Recently, renowned Argentine television host Marley visited Furong Town in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, placing the town in the global spotlight once again. Marley enthusiastically recommended this world-famous ancient town to netizens worldwide on camera. The ancient town is located in a tourist resort which is home to both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a UNESCO Global Geopark. During his visit, Marley took in the stunning nightscape of the town, strolled along ancient stone-paved streets, and immersed himself in intangible cultural heritage experiences. He couldn't help but exclaim, "This place is unimaginable."

Overseas social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have further amplified the town's fame. Furong Town has rapidly secured its place among global travelers' bucket list destinations, thanks to its fantastical waterfall scenery and the mysterious culture of Tujia ethnic group.

During the 2025 summer travel season, Furong Town Scenic Area has received over 10,000 tourist trips per day, with international tourists accounting for nearly 20% of the total. The town's inbound tourism continues heating up, making it a rising star in the global tourism market.

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese source: Voice of Hunan