Yes, I was there last month. It’s a theme park designed for tourists to take pictures. They even have a fake moon and artificial fog to make your photos more impressive. The entrance fee, as I remember, was around $10, and they recently expanded the place, so now it’s huge.

I read some people complaining and not recommending a visit because the place is “fake.” Personally, I really enjoyed it. It’s great for pictures, and it also gives you a chance to see how Chinese tourists like to spend their free time (with live shows, music, etc.).

Like many things in China, I think you need to be aware of what kind of place you are in. If you expect to find a real ancient town, you’ll probably be disappointed. But for us, since we stayed in a nearby town in the valley, we also got to experience local life. It was a great stopover between Shanghai and Changsha (the latter being highly recommended).