Yongshun County, Xiangxi Prefecture, Hunan Province — the core birthplace of Tujia culture, home to the World Heritage site Laosicheng (Old Tusi City), the "thousand-year-old town hanging on a waterfall" Furong Town, and the "No.1 rafting under heaven" Mengdong River. It is an ultimate destination for exploring Tusi civilization and natural wonders.
Ancient town discovery, rafting adventure, Tusi exploration, forest retreat
Morning: Stroll through Furong Town, admire the waterfall and stilted buildings, taste rice tofu; Afternoon: Visit Buermen National Forest Park, see cliffside inscriptions; Evening: Enjoy Furong Town nightscape, experience Tujia Baishou dance.
Morning: Experience Mengdong River rafting, feel the thrill of "China's No.1 rafting"; Afternoon: Visit Laosicheng site, decode the rise and fall of the Tusi kingdom; Before departure, shop for Tujia brocade souvenirs.
A signature Yongshun snack made from rice into a tofu-like shape, topped with chili, garlic, scallions, and pickled radish. Smooth, tangy and spicy. Famous thanks to the film "Furong Town", it's a must-eat street food freshly prepared at stalls in the ancient town.
A Tujia traditional delicacy made by smoking pork over cypress branches, resulting in a bright red color and rich aroma. Can be steamed or stir-fried, fatty but not greasy. An essential festive food, best paired with green peppers to highlight its unique smoky flavour.
A Tujia homestyle dish made by grinding soybeans and cooking them with vegetables without filtering out the pulp. The texture is creamy and rich in bean flavour. Simple yet nutritious, reflecting the Tujia wisdom of frugality, often served with a chili dipping sauce.
A traditional Tujia fermented food. Fresh fish is mixed with glutinous rice flour and salt, then left to ferment. Golden in colour with a pleasantly sour aroma. Can be steamed or fried; the fermentation cuts the fishiness. An age-old preservation method with a unique flavour.