Where does Xiangxi refer to and why is it so mysterious?

Xiangxi: Hunan is referred to as Xiang, so its western zone is referred to as Xiangxi (this natural zone is different from the administrative division). It is also called the Xiangxi region, the Xiangxi zone, and Greater Xiangxi. It refers to Zhangjiajie City, Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture, The collective name for the entire western Hunan area including Huaihua City and western Shaoyang (Chengbu County, etc.), which is different from eastern Hunan, central Hunan, northern Hunan, southern Hunan, etc. It is a vast area surrounded by Wuling Mountains, Xuefeng Mountains and Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, where the upper reaches of Yuan River, Lishui River and their tributaries converge. It is a major underdeveloped area, minority area and ecologically fragile area in Hunan Province. It is also a hub area connecting the east and west and connecting the Yangtze River and South China Economic Zone. It has outstanding location characteristics and an important strategic position. The Xiangxi area historically belonged to Chenyuan Yongjing Bingbei Road, Chenyuan Road, Xiangxi Appeasement Department and Xiangxi Administrative Region.

The mystery of Xiangxi comes from the fact that it is a multi-ethnic settlement, with a high proportion of Miao, Dong, and Tujia people. The local folk customs belong to the shaman culture, so it gives people a mysterious color. For example, the more famous Xiangxi "Three major evils" - driving corpses in Xiangxi, spreading poison, and falling flowers in the cave. These folk customs have their own historical background and cultural significance. On the premise of not harming society, local customs and habits must be respected.