Tongxi Ancient Town is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage site, offering authentic hands-on workshops. Try handmade paper lantern crafting led by local artisans using bark paper from local kudzu trees, combining traditional cutting, painting, and assembly techniques to create beautifully detailed lanterns.
Join the ancient-style rice wine brewing workshop, where you’ll learn the distinctive "three steaming, three sun-drying" method used in Changsha. Every Saturday evening features the Night Lantern Festival, where locals dressed in Ming Dynasty costumes parade along the river with handmade lights, reciting classical poems like The Song of Xiangling and accompanied by fireworks.
These activities not only deepen cultural understanding but also allow travelers to take home meaningful souvenirs—ideal for those seeking authentic, immersive travel moments.