Western Hunan Qianyang Ancient City
 2016-12-21 11:06:21   Zhangjiajie Tourism Information Website  

Xiangxi Qianyang ancient city, knowing for “The first ancient city in Western Hunan”, is located in Hongjiang City,Hunan province. Actually, Qianyang ancient city is about 1,400 years elder than Dayan ancient city (Yunnan Province), and nearly 1,000 years that of Fenghuang (Hunan Province). Since 202 BC, Qianyang ancient city has already been developed to some extent. Because of its vital geographical location, Qianyang ancient city has been a place of great military importance all along.

More than 12 minorities live here, such as Dong,Yao, Tujia, etc. whenever there are some significant festivals or joyous occasions, girls skilled in dancing and singing will dress up in their ethnic costumes to celebrate it together.

Translated by Becky