in Zhangjiajie at that time. In order to facilitate our future trip, my friends and I booked the inn near the Wulingyuan Sign Gate. It takes a short while to get to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park from the hotel, which is quite convenient. As night falls and you fall asleep slowly, what kind of beautiful scenery will you see tomorrow? At this moment, I am like my first love girl who is about to meet her lover, tossing and turning in bed. Tomorrow, come quickly?

D2 Exploring Zhangjiajie

After entering the Monkey Garden in the National Forest Park, we first took a bus to the stop of the small train. Driving the small train, we soon arrived at the Shili Gallery. Before that, I thought that only Yangshuo had Shili Gallery, but I didn't expect that Zhangjiajie also had one. At Shili Gallery, you can see Tianzi Mountain when you turn around, and you can see the Monkey Garden when you walk forward. Since I am a monkey, I like this little animal by nature. In addition, I have heard of many monkeys being naughty and naughty before, so I am afraid of and like them.

Follow the crowd and walk into the monkey garden, you can see many tourists feeding the monkeys with food. Even the canteen behind you has loudspeakers,"Selling honey, monkeys 'favorite honey." Many tourists are holding honey, fruits, etc. Feed the monkeys. These monkeys eat a lot of food on weekdays, and their mouths are not usually picky. They throw away the unpleasant food at one bite, and then go to find the next delicious food, fruit, honey, chocolate, and eat whatever they give them.

But the reminder is not to play with monkeys, or you may be scratched if you are not careful. The sign on the scenic spot also reads: "Don't provoke wild monkeys, feed food to avoid hurting people." "The listing was originally used to remind tourists, but I didn't expect it to become the little monkey's foothold. This little thing just crawled around the range of the sign and never went anywhere else. If you throw something to it, it will reach out and catch it with one hand. If you throw it too far and beyond what it can accept, it will not even lift its arm. If a monkey can play basketball, this monkey will probably be at the national team level.

Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area

After visiting the Monkey Garden, we took a small train down the mountain, and then took a cable car directly to Tianzi Mountain. The cable car slowly rose, with strange rocks along the way. There was a small window on the cable car that could avoid the glass to shoot the exterior. We were all pretending that we were flying the drone again: "Wow, great, the plane flew so steadily! Be careful, you're about to hit it. "It's actually just us playing in the cable car.

When we reached the summit, we saw the magical mountain in front of our eyes, like soldiers lined up. It's a pity that I met the sun shining brightly today and couldn't see the clouds and mist lingering around me, which made me feel like I lacked a trace of fairy spirit. But no matter what, the true colors of the strange stone are unreservedly displayed in front of us.

It was lunchtime when we came down from the mountain. We found a random restaurant in the mountains-Jiahe Tianzishan Ecological Restaurant. The restaurant was open to the public in the form of a buffet, 88 yuan per person. The food in the restaurant was well selected, although it was not as good as the restaurant. The big fish and meat in it were already very good for the conditions on the mountain. In the past, we climbed Huashan and Huangshan to eat dry food. We were quite happy to eat fast food here and the taste was good.

Yuanjiajie Scenic Area

After lunch, we went to Yuanjiajie. Yuanjiajie is in the north of Zhangjiajie National Forest. There are two methods to climb mountains. One of them is the car + cable car method. This method we adopt to climb the mountain.

In a daze, I walked around and finally reached the Ecstasy Platform. The mountains were like a "gathering of magic soldiers". The beautiful scenery makes people almost lose themselves in it. No wonder it is called the Charming Platform, and you lose your soul accidentally. On the way to Weizai, we also passed the "World's No. 1 Bridge". This bridge is not a real bridge, but a natural stone bridge. When you walk on the hillside, you don't know that you are on a bridge. When you come back to your senses, you find that you have already stepped off the bridge.

At the other end of the bridge is the pillar of heaven and earth that blew up the Internet a few years ago. This is one of the locations where "Avatar" was filmed. After "Avatar" became popular, the mountain was renamed Hallelujah Floating Mountain. The mountain is thick at the top and thin at the bottom, and it really seems to be floating in mid-air, giving the mountains of Zhangjiajie some legendary color.

Yangjiajie Scenic Area

Yangjiajie is the sister mountain of Zhangjiajie and Tianzi Mountain. It also has the majestic beauty and precipitousness of the Zhangjiajie Mountains. If you take me up the mountain with my eyes blinded, I really may not be able to tell if this is Zhangjiajie or the Yuanjia boundary.

But there is one place that will make you clearly distinguish it. There is a place called the "Natural City Wall" near the cableway. According to research, the peak wall landscape has been formed for 380 million years. Although the landform here is also Zhangjiajie, its shape is completely different. It can be seen as a wall horizontally and a phoenix on the side. It is not like the suspension columns of Mount Hallelujah, but the mountains are connected one by one, looking like a city wall. Don't miss this unique mountain when you visit Yangjiajie.

Perhaps the Yangjiajie is not famous enough and there are relatively few tourists, so the monkeys here are relatively wild. They are not afraid of people. When they are hungry, they directly block the way and rob, like mountain tyrants. However, there is no need to worry too much. If there is food, it will quickly throw it to the monkey, and if there is no food, it will be helpless. But most of the time it won't do something like this. I believe you will be able to have a very happy time with the monkey like me ~

It's a pity that I didn't catch the sunset when I went down the mountain. Otherwise, I would really like to experience what Lao Shen wrote in "Green Nightmare","Sometimes when the sun sets hold the mountain, the clouds are filled with red, purple and purple clouds, and the mountains on the side of the sunset fade into ink blue. In the distant mountains to the east, when the light and shadow are filled with myriad colors in the falling light, this poet is full of symbolism. He went alone to a weathered hill behind the house to look at the changes in the clouds in the sky and the flash of the mountains on both sides."

Xibu Street

"Between the green mountains and clear waters, I want to hold your hand and walk across this bridge. There are green leaves and red flowers on the bridge, and there are flowing people under the bridge. The poem on the bridge is green and green, and the poem on the bridge is white.“

Returning to the streets from the mountains, the picture in front of me changed rapidly, from steep peaks to gurgling running water and small bridges. Only after walking through this bridge and wading through this river can we reach Xibu Street. The name Xibu comes from Tujia and is a tribute provided by the Tusi Wang Jin to the royal family. Today, this Xibu Street is the only pedestrian street near Wulingyuan Scenic Area, and our dinner is also served here. We went to Suoxi Shanzhai outside Xibu Street. The food section is introduced in the food section at the end of the article, so I won't explain it too much here.

D3 Give me one day, I'll pay you back for a thousand years

After visiting Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, and Yangjiajie Scenic Area, Huangshizhai Scenic Area still hasn't gotten tired of seeing the mountains of Zhangjiajie. The mountains of Huangshi Village are a little more interesting than other places. There is an echo wall in the mountains. When you shout into the valley, it can really be heard back. It's very fun. We called the name of another straggler into the rock wall and forgot to ask him if he had ever heard our call.

If you want to see such a fun place, one way is to take a cable car up the mountain. This is the easiest way, and it is also the most fun place in Huangshi Village. You know what? The cable car in Huangshizhai has a transparent bottom! You can see the trees floating under your feet. It is very exciting. The timid baby may be scared to cry on the cable car. But there are only three such fun cable cars in total, and the number of people that can be loaded on the cable car is less than the number of normal cable cars. It's a fate to sit on this transparent cable car full screen!

golden whip Creek

After looking at the mountains of Zhangjiajie, how can I forget its water? In the Xiangxi written by Lao Shen, there is more water written than mountains. In the Zhangjiajie scenic spot, the one you can't miss is the Jinbian River. This is a 6.5-kilometer-long stream, passing through many peaks in the middle. The place it passes through is also called "the most beautiful canyon in the world." Standing in the middle of the Jinbian River, you can see the rising mountain peaks when you look up, and the gurgling flowing water when you look down. It is said that even in the dry season, the stream here will not flow dry.

Walking next to Jinbian River, you can also find many wedding photography teams. This is also one of the favorite places for Zhangjiajie people to take wedding photos. The environment is so beautiful, with flowing water, woods, sunshine, lovers, everything. How wonderful it looks. Unfortunately, we had limited time, so we only walked less than two kilometers forward. I don't know what beautiful scenes will be behind us. If you go, please tell me, and I am willing to listen.

Zhangjiajie Qiangu Qing Scenic Area

Although I don't watch 500 ages a year as the Songcheng Madman, I still watch it almost once a year. Sometimes I go to play with friends and sometimes I go to play with my family. This Eternal Love Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie has not been open for long now, but since you are in Zhangjiajie, of course you have to check in.

Unlike the scenic spots in Hangzhou, the Zhangjiajie Ancient Love Scenic Area does not open until noon. As soon as you enter the door, you will see the red hollow roof of the sky. Even if it is sunny or rainy, you don't have to worry too much. You can move freely on Dayong Ancient Street. A flash show performance will also be held here on time that day. A good-looking little lady dressed in ancient costumes came towards us from the other end of the street. This may be the most dazzling flash show I have ever seen. The crowd carnival at the end was also extremely lively. After the performance, you can follow the actors into the Qianggu Qing Theater to see the changes and moving legends of Zhangjiajie over the past thousand years.

At the beginning, the lights all dimmed, bubbles gradually began to appear in the sky, and suddenly two big fish swam out of front of them, and the performance began in a dreamy manner. Not only children, but also adults kept reaching out their small hands, wanting to touch this big fish that looked like an audience. This is the prelude to Zhangjiajie's eternal feelings,"The Changing Seas and Fields". After thousands of years and changing with each passing day, Zhangjiajie's extraordinary craftsmanship has created a unique beauty. This is a unique performance that really gives many surprises. The tourist sitting behind me was still muttering: "The opening performance has such a high height. Most people really can't do it." To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised. I had seen the performances of eternal love in Hangzhou, Lijiang, and Yichun, and I never expected that the beginning would impress me.

Then it tells "Wuling Wonderland". It is said that this is the prototype of Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Land". In a place as beautiful as a fairyland, girls dance graceful figures, and their graceful figures are unforgettable. There is also the flood pouring from the back of the stage and the drizzle floating above the head, which has a strong impact.

But the most worrying thing is probably the plot of the last two scenes. One is to resist the control of the Tusi King's "first night power", and the other is to resist the war of resistance for the country by men in Xiangxi. The plot is intertwined step by step, and the song ends before you have seen enough. However, the performance of ancient love is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The gorgeous costumes, enchanting dances, pleasant music, cool lighting, and full scene layout are all very unforgettable. No wonder even local taxi drivers not only bring relatives and friends to play, but also have an everlasting relationship with foreign tourists.

After the performance, there will be a lively waving dance at the door, and everyone can dance together to the host's rhythm. However, the citizens of Zhangjiajie and tourists who come to Zhangjiajie seem to be shy and embarrassed to interact. I am afraid that only the bubble carnival behind them dare to play recklessly. It doesn't matter if you have a lot of fun. Go to the Rotten Apple Paradise next door and experience some relaxing games. Parents will relax and children will relax.

Qiangu Qing has many activities, large and small, every day, but you don't have to worry about not being able to keep up. The program schedule for the day will be updated on the Weixin Official Accounts every day, or you can look at the program schedule in the square, or you can go wherever you hear a sound. Listen, it's getting lively in that direction. If it's not for flying people on the water, it's a toast looking for a husband. Come on, let's go and have a look.

In the past, when playing in Qianguqing Scenic Area, the most worrying thing was food, but now you don't have to worry about it. Zhangjiajie Qianguqing Scenic Area has many delicacies, such as Tianshi potatoes, fresh fruits, milk tea, etc. If you want to have the staple food, you can eat pasta or dumplings. However, it is important to remind everyone that dumplings are made freshly and will be very slow. If you want to make it quick, you might as well order pasta food.

Give me one day and I'll pay you back for a thousand years. Give me a few more days to play in such a fun place, okay?

D4 Baofeng Lake

I couldn't remember why I had to check in on Baofeng Lake during the half-day tour. I only remembered that when I arrived, I found that there were also Korean tourists checking in there. I don't know if their family came because of the thousand-foot-high stream or because of the 72-meter-deep lake water. After picking up the ticket, we began the journey of checking in.

After entering the scenic spot, we first took a 5-minute bus to the dock. A sister on the boat would take us to visit Baofeng Lake. There will be many small attractions on both sides along the way, and Amei will introduce them to us in special detail. Two folk song duet points will be set up along the way by the lake, one for Amei singing and the other for Amei singing. However, one thing in common is that if you can sing 3 songs with Amei or Amei, you can take him/her home! Of course, he could not only be a husband or wife, but also be a coolie. Don't worry if you can't sing folk songs. Pop music is also okay. On the return trip, a girl on our boat sang with her eldest brother opposite her. The eldest brother heard the sound and went out of the room to sing to him. The girl sang high and even sang three songs. However, when the tour guide Amei asked if she wanted to take my eldest brother home, Amei resolutely said no, and she was also an interesting girl ~ It's so good to be young!

About attractions

Admission to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: 228 yuan (4-day ticket)

Address: Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province

Business hours: The scenic area is open all day long, but there is no lighting facilities at night, so it is not recommended to visit the scenic area.

Zhangjiajie Qiangu Qing Scenic Area

Tickets: ranging from 300 to 500 yuan (discounts are available for online purchases)

Address: Wenwen Neighborhood Committee, Suoxiyu Sub-district Office, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie City Business hours: Monday to Friday 09:30-22:00, Saturday to Sunday 09:00-22:00

Baofeng Lake

Tickets: 121 yuan (including tickets and cruise ships)

Address: Suoxi Town, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province

Business hours: 08:00-17:00

about traffic

From the airport to Wulingyuan Scenic Area, if you can get a ride, it will cost about 40 yuan. If you get a taxi from a professional airport, it will usually cost 30 yuan per person. Of course, you can also take the bus, but it will be relatively troublesome.

In the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Scenic Area, due to the large overall scope and complex routes, if you want to visit quickly, you can charter a car with the scenic area and let the car take you around. In addition, there are tools such as cable cars and small trains to make the entire journey much easier. If you go to Qianguqing Scenic Area, it is recommended to take a taxi to make it more convenient. It is recommended to take a taxi or charter bus directly to go to Qianguqing Scenic Area, which will be much more convenient.

about gourmet

Here we should praise Xiangxi cuisine! The food in Zhangjiajie is so delicious! The food we had during our stay in Zhangjiajie was excellent. I can recommend a few of the restaurants we have eaten.

We originally lived in Suoxi Mountain Village, so we went directly to their restaurant for convenience. The decoration of the restaurant is very distinctive. Look at the old bacon hanging on it, it feels so fragrant. Most of the dishes on the table are slightly spicy, such as chopped fish with pepper, stir-fried bacon, etc., which are beautiful and refreshing. When halfway through the meal, a group of elders and sisters dressed in national costumes suddenly poured into the room. They invited us to experience the "mountains and rivers", which actually meant inviting a person to sit in the main seat. They poured the wine into the bowl and poured it into their mouths layer by layer. But don't panic, the alcohol content is not high. It's rice wine juice rather than white wine. It's very interesting to keep singing and drinking.

Suoxi Shanzhai·Xiangxi Folk Local Cuisine (Xibu Street Store)

Address: No. 1, Tianzi Road, Qiaotou, Baofeng Bridge, Tianzi Road, near the entrance of Xibu Street

Per capita: 88 yuan

Bo Bo Cai in the stockade This is another more specialty restaurant we have eaten. Most of the dishes in the store are packed in small plates. The portion of each dish is not much, but because of this, we can order more dishes. Sitting in a restaurant feels like eating at grandma's house. It is very warm and has a very good taste. Recommended.

Bobo vegetables in the stockade

Address: Gaoyun Qiaotou, No. 156 Wuling Avenue

Per capita: 95 yuan

about accommodations

Since our entire trip basically focused on visiting the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, we chose a place relatively close to the scenic area. The Suoxi Mountain Village where we lived (marked gate point) is not very far from the entrance of the scenic area. It takes a few minutes to walk there. The hotel also hired a master to design it. Look at the crying wax at the door, which shows the tears left by the mother when she sent her daughter off, vividly interpreting the Tusi culture. Even the sedan chair is an old object left behind by the Tusi before.

The room structure is relatively small and exquisite. Every day, the room will help with incense and insect removal and a fruit plate, which is very considerate. When traveling to Zhangjiajie, you may wish to consider living here. If you want to live in the bustling Xibu Street, you can stay in Xibu Street Store. You will find the food street when you go out.

Suoxi Shanju Light Luxury Resort Hotel (Zhangjiajie National Forest Park sign store)

Address: Group 7, Wujiayu Neighborhood Committee

Price: 469-1515 yuan

concluding remarks

Let's go, Zhangjiajie ~ Farewell, Mr. Shen ~ I think I will miss these naughty little monkeys, I will miss these Qi Feng and majestic stones, and I will miss the wonderful love of the ages. I still remember the oath I made with my mother at that time, to check in all the eternal feelings, including Tanhe, Jiuzhai, and Sanya. I have not been to them yet. Save it for the next time. Next time, let's go on a trip together. Let's go on a trip!