Fenghuang Ancient City is very small, and attractions within the city are within walking distance, but many places are outside of Phoenix County and can only be reached by hitchhiking. Some places are remote, so be sure to inquire about exactly how to get there before you move. Two days is almost enough \x0d\\\x0d\farfang.com.cn Phoenix Rong'er Tip: Phoenix now has a kind of joint ticket for sale, the big pass 226 yuan, the small pass (9 attractions in the ancient city) 148 yuan. Big pass 11 attractions include: the Great Wall of the South, Qiliang hole, + small pass (Shen Congwen's former residence, Ancient City Museum, Chongde Hall, East Gate City Hall, Yang Family Ancestral Hall,, Tuojiang River canoeing, Xiong Xiling's former residence, Hongqiao Art Building, Wanshou Palace above nine scenes for the small pass). Now do not sell tickets for the nine attractions in the ancient city alone, using a one-ticket system of 148 yuan. The ticket office is next to the Cultural Square, the ticket window of the Tourism Bureau, and there is another ticket office at the Hongqiao. \x0d\\\\x0d\\ Shen Congwen's Former Residence \x0d\ Recommendation Level ★★★★★ \x0d\ On December 28, 1902, Mr. Shen Congwen, the famous writer, historian, and archaeologist, was born in this place - a small courtyard with Ming and Qing architectural styles. There is a patio in the center of the small courtyard,*** there are 10 rooms, Shen Congwen's grandfather Shen Hongfu built in the early years of the Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty. Shen Congwen spent his childhood and teenage years here. \x0d\ to here three things, one is to memorialize Shen Lao, thinking of the ancient feelings; two is to buy Shen Lao's book; three is in the book stamped with a commemorative seal of the former residence, and any time you read in the future, you can recall this happy time. Located at No. 10 Zhongying Street in the ancient city. \x0d\\ nature belongs to: history and humanities ancient architecture photography \x0d\ transportation pointing: just inside the ancient city, walking to \x0d\ opening time: winter 8:00-5:30 summer 7:30-6:00 \x0d\\\x0d\ tickets: the main attractions in the ancient city are using a one-ticket system, the original eight views of the ancient city in the beginning of 08 was changed to nine views. Ticket price 148 yuan / person \x0d\\\x0d\\ Shen Congwen cemetery \x0d\recommended level ★ ★ \x0d\ cemetery site formerly known as "Du mother garden", the Qing Dynasty was the Minister of the Imperial Household Qin, Yunnan and Guizhou Governor of the Miao people of the Phoenix Tian Xingshu for his mother's Du built the garden. Cemetery has no raised grave soil, no gorgeous decorations, an irregular natural colorful boulder chiseled up from the back of the grave stands solemnly, becoming a unique symbol of Shen Congwen's tomb. This huge stone is 1.9 meters high, weighing more than 6 tons, the front copy Shen Congwen handwriting, engraved with Shen old philosophical statements: "according to my thoughts, can understand 'I', according to my thoughts, can know people." On the back is engraved with an epigram written by Mr. Zhang Chonghe, a professor at Yale University, and engraved by Professor Liu Huansu, a famous sculptor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Shen Congwen's nephew-in-law; "Not to be compromised and not to be subordinated to, the stardust of his writing; also compassionate and also letting go of, the red son of his people." The last word of these four sentences together is "from the text to let people", which is a true reflection of Shen's life. Listening to his words, observing his behavior, reading his words, you can find the answer to the reason why Shen Congwen was admired by people and worshipped by many literati. \x0d\ Nature belongs to: Landscape History Humanities \x0d\ Transportation pointing: 15 minutes walk, downstream of Tuojiang River, under Listening to the Tao Mountain. \x0d\ Tickets: None \x0d\\\\x0d\ Xiong Xiling's former residence \x0d\ Recommendation level ★★★★★ \x0d\ is located in the ancient city north of the Wenxing Street in a small alley. Covering an area of 800 square meters, the doors, windows for the wooden structure, on which or carved flowers or drawing, modeling generous, exquisite workmanship, is typical of the ancient courtyard building mode of the Miao, extremely rich in ethnic flavor. \x0d\ nature belongs to: Landscape History Humanities Ancient Architecture \x0d\ transportation points: in the ancient city, can be reached on foot \x0d\ opening time: winter 8:00-5:30 summer 7:30-6:00 \x0d\\\\ admission: belongs to the ancient city within the nine scenic spots, the use of 148 yuan of the joint ticket can be viewed \x0d\\\\x0d\ the Yang Family Ancestral Hall \x0d\\recommendation level ★★★ ★ \x0d\ so far in phoenix the most complete protection of the ancestral hall, located in the northeast of the county by the ancient city wall. Is by the Prince Shaobao, fruit courage marquis, town pole general Yang Fang donated funds to build in the Qing Daoguang sixteen years (1836). Ancestral hall by the gate, theater, over the pavilion, corridor room, the main hall, compartments. \x0d\\ nature belongs to: history and humanities ancient architecture \x0d\ transportation points: in the ancient city, can be reached on foot \x0d\ opening time: winter 8:00-5:30 summer 7:30-6:00 \x0d\\\\ admission: belongs to the ancient city within the nine scenic spots, the use of 148 yuan of the joint ticket can be viewed \x0d\\\x0d\ Tianjia Ancestral Hall \x0d\\recommendation level ★★★★ \x0d\\ Phoenix's largest ancestral hall. Located in the north bank of the Tuojiang River old camp whistle street. Was built in the Qing dynasty Daoguang seventeen years (1837), for the then Minister of Qin, Guizhou Governor of the Miao nationality of phoenix TianXingJu rate of clansmen donate money to build. In the early years of the Republic of China, Tian Yingzhao (son of Tian Xingshu), a lieutenant general of the Kuomintang, who was the governor of western Hunan, spent a great deal of money to finalize the construction. \x0d\\ This is an architectural complex with strong ethnic characteristics, there are the main gate, main hall, theater more than 20 houses, and there are patios, pools, corridors, and there are also "five blessings", "six smooth" two doors. \x0d\ nature belongs to: history, humanities, ancient architecture \x0d\ transportation pointing: upstream of the river, 8-10 minutes walk \x0d\ opening time: winter 8:00-5:30 summer 7:30-6:00 \x0d\\\x0d\ tickets: belongs to the ancient city within the nine scenic spots, the use of 148 yuan of the joint ticket can be viewed \x0d\\\x0d\Wenchang Pavilion \x0d\recommendation level ★★★ \x0d\\, also known as Wenchang Temple, is a place to worship the star of Wenchang. Located in the south of the city under the Tiger Tail Peak. Here, ancient trees in the sky, the scenery is charming and beautiful, the old elm and ancient acacia phase cover, bamboo and banana reflecting the exquisite architecture, the scale is magnificent. In the Republic of China, it was a "model national school". Shen Congwen, Huang Yongyu, Liu Zuchun, Zhu Zaoguan, Li Zhenjun, Xiao Jimei and many other Phoenix celebrities have studied here. It is now the location of Wenchangge Elementary School. \x0d\ nature belongs to: landscape history humanities ancient architecture photography exploration \x0d\ transportation pointing: next to the cultural square, unity bridge get Mao market into \x0d\ open time: not an attraction \x0d\ tickets: no \x0d\\\\\x0d\\ Hui Longge hammock \x0d\\recommended level ★★★★ \x0d\Hui Longge hammock group located in the southeast of the ancient city, in front of the ancient official road, behind the Suspended over the Tuojiang River, is the ancient city of phoenix has a strong ethnic characteristics of one of the ancient architectural groups. Most of the points are up and down two floors, are five columns of six hanging or five columns of eight hanging through the bucket type wooden structure. Upper wide, complex production process, the workmanship is strong and exquisite, the roof of the hiatus warping, with carved railings and doors and windows; the lower floor occupies a very irregular, not as a formal room, but the wood under the hanging part of the carving, there are gold melons and all kinds of animal heads, flower patterns, up and down through the square bearing pick hanging out of the corridor or room, so that it hangs above the river, forming a unique scenery. \x0d\ nature belongs to: Landscape Ancient Architecture Photography \x0d\ Tickets: None \x0d\\\\x0d\ North Gate City Hall \x0d\ Recommended Level ★★★★★ \x0d\\ the name "Pihui Gate", because it is located in the northern part of the old city, commonly known as the North Gate City Hall. North gate tower was built in the Ming Dynasty, the north gate tower and the east gate tower connected to the city wall, the front of the clear Tuojiang River, both military defense role, but also urban flood control function, forming a solid barrier to the ancient city. Pi Hui door although several wars, still towering on the coast of the Tuojiang River. \x0d\ Nature belongs to: Landscape Ancient Architecture Photography \x0d\ Tickets: None \x0d\\\\\x0d\ Tuojiang Jumping Rock \x0d\\ Recommendation level ★★★★★ \x0d\\ is located in the Tuojiang River channel outside the north gate of the ancient city of Fenghuang, built in the Qing Dynasty in the 43rd year of the Kangxi period (1704), in the olden days, for the northeast to enter the ancient city of Fenghuang, one of the main channels. Jumping Rock is 100 meters long, 15 rock piers sequentially across the bed of the Tuojiang River, pier and pier 5 meters apart, the top with wooden planks paved, wooden planks and then tied with chains, fixed on both sides of the river on the iron piles to prevent being washed away by the flood. \x0d\ Nature belongs to: Landscape \x0d\ Transportation points: next to the Tian Family Ancestral Hall \x0d\ Tickets: None \x0d\\\x0d\ Raiding Cuilou \x0d\ Recommendation level ★★★★ \x0d\ is located in the east side of the city back to the Dragon Pavilion, is the famous painter Huang Yongyu's studio, is the pagoda-style structure. The whole building green tile condensation ancient, flying eaves and corners, carved wooden windows, such as pavilion like a pavilion. \x0d\\ nature belongs to: landscape history humanities ancient architecture \x0d\ traffic points: belongs to the private residence, generally can not go in, outside to watch \x0d\\\\x0d\ stone old street \x0d\\recommended level ★★★★★ \x0d\\ width of less than 5 meters of the green stone version of the street from the door of the road to the west, through the cross street, East Main Street, the west main street, the back of the Dragon Pavilion, the camp whistle rushing, the Steep Hill Lah, receiving the official Pavilion, Shen Congwen Cemetery until the First Spring under Heaven, with a total length of more than 3,000 meters. It is the busiest commercial street in Phoenix. The buildings, streets and alleys on both sides of the road allow you to enjoy the ten thousand flavors of the ancient town. \x0d\\\\x0d\Rainbow Bridge \x0d\Recommended Level ★★★★ \x0d\Originally known as the Reclining Rainbow Bridge, it was constructed in the ninth year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1670), and was rebuilt in the third year of the Republic of China, and renamed as the Rainbow Bridge. The bridge has two piers and three holes, and is a stone arch bridge made of woodland red striped sandstone. The original bridge was built on each side of the 12 hammock boarding houses, food and beverage, department stores, the center of the 2-meter-wide pedestrian promenade. Promenade built above the roof, line corridor, can avoid the wind and rain, so also known as wind and rain building. After several demolition of the building, the end of 1999 and re-restored the Hongqiao scenic building, both sides are still as stores, just do not know when the appearance of the wind and rain, and now can restore a few points. \x0d\\ nature belongs to: scenery history humanities ancient architecture photography exploration \x0d\ transportation pointing: the first floor belongs to the walking passage, the second floor can watch the river view \x0d\ open time: winter 8:00-5:30 summer 7:30-6:00 \x0d\\\x0d\ tickets: belongs to the ancient city within the nine scenic spots, the use of 148 yuan of the joint ticket can be watched \x0d\\\x0d\ Nanhuashan National Forest Park \x0d\ Recommended Level ★★★★ \x0d\ Nanhuashan stretches across the ancient city of Nantian, the county to form a half-envelope situation. Forest competition show, lush flowers and grasses, but also a natural green treasure trove and animal paradise. Hillside has a "Phoenix County Revolutionary Martyrs Monument", 20 meters high, the base of the surrounding reliefs, along the stone steps continue to go up to the "One Stop Pavilion" for tourists to this stop for a rest. It is a good place for hiking enthusiasts. \x0d\\ nature belongs to: scenery \x0d\\ transportation points: 20 minutes walk, taxi 4-5 yuan \x0d\ tickets: no \x0d\\\\\ Wan Ming Tower \x0d\\ recommended level ★ ★ ★ \x0d\\ is located in the foothills of the Dongling Mountains on the banks of the Tuojiang River, east of the carved beams of the reverie Changge, west of the imposing wind and rain bridge. Now the tower is 21 meters high, for the large level hexagonal brick tower, tower face decorated with color painting, sculpture; six passes all have Feng Yue arch door and window, small tower beautifully beautiful. \x0d\ nature belongs to: landscape history humanities ancient architecture photography \x0d\ transportation pointing: in the old city, walking can be seen, tourists can not ascend. \x0d\\ Tickets: None \x0d\\\\x0d\ Kibongsan \x0d\ Recommended Level ★★★ \x0d\ Formerly the site of the Kibongsa Temple, although the temple no longer exists, the view is still high and quiet. On this hill there is a very good viewpoint to watch Tuojiang River, footstools, rainbow bridge, Raider of the Cui-Lou, Wan Ming Pagoda and other scenery \x0d\ Nature belongs to: scenery \x0d\ Transportation points: the hill has just been repaired octagonal building. It hasn't been officially opened yet. The road hasn't been repaired yet. \x0d\\\\x0d\\Huangshiqiao Ancient City \x0d\\recommendation level ★★★★\x0d\a well-preserved ancient barracks - built in the Tang Dynasty in the second year of the pendant arch (A.D. 686), it was the county town of Weiyang County at that time. It was first an earthen city, and was remodeled in the Ming Dynasty as a mixed earth and stone city for the suppression of the Miao people. With the increase of Miao uprisings, the Qing government built it into an all-stone defensive city in the 39th year of the Kangxi reign. \x0d\Huangshiqiao Ancient City is rectangular in shape, 686 meters long, and is the most well-preserved stone city in China. The ancient city has only three gates, east, west and north, and no south gate. Because of the lack of water at the time of construction, from the building that the south is fire, open the south gate is easy to attract fire into the city, so for the sake of good luck there is no repair of the south gate. \x0d\ nature belongs to: landscape history humanities ancient architecture photography \x0d\ transportation pointing: in the north station to Jishou direction of the car, or direct bus, half an hour or so to. \x0d\Opening time: currently closed, is relocating residents \x0d\ Tickets: 20 yuan / person \x0d\\\\x0d\Southern Great Wall \x0d\recommended level ★★★★★★ \x0d\Phoenix Southern Great Wall was built in the Ming Dynasty during the Wanli period, the total length of 190 kilometers, the city is about 3 meters high, the bottom width of 2 meters, the top of the wall is 1 meter wide, across the landscape, most of them are built in the treacherous mountain ridge. The South Great Wall that you see today was rebuilt from the old site. Climbing up to the Great Wall, you can see a panoramic view of the countryside. You can still vaguely see some of the remnants of the walls and beacon towers of the past, recalling the majesty and elegance of the South Great Wall in the past. \x0d\ nature belongs to: Landscape History Humanities Ancient Architecture Photography \x0d\ Transportation Points: Ara Station by car, 20 minutes to \x0d\ Open Time: Winter 8:00-5:30 Summer 7:30-6:00 \x0d\\\\ Tickets: Belong to the ancient city within the nine scenic spots, use the joint ticket of 148 yuan can be watched \x0d\\\\x0d\qi Liang Dong \x0d\ Recommendation Level ★★★★ \x0d\\ called the second hole in China, located in the ancient city of phoenix northeast toward the qiliangqiao township, from phoenix to jishou on the way, the hole inside the strange stone jagged just, anthropomorphic scenery and objects, but also fantastic. \x0d\\ nature belongs to: scenery \x0d\\ transportation points: from the north station by car in the direction of Jixin, about 10 minutes to the ticket price of 2 yuan / person \x0d\ opening time: winter 8:00-5:30 summer 7:30-6:00 \x0d\\ ticket: 60 yuan / person \x0d\\\\ mountain river Miaozhai \x0d\ recommended level ★★★★★ \x0d\ aka the general military camp. The Miao language called "Ba Gu", located in a canyon 20 kilometers northwest of the old city, is a small cottage full of the atmosphere of life of the Miao people. Here retains a lot of ancient Miao customs, if you are lucky enough to visit Shanjiang, the colorful and dazzling Miao costumes, chic barrage of wine, unique style of drums, barrage of songs, Bianbian field, will make you intoxicated, refreshing. \x0d\\ nature belongs to: landscape Folklore \x0d\\ transportation pointing: let the inn to help book tickets, every day there is a special car to pick up and drop off, but also in the mountain river station to catch a car before going, the road is not good, the road is more time-consuming \x0d\ tickets: 88 yuan, students cheaper 10 yuan, but also can not buy a ticket to casually turn around, do not participate in the activities, it is best to rush to go to market, the crowd is bustling. \x0d\\\\\x0d\\shujiadang \x0d\\recommended level ★★★★ \x0d\ is located in phoenix county huanghe township, also known as shujiadang, was the northern song dynasty yangjiagong yanglulang the third son of the yang reth in phoenix of the cantonment of the camp. The ancient castle plan is very distinctive and well-planned. There are 13 large stone gates in the city, all of which are built with whole blocks of stones, which are very impressive. \x0d\\ Nature belongs to: Landscape History Humanities Ancient Architecture Photography Exploration \x0d\ Transportation pointing to: from the North Station to an hour by car, there is also a special enrollment point, a special car to send and receive. \x0d\ Tickets: 128 RMB \x0d\\\\x0d\ Old Cave Miao Village \x0d\ Recommended Level ★★★★ \x0d\ an old Miao village opened to the public only in 2005, hidden in the mountains out of Hunan-Guizhou border. Sort of the most primitive Miao village, there is no electricity, if you go from Phoenix, you need to take a car to take the boat and then walk, deep in the mountains, along the way through the canyon scenery, the village in the building is very distinctive. \x0d\ nature belongs to: landscape Folklore Photography \x0d\ transportation pointing: you can sign up at the inn on the day, leaving at 8:30 in the morning, and coming back at 4:00 or 5:00 in the afternoon. \x0d\ Open time: not open in winter, the road is not good \x0d\ Tickets: 88 yuan, including food and drink \x0d\\\\x0d\ Route plan: \x0d\\\x0d\ Jishou - > Phoenix - > visit the ancient city ( Tuojiang River rafting, Shen Congwen's former residence, Tianjia Ancestral Hall, to see the foot-hanging buildings, the North Gate City Hall, stone old street, etc.--> Huangshiqiao Ancient City --> Southern Great Wall -->. Duoluozhai--> Shanjiang Miaozhai--> Bookshelf Hall--> Jishou \x0d\\\x0d\D1, early morning from Jishou to Fenghuang, visit Fenghuang Ancient Town ( Tuojiang River rafting, Shen Congwen's former residence, Tianjia Ancestral Hall, see the hanging footstools, the North Gate City Hall, stone old street and other attractions) night stay in the ancient city. \x0d\D2, chartered bus to first visit the Huangshiqiao ancient city and the Southern Great Wall, you can first visit the Huangshiqiao ancient city after the Southern Great Wall, and then return to the ancient city. Take a Chinese bus from Phoenix bus station in the direction of Qiliangdong and visit Qiliangdong. \x0d\D3, Miao Village Tour, visit Duoluozhai and Shanjiang Miao Village. \x0d\D4, tour of Bookshelf Hall, then return to Jishou. \x0d\\\\\x0d\\ Transportation: \x0d\\\x0d\ Air \x0d\ first fly to Zhangjiajie Airport, then along the railroad to Jishou, then to Fenghuang. Or take a taxi from Tongren Daxing Airport in Guizhou, which is 30 kilometers away from Phoenix, about 30 yuan \x0d\\\\x0d\ Train \x0d\ You can take a train to Jishou and Huaihua or Yuping in Guizhou, then transfer to a bus to Phoenix. \x0d\\\\x0d\ highway \x0d\ Jishou-Phoenix Exit from Jishou Railway Station, usually there are air-conditioned tourist buses to Phoenix in the square between stations, 10--15 RMB/person. Jishou South Bus Station 7:00 - 18:00, every 20 minutes a class to Phoenix handle, the Chinese bus ticket price of 10 yuan, air-conditioned bus ticket price of 12 yuan \x0d\Waihua-Phoenix out of the Huaihua Railway Station to take a cab (4 yuan/vehicle) to the west bus station in Huaihua, take a shuttle bus to Phoenix, Huaihua to Phoenix ticket 33, return ticket is 30. \x0d\\ Tongren-Phoenix You can get off the train in Yuping, first to Tongren downtown, and then transfer to Phoenix. 20 yuan / person \x0d\\\x0d\\city transportation \x0d\1, Phoenix County is very small, usually do not need to take a car, green cab starts at 3 yuan, environmental protection battery car 1 yuan / person. \x0d\2, in Shen Congwen Square (that is, the county square) near the "Pathfinder" bookstore and other places can rent a bicycle. The price is about 15 yuan, the owner is Chen, there are single and tandem bicycles. \x0d\3, from Fenghuang to the South Great Wall, Shanjiang, Banji, Huangshiqiao Ancient City, Duoluozhai, Shujiatang, Tingziguan, etc., if there are a lot of people, you can chartered buses from the square in front of the coach station, according to the distance, each car between 50 ~ 150 yuan. \x0d\\\x0d\\Accommodation: \x0d\\x0d\\\Accommodation in the ancient city of Phoenix is very convenient, the price of the hostel ranges from 20-100 yuan / night. You can stay in the hammock by the Tuojiang River, where you can experience the real flavor of western Hunan. The price is usually 10-50 yuan. \x0d\\\\x0d\\ Recommended Accommodation \x0d\\\x0d\\ Phoenix Small Bridge and Flowing Water Guest House \x0d\\\address:\x0d\\36, South Mentor Tuo, Phoenix County, Hunan Province (next to Shen Congwen's former residence) \x0d\\price:Deluxe Double Standard Room:120 Deluxe Honeymoon Room:120 Deluxe Triple Room:180 \x0d\\\x0d\referred Reason:Adjacent to the Shen Congwen's former residence, with a superb view, to the west By the south gate of the city building, the south according to the small bridge and water, very poetic, the biggest advantage is that the guest rooms are spacious and atmospheric, *** there are 60 beds, and the attic pattern is very good. \x0d\\\x0d\\Phoenix International Youth Hostel (Phoenix Nest) \x0d\Address: No. 11, Shawan, Tuojiang Town, Phoenix County, Xiangxi City, Hunan Province (next to the Hongqiao Dongguan Gate) \x0d\Price: Multiple rooms 20 yuan / bed; standard room 80 yuan / day \x0d\\\\recommended reason: a "why need to grease wine banquets old donkeys, do not have to incense car to meet the beautiful woman --All bosses" lintel couplet is very attractive eye, along the wooden stairs up, the second floor corridor is facing the Wanming Pagoda, the evening sun slanting over, the entire Phoenix will be shrouded in warm and warm soft light. \x0d\\\\x0d\\\Phoenix Wangjianglou Inn \x0d\Address: No.11, Biaoying Street, Phoenix County, Xiangxi Prefecture, Hunan Province \x0d\Price: 40 RMB/room for a double room \x0d\\\x0d\Recommendation: Two minutes left is the Phoenix Bridge, which is a major thoroughfare into and out of Phoenix, two hundred meters right is the XiongXiLing's former residence and the Beimen Pier, and across the jumping rock is the Sprinkles Bar Street. \x0d\\\\\\x0d\\river-side inn \x0d\\address: right on the edge of the Tuojiang River \x0d\price: double room 30 yuan / bed \x0d\\recommendation: right on the edge of the Tuojiang River, and at night you can take a free boat ride. \x0d\\\\x0d\\friendly note: most of the inns in the south of the Tuuo River are mainly hammock buildings, the advantage is that you can personally appreciate the architectural style of the Miao family. Tuojiang River north of the inn is not hammock, but has a better view of the space to appreciate the Tuojiang River style and hammock, from the Hongqiao to the jumping rock between a few good inns, such as Xiaoxiao Inn, Cuicui Inn, Jiangbei Inn, the old guest pins inn, and so on. From Huilongge to Shen Congwen Cemetery, there are many very good hammock inns, such as Tuojiang People's Inn, Guanjinglou Inn, Tian Laosan Inn, Phoenix Ancient City Youth Hostel and so on. Behind the city wall between the east gate and the north gate, a row of hammock buildings are mostly inns, one next to another, you will be able to find a satisfactory.