The world in the book

Biancheng Chadong Ancient Town, located at the junction of Hunan, Guizhou, and Chongqing provinces, is a unique ancient town where one can step into three provinces at once. This place is the prototype of the town in the literary master Shen Congwen's novel 'Border Town'. The town in the novel is called Chadong, a simple and quiet small town in western Hunan. Chadong Ancient Town is nestled by the mountains and rivers, with clear waters, black awning boats, ancient bluestone paths, and ferrymen, everything still looks like it does in the book, bringing you back to your childhood. Here, you can experience the 'Lala Ferry', where for just 2 yuan, you can take a boat from Hunan to Chongqing, and after a 15-minute walk, you will reach Guizhou. The cost of living is low; 1 yuan can buy 4 oil cakes, 5 yuan for a bowl of rice noodles, and with 300 yuan, you can explore three provinces. The 'Three No-Government Island' and 'Cuicui Island' in the ancient town are also must-see attractions, drawing many tourists to check in.