Journey to Western Hunan - Fenghuang Ancient City

Fenghuang, formerly known as Zhengan, is a famous border town in western Hunan. It was once praised by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley as the most beautiful small town in China. It is the only way between Huaihua, Jishou and Tongren, Guizhou. The capital of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture is Jishou. Compared with Fenghuang, it has no sense of existence.

Tuojiang River is the mother river and the soul of the ancient city, passing through the city. The bridge that must be crossed when going to and from the ancient city, and the stilted buildings on the riverside.

It coincides with the 70th anniversary of the National Day, and there are festive scenes everywhere

Had a sumptuous breakfast at a riverside shop. There are many small inns along the river, suitable for daze

The small wooden bridge crossing the river, the crowd is filled with warm joy

Under the sunset, waterwheels, cruise ships, ancient cities, and flowing water, life should be carefree

The stilted buildings by the river are a unique scenery of the small town.

In the evening, we strolled along the riverside, on the ancient city wall, and inside the ancient city, and ate three delicacies and beef rice noodles at a riverside shop.

The Tuojiang River is even more charming at night

Hongqiao is an iconic building on the river. Under the light, it looks like a pair of crescent moons.

Riding on this kind of hand-cranked boat, it was a night cruise on the Tuojiang River, with the gentle breeze and beautiful singing coming from the bars on both sides of the river. It was extremely comfortable. A night boat tour on the Tuojiang River is the most must-see item.

Exquisite ancient pagoda

The style of the inn where I stayed was very similar to the one I saw in my former residence . I experienced it this time.

Premier Zhu's inscription is relatively rare. He is from Hunan.

On the 70th anniversary of the National Day, a local celebration was organized in the ancient city. It felt like everyone came.

There are many former residences of celebrities in Fenghuang Ancient City. In the evening in the ancient city, I stopped at the door of Shen Congwen's former residence and felt it for a while. Since I have to return home the next morning, I’ll leave it for next time.