Huitong County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province — a cultural pearl on the border of Hunan and Guizhou, integrating ancient village architecture, red culture, and natural ecology. It boasts characteristic scenic spots such as Gaoyi Ancient Village, Su Yu's Former Residence, and Yingzuijie Nature Reserve. Experience the diverse customs of "Ancient Village Legacy + Red Imprint + Ecological Secret Land" in one day.
Explore ancient villages, trace red culture, and enjoy ecological scenery
Visit Gaoyi Ancient Village in the morning to experience the charm of Ming and Qing architecture; pay homage to Su Yu's Former Residence and visit Yingzuijie Nature Reserve in the afternoon; stroll along the Qushui River Scenic Belt and visit Huitong County Museum in the evening.
A traditional characteristic cured meat in Huitong County, made from local pork, cured and smoked using traditional techniques, with bright red color, firm meat quality and unique smoky flavor. It can be cooked in various ways such as steaming, stir-frying, and stewing, and is a must-have food for local people to entertain distinguished guests and during festivals.
A characteristic traditional dish in Huitong County, made by mixing duck blood with glutinous rice to make blood rice cakes, cooking them with duck meat, and adding various spices and chili peppers. The duck meat is tender, the blood rice cakes are soft and glutinous, and the taste is spicy and rich, which is a must-have dish for local banquets and festivals.
A characteristic dish in Huitong County, made with fresh river fish, cooked with locally made sour soup base, and added with tomatoes, chili peppers and other ingredients. The fish meat is tender, and the soup is sour and spicy, appetizing, reflecting the sour and spicy dietary characteristics of western Hunan.