Fenghuang Ancient City is located in the southwest of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province. There is a mountain that resembles a flying phoenix, hence the ancient city's name.

Fenghuang is a gathering place for ethnic minorities, mainly the Miao and Tujia people. It is 430 kilometers away from the provincial capital Changsha and takes 5 hours by car. It is 37 kilometers away from the nearest city Jishou and takes 50 minutes by car.

Below are the things I have compiled for you when traveling to Fenghuang Ancient City. Welcome to refer to it.

Phoenix became famous around the world through Shen Congwen's novel "Border Town", and New Zealand writer Alley described it as "the most beautiful small town in China", attracting more attention.

The bluestone streets in the ancient city, the wooden stilted buildings on the riverside, numerous ancient buildings, and the strong Miao customs constitute the unique flavor of Fenghuang.

From "Border Town" to "Congwen's Autobiography" and then to "Records of a Journey to Hunan", Shen Congwen created a scenic literary city with his casual and charming words.

Diaojiaolou, Chadong Street, Shengdu White Pagoda... build the ancient city of Fenghuang in the hearts of millions of readers, and the romantic border town in their dreams.

Because Shen Congwen is from Phoenix, many people think that the border town is Phoenix, but this is not the case.

Look at the first sentence of "Border Town": "Going from Sichuan to Hunan, there is an official road to the east. This official road is close to the border of western Hunan. When you reach a small mountain town called Chadong, there is a stream...", you can find out

The "border town" written by Shen Congwen is called Chadong.

If you look at the map of western Hunan, you will find that there is no such place as "Chadong" in Fenghuang County.

When you shift your attention to Huayuan County in the north of Fenghuang County, at the junction of Hunan, Wudu, a city under the jurisdiction of Sichuan (now Chongqing), and Guizhou, you will find that the "border town" is here.

In other words, the prototype of "Border Town" is Chadong Town in Huayuan County, Hunan Province. However, in 2008, this town was renamed "Border Town" and was still marked as "Chadong" on previously published maps.

) Many people say that their time in Phoenix is ??like a dream that they don’t want to wake up from.

Wearing a floral skirt or trousers, and wearing angled sandals, you can walk through the east gate and listen to a wandering singer playing guitar and singing unknown songs under the bridge.

The soft wind blows by the river, and the stilted buildings are hanging on the river. The lights in the buildings are bright or dark, and when viewed from a distance, they look like an ink painting.

Have you ever imagined that there is a place like this that is close to what you imagined?

Such an indifferent ancient city has been washed and settled over the years.

It silently attracts tourists from all over the world with its calm power, just to hold a cup of tea in the early morning or evening, just like Cuicui in "Border Town", waiting for the person you love by chance.

Tips: Best time to travel: Fenghuang Ancient City is an ancient city with national characteristics and temperament. Half of the tourists who come here come to see the scenery, and half come to experience the culture.

Although the two are often inseparable, this is more important for tourists visiting Phoenix. The peak tourist season in Phoenix Ancient City is from March to November each year, and the off-season is from November to March of the following year.

, weekends and holidays during the peak season are even more crowded with tourists.

In spring in Fenghuang Ancient City, the temperature is around 20 degrees. The weather is very good. Looking around, it is green. When you wake up in the morning, you can also see the beautiful scenery of the misty Tuojiang River. As the saying goes, Phoenix in the mist and rain, the sunny weather is conducive to the Miao and Tu people doing business.

, vast farm work.

Going at this time can also allow you to fully experience the folk customs.

In summer, the temperature in Phoenix rises day by day, and tourists from all over the world come. At night, there is singing and dancing on the Tuojiang River. The bar street is jammed with traffic, and people are coming and going. If you like the excitement, you are right to come here at this time.

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Autumn is a good harvest season. Although the temperature has dropped and there are relatively few tourists at this time, it is also at this time that wild fruits in the mountains are also on the market. Kiwis, wild chestnuts, etc. can be seen everywhere on the streets.

If you like delicious food, I advise you not to miss it.

In winter, Phoenix in winter does not have the greenery of spring and summer, nor the harvest of autumn, but it is not bad, and various winter-specific delicacies are also on the shelves.

What's more, Fenghuang Ancient City is located in the south, and the temperature is not very low. If you are lucky, you can encounter people wrapped in silver.

Ticket information Price: 148.00 yuan Opening hours Peak season (April 1st ~ November 15th): 07:00~18:00 Low season (November 16th ~ March 31st): 07:30~17:30 Note

Phoenix is ??a beautiful place with not only beautiful scenery, but also many beautiful lies and traps.

Anti-Solicitation Chapter 1. The streets in Fenghuang Ancient City are full of solicitors. Wherever there are tourists, you can hear: "Take a boat? Go to the party? Go to the Miao Village? Take photos? Accommodation? Eat? Wear Miao clothes

Are you convinced?..." There are many tricks.

Analysis: Their prices are changeable. When there is demand, try to state the price clearly without being vague.