Phoenix Ancient City is a popular tourist destination known for its well-preserved wooden houses, gates, and bridges. Nestled amidst towering mountains, it offers spectacular views at night when the traditional Chinese architecture blends seamlessly with the city's lights. Although it can be crowded during peak season, early spring and autumn provide a less busy atmosphere. Visitors can explore the area without feeling obligated to buy anything from its many shops.
It's a very nice place. great photo angle The atmosphere is great can walk around Along the way there are many shops. The coffee shop here is very good. Beautiful and well-preserved ancient houses, here is a museum of ancient houses. to study The architecture of the houses is unique and long-standing culture.
riga Tamago — Google review
It's a very nice place. great photo angle The atmosphere is great can walk around Along the way there are many shops. The coffee shop here is very good. Beautiful and well-preserved ancient houses, here is a museum of ancient houses. to study The architecture of the houses is unique and long-standing culture.
riga Tamago — Google review
Delightful experience, the scenery is beautiful and ancient. Staff don't speaking English so you need to either know a bit of Chinese or have a local guide to help you with going around. The place is very crowded.
Enying Huo — Google review
Nice night views, old buildings and bridges. There were alot of people who came here to dress up and take professional photo shoots.
It's nice to take a leisurely walk around both in the day and at night. Terrain is mostly flat.
Worth it to visit and do an overnight stay
ヤン — Google review
The nighttime view is spectacular. The lights at night blend with the traditional Chinese architecture very well. It was crowded when I went in July, but early spring and autumn is a great time to see it when it is less crowded. It is very commercialized, but you don't really need or feel obligated to buy anything. Just take in the night view.
Kevin Guo — Google review
Beautiful ancient city. It isn’t big and it’s really expensive to get in here but still very interesting to explore. There are mostly local tourists visiting, like many other places in China, and it could get pretty crowded. The architecture and views still make for a magical visit.
Dan H. — Google review
It a beautiful ancient town with many ancient bridges across the river. It is exceptionally beautifully when lighted up at night.
SK Ho — Google review
I had an incredible time here. Beautiful city, with a rich history. The river looks amazing at night. You've gotta try the various wines, some will knock your socks off. Never thought I'd end up here, but was super happy that I did.
Troy Corbett — Google review
The nighttime view is spectacular. The lights at night blend with the traditional Chinese architecture very well. It was crowded when I went in July, but early spring and autumn is a great time to see it when it is less crowded. It is very commercialized, but you don't really need or feel obligated to buy anything. Just take in the night view.
Kevin Guo — Google review
A very nice place to take a walk in the evening.
Jen Vo — Google review
It's super crowded at night but tranquil during the morning.
Kim — Google review
This is an ancient city with dual images between days and nights. Around the city, with all the lighting everywhere in the evening, it is a dreamlike and blinking place. Young ladies wearing gorgeous Hmong(苗族) traditional clothes are everywhere. They rent the clothes with makeup service and professional photographer to take pretty photos for them.
There are lots of bars along the river (Tuo Jiang). Singers perform in the bars until 11:30pm according to the regulations. There are also snacks and souvenior shops along the river and on all streets/paths.
In the day time, it's a completely different place without lighting and crowds. If you want to see the "ancient city", make sure to enter the city gates.
jac lee — Google review
Very beautiful 😍😍. Fenghuang tourist ancient town, the viral place wellknown wits its beautiful culture old china buildings by the river. Recommend come at night time for enjoying its soo splendid lighting.
Moses Heryanto - TX TRAVEL Bogor — Google review
Depending on what you're looking towards to, to decide when to visit this beautiful place, if you purely just want to enjoy the scenery and the walk, coming here during December (winter) is a good time as it is very quiet, 0 queue to enter as well, however due to the draught we were also unable to take the boat ride. be mindful that many shops are closed during this time due to the low peak season so you'll have very to little choices in food and drinks, as well as souvenir shops, it wont be as lively as you've seen on Youtube
Shanice Loh — Google review
Phoenix Ancient City, a gem nestled in the heart of nature, stands as a testament to the timeless beauty and rich history of its region. This enchanting locale, with its well-preserved architecture and scenic surroundings, offers a unique window into the past, inviting visitors to step into a world where tradition and modernity blend seamlessly.
As one wanders through the narrow, cobbled streets, they are greeted by the harmonious blend of old and new. Traditional wooden stilt houses, perched along the river, exhibit the classic architectural style of the area, while the gentle flow of the water adds a tranquil backdrop to the bustling city life. The sound of the river, coupled with the soft chatter of the locals and the distant melody of traditional music, creates an atmosphere that is both lively and soothing.
Fernankd Loc — Google review
This is a beautiful ancient town, a place must visit in Zhangjiajie. Highly recommend to stay a night or 2 to experience both day & night views. You can rent chinese cultural costumes to experience the local lives. Environment is clean, a must visit attraction.
Tham Alfred — Google review
Nice place to visit if you're in Hunan. If you're not staying overnight & have just half a day, highly recommended to come between 3 to 8pm where you'll get to experience the place in both day & night which totally gives a different charms.
SP Tan — Google review
Update on Thursday, 7th March 2024. Fenghuang (Phoenix) is probably the most beautiful town in China.
W. Chang — Google review
Ancient Town of FengHuang, located in western HuNan Province, is a culturally rich destination, home to the Tujia and Miao ethnic groups. The town, built on a mountainside and adjacent to the Tuojiang River, is renowned for its scale-like arranged stilted houses, "吊脚楼", and its ancient charm. It's a popular tourist destination, offering a unique experience with each season. The town's cultural heritage is profound, with numerous attractions, including the Tuojiang River, the ancient city wall, and the Shen Cong Wen Former Residence. A visit to HuNan would be incomplete without exploring the captivating Ancient Town of FengHuang.
Tuojiang is a historic town located in Fenghuang County of Hunan province, China. With a total land area of 191.7 square kilometers and a population of approximately 112,200 people, Tuojiang comprises of 29 villages and seven communities that are under its jurisdiction. The administrative center of the town is situated at Fenghuang South Road.
The Old Town of Phoenix (East Gate) is a captivating destination in Fenghuang, China. Established during the Qing Dynasty but with roots dating back to ancient times, it's renowned as one of the most beautiful towns in the country. Visitors recommend spending a day exploring its enchanting streets and taking a boat ride along the Tuojiang River for breathtaking views. The town comes alive at night with vibrant markets, stunning light displays on buildings, and lively bars featuring live music.
Also known as Fenghuang (Phoenix) Ancient Town, this Town is reputed to be the most beautiful town in China.
Stayed 1 night from 7 - 8 March 2024, and the weather is pretty cold in the morning.
Recommend to spend 1 whole day in this Fenghuang Ancient Town and taking the boat ride along the Tuojiang River. The most beautiful night scene in our eyes is mesmerising, romantic and unforgettable.
If time permits and not tiring, the bar scene and live music is the best in this city.
W. Chang — Google review
My classmate from childhood sent me the video of my hometown where I was born and asked me to come back and visit my old friends!
This picture with my aunt should have been taken more than ten years ago, and I miss the ethnic architecture and simple folk custom soooo much!
If you wanna go visit an ethnic town in China, I recommend here to you!
JOJO — Google review
peacefully beautiful
Quanh Ki — Google review
Marvelous. Lively during the night especially at the "night market" in the city center. There's beautiful light everywhere on the buildings.
Anderson Bangkuai — Google review
Delicious food, cool scenery, lots of stores with various products, crowded by night.
Ngan Ngoc Kim Nguyen — Google review
Beautiful and natural sight seeing fron an unique place.
Tuấn Anh Trần — Google review
Is is beautiful but check the river tide
Thuong Hoai — Google review
One of the most beautifully and well preserved ancient towns I have been to!!!
(Translated by Google) Phoenix Nine Views East Gate Tower
(Original)
鳳凰九景東門城樓
莊奕振 — Google review
A special place in ancient old town.
Yong Ruan — Google review
looks good
La Jola — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is one of the four city gates in Fenghuang Ancient City. The lower half of the city gate is made of purple-red sandstone, and the upper half is made of ancient bricks. It is said that only in the Qing Dynasty could the city gate be entered and exited only if it was defeated.
(Original)
是鳳凰古城四個城門之一,城門下半部是由紫紅砂岩砌成,上半部則是由古磚砌成,相傳清朝時如果戰勝,才能由城門進出。
Chueh Dick — Google review
(Translated by Google) Overlooking the street, the historic ancient city building
(Original)
可俯瞰街道,有歷史的古城樓
Shen Leo — Google review
(Translated by Google) Located in the east of the city, close to the Tuojiang River, it was originally called "Shengheng Gate" and is one of the four major gates in Fenghuang Ancient City. The East Gate Tower was built in the 54th year of the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. The lower part of the gate is made of purple-red sandstone, and the upper part of the tower is made of ancient bricks.
(Original)
位於城東,緊靠沱江,原名"升恒門",為鳳凰古城四大城門之一。東門城樓始建於清康熙五十四年,城門下部由紫紅砂巖砌成,上部城樓則用古磚砌築。
Vivian Chen — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is a very good viewing place. You need to buy the Phoenix Nine Views Package to visit the city tower, but in fact, you can see the old street from the city wall.
(Original)
很不錯的觀景處,進入城樓參觀要買鳳凰九景套票,不過其實在城牆上就可以居高臨下看到老街的樣子了。
Gary Wu — Google review
(Translated by Google) Worth a visit
(Original)
한번 가볼만하다
Tuojiang River, also known as the Mother River of Fenghuang County, is a stunning sight with its wooden houses reflecting on the water and boatmen navigating their rafts. The bustling market on the main street offers an array of specialty shops selling local products like silverware, handmade items, and batik textiles. The ancient town of Fenghuang boasts unique wooden architecture built along the river, creating a distinct cultural atmosphere.
Best place for take nice photo. Rock is quite slippery. Be careful, we spend whole afternoon to sit and see the view from cafe at the head of street. Another part that very helpful is this area will has more life and more activity at night time. So it is up to you. Do you want enjoy historic or night life.
Sukit Benjangjaru — Google review
Fabulous older city fashioned in wood, much of it on stilts along the Tuojiang River (wife translated this as Pheonix). The culture is quite unique. We were told going in to be careful in our interactions with locals, as tradition is unusual here. The sites are fantastic. It almost has a Las Vegas atmosphere in the evenings here; an Asian tourist mecca. Shops and street vendors all over. Audible hawkers and the sounds of food artisans pounding away at hammer candy fill the air. A quaint place to spend a few days unlike any other.
William Wright — Google review
The river runs through Feng Huang ancient town and it is very beautiful at night when all the lights along the river were lit up.
The Former Residence of Shen Congwen is a popular tourist attraction that boasts an abundance of completed books and architectural features that are characteristic of southern courtyards. The wooden windows are exquisitely carved, and the overall design includes impressive carvings throughout the site. This destination is a must-see for those interested in historical architecture and culture, offering visitors an opportunity to appreciate traditional southern style buildings and their intricate details.
Visit on Friday, 8 March 2024
There's even a documentary on Hunan TV on this famous Chinese writer.
Mr Shen Congwen (1903-88) is considered one of the greatest modern Chinese writers, on par with Lu Xun.
W. Chang — Google review
ノーベル賞受賞候補者だった。家は街の中に埋もれている。作品を読んだが??であった。
(Translated by Google)
He was a Nobel Prize nominee. The house is buried in the city. did you read the work? ? Met.
u39 1008 — Google review
good
La Jola — Google review
(Translated by Google) Shen Congwen's former residence is located on Zhongying Street in Fenghuang Ancient City. It is an ancient courtyard house in the south.
(Original)
沈從文故居,位於鳳凰古城中營街,是一座南方的古四合院。
Angel — Google review
(Translated by Google) Phoenix Nine Scenes Shen Congwen's Former Residence
(Original)
鳳凰九景沈從文故居
莊奕振 — Google review
(Translated by Google) A famous former residence located in the Phoenix area, it is highly regarded by locals because it is a famous historical and literary figure, and many Hope Charity Schools were later built in the area.
(Original)
位在鳳凰城區內的一間名故居,因其為有名歷史文學名家,加上後來在當地修建許多希望公益學校而為當地人推崇。
青應麒 — Google review
(Translated by Google) Countless books have been completed here. The architectural features are the typical courtyard houses in the South, with exquisitely carved wooden windows.
(Original)
在這裡完成的書籍無數,建築特色為南方典型的四合院,雕花木窗雕功精良。
Chueh Dick — Google review
(Translated by Google) The screen keeps Mr. Chu Dung Co's autograph "Phuong Hoang Thanh". A beautiful place to take group photos
(Original)
Bình phong lưu bút tích Mr Chu Dung Cơ "Phượng Hoàng Thành". Một địa điểm đẹp để chụp ảnh đoàn
SONVT — Google review
(Translated by Google) Border Town Former Residence of Author Shen Congwen
(Original)
邊城 作者沈從文故居
Huangsiqiao Ancient Town, located 25km from the ancient city, boasts a rich history dating back 1300 years to the Tang Dynasty. The town's unique construction features bluestones and massive blue rocks, some weighing up to 1000 kilograms, used for its walls. It is enclosed by three gates facing east, west, and north.
shalini thangaraj — Google review
(Translated by Google) The "extraordinary" among the ordinary!
ancient city.
(Original)
平凡中的“不平凡“!
古城。
The Aizhai Bridge, which was inaugurated in 2012, is a remarkable suspension bridge that is renowned for its impressive length and height. This engineering masterpiece stands among the world's longest and highest bridges. The design of this bridge incorporates state-of-the-art technology to ensure it can withstand severe weather conditions while accommodating heavy traffic flow. With its stunning view of the valleys below, the Aizhai Bridge has become a popular tourist attraction and an outstanding symbol of modern architecture.
Aizhai is the world’s highest tunnel to tunnel bridge and the fourth suspension bridge in China to cross a valley so wide it seems to be connecting two mountain ranges. The first three were the Siduhe, Balinghe and Beipanjiang Hukun bridges. Of the world's 400 or so highest bridges, Aizhai has the 3rd longest span with a tower to tower distance of 3,858 feet (1,176 mtrs). Located deep in the heart of China’s Hunan Province near the city of Jishou, the suspension bridge is the largest structure on the Jishou to Chadong expressway with a deck 1,102 feet (336 mtrs) above the DeHang Canyon and has also become a major tourist attraction with a walkway partly made of glass accessible via a large group of escalators and elevators.
Manish Pal — Google review
Travelling between the spectacular scenic areas of Wulinyuan/Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang ('China's most beautiful town'), I had the bonus of crossing this amazing bridge. Ranked as # 12 for height and length, this bridge surely takes the prize for jaw-dropping views. Several of the higher bridges cross the same river, or are in nearby mountains, but none offer the wide panorama of Aizhai. Sitting on the top deck of my bus it really felt like flying for a moment. All the more surreal because the approaches are hidden by a tunnel on one side and a ridge on the other. Blink and you could miss it, but of course there are also viewing areas to pull into nearby. Like many freeways in the mountainous Chinese countryside, the incredible man-made structures rival those of mother nature. The journey really is as worthwhile as the destination in this incredible country.
Shaun Lowe — Google review
Driving in the clouds!
Aizhai Bridge, a suspension bridge on the Baotou-Maoming Expressway in the central Chinese city of Jishou, is shrouded in a sea of clouds, offering motorists a breathtaking view on Saturday. The bridge stretches over the Dehang Grand Canyon, with a main span of 1,176 meters and a bridge deck of 355 meters from the bottom of the valley.
The record-setting Aizhai Bridge is the world's highest and longest tunnel-to-tunnel bridge. Once on the bridge cars can motor along a two-way, four-lane motorway at about 80km/h. Pedestrians can also use its special walkway.
Vijay Varshney — Google review
The Aizhai Bridge (Chinese: 矮寨大桥) is a suspension bridge on the G65 Baotou–Maoming Expresswaynear Jishou, Hunan, China. The bridge was built as part of an expressway from southwest China's Chongqing Municipality to Changsha.[2]
Aizhai Bridge
矮寨大桥
Xiong Xiling Former Residence, situated in a quiet alley of Beiwenxing Street within Fenghuang ancient city, spans 800 square meters. This courtyard wooden tile structure reflects the traditional architectural style of the Miao nationality. The four well-preserved houses maintain their original appearance and showcase the frugal lifestyle of its former owner. Once home to Xiong Xiling, Prime Minister during Yuan Shikai's government in the Republic of China, this residence features photos from his life.
(Translated by Google) Xiong Xiling's former residence is located in an alley on North Wenxing Street in Fenghuang Ancient City. The building is a typical ancient Miao building.
(Original)
熊希齡故居,位於鳳凰古城北文星街的一個小巷,建築是典型的苗族古代建築。
Angel — Google review
looks good
La Jola — Google review
(Translated by Google) Went here and the evening was beautiful!
(Original)
Đã đến đây và buổi tối thật đẹp!
Ngọc Việt Bạch — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful scenery right next to the old bridge, charming winter landscape, many shops with many delicious dishes.
(Original)
Cảnh đẹp ngay cạnh cây cầu cổ, phong cảnh mùa đông nhìn hữu tình, nhiều hàng quán với nhiều món ăn ngon.
Nhà ở và Du Lịch — Google review
(Translated by Google) Phoenix Nine Views Xiong Xiling’s Former Residence
(Original)
鳳凰九景熊希齡故居
莊奕振 — Google review
(Translated by Google) The environment is quiet, the building is old, with a square layout and a patio inside. The life is simple, diligent and thrifty.
(Original)
環境幽靜建築古老,四方形布局,內有天井,生活樸素勤儉持家。
Chueh Dick — Google review
(Translated by Google) The former residence of Xiong Xiling, the Prime Minister of Yuan Shikai's government during the Republic of China. Some photos of Mr. Xiong's life are displayed inside. The style of the former residence is simple but the space is spacious. The entrance is located in a small alley.
(Original)
民國時期袁世凱政府內閣總理熊希齡的故居,裡面有擺放一些熊先生的生活照,故居風格簡樸但空間寬闊,入口位於一條小巷子內。
Gary Wu — Google review
(Translated by Google) The environment is quiet and quiet, the building is old and simple, with a square layout and a well in the middle. Entering the door of the house, there is a front room about ten square meters wide on the left, also known as the reception room. On the east side of the patio is a special woodshed with stone mills, stone mills and other edible furniture devices, which fully demonstrates the thrift of the owner at that time. Good housekeeping style.
(Original)
環境幽靜安謐,建築古老質樸,四方形佈局,中有一天井寬坪。進入宅門,左側是一個約十平方米寬的前室,又稱會客室,天井東側為專門的柴房,內有石磨、石碓等食用傢具裝置,充分顯示了這家主人當時勤儉持家的良好風範。
Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture is an independent administrative division in northwest Hunan province, China. The region comprises of a single urban area, Jishou, along with seven rural counties namely Baojing, Fenghuang, Guzhang, Huayuan, Longshan, Luxi and Yongshun. The locality is characterized by the presence of ethnic groups such as Tujia and Miao who add to its cultural diversity.