There is a province named after this [Hunan] south of Dongting Lake. The Xiangjiang River runs through the entire territory of Hunan, so it is abbreviated as "Hunan". This land has become famous since ancient times, and there are countless celebrities here. In ancient times, Cai Lun made paper, and the papermaking technology improved by him during the Eastern Han Dynasty was listed as one of the "Four Great Inventions" in ancient China; Yuan Longping, the father of the world's rice; and athletes Xiong Ni and Liu Xuan, all of whom were from Hunan. Xiangcheng is a boundary where talents are as bright as stars.

Speaking of the scenery here, the world views Zhangjiajie as the majestic Mount Tai, the dangerous Mount Hua, the changes of Mount Huangshan, and the beauty of Guilin. A tourist resort like a fairyland is included in primary school textbooks."Charming Zhangjiajie" has made more students yearn for this place since childhood. I was no exception. When I learned that I was going to Hunan, I immediately planned a three-day route to Changsha and Zhangjiajie and started! Xiangcheng.

[Journey]

Day1: Beijing--Changsha--Zhangjiajie [Check-in Changsha Magic Building]

Playing: Meixi Lake Art Center, Xie Zilong Image Art Museum, Dameimei Cube-Building 1

Eat: Brother Tao's dishes

Accommodation: My daughter's home by the creek in Zhangjiajie

Day2:[Zhangjiajie's eternal love drama that must be seen in a lifetime]

View: Yuan Renyuan's Former Residence

Play: Zhangjiajie Ancient Love Scenic Area

Accommodation: Fuxi 21

Day3:[Charming Xiangxi, Ancient City of Phoenix]

Play: Phoenix Ancient City

Accommodation: Long-lived in Fenghuang River Yucheng

Eat: Miaojia Fresh Fish Restaurant

Day4: Ancient City of Phoenix--Changsha--Beijing [Feijia]

[About renting a car and driving a car]

Because of the convenience and freedom, I chose a self-driving tour with my friends. Skoda Octavia rented on the App is a shared car rental. The unit price is very cheap, less than 100 yuan per day, plus supplementary insurance and some service fees, 686 yuan for three days. Just pick up the car key from the airport exit counter and drive it out in the parking lot yourself.

[Car Rental Instructions]

1. You can compare the packages when renting a car. The one-day rental is more expensive, so you can choose the most cost-effective one based on your itinerary;

2. When we rented a car, we bought a total of 686 yuan for all insurance policies, and Alipay guaranteed a deposit free;

3. Buying insurance does not mean that there is no need to pay for compensation at all. The fixed loss amount is deductible within 5000 yuan, and it needs to be paid in advance. If more than 5000 yuan, 20% of the total fixed loss amount will be charged as a depreciation fee. Driving safety is the most important thing. Buying insurance is a one-in-a-case purchase;

[Some tips]

1. After getting the car to determine whether there is any trauma on the outside of the car, I usually take a complete video, including the license plate number, although people basically don't look at it when returning the car;

2. Return the crude oil level to the vehicle, take photos and save the dashboard before driving, and determine the oil quantity and kilometers;

3. Adjust the seat and both side mirrors and then drive;

4. The store phone number must be left. When there is a problem, it is faster and more convenient than calling customer service;

5. There is no need to clean the car when returning the car from the booking platform, just return it directly;

6. You can also operate on the app to drive, lock, and return the car. It is very convenient;

----Day1 Check-in Changsha Magic Building-----

[Meixi Lake Art Center]

[Meixi Lake Art Center] As a new landmark in Changsha, it represents the imaginative architectural shape and is a eye-catching attraction in itself. The huge complex of buildings, with billions of investment, invited Zaha, an internationally renowned architect who won the Pritzker Prize. Hadid personally designed the knife.

Hadid, who has always been bold in appearance, is also bold and innovative in architectural design. Her works are full of fantasy and surrealism, breaking with traditional architecture and deconstructing the city with her own unique vision.

The Meixi Lake Art Center has a smooth curve. Different people will think of different objects when looking at it. Some people say it looks like blooming flowers, some say it looks like extraterrestrial spacecraft, and some people even see the appearance of oyster shells. But no matter what it is, this building has undoubtedly given rise to the new vitality of the city of Changsha.

Pure white walls, taking photos here is always very outstanding. The art created by people, one huge and the other small, contains infinite possibilities.

Address: 200 meters southwest of the intersection of Meixi Lake Road and Jieyang Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province

Tips: Admission is only allowed when there is a performance, and it is not open to the public when there is no performance. The entire park is open to the outside world for free. Even if you can't enter the museum, it's still very good to take photos outside.

[Xie Zilong Image Art Museum] Time is timeless and art lasts forever

The reason why I like it here is very simple, because it is beautiful and shocking enough, bringing the artistic charm of black and white, light and shadow to the extreme. The noble and serious geometric shape is based on light white color and uses the changes of light to give the building endless space to play. It is clean and tidy while leaving an endless aftertaste.

Xie Zilong Image Art Museum is like a huge canvas. In the same location, different people can interpret different stories. Whether it's a solid color or a large flower pattern, whether it's playful and lively or high and cool, there's nothing wrong with how to take pictures to look good.

The solidified building outside the cafe on the first floor and the mirror-like water are presented to you like paintings. Occasionally, a breeze blows, and the rippling water is like a beating note and quickly disappears.

Architecture may gradually dissipate under the erosion of time, but the influence of art is eternal and will be passed down from generation to generation. Images, memories, and hearts are all good ways to record it.

Address: No. 387, Section 1, Xiaoxiang South Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province

Time: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 - 18:00 (Admission stops at 17:30, closed on Monday, except Golden Week holidays)

Tickets: Free tickets can be obtained to enter the art museum with your ID card, and fees will be charged for individual areas or exhibitions.

[Damei Cube-Building 1] The most beautiful is at dusk. An apartment building in a city suddenly became popular on the Internet. Its stunning nature has become a pilgrimage place for many, many photography enthusiasts. Netizens come here to take photos whenever they have time regardless of whether they have the sunrise or sunset in the morning. Perhaps due to safety considerations for residents, this year, people entering and leaving here have also begun to be strict.

There is a good saying, your uncle will always be your uncle. She pretended to be at ease and still did not escape the attention of the man on duty on the first floor, so she was obediently called to register.

Uncle pretended to ask,"Which floor should I go to?"

We were also panicked and said,"Go to the 10th floor to find friends."

"Looking for friends? You said it was okay to find friends, so you went to find friends. I told you that you would be fined 100 yuan if you took pictures here."

"Why not let us take photos? We find friends to take photos."

"Don't talk to me so much. If you can't do it, you can't do it. Come on, you can go up and you will be fined 100 yuan for taking pictures."

We first stopped on the tenth floor and the top floor to take photos. In fact, it was okay to take photos with our mobile phone, but we refused to take photos with the camera, so we picked up our mobile phone and took pictures. During this period, my friend secretly took out a SLR and took two photos when my uncle suddenly roared on the next floor...

Transportation: Metro Line 4 goes to Qiwan Town and then goes to Metro Line 2 to Art Center Station. It takes a few minutes to walk to Meimei Cube;

Tips：

1. Never try to fool an uncle. He can tell at a glance whether you are here to take pictures;

2. Register on the first floor and there is a massage parlour on the 10th floor. I wonder if it will be more calm here;

3. It is a long-standing problem. If you give me 100 yuan directly, will you just ignore it and you can take pictures as much as you want?

Driving to Zhangjiajie, I had chosen one, but found that the average price was about 150 yuan per person. I decisively changed the next door to [Brother Tao's Food]. This is a newly opened store and there is no comment on the Internet. The food is not expensive, surprisingly delicious, very authentic Hunan flavor, spicy and delicious. It was also the first time I saw rice in barrels, which reminded me of the time when I used insulated barrels to bring vegetables and rice when I was at school.

[Jiezhi Riverside Daughter's Home] The antique Zhangjiajie Riverside Daughter's Home was our first night stay. We chose this place because it was cheap. Being able to stay in such a room for 185 yuan is really the same as finding a treasure.

The design of the room is simple and elegant. The decoration of the bedside is like a lotus pond, which has an indescribable charm. The room also provides welcome grapes. The boss was also very enthusiastic. When he saw that I had a cold, he silently brewed a cup of cold granules, which really warmed my heart.

Address: Yujiazui Neighborhood Committee, Suoxiyu Sub-district Office, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie

----Day2, a must-see Zhangjiajie epic drama for the ages--

There are really many mountains here, with countless tunnels along the way. Self-driving has a lot of conveniences. I can go wherever I want to go in the morning to the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, only to find that tickets have to be booked online in advance, and I can't take a camera in... Well, this is the end of going out without doing homework. The map shows that there is a Savage Valley nearby. After driving there, I found that it was no longer open and had been rowed into the scenic spot. Go straight to the next stop, Yuan Renyuan's former residence.

Passing through Huanglong Road is a place called Jigongya Observation Deck, where cars can park. The plants on the shore grow freely, and local people are fishing. The most amazing thing is that there are many blue butterflies on the water. I named this place Butterfly Valley.

In autumn, during the harvest season, the local people along the way plant small grain fields. It is now the harvest season, giving you a pastoral scenery.

[Former Residence of Yuan Renyuan] is located in a simple and simple house in Xiangxi. The two grapefruit trees in front of the house are full of huge fruits and are said to be ripe in October. The whole village is very quiet, and the neighbors in front of the door will sit in front of the door and chat in the afternoon.

I didn't see the staff when I entered the door. There was a registration book in front of the door and you could enter by taking the initiative to register. In the former residence, photos recording history and objects commemorating heroes accompanied the host family during the years of war.

Zhangjiajie Ancient Love Scenic Area is located in Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Area. The wonderful drama of ancient love is the core experience content of ancient love. [Eternal Love] is not just a work, but a series produced by Song Cheng Performing Arts and directed by Huang Qiaoling. Every city and every ancient love interprets local cultural legends and earth-moving stories. At present, the thousands of emotions staged across the country include the eternal feelings of Foshan, the eternal feelings of Xitang, the eternal feelings of the Yellow Emperor, the eternal feelings of Shanghai, the eternal feelings of Xi'an, the eternal feelings of the bright moon, the eternal feelings of Tanhe, the eternal feelings of Guilin, the eternal feelings of Jiuzhai, the eternal feelings of Lijiang, the eternal feelings of Sanya, the eternal feelings of Songcheng, and the eternal feelings of Zhangjiajie, which we see this time.

The Zhangjiajie Eternal Love Drama, which is a must-see in your lifetime, may feel that such slogan publicity is a bit exaggerated. Only by going to the scene in person can you understand why so many people still go to watch the scene even though the on-site tickets are not cheap over the years.

The goddess of eternal love in the center of the scenic area looks as peaceful as ever, with two rows of totem poles on both sides, giving a magnificent momentum. At three o'clock in the afternoon, there were not many people in the entire scenic area. I thought this was a phenomenon during the off-season of tourism. It was not until night fell that I realized that people came only at four or five o'clock when the weather cooled down. The programs in the venue area are very rich and are staged in turns every day. Even if you miss a certain period of performance, there is no need to rush, there will be another show later. It is recommended to request the program form in advance to know the latest program time.

Dayong Ancient Street is lined with authentic gourmet snacks and specialty handicraft workshops, so you don't have to worry about being hungry when you come through the ages. From eating on the street to your bulging belly at the end of the street, many gourmets also have small pieces for you to taste. There is no force to promote it at all, just that you are afraid that you will miss the local cuisine.

There are many interesting handicrafts with Xiangxi style here, windmills full of childlike interests, Tujia ear-digging artifacts, and colorful Chinese and Western musical instruments in the musical instrument shop. All kinds of goods, whether they are clothes or backpacks, all have distinctive Xiangxi characteristics.

The sachet has soothing the nerves and sleeping, preventing mosquitoes, refreshing the sleepiness, nasal congestion and dredging channels, and the fragrance of internal affairs. Each fragrance has different effects. You can match your exclusive sachet according to your needs.

Find out about Zhangjiajie's bowl of wine. The merchants all understand everyone's mood for taking photos. Even if there are so many people that they block the booth, they still cooperate with everyone to take photos. There are glutinous rice wine, peach blossom wine, Nur 'er Hong, and Bandi wine. There are also 5 bowls for challenge, and each bowl is worth one or two.

No, I was attracted by the enthusiastic cheers as soon as I entered. Tourists from all over the world on Qianguqing Square have no strangeness, and some join hands for a bonfire carnival. Whether it is a picturesque night with stars or a sunny day, the charm of the bonfire party will not fade. People formed a circle and danced the local waving dance. In Qianguqing Square, a grand national sports carnival was being staged.

Everyone jumped up following the cheerful atmosphere, holding their hands high and swinging, and each heart swam in the ocean of joy. The sweat brought by exercise was pleasant. 10 minutes of participation was full of pleasure.

It is pouring rain, lightning and thunder in Chiyou's Wind and Rain Hall. What is reproduced here is the story of Chiyou's battle against the Yanhuang Alliance Army. It is immersive. Before entering, it is recommended to spend 5 yuan to buy a raincoat, otherwise you will get soaked.

The ghost house is a thrilling experience different from other haunted houses. It is based on the story of military advisor Apu dressed up as Chiyou and sending his brothers who died in battle back to his hometown in western Hunan. In addition to normal decoration, there are also high-tech means such as sound, light and light. The addition of them is exciting and fresh.

The haunted house reminds you not to beat, scare, or kick ghosts inside, because they are all very timid. In fact, the haunted house here is not very scary, although I called it from beginning to end the first time...

"Tusi Recruits a Husband"

An interesting ancient wedding was staged in Cailou Square. On the high embroidered building, there were beautiful hydrangea for the marriage of a Tusi daughter. The boys, who had been very calm before, became as fast as rabbits. Okay, you are the groom today! The humorous interactive method attracted countless people to watch.

More than thousands of years, Zhangjiajie's history and culture of hundreds of millions of years are concentrated in this large-scale song and dance show. The theater spans time and space, using advanced high-tech means such as sound and light to reproduce the touching legend. The charm of Xiangxi blooms on this stage, and everyone is immersed in it.

The fantasy underwater world of "The Changing Sea" is in front of you. The crustal movement of Zhangjiajie hundreds of millions of years ago is presented to the audience through high-tech means such as VR. Three thousand strange peaks rose from the ground. The beauty of Zhangjiajie was chosen by nature hundreds of millions of years ago, and the incomparably splendid Dayong civilization was born. Big fish are swimming, trees are overgrown, marine animals are active in the theater, and the effects of tens of thousands of point light sources and holographic projection screens are so vivid that they can't help but want to reach out and touch it. This performance has impressed people from the beginning.

"Wuling Wonderland""Spring is full of peach blossom water, and there is no telling where to find the source of immortals." If you are a Wuling person, you don't have to admire immortals or pursue the source of peach blossoms. Zhangjiajie is a fairyland. The dreamy stage is like actors who have descended to the earth. Their solid foundation and the innovation of traditional dances and traditional folk customs vividly display the dreamy landscape of Zhangjiajie.

"The Legend of Tianzi Mountain" At the end of the Yuan and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, heroic Tujia men fought bravely for love, overthrew the Tusi King, overthrew the absurd bride's first night system, and a heart-catching story was staged on the stage. Love makes people full of strength. Separation is for a better future. When I return victorious, I may wish you happiness.

"Past Events in a Small Town" When I read "Border Town", I yearned for the small town in western Hunan in Mr. Shen Congwen's book. It is quiet, beautiful and peaceful. The clear stream is gurgling, the night is dotted with stars, the simple people, the intoxicating scenery, is a beauty that cannot be described with words. If you have to say it, you will be willing to be a native of Xiangxi in the next life.

"Masang Tree" Under the Masang Tree, there are passionate Hunan girls waiting for the return of their heroes. For the sake of family and peace, tens of thousands of Zhangjiajie children joined the revolution.

In Marshal He Long's hometown, in that war-torn era, countless heroes emerged. Each vivid life disappeared one after another, exchanging for today's beautiful life. The realistic sound and light special effects restored the fierce war scenes. The audience was worried about the heroes in the hail of bullets. The actors were still in their eyes, but the audience had long cried.

"Love in Xiangxi" Xiangxi is a place of outstanding people, beautiful Xiangxi, and affectionate and righteous Xiangxi. It is love and responsibility that have made Xiangxi today. The world has changed, and only love lasts forever.

Every city is a song, a painting, a gift from the times and the mercy of nature. Give me one day and return you thousands of years. Don't forget the past, cherish today, enjoy every moment, and open a brilliant new chapter.

Dayong Ancient Street is full of fragrant delicious snacks, Hunan embroidery, glutinous rice cakes, pottery workshops... Zhangjiajie's extraordinary intangible cultural heritage and handicraft workshops gather here. While experiencing intangible cultural heritage culture, you may wish to participate in two "Jianghu Flash Show" every day.
In just five minutes, the sisters and brothers came singing with enthusiasm and superb dance skills (martial arts). The beautiful women in ancient costumes have exquisite makeup, and the armored soldiers are fierce and handsome.

Performance time reference (for reference only, subject to the program announcement in the scenic spot that day):

"Jianghu Flash Show" Location: Dayong Ancient Street 17:10-17:15, 19:00-19:05

"Zhangjiajie Eternal Love" Location: Qianggu Qing Grand Theater 16:00-17:00, 19:30-20:30

"Tusi Recruiting a Husband" Location: Cailou Square 14:55-15:05, 17:25-17:35

"Hand-waving Bonfire Carnival" Location: Qianggu Qing Square 15:25-15:35, 20:35-20:45

Qiangu Qing Scenic Area: 14:00 to 21:00

Ticket price: Tickets for the "Eternal Love" performance include scenic spots

Adult tickets: 300 yuan for the general audience seat, 320 yuan for the VIP seat, 380 yuan for the luxury sofa seat

There are special tickets, group tickets, etc.

About parking: Parking is free and the parking lot is large

It is located by the stream, and the house number 21 is named Fuxi 21. A cup of green tea will relieve the fatigue of a day of play. The local specialty will clear the lungs and relieve cough. It tastes light tea aroma and sweet in my throat. It is especially suitable for me now who has a cold.

This is a famous check-in spot on the Internet, and this transparent boat in the swimming pool is a place where everyone competes to take pictures.

Address: No. 21, Fuxiyu Group, Zhangjiajie Village, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

---Day3 Chases Xiangxi, the Ancient City of Phoenix-----

An ancient city in western Hunan is slowly becoming familiar because of a book. The Tuojiang River, which has nine twists and turns, flows quietly from ancient times, and the simple Tuojiang people on both sides of the river were born along the river. After years of tourism development, Phoenix has become an ancient commercial city. I came to Fenghuang Ancient City for the first time, but I still wanted to visit it. Both sides of the Tuojiang River are full of B & Bs, restaurants, souvenir shops and folk songs that float in from time to time. Yes, it's a bar. Even so, I still have no regrets coming here and have a look.

In the narrow alleys of the ancient city of Shaanxi, I found the B & B I stayed in today-Jiuqi? Fenghuang River meets the city. The ancient city of Fenghuang is full of all kinds of inns. We chose the Jiuxi Phoenix, which is very close to the Snow Bridge. Jiang Yucheng. The boss is a beautiful little sister. The hotel is decorated tastefully. There is a landscape painting on the bedside, which is full of Zen. Although it is very close to the Snow Bridge, it can be quiet in the middle of the noise. Although it is not a room with a river view, it can still be regarded as sleeping on the Tuojiang River and enjoying a night's sleep.

Address: No. 63, Jinjiayuan Road, Fenghuang County, near Xueqiao, 300 meters walk

Price reference: I stayed in a summer solstice queen bed room, 200 yuan per night

Parking in the ancient city: You cannot drive in the ancient city. There is a parking lot one kilometer away from the B & B. After parking the car there, the boss will ride a motorcycle to take you back and forth.

The Snow Bridge, named after the four bridges of "Wind","Rain" and "Fog", was designed and funded by Huang Yongyu, a famous painter from Phoenix. The antique snow bridge is a bridge on a bridge, reflecting the hanging towers on both sides of the Tuojiang River. It is a very good location to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Tuojiang River here.

The clear water of the Tuojiang River nurtures the pure Phoenix City. The aroma of blood-cake ducks floats above the river. On the Zhoujiang River, ripples ripple, and the sound of the trumpets of the Duke can be heard in my ears. The Tujia Diaojiao Building by the river has a history of hundreds of years, is antique and unique.

This is a good place to be in a daze, wandering quietly along the river. Beside the bridge and on the bank are young people wearing ancient costumes taking photos and checking in here. Looking at the quiet teenagers sketching, the years are quiet and the world is stable. It is this moment.

The ancient city is very lively, with many shops, rows of art shops and handicraft shops. Three or two orange cats were playing around on the roadside, completely ignoring us. The fruits sold on the roadside were a tranquil atmosphere of life.

There are many former residences of famous people in the ancient city of Fenghuang. Xiong Xiling was once known as the "Hunan prodigy" and served as the Prime Minister of the Beiyang Government. The Tianjia Ancestral Hall was built by Tian Xingshu, the then governor and imperial envoy of Guizhou, and his people.

The courtyard is not large. It is all typical of ancient Miao architectural formats and is full of Miao sentiment. The daily necessities of the past were well protected, but now you can imagine people's daily life at that time. Across a wall, this is the real ancient city of Fenghuang.

As the phoenix enters the night, the lights in the hanging tower reflect on the faint Tuojiang River. Standing on the snow bridge, this building, this water, this mountain, and this lamp have become an oil painting that cannot be painted, dazzling and mysterious. This is the ancient city now. It is not prosperous during the day, but it is extremely lively at night. The high temperatures in September make everyone stay in their rooms during the day while blowing on the air conditioner and sitting in front of the window in a daze.

Only in the evening when the air is slightly cooler does everyone come out to exercise. You can only walk in the ancient city. Many road vehicles are inaccessible. Riding a bicycle will make you more tiring. Except downhill or uphill, walking is the best way. It is recommended to go out at five o'clock when visiting the old city. Wearing comfortable flat shoes is the most important thing.

[Miao's Fresh Fish Restaurant] The mountains and rivers give birth to delicious ingredients. An inconspicuous fish restaurant next to the B & B made a pot of stone pot fish that amazes me. The fish is delicious and tender, and the rice dipped in the soup becomes particularly delicious. It is full of portions and is very cost-effective.

Address: Right next to my B & B

----Day4 Fat Home-------------

This is the first time I have come to Hunan, and it is definitely not the last time. I have not yet experienced the beauty of the mountains and rivers of Zhangjiajie. If I have the opportunity to come again, I will definitely bring a pair of flat shoes and fight against the mountains and rivers of Zhangjiajie.