Qianyang Ancient Town, located in the administrative center of Hongjiang County-level City, is one of the best-preserved ancient towns in China, maintaining its overall historical appearance and street layout. The town’s historical culture, represented by historical figures such as Yang Zaisi (a Dong ethnic leader) and Wang Changling (a renowned poet in the Tang Dynasty), holds significant tourism value. Spanning the banks of the Qingshuijiang River, Wushui River, and Yuanshui River, Qianyang Ancient Town boasts breathtaking mountainous and riverine scenery, unmatched in western Hunan. It is now a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit and a National 4A Tourist Attraction. The greater Qianyang Ancient Town area includes integrated scenic spots such as the Qianyang Prefecture Seat from the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Tang-era Xuzhou City for the Dong King, the Qin-Han-era Tan Garrison, the Furong Tower Garden, the Litouzui Ancient Rice Road Stele, the Paopojie Ancient Castle, and the Shuikoushan East Gate. These sites complement each other, creating a cohesive historical and cultural experience. The town’s tourism infrastructure continues to improve, featuring illuminated night views of its four bridges and five towers, a riverside bar street, an international rice cuisine city, and waterway cruise routes. The Qianyang Ancient Town night market has emerged as a new highlight of tourism in the western Hunan region.

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(Translated by Yang Hong)