I would like to find a local tour guide in Fenghuang Ancient City. Is there any one?

The Fenghuang Ancient City is indeed very famous, so there are quite a lot of tourists who go to Fenghuang Ancient City because of its reputation. However, after going there, I still have some regrets and regrets, because the Fenghuang Ancient City is indeed too small. There are 2 people in the ancient city. You can finish the tour in about an hour. The attractions in Fenghuang Ancient City are all ancient buildings, former residences, etc. The attractions are indeed quite average, but the night view is not bad. In fact, to put it bluntly, this is all because we did not hire a local tour guide.

Ask at least 9 out of 10 people and they will say that Fenghuang Ancient City does not require a tour guide. It is very small and very simple. It is mainly about cultural landscapes and mainly about night scenes. In fact, these are not true. Do you want to show only these superficial views to "an ancient city that has been waiting for you for 1,000 years"? The answer is definitely wrong. It has connotation, artistic conception and story. . . .

Now let’s go to August 18th, China’s first cultural ancient city - Fenghuang

From the establishment of the Qin Dynasty to the present, Fenghuang has a history of more than 2,200 years. Fenghuang County has been an area inhabited by the Miao and Tujia people since ancient times. At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the Wuzhai Chief Justice was established, and the Phoenix Hall was established, which was named after the Phoenix Mountain in the territory. It was changed to Fenghuang County in 1913. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Fenghuang was the "Land of the Five Streams of Miao Man" and it belonged to the territory of Chu State. According to the research of cultural relics unearthed in this county, Han culture had already influenced this place at that time. .

Feifeng Mountain in Tuojiang Town has tombs from the Sui, Tang, Song and Yuan Dynasties, and Mujiangping Town, Xikou Township and other places have tombs from the Song Dynasty. It can be seen that people lived in Phoenix more than 2,000 years ago. years. With the passage of time and the changing of times, this magical land has eliminated many heroes and left behind many legendary stories.

The scenery of Phoenix is ??cultural. But the culture is heavy. Many bloody and rich names such as Qiliangdong Ancient Battlefield and Luokma River are just like the dark birthmarks of this beautiful scenery that remind you all the time. This culture is simple. Walking into Shen Congwen's former residence, Xiong Xiling's former residence, and Huang Yongyu's painting house, the simple furnishings, shocking achievements, strong personality power, and a state of admiration complete a sacred baptism of life and culture. This culture is still alive. The batik, tie-dye works and ginger candy workshop series produced by ordinary people with unique craftsmanship and simple artistic styles evoke an all-round cultural integration. This culture is of course even more solemn. At that time, Fenghuang County had a population of less than 100,000, but it had two large academies, Jingxiu and Santan. What a strong cultural cry this is! Jingxiu Academy was a government-run institution, and the Confucian Temple still exists today. Santan Academy was built by Wu Zizi, a Miao nationality who served as Taoist priest and commander-in-chief of the Qiandong Army in Guizhou during the 13th year of Tongzhi's reign in the Qing Dynasty. Professor Xiao Jimei, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and vice chairman of the China Postdoctoral Foundation, had his enlightenment here. Most people in the world only use their money to build private houses, build private gardens, and purchase private fields. Wu Zizi's reverence for culture reveals the Miao people's external exploration, internal organization, value evaluation, and development. hope. Walking in the well-preserved Santan Academy and looking at the beautiful scenery all around, how can we not be in awe?

The scenery of Phoenix is ??national. There are 18 ethnic groups living in one small county, which may be rare in the country. The ancient stone city of Huangsiqiao is the best preserved in the country. In a small circle of more than 20,000 square meters, there are more than 100 families living there, but there are more than 80 surnames belonging to multiple ethnic groups. The many unique festivals of ethnic minorities are really fascinating: the Miao people's Huanuo wish, catching up with autumn, April 8th, the Tujia people's civil and military tea lanterns, Yang opera, etc., have been preserved after hundreds of thousands of years of integration. It not only reflects the texture of the nation, but also is obviously different from the customs of the same people in other places, which is fascinating.

Phoenix’s scenery is naturally world-class. Because of Shen Congwen, many people regard Phoenix as their ultimate goal despite the fatigue of long journeys. This is a direct response to the true meaning of aesthetics, refuge in literature, recognition of art, and historical judgment. Or go to Zhunti Temple to see the twenty giant murals created by Huang Yongyu with great care and talent. Facing the masterpieces on the four walls, you can chew on the inscriptions and inscriptions that are full of wisdom and humor, and you will feel a sense of moral influence. This shows Phoenix people’s inheritance of tradition, understanding of culture, thinking about the world, and longing for the future. This is the landscape of the nation and even more of the world.

Or, the topics of history, culture, nation, and the world are too heavy, and many trips are just for the strange and beautiful natural scenery of Phoenix. "The wise enjoy mountains, the benevolent enjoy water." This is also a valuable recognition.

One cave, one bridge and one Tuojiang River?

One house, one ancestral hall

One palace, one floor and one wall

And Mr. Shen Xiong Fenghuang

This is the legendary ancient city of Fenghuang, Fenghuang celebrities, local customs and customs

Phoenix celebrities

1. Literary giant-Shen Congwen

< p>The former residence of Shen Congwen, the great master and the father of world native literature, is located in Fenghuang Ancient City. After visiting the former residence, you can explore Shen Congwen's tortuous and romantic love legend and his painful experience of missing out on the Nobel Prize for Literature. . . . . .

2. Xiong Xiling, Prime Minister of the Republic of China

The former residence of Xiong Xiling, Prime Minister of Yuan Shikai Cabinet, is also in Fenghuang Ancient City. Entering the Prime Minister's House, you can not only feel Xiong Xiling's growth path in Fenghuang, but also Experience the mysterious feng shui of the official family, and also marvel at the prime minister's perseverance in throwing away his cane and shaving his beard for the perfect love of Professor Mao Yanwen. . . . . .

3. Famous calligrapher and painter - Huang Yongyu

Huang Yongyu, a great master, genius, and winner of the Olympic Art Award, has a painting exhibition in the Longevity Palace. There are two great masters in the art world of Hunan, China: one is Qi Baishi, who is good at painting; the other is Huang Yongyu, who is versatile (prose, painting, woodcut and sculpture). Everyone who drinks wine knows that he designed the Jiugui Liquor Sack Bottle; stamp enthusiasts all know that he designed the Monkey Ticket with the highest growth rate in the country (from 8 cents/piece in 1983 to 8,500 yuan/piece now) ); everyone who smokes knows that the Yunyan woodcut watermark "Ashima" was designed by him. On the second floor of the Longevity Palace, there are four authentic works of Huang Lao: Water Hibiscus, Hometown Lotus Pond and both sides of the Tuojiang River for people to appreciate; on the second floor of the Longevity Palace. After visiting the building, you can feel that Huang Yongyu is an all-round genius, knowledgeable but not a group, upright and stubborn, wise and funny, writing non-stop, attaching great importance to love and justice, and "principles, untouchable".

Phoenix Features:

The Miao people are a very hospitable nation. When you enter the Miao Village in the Miao Valley, you can feel the enthusiasm of the Miao people. Most of the Miao people treat guests with chickens and ducks. , fish, meat and fungus, mushrooms, tofu, as well as dishes with national characteristics such as pickled fish, salted pickled vegetables, sausages, and blood tofu. Not only do people toast to encourage people to drink, but they also sing ancient songs and flying songs to add to the fun;

The most ethnic characteristic of the Fenghuang Miao family is the century-old Diaojiaolou. After you board the awning boat at Beimen Pier, the boatman on the boat will entertain you with moving folk songs. Rowing along the way, you can pass through a century-old stilted building. Do you know why the boatman sings folk songs? Mr. Shen Congwen told us: If there is no singing voice of the boatman, how can we attract the fair-faced, long-bodied Miao girl who is good at making charming smiles? . . . . . .

Going to the market, Phoenix people call it "going to the market on the sidelines". The market is rich in various agricultural products at low prices, and there are also a variety of rare products with ethnic characteristics. The market in Miao Town is also a place where Miao girls compete for beauty. At a glance, you can see all kinds of ethnic costumes, colorful and gorgeous. There is a market in Fenghuang Township every five days, almost every day. Generally, there will be more people going to the market around 10 o'clock, and they will disperse around 4 o'clock in the afternoon. It is recommended to go to the market in Shanjiang, where the Miao people are the majority and the ethnic flavor is stronger. By the way, you can also visit the Miao Valley Miao Village next to the market.

Phoenix Scenic Area Attractions:

Phoenix Ancient City Scenic Area attractions include (including Shen Congwen’s Former Residence, Xiong Xiling’s Former Residence, Yang Family Ancestral Hall, East Gate Tower, Ancient City Museum, Wanshou Palace, Hongqiao Art Building, Chongqing Detang, Tuojiang Boating, Southern Great Wall, Miao Valley Miao Village);

Phoenix Chen Dounan House, Miao Ancient Village, Qiliang Cave, South Great Wall, Shanjiang Miao Village.

Transportation information

1. The nearest airports to Fenghuang County: Tongren Phoenix Airport, Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport and Huaihua Zhijiang Airport. You need to transfer to a car after arrival. There is no train station in Fenghuang County. The nearest train station is Jishou Railway Station for transfer.

2. There are three bus stations in Fenghuang County, among which the Chengbei Bus Station and Tuotian Bus Station are more visited by tourists. The former is also called Fenghuang North Bus Station or Fenghuang Bus Terminal. Tourists who take the bus to Fenghuang basically get off at this station. Tourists going to Hongjiang Ancient Mall, Qianyang Ancient City, Xuefeng Mountain Rafting and other places can take a bus or transfer at Tuotian Bus Station.

3. After arriving at Fenghuang County (detailed transportation to Fenghuang County), take bus No. 1 or 3 outside the station and get off at Huananmen Station to reach the ancient city area. For example, taking a taxi from North Railway Station to Hongqiao costs about 10-15 yuan (taxis are basically negotiated, and do not use meters).

4. Cars are prohibited from entering and exiting the ancient city.

5. From Fenghuang Ancient City, you can take a 40-minute bus ride to Huaihua High-speed Railway Station. Friends, you can take the high-speed rail directly from Huaihua to Changsha, or return! Can you also charter a car to Huaihua High-speed Railway Station?

Accommodation option 1 in Fenghuang Ancient City: Hotel type

Advantages: More suitable for middle-aged people or self-driving tourists who can park easily. Many of them are antique stilted buildings that were newly built later.

Disadvantages: It is a bit far away from the ancient city, so you can't feel the local atmosphere very well, and most hotels will be booked by tour groups, which makes them noisy.

Choice 2: Linjiang Diaojiaolou Special Inn

Advantages: These inns are close to the Tuojiang River, with picturesque scenery, comfort and comfort. The stilted buildings in Fenghuang Ancient City are all on the two banks of the Tuojiang River, but they are divided into the upper reaches, the middle reaches, and the lower reaches. It is recommended that the location in the middle reaches is the best.

Disadvantages: Due to the development of tourism, the number of bars is increasing day by day, and you may have to spend the night in the noise.

Recommendation: From Hongqiao to Wuqiao in the middle and lower reaches, Huilongge Ancient Street under Hongqiao is the best place to stay. It is very close to places to eat and play, and it is quieter than the Diaojiaolou in the middle reaches. a lot of. The accommodation at Huilongge Ancient Street is located on the riverside of the ancient city. The scenery is beautiful and it is only a few minutes' walk to the core area of ??the ancient city, and it is not very strenuous. Diaojiaolou in the middle and lower reaches are usually larger in scale and more selective. You can usually go there and look for riverside houses on both sides of Hongqiao. If you find something comfortable, just stay there. It is best to book a room facing the river during peak seasons and weekends. The price is between 150 and 500, and usually between 80 and 200 in the off-season.

Option 3: It is a B&B in Fenghuang Ancient City that is not close to the river

Advantages: This type of B&B is usually located in the building behind the riverside inn, and the price is half of the price. In the off-season, it is usually 50 It’s about 80 yuan, usually around 80 yuan in peak season.

Disadvantages: The conditions are slightly poor, and the Tuojiang River is basically not visible from the room.

Tips: It should be noted that the hotel room rate in Phoenix does not include air conditioning and invoices. Generally, air conditioning costs 20 to 30 yuan. Some inns in the ancient city basically do not provide disposable toiletries, so you need to bring your own towels and bath towels.

Fenghuang Food

1. Sanxiaguo

Sanxiaguo is the signature dish of Zhangjiajie and Phoenix. It can be found everywhere in the streets and alleys. The main ingredients of this dish are fat intestine, pork tripe, ox tripe, sheep tripe, pig's trotters or walnut meat. Two, three or more of them are specially processed by local chefs and cooked in one pot. The way to eat Sanxiaguo is also divided into dry pot and soup pot. The dry pot has no soup and has a strong spicy taste. People who can't eat spicy food should not order it. Although this dish is delicious, it is generally not available in hotels in Zhangjiajie. It can only be eaten in some small restaurants visited by locals.

2. Rock fungus stewed with native chicken

Rock fungus is a fungus-like plant that grows on steep cliffs. It is rare because it is difficult to pick. It is delicious and highly nutritious. , simmered slowly with chicken and duck, the stew is like ginseng and bird's nest. It has the effects of replenishing the body, keeping the body healthy, and beautifying the skin. This dish has been an annual toast offering to the emperor since the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

3. Farm-style stir-fried pork

A plate of farm-style stir-fried pork fully reflects the local Tujia customs. It is different from ordinary fried meat. The aroma of firewood and Hunan's unique chili pepper make this dish taste unique.

4. Drum skin

It is also commonly known as drum skin locally. It is the meat attached to the ribs of the beef. It tastes soft and crisp, but an adult cow can only pick it. Dozens of kilograms. The meat between the beef bones tastes a bit stringy, but the more it is stewed, the crispier it becomes. In addition, the ingredients are relatively simple, so it has become the main ingredient of hot pot. Small red peppers, small green peppers, garlic seeds, Sichuan peppercorns and Sichuan peppercorn leaves are the ingredients of hot pot.

Snacks

1. Sweet rice dumplings with sweet wine

Heat the homemade sweet rice wine from the farmer, add the hot and cooked glutinous rice dumplings, and after a few minutes, a bowl of sweet wine When the glutinous rice balls are ready, the sweetness and softness of the glutinous rice combined with the sweetness of the sweet wine will make you swallow it in one hot gulp, warming your whole body and sweetening your heart!

2. Baogu Baba

Baogu Baba is actually corn cake. Corn flour and glutinous rice are used as the raw materials. It is a snack wrapped in rice dumpling leaves and cooked. Corn flour and glutinous rice are mixed together. It loses its stickiness and gritty properties and is suitable for all ages.

Eat all over Fenghuang Ancient City

When you wake up in the mist-covered ancient city in the morning, you can have a bowl of rice noodles. Currently, there are three rice noodles restaurants that are popular among locals in Fenghuang. Near the Ximen Tower, you can ask the innkeeper or use the mobile phone navigation for details. They are not far away. One is Xiaoli Noodle Shop, the other is Goose Noodles, and the other is Fangyuan Noodles Tube.

For dinner, you can choose restaurants with clearly marked prices. It’s best not to consider places near Hongqiao in the center of the ancient city. The rent is expensive and the food is small.

Fenghuang’s specialties include blood duck, bracken, twice-cooked pork, canned mushrooms, tofu dregs, and pickled cabbage soup, which are delicious and cheap.

Late-night supper is something not to be missed in Fenghuang. Many tourists choose to have late-night supper in the evening. There are two places to have late-night supper in Phoenix. One is the night market street in Hongqiaotou, which is bustling with people. Almost every shop They are all full. There is also a night market right in Tuqiaolong. At night, there are barbecue stalls a few hundred meters away. It is very popular. Many locals in Phoenix come there for late-night snacks.

Phoenix Bar is a major feature, which is basically divided into two categories: 1. Qing Bar, basically distributed on the streets along the Huilongge Ancient Street. There are Xifeng Shou Ma, Duo Nuo, The Story of Time, etc., and some are distributed in Nanbian Street, Yuan and Yin Houses in the distance, and Escape to Utopia opposite the Huilong Pavilion stilted buildings. The average per capita consumption is 30 to 50 yuan for a cup of coffee, and about 30 yuan for tea. .

2. Naoba, basically there are several bars in Duocuilou on the half section of Huilongge Ancient Street, including Base Bar, All the Way Bar, Watchman Bar, Huilong Bar, Hantang Bar, and one A bottle of beer is between 25 and 40.

As for leisure cafes, there are really too many, and the per capita consumption is basically 30 yuan.

What should you pay attention to when traveling to Fenghuang Ancient City?

1. The streets in Fenghuang Ancient City are full of solicitors. Wherever there are tourists, you can hear: "Want to take a boat? / See Party? / Going to the Miao Village? / Taking photos? / Do you want to eat? / Wearing Miao clothes? ..." I just want to recommend the "most affordable" to you; The price is changeable. When there is demand, try to state the price clearly without being vague. The best way to refuse is, I have already taken a boat/watched a party/been to Miao Village, etc., you tell me For them, you have already consumed what they promote.

2. The same is true on the shuttle bus to Fenghuang Ancient City. Whether you are going to Zhangjiajie from Jishou, Huaihua, Tongren or Zhangjiajie, there must be many locals coming to provide services to you when you get off the bus. Their prices Whether it is accommodation or travel, the price is basically relatively low, and you can also bargain. If you half-promise and don't know how to refuse, then you will naturally follow them and go to see "their" house. If one is not satisfied, they will change it for you. Another one, until you move in; Analysis: You can choose them or reject them, but you can't fool them. As the saying goes, you have to be kind and you can't let them lead you around the streets, and then leave and reject them. , be decisive, choose, and be sure.

3. If you are traveling by car in Fenghuang, then when you enter Fenghuang County, you will meet many enthusiastic people who come to guide you and serve you. Most of them are men riding motorcycles. The lady gets out of the car and knocks on the window to give you guidance; Analysis: If you want to refuse, you can tell them that you have arranged everything to avoid being followed along the way, bumping into each other and other unpleasant things. This is often how it starts.

4. In the beautiful Xiangxi, there are still many simple and enthusiastic good-hearted people working and serving everyone. When we go out, we should be careful in everything, and keep good and evil in our hearts. When everyone encounters problems or needs, Just consider it carefully... Analysis: There are really many enthusiastic people in Phoenix, and there are many good reviews online. We cannot deny all Phoenix people because of some unkind people. When you go out, you must know how to respect others. Be courteous to others. There is a saying that a strong dragon cannot overwhelm a local snake. When you go out, please keep a low profile. If you respect others, others will respect you!

5. Those who solicit customers also do it to make a living. In many cases, they can indeed bring you a lot of convenience and benefits; Analysis: Not all solicitors take kickbacks and force everyone to consume. Sometimes it's really peaceful in their home.

6. Don’t be greedy for petty gains. There is no free lunch in the world. This saying is very applicable in Phoenix;

7. There are many small stalls in Phoenix, so you can buy some for fun. Yes, don’t believe that you can buy ancestral treasures on street stalls; Analysis: No matter how many treasures there are, they will not be sold on street stalls. Three types of silverware for ten yuan are all over the street. You don’t want to buy them for ten yuan. Yuan, and those who are blushing and thick-necked should go and argue with others about the so-called value.

8. Don’t put too much trust in the shops that others strongly recommend to you. When buying silverware, ginger candies, batik and other tourist products, please try to choose large shops with complete licenses; Analysis: What should you buy? Make your own choice, and don’t ask me to recommend it to you. I’m afraid. Sometimes I recommend it with good intentions, but I think I’m getting a kickback from you. Of course, I can understand this kind of thing, because kickbacks are objective. In order not to be wronged by everyone, I can only say that you should try to choose a large store with complete licenses.

9. When making any choice, please choose products with clearly marked prices. I have always believed that "fixed price" products are the most worth choosing. Because there is no need for tedious bargaining, and the original value or quality will not be reduced because of the boss's profit concession.

Hello everyone, I am Xiao Lu, a free tour guide in Phoenix. You can just call me Xiao Lu. I am an authentic Miao boy who drinks mountain spring water and eats Tujia bacon. , I yearn for modern urban life, but I prefer my hometown of Xiangxi, an ancient and beautiful land full of mysterious legends. I want to introduce the unique scenery of Xiangxi to friends from all over the world in return for the wealth God has bestowed on us Xiangxi people. Welcome friends from all over the country to come to Xiangxi, come to Phoenix, and come to my home. .

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