Jishou City, Xiangxi Prefecture, Hunan — the capital of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, integrating mountain and water scenery, ethnic culture, and folk customs. It features attractions such as Qianzhou Ancient Town, Aizhai Bridge, and Dehang Grand Canyon, allowing you to experience the natural and cultural beauty of "canyon wonders + ancient city charm" in just one day.
Ancient City Exploration, Canyon Wonders, Ethnic Experiences, Night View Appreciation
In the morning, visit Qianzhou Ancient Town to experience Xiangxi folk culture and explore ancient architectural complexes. In the afternoon, head to Aizhai Bridge to marvel at the engineering wonder, discover the natural scenery of Dehang Grand Canyon, and visit the Xiangxi Prefecture Museum to learn about ethnic history. In the evening, go to Unity Square to experience local life and enjoy the night view.
A Miao ethnic specialty of Xiangxi, made by fermenting pork or beef with glutinous rice flour and salt. Bright red in color, sour and delicious, rich but not greasy. It can be steamed or stir-fried, a traditional dish at Miao banquets with a unique fermented aroma.
Made with paddy field fish as the main ingredient, cooked in specially made Miao sour soup. The sour soup is fermented from glutinous rice, tomato, or chili. The fish is tender, the sour broth appetizing, making it a famous dish for Miao hospitality with strong ethnic characteristics.
A traditional Xiangxi snack made with young mugwort leaves and glutinous rice flour as the outer skin, filled with cured meat, tofu, or sesame sugar filling. Soft and fragrant with the special aroma of mugwort, it is a traditional food during the Qingming Festival, symbolizing warding off evil and praying for blessings.
The breakfast of choice for Jishou locals. The rice noodles are made from rice, smooth and chewy, served with bone broth, beef, lamb, or minced pork toppings, plus local chili and pickled vegetables. Spicy and delicious, it is the most common street food.