Which train station should I get off at when going to Fenghuang Ancient City in western Hunan?

The latest guide for self-guided tours in Fenghuang:

Fenghuang Ancient City is very small, and the scenic spots in the city can be reached on foot, but many places are outside Fenghuang County and require a ride to reach them. Some places are located in remote places, so be sure to find out how to get there before setting off.

Tip: Phoenix now has a combined ticket for sale, the large pass is 226 yuan, and the small pass (9 attractions in the ancient city) is 148 yuan. The 11 Datong attractions include: Southern Great Wall, Qiliang Cave, + Small Pass (former residence of Shen Congwen, Ancient City Museum, Chongde Hall, East Gate Tower, Yang Family Ancestral Hall, Tuojiang River Rafting, Former Residence of Xiong Xiling, Hongqiao Art Building, Longevity Palace and the above nine The scenery is a small pass). Now we not only sell tickets for the nine scenic spots in the ancient city, but also use a one-ticket system of 148 yuan. The ticket office is next to the Cultural Square, at the Tourism Bureau ticket window, and there is another ticket office in Hongqiao.

Shen Congwen’s Former Residence

Recommendation Level★★★

On December 28, 1902, Mr. Shen Congwen, the famous writer, historian and archaeologist, was born in Here - a small courtyard with Ming and Qing architectural styles. There is a patio in the middle of the courtyard with 10 rooms. It was built by Shen Congwen's grandfather Shen Hongfu in the early years of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty. Shen Congwen spent his childhood and youth here.

The three things I have done here are: one is to pay homage to Mr. Shen and reflect on the past; the second is to buy Mr. Shen’s book; the third is to put a seal of commemoration of his former residence on the book so that he can read it anytime in the future. , can all recall this happy time. Located at No. 10 Zhongying Street in the ancient city.

Nature: history, humanities, ancient architecture photography

Transportation direction: right inside the ancient city, within walking distance

Opening hours: 8:00-5 in winter : 30 Summer 7:30-6:00

Inquiry hotline: 0743-3502059

Tickets: The main attractions in the ancient city adopt a one-ticket system. The original eight scenic spots in the ancient city were changed in early 2008. For nine scenes. Ticket price 148 yuan/person

Shen Congwen Cemetery

Recommended Level★★

The cemetery was originally called "Du Mu Garden" and was a former imperial envoy in the Qing Dynasty. , the garden built by Tian Xingshu, a Miao man of Phoenix origin who was the governor of Yunnan and Guizhou, for his mother Du. There are no raised graves or gorgeous decorations in the cemetery. An irregular natural five-color boulder carved from behind the tomb stands solemnly, becoming the unique symbol of Shen Congwen's tomb. This huge stone is 1.9 meters high and weighs more than 6 tons. On the front is a copy of Shen Congwen's handwriting, and is engraved with Mr. Shen's philosophical words: "Think as I do, and you can understand 'me'. Think as I do, and you can understand people." On the back is engraved with the words "U.S.A." A book written by Mr. Zhang Chonghe, a professor at Yale University, and an elegiac couplet engraved by Shen Congwen’s niece and son-in-law, Professor Liu Huansu, a famous sculptor from the Central Academy of Fine Arts; “If you don’t give in, you will be a star in your writing; you will be kind and accommodating, and you will be a pure person.” These four sentences. The last word in the words is "Cong Wen Ren Ren", which is a true portrayal of Mr. Shen's life. Listening to his words, watching his actions, and reading his articles, you can find the answer to why Shen Congwen is admired by people and worshiped by many literati and poets.

Nature: Scenery, History and Humanities

Transportation direction: 15 minutes walk, downstream of Tuojiang River, at the foot of Tingtao Mountain.

Tickets: None

Xiong Xiling’s Former Residence

Recommended level ★★★

It is located in an alley on Wenxing Street in the north of the ancient city. It covers an area of ??800 square meters. The doors and windows are wooden structures with carvings or drawings on them. They are generous in shape and exquisite in workmanship. It is a typical ancient courtyard architectural model of the Miao ethnic group and is full of ethnic customs.

Nature: Scenery, history, humanities, ancient architecture

Transportation direction: In the ancient city, you can reach it on foot

Opening hours: 8:00-5:30 in winter Summer 7:30-6:00

Inquiry hotline: 0743-3502059

Tickets: It belongs to the nine scenic spots in the ancient city, and you can watch it with a combined ticket of 148 yuan

< p>Yang Family Ancestral Hall

Recommendation level ★★★

The most complete ancestral hall in Fenghuang so far, it is located next to the ancient city wall in the northeast of the county. It was built in the 16th year of Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty (1836) with donations from Prince Shaobao, Marquis Guo Yong, and Yang Fang, the commander-in-chief of Zhengan. The ancestral hall consists of a gate, a stage, a pavilion, a gallery, a main hall and a side room.

Nature: Historical, cultural and ancient buildings

Transportation direction: In the ancient city, you can reach it on foot

Opening hours: 8:00-5:30 in winter and 5:30 in summer 7:30-6:00

Inquiry hotline: 0743-3502059

Tickets: It belongs to the nine scenic spots in the ancient city, and you can watch it with a combined ticket of 148 yuan

Tian Family Ancestral Hall

Recommendation level ★★★★

The largest ancestral hall in Phoenix. It is located on Laoyingshao Street on the north bank of Tuojiang River. It was first built in the 17th year of Daoguang's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1837). It was built with donations from Tian Xingshu, a Miao man of Phoenix origin and governor of Guizhou at that time. In the early years of the Republic of China, Tian Yingzhao (son of Tian Xingshu), the garrison envoy to western Hunan and Kuomintang lieutenant general, spent huge sums of money to finally complete the construction.

This is a building complex with strong ethnic characteristics. It has a gate, a main hall, a stage, more than 20 houses, a patio, a Tianchi, a cloister, and two "Five Blessings" and "Liu Shun" buildings. Door.

Nature: Historical, cultural and ancient buildings

Transportation direction: upstream of the river, 8-10 minutes walk

Opening hours: 8:00-5:30 in winter Summer 7:30-6:00

Inquiry hotline: 0743-3502059

Tickets: It belongs to the nine scenic spots in the ancient city, and you can watch it with a combined ticket of 148 yuan

< p>Wenchang Pavilion

Recommended level★★

Also known as Wenchang Temple, it is a place where Wenchang stars are worshiped. It is located under Huwei Peak in the south of the city. Here there are towering ancient trees, beautiful scenery, old elms and ancient locust trees, green bamboos and plantains, exquisite architecture and large scale. During the Republic of China, this was the "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 Primary School.

Nature: Scenery, history, humanities, ancient architecture, photography adventure

Transportation direction: Next to the Cultural Square, go into the Tuanjie Bridge Nongmao Market

Opening hours: Not included in the attractions

Tickets: None

Huilongge Diaojiaolou

Recommended level ★★★★

The Huilongge Diaojiaolou group is located in the southeast of the ancient city , facing the ancient official road in front and hanging over the Tuojiang River in the back, is one of the ancient building complexes with strong ethnic characteristics in Fenghuang Ancient City. Most of them have two floors, upper and lower, and are all bucket-type wooden structures with five columns and six hangings or five columns and eight hangings. The upper floor is large, with complex manufacturing techniques and exquisite workmanship. The roof is upturned, with carved railings, doors and windows; the lower floor occupies an irregular area and is not used as a formal room, but the wooden hanging parts are carefully carved, with pumpkins and Various animal heads and flower patterns are pierced up and down through the cantilevered corridors or rooms, making them hang over the river, forming a unique scenery.

Nature: Scenery and Ancient Architecture Photography

Tickets: None

North Gate Tower

Recommended Level★★★

The original name is "Bihui Gate". Because it is located in the north of the ancient city, it is commonly known as the North Gate Tower. The North Gate Tower was built in the Ming Dynasty. The North Gate Tower and the East Gate Tower are connected by a city wall, facing the clear Tuojiang River. It has both military defense and urban flood control functions, forming a solid barrier for the ancient city. Although Bihui Gate has experienced several wars, it still stands majestically on the coast of Tuojiang River.

Nature: Scenery and Ancient Architecture Photography

Tickets: None

Tuojiang Rock Jump

Recommended Level★★★

Located in the Tuojiang River outside the north gate of Fenghuang Ancient City, it was built in the 43rd year of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty (1704). In the past, it was one of the main passages from the northeast into Fenghuang Ancient City. The total length of Rock Jumping is 100 meters, and 15 rock piers are arranged horizontally on the Tuojiang River bed. The piers are 5 meters apart. They are paved with wooden boards. The wooden boards are then tied with iron chains and fixed on the iron piles on both sides of the river. to prevent it from being washed away by floods.

Nature: Scenery

Traffic direction: Next to Tianjia Ancestral Hall

Tickets: None

Duocui Tower

Recommendation level★★★

Located in Huilong Pavilion in the east of the city, it is the studio of the famous painter Huang Yongyu, with an archway-style structure. The whole building has ancient green tiles, cornices and carved wooden windows, like a pavilion or a pavilion.

Nature: Scenery, history, humanities and ancient architecture

Traffic direction: It is a private residence, generally not allowed to go in, watch from outside

Shiban Old Street

Recommendation level★★★

The Qingshiban Street, which is less than 5 meters wide, goes west from Daomou, passing through Cross Street, Dongzheng Street, Xizheng Street, Huilong Pavilion, and Yingshaochong , Doushan La, Jieguan Pavilion, Shen Congwen Cemetery to the No. 1 Spring in the World, with a total length of more than 3,000 meters. It is the most prosperous commercial street in Phoenix. The buildings and streets on both sides of the road allow you to enjoy the various customs of the ancient town.

Hongqiao

Recommendation level ★★★★

Originally known as Wohong Bridge, it was built in the ninth year of Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1670). It was rebuilt in the third year of the Republic of China and renamed For Hongqiao. The bridge has two piers and three holes. It is a stone arch bridge made of red sandstone on the wooden floor. There were 12 stilted wooden houses on each side of the original bridge deck, with restaurants and department stores, and a 2-meter-wide pedestrian corridor in the middle. There is a roof above the corridor, which provides shelter from wind and rain, so it is also called the Wind and Rain Tower. After several demolitions and constructions, the Hongqiao Scenic Building was renovated at the end of 1999. Both sides are still used as shops, but I don’t know how much of the original style can be restored now.

Nature: Scenery, history, humanities, ancient architecture photography adventure

Traffic direction: The first floor is a pedestrian passage, and the second floor has river views

Opening hours: winter 8:00-5:30 Summer 7:30-6:00

Inquiry hotline: 0743-3502059

Tickets: It belongs to the nine scenic spots in the ancient city, use a combined ticket of 148 yuan Can be viewed

Nanhuashan National Forest Park

Recommended level ★★★

Nanhuashan stretches across the southern sky of the ancient city, forming a semi-encirclement of the county. With beautiful trees and dense flowers and grass, it is also a natural green treasure house and animal paradise. There is a "Fenghuang County Revolutionary Martyrs Monument" on the mountainside, which is 20 meters high. There are reliefs around the base. Going up the stone steps, there is a "One Stop Pavilion" for tourists to stop and take a rest. It is a good place for hikers.

Nature: Scenery

Transportation: 20 minutes walk, taxi fare 4-5 yuan

Tickets: None

Ten thousand people Tower

Recommendation level ★★★

It is located on the bank of Tuojiang River at the foothills of Dongling Mountain, with the Xachang Pavilion with carved beams and painted buildings to the east and the majestic Fengyu Bridge to the west. The current tower is 21 meters high. It is a large hexagonal brick tower. The tower is decorated with paintings and sculptures. The six passages all have Fengyue arch doors and windows. The small tower is exquisite and beautiful.

Nature: Landscape, History and Humanities, Ancient Architecture, Photography

Traffic direction: Within the ancient city, you can see it on foot, but tourists are not allowed to board it.

Tickets: None

Qifeng Mountain

Recommended Level★★

This is the original location of Qifeng Temple. Although the temple no longer exists, its The scenery is still ancient and quiet. On this mountain, you have a great perspective to view the Tuojiang River, Diaojiaolou, Hongqiao, Duocui Tower, Wanming Pagoda, etc.

Nature: Scenery

Traffic Direction: The Octagonal Tower has just been built on the mountain . It’s not officially open yet and the road hasn’t been repaired yet.

Huangsiqiao Ancient City

Recommended level ★★★

A well-preserved ancient military camp - built in the second year of Chui Gong in the Tang Dynasty (686 AD) , was the county seat of Weiyang County at that time. It was originally an earth city. In the Ming Dynasty, it was rebuilt into a mixed earth and stone city to suppress the Miao people. As the Miao uprising increased, the Qing government built it into a defensive city with an all-stone structure in the 39th year of Kangxi.

The ancient city of Huangsiqiao is rectangular in shape, with a total length of 686 meters. It is the most complete stone city in my country. The ancient city has only three gates in the east, west and north, but no south gate. Because there was a lack of water when it was built, and architecturally speaking, the south belongs to fire. Opening the south gate would easily lead to fire entering the city, so the south gate was not built for the sake of good luck.

Nature: Landscape, History and Humanities, Ancient Architecture, Photography

Transportation direction: Take a bus to Jishou at North Railway Station, or a direct bus, it takes about half an hour.

Opening hours: Currently closed, residents are being relocated

Tickets: 20 yuan/person

Southern Great Wall

Recommended level ★★ ★

The Fenghuang South Great Wall was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. It is 190 kilometers long. It is about 3 meters high, 2 meters wide at the bottom, and 1 meter wide at the top. It crosses mountains and rivers, and most of it is built on steep terrain. On the ridge. The South Great Wall you see now was rebuilt from its original site. Climb up the Great Wall and enjoy a sweeping view of the pastoral scenery. Some ruins and beacon towers from those days can still be vaguely seen, recalling the past majesty and elegance of the South Great Wall.

Nature: Landscape, history, humanities, ancient architecture photography

Transportation direction: Take a bus at Ala Station, 20 minutes to get there

Opening hours: 8:00-5 in winter: 30 Summer 7:30-6:00

Inquiry hotline: 0743-3502059

Tickets: It belongs to the nine scenic spots in the ancient city, and you can watch it with a combined ticket of 148 yuan

Qiliang Cave

Recommendation level ★★★

Known as the second cave in China, it is located in Qiliangqiao Township, northeast of Fenghuang Ancient City, on the way from Fenghuang to Jishou. The strange rocks in the cave are rugged and rigid, mimicking the scenery and objects, and are lifelike.

Nature: Scenery

Transportation direction: Take the bus from North Railway Station in the direction of Jixin, it takes about 10 minutes, the fare is 2 yuan/person

Opening hours : 8:00-5:30 in winter, 7:30-6:00 in summer

Ticket: 60 yuan/person

Shanjiang Miao Village

Recommended level★ ★★

Also known as the General Barracks, or "Bagu" in Miao language, it is located in a canyon 20 kilometers northwest of the ancient city. It is a small village full of Miao life. Many ancient Miao customs are preserved here. If you are lucky enough to travel to Shanjiang, you will be mesmerized and refreshed by the gorgeous Miao costumes, unique barrage wine, unique drums, road songs, and sideshows. .

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Ticket: 88 yuan, 10 yuan cheaper for students. You can also walk around without buying a ticket and not participate in activities. It is best to go during the market, when there are many people and lively.

Shujiatang

Recommendation level★★★

Located in Huanghe Township, Fenghuang County, also known as Shujiatang, it was once the home of Yang Liulang, a general of the Yang family in the Northern Song Dynasty. The third son, Yang Zaisi, was in the military camp in Fenghuang. The planning of the ancient castle is very unique and reasonable. There are 13 large stone gates in the city, all of which are built from a single stone and are of extraordinary momentum.

Nature: Landscape, history and humanities, ancient architecture, photography, adventure

Transportation direction: It takes an hour by car from the North Station. There is also a special registration point and a special car to pick up and drop off.

Ticket: 128 yuan

Laodong Miao Village

Recommended level ★★★★

An old village that was only opened to the public in 2005 The Miao Village is hidden in the mountains at the junction of Hunan and Guizhou. It is the most primitive Miao village. It has no electricity. If you go from Phoenix, you need to take a car, a boat and then walk. It is deep in the mountains, the canyons you pass along the way are beautiful, and the buildings in the village are very unique.

Nature: Landscape, Folklore, Photography

Transportation direction: You can sign up at the inn on the same day, departing at 8:30 in the morning and returning at 4 or 5 in the afternoon.

Opening hours: closed in winter, roads are difficult to walk

Tickets: 88 yuan, including meals

Route planning:

Jishou ——>Phoenix——>Tour the ancient city (Tuojiang boating, Shen Congwen’s former residence, Tian Family Ancestral Hall, Diaojiaolou, North Gate Tower, Shiban Old Street, etc.——>Huangsiqiao Ancient City——>Southern Great Wall——>Duluo Village—— >Shanjiang Miao Village——> Bookshelf Hall——> Jishou

D1. Go to Fenghuang from Jishou as early as possible and visit Fenghuang Ancient City (Tuojiang River Rafting, Shen Congwen’s Former Residence, Tian Family Ancestral Hall, Diaojiaolou, North Gate Tower, Shiban Old Town) Street and other attractions) Overnight in the ancient city.

D2. Charter a car to visit the Huangsiqiao Ancient City and the Southern Great Wall. You can first visit the Huangsiqiao Ancient City and then the Southern Great Wall, and then return to the Fenghuang Bus Station. CMB in the direction of Qiliang Cave, visit Qiliang Cave.

D3. Tour of Miao Village, visit Duluo Village and Shanjiang Miao Village.

D4. Visit Bookshelf Hall. Return to Jishou.

Transportation:

Airline

First fly to Zhangjiajie Airport, take the railway to Jishou, and then to Fenghuang, which is 30 kilometers away from Phoenix. Take a taxi from Tongren Daxing Airport in Guizhou to Fenghuang, about 30 yuan

Train

You can take a train to Jishou and Huaihua or Yuping, Guizhou, and then transfer to Fenghuang.

Highway

Jishou-Phoenix: From Jishou Railway Station, there are usually air-conditioned tourist buses to Phoenix in the square between the stations, 10-15 yuan/person. Jishou South Bus Station 7:00-18: 00, there is a bus to Fenghuang every 20 minutes. The fare is 10 yuan for minibus and 12 yuan for air-conditioned bus.

Huaihua-Fenghuang takes a taxi (4 yuan/vehicle) from Huaihua Railway Station. Take the shuttle bus to Fenghuang from Huaihua West Bus Station. The ticket from Huaihua to Fenghuang is 30, and the return ticket is 30.

Tongren-Fenghuang can get off the train at Yuping, go to Tongren city first, and then transfer to Fenghuang for 20. Yuan/person

Inner-city transportation

1. Fenghuang County is very small, so you generally don’t need to take a car. Green taxis start at 3 yuan, and environmentally friendly battery cars are 1 yuan/person.

2. You can rent bicycles at the "Pathfinder" bookstore near Shen Congwen Square (i.e. County Square). The price is about 15 yuan. The owner's surname is Chen. There are bicycles and double bicycles.

3. Phoenix goes to the South Great Wall, Shanjiang, Banji, Huangsiqiao Ancient City, Duluo Village, Shujiatang, Tingziguan and other places. If there are many people, you can charter a bus from the square in front of the long-distance bus station. Depending on the distance, the price per car is 50~ Between 150 yuan.

Accommodation situation:

Accommodation in Fenghuang Ancient City is very convenient. Hotel prices range from 20 to 100 yuan/night. You can stay in a stilted building by the Tuojiang River. Experience the true style of western Hunan. The price is generally 10-50 yuan.

Recommended accommodation

Fenghuang Xiaoqiao Liushui Renjia Inn

Address: Fenghuang County, Hunan Province. No. 36 Nanmentuo (next to Shen Congwen’s former residence)

Price: Deluxe double room: 120 Deluxe honeymoon room: 120 Deluxe triple room: 180

Contact: 0743- 3221786

Reason for recommendation: It is close to Shen Congwen’s former residence and has a great view. It is close to the South Gate Tower in the west and a small bridge and flowing water in the south. It is very poetic. The biggest advantage is that the guest rooms are spacious and spacious, with 60 in total. The bed space and the loft layout are very good.

Phoenix International Youth Hostel (Phoenix Nest)

Address: No. 11, Shawan, Tuojiang Town, Fenghuang County, Xiangxi City, Hunan Province (next to Hongqiao East Gate)

Price : Multi-person room 20 yuan/bed; standard room 80 yuan/day

Contact: 0743-3260677

Reason for recommendation: "Why feast an old donkey with fat and wine, don't use a car to welcome a beautiful woman" ——The couplet on the lintel of "They are all bosses" is very eye-catching. Walk up the wooden stairs. The corridor on the second floor is facing the Wanming Tower. In the evening, the sun slants over, and the entire Phoenix is ??enveloped in warmth. In the warm soft light.

Tuojiang Renjia Inn

Address: No. 13 Huilong Pavilion, Duocui Building, downstream of Hongqiao.

Price: 20 yuan to 30 yuan per bed in a common room.

Telephone: 0743-3224558

Reason for recommendation: The most famous inn on the Internet, separated by a wall from Huang Yongyu’s studio. The inn itself is a stilted building. The rooms are clean and tidy, with warm and helpful staff. At Auntie Hospitality, you can feel the warmth of home. There are excellent angles to take photos of Hongqiao, Wangjiang Pavilion, etc.

Jiangbian Inn

Address: Just beside the Tuojiang River

Price: 30 yuan/bed for a double room

Tel: 0743- 3222920

Recommendation reason: It is right on the Tuojiang River, and you can take a boat for free at night.

Friendly reminder: Most of the South Inns in Tuojiang are stilted buildings. The advantage is that you can personally appreciate the Miao architectural style. Although the inns north of Tuojiang River are not Diaojiaolou, they have a better view and space to appreciate the Tuojiang style and Diaojiaolou. There are several good inns between Hongqiao and Tiaoyan, such as Xiaoxiao Inn, Cuicui Inn, Jiangbei Inn, and Laoke Selling inns, etc. From Huilong Pavilion to Shen Congwen Cemetery, there are many excellent Diaojiaolou Inns, such as Tuojiang Renjia Inn, Guanjinglou Inn, Tianlaosan Inn, Fenghuang Ancient City Youth Hostel, etc. Behind the city wall between the east gate and the north gate, there is a row of stilted buildings, most of which are inns. One is next to the other, and you are sure to find one that satisfies you.

Food: Sweet rice wine: A low-alcohol sweet wine brewed from glutinous rice. Just like the scenery of Phoenix, it starts to feel soft and sweet, and then becomes intoxicating. Remember to put it in a bamboo tube and put it in water to warm before eating.

Miaojia Society Rice: A major feature of Fenghuang. The rice includes fresh community vegetables picked from the fields, wild onion glutinous rice, and Tujia bacon. As soon as the rice pot is opened, the aroma overflows and makes people salivate.

Miaojia Sour Fish: It is a famous dish in Fenghuang Miao Township that is unique in the world. Wash the fish, remove the internal organs, put it into the cellar and marinate it with glutinous rice flour or corn flour, wait for about fifteen days, then take it out and eat it. It can be fried, stir-fried, or eaten raw. It has a unique taste.

Tujia bacon: It is marinated with special spices and then smoked with cypress leaves, so it is more delicious than ordinary bacon.

Miao family sour soup: Miao family sour soup is a traditional soup dish of the Miao family. Vegetables pickled with a special method are golden and translucent in color and can be eaten cold or made into soup. When making soup, you only need to pour some sauerkraut into the water, add tofu lumps, add wild onions, peppers and other condiments, boil it and it is ready to eat.

Blood Duck: Another signature of Phoenix. Blood cake is made with duck blood and fragrant glutinous rice. It is fried and cooked together with the duck. It has a strong taste. If you can't eat spicy food, it is best to tell the store in advance to add less chili pepper.

Ginger candy: sweet and spicy, with an attractive golden color.

Friendly reminder: The restaurants in Phoenix look very simple, but even the most humble one has special skills and can make unique delicious food. On Xinjian Road, there are stalls lined up every night, offering a variety of barbecues. Although they are very cheap, they are all delicious.

Heiziwu Restaurant, Shuishuilou Restaurant, Louwailou Restaurant, and Panchangjiang Restaurant are restaurants with views of the Tuojiang River. It is a comfortable thing to enjoy the scenery while eating.