Hujiaxi Ancient Village
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A traditional Chinese village in Mingxikou Town, with Tujia ancient houses built into the hillside. Legend says Hu Fengjiao, a Tang dynasty imperial consort, was born here.
Hujiaxi lies in Mingxikou Town, Yuanling County. It is the birthplace of the Hu clan of Greater Western Hunan and is listed among China's Traditional Villages. The village is built against the hills and along the stream, and it preserves many Tujia wooden stilt houses and stone paths. According to legend, Hu Fengjiao, a consort of the Tang dynasty, was born here, and the village has relics tied to the tale. During folk festivals, visitors can watch Tujia song and dance and taste cured pork and shefan rice. From the county seat, the drive takes about one hour. It works well as part of a route that also includes Jiemuxi.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Jiemuxi National Nature Reserve
- Fengtan Reservoir
- Eryou Mountain
- Jietan Tea Plantation
- Yuanling Old Town
- Longxing Jiangsi Temple
- Fenghuang Mountain (Yuanling)
- Chenzhou Three Pagodas (Longyin Pagoda)