Huaihua Attractions

Characterized by spectacular landscapes, charming natural scenery and diverse ethnic customs, Huaihua is an impressive region to visit. With a history of 2,200 years, Qianyang Ancient Town was established in 202 BC, 1,400 years earlier than Dayan Ancient Town of Yunnan and 900 years earlier than Fenghuang Ancient Town. The history of Hongjiang Ancient Commercial Town can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn period (770BC-476BC). It was taken shape in the most prosperous period of the Tang Dynasty (713-766) and prospered in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Although the past glorious time of the millennium-old ancient town has gone, the old buildings and bluestone roads were left intact. Covering an area of 28.04 km2, Tongdao Wanfo Mountain is situated in Taipingyan Village of Linkou Town, a small town in Huaihua Tongdao Dong Autonomous County in Hunan. It is the biggest scenic spot in Tongdao and one of the biggest Danxia landforms in China as well. It won the laudatory title of “the Great Green Wall”. It is difficult to list all attractions in Huaihua one by one. If you want to know detailed information about attractions in Huaihua, you can see the introduction of attractions in the following. Of course, you can contact us for more detailed information. Therefore, come here, we can always find the right attractions for you according to your requirements. In fact, when you choose to go to Hunan, what you meet will be a dreamy trip.

Huaihua (怀化), known as the “Western Gateway of Hunan,” is one of the most culturally diverse and naturally beautiful destinations in western Hunan. Often overlooked by international travelers, the city preserves some of the region’s most authentic historical towns, ethnic villages, and mountain landscapes. It is home to the Hongjiang Ancient Commercial Town (洪江古商城), known as the “Commercial Forbidden City of China,” the Qianyang Ancient Town (黔阳古城), an ancient city with a history earlier than Fenghuang Ancient Town (凤凰古城), as well as numerous Dong and Miao ethnic villages and spectacular Danxia landforms.

Huaihua currently has numerous national A-level scenic attractions, including 16 national 4A-level tourist attractions, creating a tourism pattern combining ancient towns, ethnic culture, ecological landscapes, and red tourism.

Huaihua Tourism Attraction Rankings

Major Huaihua Attractions: Chinese–English Reference Table