Huayuan County, Xiangxi Prefecture, Hunan — a border town at the junction of Hunan, Chongqing, and Guizhou provinces. It features the "One Foot Across Three Provinces" Border Town Chadong, the first site of targeted poverty alleviation Shibadong Village, and the scenic Ancient Miao River, making it an excellent destination to experience Miao culture and border town charm.
Border Town Dream Seeking, Miao Village Exploration, Canyon Sightseeing, Cultural Experience
In the morning, stroll through Border Town Chadong, take the Lala Ferry to experience three-province border charm, and explore "Border Town" relics. In the afternoon, visit the Ancient Miao River Grand Canyon to enjoy canyon scenery. In the evening, experience a Miao joint banquet and watch a bonfire party.
In the morning, visit Shibadong Village to experience targeted poverty alleviation achievements and the new look of Miao villages. In the afternoon, explore Jinlong Miao Village to experience traditional Miao handicrafts and folk customs. Before returning in the evening, shop for Miao silver jewelry, brocade, and other souvenirs.
A Huayuan Miao specialty dish made with paddy field fish as the main ingredient, cooked with homemade sour soup (fermented glutinous rice), chili, Litsea cubeba, and other seasonings. Sour and delicious, appetizing and refreshing, it is a top-tier dish for Miao hospitality, especially suitable for winter consumption.
A traditional Miao festival food made by mixing glutinous rice and indica rice, steamed with wild mugwort, cured meat, peanuts, and glutinous rice flour. Fragrant and delicious with a strong local flavor, it is a must-eat during spring and autumn festivals, symbolizing abundant harvests.
A specialty snack of Border Town Chadong, made from rice with a thicker shape, served with red oil, Sichuan pepper, minced garlic, pickled radish, and other seasonings. Chewy texture, spicy and numbing, it is a local food mentioned multiple times in "Border Town" and can be found everywhere at street stalls.
A traditional Miao smoked food made from local black pork, smoked for months with cypress branches, orange peel, and other materials. Firm texture with a unique aroma, it can be steamed or stir-fried. A must-have for Miao festivals, it tastes best when stir-fried with green peppers or bracken.