If you go
By rail: Take a high-speed train to Jishou East Station. From there, take a 60-minute local bus or taxi ride to Biancheng (Chadong ancient town).
By air: The nearest airport is Xiangxi Biancheng Airport. From there, take a 40-minute taxi ride to Biancheng.
Getting around: The ancient town's core area is compact and best explored on foot along its cobblestone lanes. To cross between provinces, try the iconic "pulling ferry" from Hunan to Chongqing.
He Chuncontributed to this story.