Top 10 things to do in Fenghuang


Traveling In the Fenghuang County, you can not only see the beautiful natural landscape, but also experience the characteristic culture of the ancient city of Phoenix.However, Fenghuang is a fascinating tourist destination. My friend, come and visit Phoenix Ancient City, it has been waiting for you for more than a thousand years! Here lists top things to do in Fenghuang.


No.1: See Top Nine Attractions in Fenghuang Anicent Town
Phoenix Ancient City, known as Fenghuang Ancient Town, is a national historical and cultural city which was once praised by the famous New Zealand writer Louis Alley as the most beautiful city in China. Here is Fenghuang Travel Guide Map, and list the top nine attractions in Fenghuang Ancient Town such as Shen Congwen's Former Residence, Xiong Xiling's Former Residence, Yang Family Ancestral Hall, East Gate City Tower, Tuojiang River Rafting, Chongde Hall, Longevity Palace, and Rainbow Bridge.

Fenghuang Tuojiang River Cruise


No.2: Create Tuojiang River Cruise
Tuojiang River is 131 kilometers in length, among which 96.9 kilometers is in Fenghuang County, with the drainage are of 732.42 square kilometers. It flows through Fenghuang County from west to east, and then plunges into Wushui River, one of  branches of Yunjiang River. Travel in Fenghuang Ancient Town, visitors must see Tuojiang River and have the wonderful trip of Tuojiang River Cruise which is one of the main activities for tourists in Fenghuang Ancient Town. Boarding the boat at the North Gate Wharf, going down the river, reach the Wanming Tower after pass through under the ancient Rainbow Bridge,  It takes about 20 minutes riding boat.


South Great Wall of ChinaNo.3: Climb the South Great Wall of China
The Southern Great Wall is short for the Great Wall in southern China and is famous for being the only Great Wall in southern China. It is situated in Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture in Hunan Province. Therefore, it is called Miaojiang Great Wall (Great Wall of Miao Territory). With a total length of 190 kilometers, the Miaojiang Great Wall is situated in Fenghuang County and starts north of Xique military camp (also known as Danwu military camp) of Guzhang County in western Hunan Province and south of Tingzi Pass of Tongren City in Guizhou Province, and is mostly constructed on precipitous ridges.


No.4: Enjoy the performance of "Border Town'
The drama is mainly based on the story of the literary master Shen Congwen's book "Border Town", and the character "Cui Cui" is the main line. It is a large-scale folk drama that is rich in Xiangxi humanity. The theater is built in the foothills of Phoenix. The light is very dazzling under the illumination; the stage is stepped, two huge ancient trees are used as the background, and the light and shadow with strong visual collision is flowing down like water. The slings of the stars, such as ink and blue, are like dreams; a huge veil is hung above the stage, and the water column jumps up and down with the music, eventually forming a very high water curtain with unique salary reduction ideas and dreams. The forest theater, the dazzling dance costumes, and the beautiful lighting and sound.


Night View of Fenghuang Ancient TownNo.5: Watch the Night View of Fenghuang Ancient Town
It is long known that the night view of the Phoenix ancient city was beautiful, so you should have the time to take a picture of this group of night scenes when traveling. Numerous stilt houses on the banks of Tuojiang River are the biggest feature of the  Phoenix Ancient City.The stilt houses supported by different thicknesses of wood are suspended above the river.  At night,  you can walk through the crowd of shadows, find a tea house or bar near the river, or sit in the Miao family restaurant on the shore, drink alone or have fun with friends and relatives, all of them are romance.


Put river lanterns on Tuojiang River

No.6: Put river lanterns on Tuojiang River
Traveling in Phoenix Ancient Town,  It is an interesting and must-do thing for some tourists to put river lanterns on Tuojiang River. When night falls, the lanterns under the eaves of the hanging feet on the banks of the Tuojiang River will quietly light up in Fenghuang Ancient City,which is just like the bright  Qinhuai River. At this time, some people started to put river lanterns on Tuojiang River.The best places to put river lanterns along Tuojiang River are: Wanming Pagoda, North Gate Pier...


No.7: Do some Shopping in Fenghuang 
Fenghuang is also a paradise of shopping. All stores are opened until 23:00 at night. After dinner, you can walk around Fenghuang Ancient Town to do some shipping at Huilong Pavilion Street and Fenghuang National Crafts Customs Street which are located at the river bank of Tuojiang River.  You can buy some souvenirs that you like and give them as gifts to your relatives and friends. Fenghuang County is rich in natural resources. The county town is rich in corn, tea, tung tea, citrus, chestnut, kiwi and so on. Fenghuang County is a community of Tujia and Miao people. Miao people like to wear collars, bracelets, phoenix crowns, flower bands, rings and other accessories. Batik, paper tie, Miao silver jewelry and other folk crafts have been passed down from generation to generation.


Fenghuang CultureNo.8:  Wear Tujia or Miao costumes in Feanghuang
There are more than one hundred Miao costumes. The color and decoration of Miao men's clothing are more monotonous, which is not as bright and rich as Miao women's clothing. Miao Women's clothing is divided into casual clothing and special clothing. Casual clothes are usually worn clothes, whose colors and patterns are not as bright as  special clothing. And the  special clothing is used for weddings or during festivals. Inside Fenghuang Ancient City, on the walkways of both sides of Tuojiang River, you can easily find some locals holding some sets of bright Tujia or Miao costumes. They will greet you and ask you to rent their national costumes for photos taking. The rent for each suit is only 10 yuan.


No.9:  Buy flowers for beauty from local women
Strolling in the Phoenix Ancient City, you will definitely find some old Miao Ethnic women selling flowers. These are wild flowers to be collected by them from the mountains next to the ancient city, and then tie it into a flower circle with rattan. These Miao Ethnic women usually walk on the  stone street in the  Phoenix ancient city every day.   They like to seek some young girls for selling the flowers only 5 yuan per circle. With the flowers on their heads, the girls walk on the stone street of Fenghuang Ancient City and go slowly along the Tuojiang River,  which add a beautiful scenery to Fenghuang Ancient City.


No.10: Taste local delicious food in Fenghuang
In addition to its distant history and quaint customs, the ancient city of Fenghuang also has a lot of foods to taste. It is really nothing to visit Fenghuang without eating the special snacks here! Fenghuang people are very particular about the essence of their diet. They pay attention to color and aroma. The most distinctive feature of Fenghuang cuisine is that they are based on hot and sour acid, concentrated on the purpose, and superbly sautéed. They cook delicious dishes with all colors and aromas.Here are the ten most famous dishes with the most unique flavors. If you go to Fenghuang Ancient City, you must not miss these dishes...More


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