Fenghuang ancient city

Know the ancient city of Fenghuang

It is because of Mr. Shen Congwen's "Border Town"

The poetry of this work

First of all, it comes from the strong local flavor of Xiangxi

The crystal clear river

That small city with water and mountains

The penthouse on the River Street

The ferryboat that climbs the rope

The white tower related to the "feng shui" of Chadong

The chirping of birds among the deep green bamboo bangs

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These local scenery

All natural and beautiful

Elegant but not thick with beautiful foam

In July, I came to the beautiful ancient city of Fenghuang

Start an unforgettable journey of memories

I would like to recall those stories in the small town with this article

The ancient city of Fenghuang is located in the southwest of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Hunan Province. It is divided into two Urban area: the old city is surrounded by mountains and rivers. The clear and shallow Tuojiang River passes through the city. The city wall made of red sandstone stands on the bank. Nanhua Mountain is lined with an ancient tower. The tower is still from the Qing Dynasty, with rusty iron gates. The original name of the north gate tower of Fenghuang Ancient City was "Bihui Gate". A narrow wooden bridge runs across the wide river under the north gate, with stone as a pier. Both of them had to pass sideways opposite each other. It was once the only way out of the city.

After leisurely eating breakfast, we began to tidy up our clothes. A backpack was enough for each person. We packed a set of change of clothes and toiletries. We went out like this. We took a bus heading for Changnan Bus Terminal and arrived at the station. At this time, my friend's stomach was a little uncomfortable, so I asked him to go to the toilet. It was already ten o'clock. I went to the station and bought two tickets to Phoenix at 10:30. Fortunately, there were only the last two tickets left during this time period. The direct bus from this station to Phoenix is only 10:30 a.m. and 15:00 p.m. These two trips meant that if we didn't get a ticket, we would have to wait until the afternoon. By the time we arrived in Phoenix, it would be dark, so we wasted a day. The good luck on the first day brought us a good mood. Like today's weather, soon, Phoenix's bus arrived. We got on the bus smoothly and sat in the front row. In this way, our journey began.

The bus departed from Changde, passed through Huaihua City on the way, and finally arrived at Fenghuang, western Hunan. There were endless mountains along the way. It was truly a mountain city. It passed through many tunnels and took 3 and a half hours to arrive at Fenghuang County Station at 2 p.m. After arriving in Fenghuang County, take Bus No. 1 and No. 3 outside the station and get off at Huannanmen Station to reach Ancient City. For example, taking a taxi from North Railway Station to Hongqiao will cost about 10-15 yuan. After getting off the bus, we took the No. 1 bus. It only cost one yuan or two yuan. I can't remember. It was very cheap anyway. Moreover, we bought a return ticket to avoid selling out the next day and not being able to go back. In fact, it was true. When we went back the next day, the tickets were already sold out. I'm so glad we made a wise move at that time.

The first photo taken after arriving at Fenghuang Ancient City shows that this river is called Tuojiang River, with simple old houses on both sides.

Encounter several people, encounter a city. The ancient city is very suitable for walking tours. We started from the North Gate Tower, followed the city wall, passed through the Yang Family Ancestral Hall, and arrived at the East Gate.

In the distance is the Wanming Tower. The Wanming Tower is located on the north bank of Shawan of the Tuojiang River, reflecting the Xiachang Pavilion and Hongqiao. The tower is made of blue bricks, mixed mortar and reinforced concrete. The tower is six-sided and seven-level, with six angled corners on each floor, and copper wind chimes are hung. The tower is 22.98 meters high and has a diameter of 4.5 meters on one floor. The diameter of each floor is reduced by 0.3 meters upward. There are six couplets on the first floor, all of which are written by celebrities, with different styles, either praising or feeling.

This bridge is called Hongqiao, formerly known as Wuhongqiao, or "Fengyu Tower". It was built in the early years of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty and is located in the center of Phoenix. Looking at the entire Phoenix City from Hongqiao, you can have a panoramic view of the picturesque scenery on both sides of the Tuojiang River. Hongqiao is divided into two floors. The first floor is mainly for shops and grocery stores, and the second floor is a folk culture building. It contains all the calligraphy and painting works about Hongqiao Fengyu Building from ancient times to the present. It is also a good place for sightseeing and drinking tea.

The special features of the small shop in the ancient city are designed with beer bottles.

Below is the characteristic attraction in the ancient city-Diaojiao Tower. The entire Diaojiao Tower group is located in Huilong Pavilion in the southeast of the ancient city. It is adjacent to the ancient official road in front and overhangs the Tuojiang River in the back. It is an ancient building complex with strong Miao architectural characteristics in Fenghuang Ancient City. one. The 240-meter-long suspension building group belongs to the Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. Today, it still houses more than a dozen families.

When you come to Phoenix, you must not only appreciate the magical solar scenery on both sides of the Tuojiang River, but also appreciate the bright and charming night scenery on both sides of the Tuojiang River. Otherwise, you will not be considered to have been to Phoenix. If the day in the simple, unique and prosperous Fenghuang streets and alleys seems to be enough of the masculine, beautiful and admirable handsome Miao guys, then the night on both sides of the Tuojiang River, full of lights and dazzling lights, is like countless Ana's colorful and fascinating Miao girls! Savor the ancient city of Fenghuang carefully, and you will find that it is "very ancient during the day and very modern at night."

In the early morning, I opened the window and saw patches of green tiles. I like the excitement of the ancient city and the sultry night. But I love the tranquility of the next morning more. All the noise and prosperity fade away. Only by walking in the quiet ancient city can you truly appreciate the simplicity and coolness of the ancient city. A small town should be so simple and natural.

The next day, I walked through Shiban Old Street, Qingshiban Street, which is less than 5 meters wide, and went west from the road gate, passing Shizi Street, Dongzheng Street, Shiban Old Street, Xizheng Street, Huilongge, Yingshaochong, Doushanla, Jieguanting, Shen Congwen Cemetery and the world's first spring, with a total length of more than 3000 meters. It is the most prosperous commercial street in Phoenix.

The firewood fish and blood cake duck we ate in Fenghuang Ancient Town on the first night were really delicious, especially firewood fish. It was the first time I ate this firewood food. The taste was really good. The fish were killed on the spot and the meat was very fresh. Boiled on firewood, the more delicious it gets. There are also many side dishes that are also very fresh and are even more delicious when cooked together. There are also blood cake duck that should not be missed. The large amount is good!

Zhangjiajie

When it comes to Hunan, the first city that everyone thinks of should be Zhangjiajie. Zhangjiajie was built due to tourism and is one of the most important tourist cities in China. In September 1982, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park became China's first national forest park. In August 1988, Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Area was included in a national key scenic area; in 1992, Wulingyuan Scenic Area, which consists of three major scenic spots including Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, was included in the World Natural Heritage List by UNESCO; In February 2004, it was included in the world's first batch of "World Geoparks"; in 2007, it was included in China's first batch of national 5A-level tourist attractions.

Since we arrived in Zhangjiajie almost noon and had not booked a place to stay in advance, we wandered around the streets of Zhangjiajie like headless flies. At this time, various uncles and aunties began to talk to us and asked us if we wanted housing or if we wanted to join the group. Of course, we didn't care about it and got into a car and went to Wulingyuan.

The second day in Zhangjiajie is to visit the Hundred Dragons Stairs, the essence attraction of Wulingyuan. The Bailong Ladder provides convenient transportation for tourists, greatly promotes the relocation of hotels, residents and other reception facilities in the scenic area, and provides the greatest and most effective protection of the environment. Yuanjiajie is another scenic spot in Wulingyuan World Natural Heritage. In the past, tourists had to walk more than three hours of difficult mountain roads if they wanted to go there. If they took a bus from the water at the foot of the mountain to the Yuanjiajie on the mountain, the rugged winding mountain road would be very dangerous. The journey was more than 170 kilometers and the time was more than five hours. Since the completion of the Hundred Dragons Ladder, this time has been shortened to 1 minute and 32 seconds. This cannot be said to be a miracle.

My last day was in Zhangjiajie, and I just wanted to pack the air home. Our last stop was Shili Gallery.