Furong Town
Town in Jishou€€
Furong Town, Yongshun County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan, China, 416707
About
A historic town in Hunan built on cliffs overlooking a massive waterfall that cascades into the You River. It feels like a step back in time, especially when illuminated at night.
Written from public posts on TikTok and Instagram. Updated Sep 2026.
Worth it?
With a waterfall running right through the middle, Furong Town lands on one creator's list of China places that blew their mind. It suits travelers who like old towns in a dramatic setting and want to see Tujia stilted houses and Tujia and Miao folk culture. Stay into the evening, because the nighttime light displays are part of the appeal, and try rice tofu, the local specialty, while you are there.
Before you go
- Stay after dark for the light displays.
- Try rice tofu, the local specialty.
- Look for the Diaojiaolou, the traditional Tujia stilted buildings.
Highlights
- Waterfall cascading through the town center
- Traditional Tujia stilted buildings (Diaojiaolou)
- Nighttime light displays
- Local Rice Tofu specialty
- Tujia and Miao ethnic folk culture
Details
- Address
- Furong Town, Yongshun County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan, China, 416707
- Coordinates
- 28.76734, 109.97484
Good to know
Furong Town is a town in Jishou, China. A historic town in Hunan built on cliffs overlooking a massive waterfall that cascades into the You River. It feels like a step back in time, especially when illuminated at night.
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