Things to do in Fenghuang County

Fenghuang Ancient Town, located in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province, is a border town renowned for its literary significance. A national 5A-level tourist attraction, it was praised by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley as "China's most beautiful small town." The Tuojiang River flows gently through the town, with stilted houses standing along its banks and winding ancient cobblestone alleys. This is the spiritual home of Shen Congwen's novel "Border Town," harboring unique Xiangxi charm. In the morning, a thin mist blankets the river; at night, lights reflect on the water. The landscape and culture blend seamlessly, half poetic, half down-to-earth; every step reveals the gentle warmth of time. #TravelRecommendationOfficer #HealingScenery #FenghuangAncientTown #XiangxiTourism

The hotel boasts a prime location within the Seventy-Two Wonders Towers, offering views of the towers' interior from your room. After exploring, it's just a few minutes' walk back to the hotel. The attractions offer numerous evening activities with a pleasant atmosphere. The hotel rooms are clean and tidy, and the front desk staff are friendly and welcoming. Dining and shopping are conveniently located around the hotel, making for a great stay.

The Hongqiao Bridge, also known as the "Wind and Rain Tower", lies across the Tuojiang River. It is the central landmark of Fenghuang Ancient Town, integrating scenic spots and tourist shopping. On the walls at both ends of the bridge are engraved couplets written by Huang Yongyu and his brother Huang Yongqian. The bridge has two floors. The first floor is a pedestrian passage, where tourists can travel back and forth between the two sides of the Tuojiang River. The second floor overlooks Fenghuang and is also one of the best viewing spots in the ancient city.

The Wanming Pagoda is not far from the Wanshou Palace. It stands on the north bank of the Tuojiang River. It is a large hexagonal brick pagoda, and students often use it as a material for sketching. The Wanming Pagoda is most attractive when it is lit up at night. The tower's shadow is reflected in the center of the river. The two towers on the shore in the water are very spectacular and suitable for taking photos.

Huilongge Diaojiaolou is located in the southeast of Fenghuang Ancient City, Hunan Province. It is adjacent to the ancient official road and hangs over the Tuojiang River. It is about 240 meters long and consists of houses from the Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. It is still inhabited. It is a two-story wooden structure with a spacious upper floor and complex craftsmanship. The lower floor occupies an irregular area and the hanging part is finely carved. It is ventilated and moisture-proof, and can withstand cold and heat. It embodies the architectural skills of the Miao people. It is a landmark building in the ancient city and has great artistic and cultural value.

The East Gate Tower, also known as "Shengheng", is one of the four gates of Fenghuang Ancient City. It is located in the east of the city, facing Dongling and close to Tuojiang River. It is simple and elegant. It was built in the 54th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1715). The tower is built with bricks in imitation of the Qianmen Gate in Beijing. There are two layers of loopholes on the outer side, with 4 loopholes on each layer. The building is 11 meters high, with a hip roof, and the lower layer is covered with waist eaves, with flying eaves and upturned corners, and the shape is solemn and majestic.

Fenghuang Ancient Town is generally quite beautiful, and the night view is also very beautiful. Although it has a strong commercial atmosphere, it is generally well managed. The only drawback is that there are two bridges over the river, which are very narrow and not one-way. It is very dangerous for people on both sides to walk towards each other, especially for the elderly. It is even more inconvenient to walk. The two bridges are very close to each other. If a one-way street is set, it will be more convenient and safer!

The Ancient Fenghuang Stone Slab Old Street is also known as the Six Dynasties Street. Its South Gate is the only intact city gate in northern Jiangsu. In the 13th year of the Zhenguan Period of the Tang Dynasty, Wei Zheng visited the Donghai Fortress and climbed the Fenghuang City. He wrote "Ninghai Gate" and engraved it on a stone at the South Gate. In the 11th year of the Xianfeng Period of the Qing Dynasty, Huang Jinshao, the prefect of Haizhou, wrote "Ancient Fenghuang City" on the city gate when repairing the city wall. It has been more than 100 years, but it still has the same charm as before.

Duocui Tower☆At the turning point of Wolongtan, on Huilong Pavilion, it is the most concentrated and characteristic place of the ancient city attractions, including Huilong Pass, Diaojiaolou, Jiangxin Zen Temple, Longtan Fishing Fire, Duocui Tower and many other places. It forms a front-to-back connected scenic chain. Duocui Tower is built beside the water and stands on the mountain, with multiple buildings and overlapping green eaves. It is one of the most ingenious and distinctive ancient buildings in the ancient city. When choosing the foundation, the actual area was only about ten square meters. It faces Tuoshui in front and is closely connected to the foothills of Guanyin Mountain in the back. The craftsmen have a unique vision and cleverly designed the house into an overlapping building, extending from the lowest foundation to the back to form a seven-story stepped building. Each floor of the building is closely connected to form a chain of buildings, which has a sense of ingenuity and heaven-made.

Fenghuang Cultural Square is an entrance to Fenghuang Ancient Town and a very iconic square. Fenghuang Square is the iconic landmark of Fenghuang Ancient Town. It is a gathering place for tourists during the day and a dance place for locals at night. There is a bronze phoenix on Fenghuang Square, which is about to spread its wings and fly. It is a landmark building of Fenghuang Ancient Town and is very representative. Fenghuang people also hold activities here.