Fenghuang Ancient Town

|Border Town under the pen of Shen Congwen. 'A bend of Tuojiang River, a Phoenix city.' A slight mist is diffused, three thousand bright lights are brilliant, so this is the border town under the pen of Mr. Shen Congwen... Rush to the Phoenix Ancient City in western Hunan to see the 'Border Town' under the pen of Shen Congwen. The majestic ancient city wall, the neat stilted buildings, the smooth bluestone roads, the Yao girls by the Tuojiang River... These are the first impressions of the Phoenix Ancient City. Phoenix is located in western Hunan, and is a county where ethnic minorities such as Miao and Tujia are mainly concentrated. This place has a long history and was once called 'the land of barbarians', but a 'Border Town' has pushed this ancient city to the world. Today's Phoenix is the 'most beautiful small city in China' in the mouth of New Zealand writer Rewi Alley and the 'Painting Township' under the pen of painter Huang Yongyu, which is comparable to the ancient city of Lijiang in Yunnan and the ancient city of Pingyao in Shanxi. 'Wait for a city of misty rain, just for you; cross a lifetime of love, only with you' 'I have walked over many bridges in my life, seen clouds many times, drunk many kinds of wine, but only loved a person at the best age' Perhaps many people like Shen Congwen because of this sentence. And because of his 'Border Town', they fell in love with Phoenix.

I personally think that the ancient town of Fenghuang is better during the day than at night. It is best to travel outside of holidays to truly appreciate the unique charm of Fenghuang Ancient Town. Traveling during holidays, apart from the lively nights, only offers a bland and heavily commercialized experience! 🌟 After getting off the high-speed train, don't take the magnetic levitation taxis. Instead, walk inside and buy a direct bus ticket for 7 yuan per person. It's about 8 kilometers and takes 20 minutes. When purchasing, show the staff the hotel you're going to, and they will tell you which bus number to take (there are only 2 routes). 🌟 Book your hotel in advance, and don't worry about which gate to enter through. The ancient town is neither too big nor too small, and there are many places to visit, so it doesn't really matter where you stay. There's no need to be picky about the location or to stay in the county outside. Just choose a hotel inside the ancient town. It's best not to choose a hotel by the river during holidays, as it can be noisy until 2 a.m., making it hard to sleep. On regular days, riverside hotels can be an option, but choose carefully. I personally recommend staying at a hotel further inside, as accommodations are very affordable and you're unlikely to encounter any issues. 🌟 If you choose a homestay near Nanhua Gate, there will be many stairs, which is not convenient for luggage. Look at the map and try to choose a location a bit closer to the river at the bottom left corner, where there are not too many stairs and it's more convenient. 🌟 Two days and one night are enough; there's no need to stay too long. The scenery is beautiful during the day when the weather is good, especially from Wanming Pagoda to Feng Bridge. If you want to see the night view, you can go to Nanhua Bridge. 🌟 The photos you can take in the ancient town are quite similar, so there's no need to choose too expensive a package. The 199, 299, 399, 699 options are really just for the experience. A 199 package is enough, and the photos will be similar. Many are just casual shots, but you can still get one or two that you like! It's best to rent a costume and take photos during the day, as they don't look good at night. You don't need to deliberately look for roadside photographers; sometimes they will take photos for you, and if you like them, you can buy them—10 yuan for 7 photos! 🌟 The food and goods in the ancient town are too expensive and not tasty or enjoyable. You're always stepping on landmines with the heavy commercialization. The entire ancient town is almost entirely filled with clothing and travel photography shops. It's really only suitable for a glance at the scenery. Biancheng is not Fenghuang Ancient Town, but if you have time, you can find a driver to carpool for 80 yuan per person to visit Chadianzi, the place described by Shen Congwen in his writings!

Fenghuang Ancient Town, located on the banks of the Tuojiang River in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Hunan Province, is a well-preserved ancient town known as "China's most beautiful small city". Fenghuang Ancient Town is renowned for its unique architectural style, rich cultural heritage, and enchanting scenery. I. Features of Fenghuang Ancient Town Architectural Style: Fenghuang Ancient Town is dominated by wooden structures, with a unique style that is steeped in the cultural essence of the Tujia and Miao ethnic groups, earning it the reputation of a "Ming and Qing Dynasties architecture museum". Cultural Heritage: With a long history, Fenghuang Ancient Town has a profound cultural heritage. It is a traditional settlement of the Tujia and Miao ethnic groups, where visitors can experience the strong ethnic customs and traditional culture. Beautiful Scenery: The surroundings of Fenghuang Ancient Town are beautiful, with the Tuojiang River winding through. The town's small bridges over flowing water, cobblestone lanes, and ancient residential courtyards are all breathtaking sights. II. Tour Route Preparation: You can choose appropriate transportation from Zhangjiajie City in Xiangxi to Fenghuang Ancient Town, and prepare essential items such as a camera, sunscreen, comfortable clothing, and shoes. Stroll through the Ancient Town: Upon arriving at Fenghuang Ancient Town, you can stroll through the town, admire the ancient buildings, streets, pavilions, and platforms, and feel the historical and cultural atmosphere of the ancient town. Boating on the Tuojiang River: You can choose to boat on the Tuojiang River, enjoy the panoramic view of the ancient town, and experience the coolness and tranquility of the river water, which is a unique experience. Folk Performances: Fenghuang Ancient Town offers many folk performances and activities, such as Tujia songs and dances, Miao traditional festivals, etc. You can participate in these to understand the local folk culture. Food Experience: While wandering through the ancient town, you can taste authentic Xiangxi cuisine, such as hot and sour rice noodles, cured meat rice noodles, spicy chicken, etc., and experience the food culture of Xiangxi. III. Safety Instructions Pay Attention to Safety: When visiting Fenghuang Ancient Town, tourists should pay attention to safety, comply with the regulations of the scenic area, not walk in prohibited areas at will, and avoid accidents. Protect the Environment: While touring the ancient town, tourists should take care of the environment, not litter, and keep the scenic area clean and tidy. Respect Local Culture: When participating in folk performances and activities, tourists should respect the local folk culture and customs, not disturb the lives of local residents, and maintain politeness and friendliness. Fenghuang Ancient Town is a charming ancient town where visitors can experience the rich cultural atmosphere of the Tujia and Miao ethnic groups, and appreciate the ancient architectural style and beautiful scenery.

You must go to the ancient city of Phoenix! The ancient city of Phoenix is located in Phoenix County, western Hunan, founded in the Tang Dynasty, with a history of more than 1300 years, and is one of China's historical and cultural cities. It has a long history and is distinctive, a tourist attraction that combines natural scenery, historical culture, and rich folk customs. You must go there with your loved one in this life!

Changsha is really fun, there are so many delicious foods, and the people are super nice👍 Before going: Changsha has a lot of delicious food! After going: There are too many delicious foods, I don't want to leave... (Don't worry about eating, you basically won't step on landmines, it's just that as a northerner, my body is a bit unaccustomed) Tea Yan Yue Se: Recommend Sheng Sheng Oolong, You Lan Latte, Matcha Grapefruit (the iced version tastes better) Whenever you see Tea Yan Yue Se in every place, you must queue up to buy it, it's really good (also, there is none in the north) Stinky Tofu: You can try the black classic oh You must go to Orange Island Head, it's very photogenic, it's just that there are a lot of people (you can go early in the morning) The night view of Fenghuang Ancient City is still good, but it's too commercialized, it's basically all travel photography, but the cost-performance ratio is still okay, if you have been to Lijiang Ancient City before, then it's not highly recommended here, there's not much difference. Zhangjiajie's Seventy-Two Wonders Building is also quite recommended You don't need to buy a night ticket, it's very nice to take photos and check in across the street! The scenery of Tianmen Mountain is really beautiful, you must go and see it yourself, the natural wonder (recommended tourist route A line, not tiring at all, remember to make an appointment a bit earlier) The National Forest Park is still worth a visit, to feel the magnificence of the three thousand strange peaks and rocks, after all, you have already come to Zhangjiajie, it's really big inside, saw wild monkeys🐒 very cute, recommend entering and exiting from the east gate. By the way, for those planning to travel to Hunan, you really don't need to check the weather forecast in advance, it's really useless, even the locals don't look at it, everyone just go and have fun, it's very comfortable to stroll around on cloudy and rainy days, sunny days are actually too hot, everyone just prepare an umbrella, the rain comes fast and goes fast!

Phoenix Ancient Town is located in Xiangxi, it is the border town depicted by Mr. Shen Congwen, and also the prosperous Chang'an City in the game 'Chinese Paladin'. A 2-day and 1-night tour of Phoenix Ancient Town, please keep this guide well. 🚗 Transportation Phoenix Ancient Town is about 400 kilometers away from the provincial capital Changsha. Depart from Changsha South Station and take the high-speed train directly to Phoenix Ancient Town. 💃🏻 Sightseeing Must-visit photo spots in Phoenix Ancient Town: - Nanhuamen: Landmark building - Tuojiang River: The mother river of Phoenix Ancient Town - Miao's Stilted Buildings: Local characteristic architecture - Hongqiao and Xueqiao: The night lights are incredibly beautiful - Nanhua Bridge: Overlooking the panoramic view of Phoenix 🍲 Food Must-try specialties in Phoenix Ancient Town: - Smoked bamboo shoots stir-fried with cured meat - Phoenix ginger candy - Miao's tofu with vegetables - Blood clotted duck - Sour soup fish 🏨 Accommodation There are many inns in the ancient town, it is cleaner and tidier to choose one that has opened recently when booking. It is best to book one near the Tuojiang River for convenience in travel, and remember to ask the innkeeper for a map of the ancient town for easier sightseeing and check-ins.

Phoenix, an ancient city steeped in time, is like a flowing scroll, telling stories of a thousand years. This border town located in Western Hunan has been endowed with endless charm and poetry by Mr. Shen Congwen. It is not only a flowing ink painting but also a thick book carrying the memory of history and the inheritance of culture. The bluestone paths wind and twist, like a long river of time, taking people back to that era of innocence and simplicity. The quaint wooden buildings are built by the water, and every window, every door seems to be telling an ancient story. The water of the Tuo River is as green as jade, with a few white clouds floating on the surface, forming a picturesque and beautiful scroll.

Many people say that they learned about Fenghuang from Shen Congwen's 'Border Town', but in fact, 'Border Town' describes the ancient town of Chadong, which has always been less famous than Fenghuang. The stilted buildings along the river are built on the water, and looking down, it feels like arriving in the water towns of the south. As night falls, the brilliant lights decorate the ancient city like a dream. The clear Tuo River runs through the city, with its leisurely waters shimmering. The green mountains and trees along the bank complement the river. The ancient city has a single business model, with 70% being homestays + clothing photography, and the impact of serious commercialization needs attention. However, overall, Fenghuang is a charming ancient city. Come and experience it for yourself; its beauty and uniqueness are unforgettable. 🏮Lantern lighting time: Some say it's 18:30, some say 19:00, and others say 19:30! The lantern lighting time for this occasion is 18:55!

You must go to the ancient town of Phoenix, look at its green tiles and white walls, wooden lattice windows: Stroll along the banks of the Tuojiang River, the lights of thousands of households, the group of stilted buildings, every window has a pair of eyes looking forward to it, waiting for you, how can you miss the night view of the ancient city of Phoenix! Go and see the Chang'an city that Mao Mao has been thinking about. The evening breeze of the Tuojiang River is really comfortable. Experience the Xiangxi style for once

Fenghuang or the Phoenix Ancient Town is located in Hunan province. It’s one of the most famous ancient towns in China. One of the activities that you can enjoy there is to rent a costume and walk around the city talking to the locals who most of them are dressed up too, taking photos with them and also with the incredible landscape. It’s a really nice experience. -The costume costs around 20-50¥ per hour, depending on the shop, there are countless shops for renting costumes. Also, if you need a photographer they can provide as well. . . . . #china #chinalife #summervacation #costume #chinatravel #staycation#ancientlandmark #ancienttown #exploresgtogether #tripaway #triplocal #awesomepic #fenghuang

Having visited many ancient towns, one might feel a sense of commercial homogeneity. However, I find the bridges over the Tuojiang River in Fenghuang Ancient Town particularly interesting. Nestled among green mountains, with clear waters flowing, each bridge has its own unique shape, full of aesthetic quality, and also carries a folkloric charm. It reminds me of the famous lines written by Mr. Shen Congwen, a local writer of Fenghuang Ancient Town: 'Between the green mountains and waters, I want to hold your hand and cross this bridge, Above the bridge are green leaves and red flowers, below is the flowing water and people's homes, The end of the bridge leads to youth, and this end to grey hair.' I think, this is probably the most beautiful expression of love and life.

Fenghuang Ancient Town is this unreal slice of history tucked away in Hunan, China. With its stilted houses right on the river, winding cobblestone paths, and bridges that look amazing lit up at night, it's like walking into the past. It's perfect for anyone into history, culture, or just looking for some awesome photos. Definitely a must-see for an authentic peek into China’s rich heritage. Super picturesque and full of character. It was accessible by train directly from Zhangjiajie, can be visited as a day tour but I would definitely recommend staying at least one night since trains back to Zhangjiajie depart early. That way you can enjoy this picturesque town also at night. Bonus tip: if you rent an outfit and have a photoshoot, you can do it almost at sunset time, so you have both daytime and nighttime pictures 😉 #freehotelstay