Tag: hunan
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How to Visit the Avatar Mountains: Things to Know to Visit Zhangjiajie 2024
The Avatar Mountains, located in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China, are renowned for their towering pillar-like rock formations that inspired the floating mountains in the blockbuster movie “Avatar.” These floating Avatar Mountains are indeed a real place! (Albeit, a little different from the movie). What many people may not know is that the scenic area…
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8 Day Hunan Itinerary: Zhangjiajie, Furong Ancient Town, & Fenghuang Phoenix Village
The Hunan Province of China is not only home to spicy food – it’s also the location of many unbelievably beautiful villages and scenic mountains! From the famous Avatar mountains in Zhangjiajie National Forest, to the waterfalls in Furong, to the beautiful river houses and Miao people in Fenghuang, these places will show you a…
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Furong Ancient Town: The Magical Waterfall Village of Hunan, China
A short bus ride away from Zhangjiajie you’ll find a beautiful little village that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a painting. Welcome to the Furong Ancient Town. Furong Ancient Town is more than 2000 years old and home to the Tujia minority people. Located in the Hunan Province between the Avatar Mountains in…
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6-Day Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang Itinerary
Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang are two of the most beautiful places to visit in the Hunan Province of China! From the famous Avatar mountains in Zhangjiajie National Forest to the beautiful old houses built alongside the river in Fenghuang, these two sites offer incredible views and two unique travel experiences in China. Because of their close…
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16 Things I’ve Learned Living in China for 3 Years
In August 2015 I hopped off a plane in Changsha and was introduced to China for the first time. I’ve spent the last three years learning about Chinese culture, making many Chinese (and foreign) friends, and traveling to some pretty incredible places. China has challenged me to step way outside my comfort zone, try some…
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Return to my Chinese Hometown
“Wo shi Hengyangren” is like a little joke I like to tell Chinese people when they ask me about living in Guangzhou versus my previous experience in Hengyang, Hunan. It means “I am Hengyang people” or “I’m from Hengyang.” It’s been almost a year since I left Hengyang, and going back always gives me a…