I want to travel during the Qingming Festival, a 5-day self-guided tour. The alternative locations are: Changsha, Fenghuang or Wuyishan. The cost is within 2,000, but I haven’t decided where to go yet

I want to travel during the Qingming Festival, a 5-day self-guided tour. The alternative locations are: Changsha, Fenghuang or Wuyishan. The cost is within 2,000, but I haven’t decided where to go yet?

Things to note when traveling in Fenghuang: Transportation

Fenghuang County is very small, so you generally don’t need to take a car. The starting price of a taxi is 3 yuan, and the environmentally friendly battery car is 1 yuan/person. The nearest train stations to Phoenix are Jishou Station in the north and Huaihua Station in the south. The nearest airport to Fenghuang Ancient City is Daxing Airport in Tongren, Guizhou, which is 30 kilometers away from Fenghuang. There are buses from the bus station. The journey takes 1.5 hours and the fare is 20. You can also charter a car yourself.

Phoenix Travel Notes: Accommodation

It is recommended to stay in Linjiang Inns on both sides of the Tuojiang River. Among the many inns in Linjiang, it is best to stay in Hongqiao and Next to the Jinshui Bridge, because these two places allow visitors to enjoy the beautiful Tuojiang scenery in the guest rooms due to the natural curvature of the river, both the night view and the natural scenery during the day are very beautiful. Among the two locations, Hongqiao and Jinshui Bridge, it is also said that Jinshui Bridge is cheaper because most of the buildings next to Hongqiao are stilted buildings, which is of course more expensive. Therefore, the most cost-effective accommodation is next to Jinshui Bridge. Of course, it would also be great if you could live in a stilted building.

You need to book your accommodation in advance, because Phoenix is ??very popular in tourism and rooms are very tight during the peak season. It is best to call and book directly after confirming the itinerary, or you can book through the website. Of course, if it’s the off-season (from late autumn to the beginning of the following year), you can also go to Zhengzhou to find accommodation, which is usually available. Moreover, the bargain price of accommodation in Phoenix is ??usually 70 to 80 RMB, ranging from 70 to 80 RMB. The rooms are usually wooden rooms facing the river. At least you can see the Tuojiang River from the window. Some even have balconies. There are usually computers in the rooms with Internet access. , there is also wireless network coverage.

The accommodation in Phoenix does not provide disposable items, so you should bring toiletries. Also, don't live near bars and commercial streets, as it can be a bit noisy early in the morning or at night.

Phoenix Travel Tips: Play

Tuojiang River Rafting: Tuojiang River Rafting is a must experience. Sit in the middle of the boat and listen to the boatman telling old stories about Phoenix, or listen to Listening to the clear and melodious singing of the boatman and the Miao women, and occasionally sipping a sip of Miao wine, it is a pleasant feeling.

There are many unique shops in the ancient city, either classic or fashionable, which are definitely suitable for leisurely strolling. Therefore, after staying in Phoenix for a few days, I didn’t want to leave. I always felt that I didn’t have enough shopping.

Phoenix’s bars are very famous. It’s a pleasure to go to the bar in the evening to have a drink, listen to a few songs, or even sing a few songs. There is generally no minimum spending, but it is likely that everyone is required to spend.

The scenery of the ancient city in the early morning is particularly beautiful. There are few people and the sun has not risen. There is a mist on the Tuojiang River, just like a fairyland. The ancient city at night is bustling with lights and feasting.

Things to note when traveling to Phoenix: Eat

At the entrance of a small shop to the west of the North Gate Tower, there is an old man selling fragrant tofu, which tastes better than other stalls. Phoenix’s BBQ is also very popular. The most authentic one is probably Xinma Road. It is said that this late-night snack market is large in scale, delicious and cheap. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to try it.

Near the Tuojiang Pier, there is a small walnut meatball. We also had it in Zhangjiajie and it was delicious. Fenghuang’s delicacies include ground fungus, pickled fish (very delicious), wild vegetables, delicious ginger candy, and dragon beard cake.

Phoenix travel tips: Purchase

(1) Miao silver: There are a lot of Miao silverware in the ancient city. Generally, the ones in regular stores are genuine and the price is relatively expensive; The Miao sisters and aunties on the street sell them just for decoration. The prices are cheap, and you can bargain heavily with them.

(2) Ginger candies: There are stores selling ginger candies all over the ancient city, but it is not easy to choose the right one. According to the experience of professionals, first look at the pores of the ginger candies and choose those with different pore sizes. One; then look at the color. Brown sugar tastes better than white sugar, so buy dark yellow ginger candy. The quality of the century-old store is guaranteed, but the price must be optimistic.

(3) Miaojia Wine: The wine in Miaojia is really good, you can take some away, especially the kiwi wine, which tastes very good and is suitable for all ages. As for good wine, you can buy bandit wine and sorghum wine. It's soft in the mouth, but has plenty of staying power. The price is not expensive. There is also Banmen wine, which is a specialty, but I haven’t tried it. It seems that the price is 5 yuan per catty. The daughter's red tastes pretty good. It must have been stuffed with some plums, so it appears light red. The taste is also lighter.

(4) Xiangxi bacon: The taste is also very good.

Notes on traveling in Phoenix: Others

1. Public toilets in Phoenix are charged, 1 yuan/person.

2. The map of Phoenix is ??a hand-drawn version. It is well drawn and sold everywhere for 5 yuan a copy. It can be collected.