The climate is comfortable in autumn, which is very suitable for self-driving travel. There are also three relatively niche but beautiful self-driving travel routes in Hunan Province. Along the way, you can see blue sky, white clouds, mountains, green lakes, sea of ??clouds and other scenery. See below for specific route details. 1. Dalongdong Highway

Enjoy the Miao family customs in Miaoshan Miaoshui

Road archives: Dalongdong Highway starts from Aizhai Town, Jishou City, and ends at Niujiao Village, Bukai Township, Huayuan County The total distance is 27 kilometers. The road is grade three and has cement pavement. There are many villages along the way, so you need to maintain the speed and pay attention to safety. This is the main gathering area of ??the Miao people, where you can fully appreciate the landscape of the Miao countryside and the customs of the Miao family.

Attractions along the way: Wonders of Aizhai Road and Bridge - Deru "Little Guilin" - Xiaolongdong Waterfall - Gaoyan Ancient Village - Dalongdong Waterfall - Jianduoduo Waterfall

Self-driving strategy: From Jishou Take National Highway 209 to Aizhai Town and then turn onto the rural road to Dalongdong. Netizens traveling in the direction of Longshan, Baojing and Huayuan can take Zhanghua Expressway and get off at Aizhai Toll Station.

The wonders of Aizhai Road and Bridge

There is a beautiful canyon in Jishou, western Hunan. It absorbs the essence of its neighbors. The scenery is not inferior to Phoenix City and Zhangjiajie in the south and north, but it is extremely beautiful. It retains the most original mystery and romance of Xiangxi and is worth your time.

Aizhai Highway

Aizhai Highway is a section of Xiangchuan Highway (National Highway 319). Because of its dangerous terrain and ingenious engineering design, it has become a special scenic spot in western Hunan, ranking first in the country's highways and known as the "Wonderful Aizhai Highway".

Aizhai Bridge

The Yunzhongtian Road above Miao Village, it complements the wonders of Aizhai Highway

Aizhai Bridge across the Dehang Grand Canyon The bridge is considered a landmark in western Hunan that every traveler longs for. The bridge is located 335 meters above Aizhai. The bridge has a total length of 1073.65 meters, and its main span ranks third in the world and first in Asia.

Dehang Miao Village

Dehang means "beautiful canyon" in Miao language. The entire Miao village is built on the mountains and surrounded by thousands of mountains and waterfalls. Fire walls, stilted buildings, carved windows and covered bridges constitute the uniqueness of Dehang Miao Village, exuding the atmosphere of ancient survivors.

Liusha Waterfall

Located 10 kilometers west of Dehang Aizhai, Liusha Waterfall has a drop of 216 meters, ranking highest in the country. It is rated as one of the "Top Ten Favorite Waterfalls by Chinese Tourists".

Jianduoduo Waterfall

Jianduoduo Waterfall, one of the largest waterfalls in China, is located at the upper reaches of the Niujiao River in Buda Township, Huayuan County. The waterfall is 236 meters high and is higher than Dehang. The quicksand waterfall is 5 meters high, which is 23 meters higher than the Yandang Mountain Waterfall in Zhejiang. During the peak period, the flow volume reaches 50 cubic meters per second, making it quite spectacular. 2. Qianqing Highway

The mountains and waters are emerald green, occupying the beauty of the world

Road files: Qianqing Highway is the highway from Qianling Town in Baojing County to Qingshuiping Town In short, the highway is grade II, two-way, two-lane, about 70 kilometers in total, and has an asphalt road surface. The Qianqing Highway was officially opened to traffic less than 3 years ago. It runs along the Youshui River and is dotted with many ancient towns, ancient wharves and villages. The mountains and waters are green and green, taking up the beauty of the world.

Attractions along the way: Qianling Ancient Town—Fuku Hot Spring Hotel—Wanmipo Reservoir—Shoubadong—Bier Characteristic Town—Liye Ancient Town

Self-driving strategy: From Zhangjiajie, From Jishou, you can take the Zhanghua Expressway to get off at Baojing. From Longshan, you can take the Enji Expressway and transfer to Hailuo to Zhanghua Expressway to get off at Baojing, or you can take the Longli Highway directly to Liye.

Shoubatong

Shoubatong Village is located in the deep mountains of Baojing. The moment I saw it, I really understood how it felt like it was a world away. Dozens of houses reflected the The lake lies quietly at the foot of the mountain, isolated from the world.

Qianling Ancient Town

Qianling Ancient Town is the seat of Baojing County. It was founded in 202 AD and has a history of 1818 years. It is known as the "Pearl of Youshui". Featured attractions include the scenery along the riverside avenue, the largest cliff inscription "Tiankai Wenyun" in western Hunan, Shizi Temple, Youshui Ecological Park, etc. The delicacies here such as Gangzi noodles and Tiemasi have unique flavors.

Liye Ancient Town

Liye Ancient Town is one of the four famous towns in western Hunan. It shocked the world with the unearthed 38,000 Qin bamboo slips.

There are Qin Bamboo Slips Heritage Park, Qin Bamboo Bamboo Slips Museum, Ming and Qing ancient streets, Republic of China style blocks, Bamian Mountain scenery, etc. The delicacies include Qingshui noodles and Bamianshan roasted whole lamb. 3. S229 Provincial Highway Luofu Line

Enjoy the Miao family customs in Miao Mountain and Miao Shui

Road archives: The best part of S229 Provincial Highway is from Luoyixi Town in Guzhang County to Yongshun County This section of Furong Town is 11 kilometers in total. The road grade is Class II, two-way two-lane, and asphalt road. There are five major landscapes along the route: ancient town, flying bridge, flat lake, strange mountains and beautiful water.

Attractions along the way: Furong Town - Flying Bridge Wonders - Youshui Scenery - Guzhang Golden Nails - Qifeng Lake

Self-driving strategy: From Zhangjiajie, take Zhanghua Expressway and turn to Enji Expressway. From Enshi and Jishou, you can take the Enji Expressway to Furong Town or Luoyi River.

Furong Town

Furong Town is not only a thousand-year-old ancient town with a long history, but also has a well-preserved five-mile bluestone street with Banmen shops and Tujia stilted buildings on both sides. OK, take people to the ferry dock on the shore of Youshui River.

Feishui Village

Looking to the left from the pier, you can see Furong Town Waterfall and Feishui Village built on the edge of the cliff.

Wuli Shiban Street

Wuli Shiban Street has witnessed the historical changes of the ancient town for thousands of years. In its more than 2,300 years of history, Furong Town, as a fortress of water and land transportation, has always been a business center. golden port. If you want to experience the real Furong Town, then take a walk along the bluestone street!

Tuwang Palace

There are very few waterfalls like this in market towns across the country. The "Tuwang Palace" next to the waterfall is a highlight of Furong Town. This is the place where the wealthy Tuwang chose to build a summer resort. One man is in charge and no one can open it. There are cliffs on the side of the palace. In front of the palace, there is a long stream and a waterfall, which is deafening and powerful.

Furong Town Waterfall

The waterfall is the most beautiful natural beauty in Furong Town. Anyone who comes to Furong Town must visit the waterfall. Furong Town is surrounded by water on three sides, with waterfalls passing through the town, creating a unique cave. This is the largest and most spectacular waterfall in western Hunan. It is 60 meters high and 40 meters wide. It pours down from the cliff in two levels. It is so powerful that it can be heard from ten miles away. ”

The scenery of Youshui

The scenery of Youshui from Luoyi River to Furong Town was described by Shen Congwen in the article "Several Piers in the Baihe River Basin": there are many mountains on both sides of the bank, and there are many thin bamboos in the mountains. , the color is deep green all year round, which is eye-catching. Most of the people near the water are among the peach and apricot flowers. The scenery, trees and rocks are the most beautiful and strange. You can only understand them in person.