Eight Romantic Events in Fenghuang Ancient City Tourism

Phoenix Ancient City Attractions is a national historical and cultural city. It was once praised by the famous New Zealand writer Rewi Alley as the most beautiful small town in China. Below are the eight most romantic events I have collected about tourism in Fenghuang Ancient City. Come and take a look. .

Eight romantic events in Fenghuang Ancient City tourism:

1. The two of them were sitting in a teahouse, drinking green tea, basking in the warm sun, playing cards and looking at the scenery of the ancient city, feeling comfortable Awesome.

2. Find a quiet bar by the Tuojiang River in the evening, have two cups of Budweiser, read a book "Border Town", see how Cuicui met Nuosong, and enjoy the gurgling music The tranquility in the sound of running water and the pleasure of spiritual communion.

3. From 6:00 to 7:00 in the morning, we walked hand in hand through the ultra-quiet alleys of the ancient city and breathed in the ultra-fresh air. At this moment, the entire ancient city belongs to just the two of you!

4. There are thousands of small shops in Phoenix. You must take a day to go shopping hand in hand. (Shopping here is very comfortable. The entire ancient city is a pedestrian street. There is no noise from cars or high-decibel speakers. LG will not show any impatience like accompanying people shopping in the city. It turns out that traveling and shopping in Phoenix is ??also a kind of enjoyment. LG So said. )

5. Boating on the Tuojiang River, listen to the boatman’s antiphonal song or just sit snugly by the lake and let your thoughts drift in the breeze. Wait quietly for nightfall and enjoy the stunning sunset over the ancient city.

6. When you go to watch the dragon boat racing during the Dragon Boat Festival, you can skip the Phoenix Rock Jumping or the Cui Tower, but you can never skip the dragon boat racing and duck grabbing during the Dragon Boat Festival. Without the dragon boat race, Cuicui would not have met Nuo Song, and there would be no border town. Without Shen Congwen, who wrote about the border town, Phoenix might be like Zhenyuan today. I heard it's beautiful, but few people have seen it.

7. It is said that Phoenix is ??a place suitable for daze. This is not true at all. I am sitting in an old stilted building where time has gone back twenty years, and the sky is full of stars. With a pot of Eucommia tea, I don't think about anything. I am so quiet that I can only hear my own heartbeat. Maybe the girl next to you is in a daze like you. Occasionally, your eyes will meet and you will smile knowingly. Yes, Phoenix is ??a place where you don’t think about anything but makes your heart beat. Falling in love may become very simple. How many young people are deceived here, how many travelers are lost here...

8. The entire town of Phoenix is ??like a bar, where there is ambiguity, confusion, chaos, and corruption. Some people escape here to get rid of the fatigue of the city, and some people come here to find their own "Cui Cui" and "Nuosong". The avant-garde bars are either hidden in the streets or exposed on the riverside, harmoniously harmonizing with the original simplicity and backwardness of the ancient town. I think if there weren’t these bars in Phoenix, maybe many people wouldn’t choose to come here to “relax”. Just like Yangshuo can have nothing, but it must have West Street. The country needs to develop small towns to solve the problems of rural areas and farmers. One of the guiding principles is to let farmers "leave the soil but not leave their hometown", that is, leave the farming life they are accustomed to for a long time without leaving the land where they have lived for a long time. The special significance of the bar to Phoenix is ??that it allows many people who have fled from the city to "leave their hometown but never leave their hometown". Bars are a popular culture that was initially only popular in some bustling cities. Later, people from the city took me to some quiet and primitive places, such as Lhasa and Lijiang. Being in an unfamiliar environment, the natural beauty and simple folk customs replace the hustle and bustle of the city in the past. But the bar can still provide you with the modern exquisite life and convenient lifestyle that you have long been accustomed to. Outside the window is a small bridge and flowing water, and inside the window are familiar music, familiar drinks, familiar magazines, and even ambiguous emotions that you are familiar with. This environment is both unfamiliar and familiar to you. It gives you novelty, but it won't make you confused.

Fenghuang Ancient City Travel Guide

1. Introduction to Fenghuang Ancient City:

Fenghuang Ancient City is located in the southwest of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Hunan Province. It is a typical ethnic minority settlement. district. Fenghuang Ancient City has natural landscapes and cultural landscapes. The natural landscapes include the National Forest Park Nanhua Mountain, Qiliang Cave, and the eight major scenic spots of Fenghuang: Dongling Yinghui, Nanhua Greenery, Qifeng Xiu, Xiqiao Night Moon, Longtan Fishing Fire, Fange Huitao, Mountain Temple Morning Bell, Lanjing Woodcutter Song, There are also the beautiful Tuojiang River and various charming stilted buildings; cultural attractions include Shen Congwen's former residence and cemetery, Xiong Xiling's former residence, North Gate Tower, East Gate Tower, Wenchang Pavilion, etc.

2. Best time to travel:

You can go to Fenghuang Ancient City all year round, and all seasons can be considered the best time to travel to Fenghuang Ancient City. Fenghuang Ancient City has a humid subtropical monsoon climate, with a mild climate, four distinct seasons, and sufficient sunlight.

In spring, you can see the beautiful scenery of the mist-filled Tuojiang River in the early morning, and in March it is even more misty and rainy; in summer, it is very popular, and in the evening, there are music and flute playing along the Tuojiang River every night; in autumn, there are relatively few tourists, so you can eat fresh food Kiwi fruit and wild chestnut; winter is also a unique scene. If you are lucky, you can also see the ancient Fenghuang City covered in snow

3. Changsha-Fenghuang/Basic transportation methods from Changsha to Fenghuang Ancient City:

Train:

There is no local train station in Fenghuang. You need to transfer to three nearby train stations, namely Jishou, Huaihua and Tongren train stations. Jishou Railway Station is closest to Phoenix.

There are buses from the train station directly to Phoenix. Don't trust taxis, private cars and other public vehicles. Public vehicles often charge extra money along the way, dump passengers, force you to sell high-priced tickets, or even extort money. Choosing regular buses is the guarantee of travel safety. From the train station exit, walk 180 meters to the left to reach Jishou North Bus Station. The bus here is 25 yuan per person. Generally, you have to wait until the bus is full before departing. It takes about an hour to reach Fenghuang Ancient City.

Tourists from Changsha, Zhuzhou, Xiangtan, and Loudi take the train from Changsha to Jishou. Chenzhou, Hengyang, Changsha, Yiyang and Changde took train K9064 from Shenzhen West to Jishou.

Bus:

1. Jishou to Fenghuang: Walk 180 meters to the left at the train station exit to Jishou North Bus Station. The bus here is 25 yuan per person. Generally, you have to wait until the bus is full before departing. It takes about an hour to drive to Fenghuang Ancient City.

2. Huaihua to Fenghuang: After leaving the train station, you can take a taxi (starting at 5 yuan) to Huaihua West Bus Station to Fenghuang. There is a bus every hour, 32 yuan/person, and it takes two and a half hours to get to Fenghuang. . Take National Highway 209, the total distance is 92 kilometers, and the road condition is good. The earliest bus is at 7:00 and the latest bus is at 18:00.

3. Tongren to Fenghuang: After leaving the train station, walk for two minutes to Tongren North Bus Station opposite. There is a bus every 90 minutes, 20 yuan/person, and the journey takes 70-90 minutes. The earliest bus is at 7:30. The last bus is at 16:30.

4. Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang: 6 trips a day from Zhangjiajie Bus Station, 4 hours in total, 70 yuan/person. Time is 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 in the morning, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30 in the afternoon.

5. Changsha West Passenger Transport Station to Phoenix: 4 departures a day, 8:40, 10:40, 15:30, 17:30. 156 yuan/person, 6 hours in total,

6. There are tourist buses directly to the Phoenix Ancient City from Apollo Square diagonally opposite Changsha Railway Station, running twice a day at 07:30 and 12:30. The car is relatively new and the ride is very comfortable! And the price is only 120 yuan/person. Round trip booking is even more cost-effective, only 200 yuan/person. It is recommended that everyone choose this method. You can call them and pay after making a reservation and getting on the bus. I added her on WeChat, and her phone number is also a WeChat ID. If I have any questions, I can ask her at any time! The attitude is also very good.

Self-driving:

Driving by yourself is a good choice. The expressway from Jishou to Phoenix was just opened in November 2012, which saves the time of driving to Phoenix and the road conditions are better. alright.

Detailed self-driving route from Changsha to Fenghuang Ancient City Scenic Area, the total distance is 320.7 kilometers, 3 hours and 45 minutes;

1. Starting from the starting point, drive 3.4 kilometers in the urban area of ??Yuelu District , take the ramp (via Yuelu Toll Station (Changsha)) and enter Changsha Expressway;

2. Drive straight ahead for 158.2 kilometers along Changchang Expressway, exit from Jishou/Changde/Airport Exit, and head towards Jishou , enter the Hangrui Expressway/Changji Expressway;

3. Drive straight ahead for 267.5 kilometers along the Hangrui Expressway/Changji Expressway, and pass Jinshuiyuan Farm Restaurant about 50 meters away;

4 , enter Fenghuang County and drive 1.6 kilometers to the end.

4. Tickets and discounts:

Tickets for nine scenic spots in Fenghuang Ancient City Scenic Area: 148 yuan; Discount tickets: 80 yuan

Shanjiang Miao Museum + Miao Valley Tickets for Miao Village: 100 yuan; discounted tickets: 50 yuan

Tickets for Gouliang Miao Village + Feishui Valley Scenic Area: 100 yuan; discounted tickets: 50 yuan

South Great Wall Scenic Area + Yingpan Miao Tickets for the village: 80 yuan; discount tickets: 40 yuan

Tickets for Qiliang Cave Scenic Area: 80 yuan; discount tickets: 40 yuan

Note: 1) Starting from April 10 this year , cancel the scenic spot ticket inspection, tourists do not need to buy the 148 yuan "bundled" ticket, they only need to buy the corresponding tickets when visiting small attractions)

　2) All discount tickets and free tickets are subject to relevant When purchasing tickets with certificates, journalists can enjoy preferential ticket policies with their press cards issued by the State Information General Administration.

5. The most worth visiting attractions:

Shen Congwen Cemetery:

Shen Congwen Cemetery is located in Tingtao Mountain on the bank of Tuojiang River. Its predecessor was a former imperial envoy in the Qing Dynasty. The garden was built by Tian Xingshu, a member of the Miao ethnic group from Phoenix who was the governor of Yunnan and Guizhou in order to honor his mother Du. It was also a place for literati to relax and sightsee in Phoenix. Also known as "Du Mu Garden".

Tuojiang Diaojiaolou:

Tuojiang River is the mother river of Phoenix. Along the water, passing through Hongqiao, there are Wanshou Palace, Wanming Tower and Duocui Tower. The cluster of stilted buildings built along the Tuojiang River is near Hongqiao in the east gate and Tiaoyan in the north gate.

Shiban Old Street:

Qingshiban Street, which is less than 5 meters wide, goes from Daomou to the west, passing through Cross Street, Dongzheng Street, Xizheng Street, Huilongge, Ying From Shaochong, Doushanla, Jieguanting, Shen Congwen Cemetery to the No. 1 Spring in the World, the total length is more than 3,000 meters. It is the most prosperous commercial street in Phoenix.

Hongqiao:

Originally known as Wohong Bridge, also known as "Fengyu Tower", it was built in the early years of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty.

Located in the center of Phoenix, it is very convenient to go anywhere from here. 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 shops and grocery stores, and the second floor is the folk culture building, which contains all the calligraphy and painting works about Hongqiao Fengyu Tower from ancient times to the present. It is also a good place for sightseeing and drinking tea.

Former Residence of Shen Congwen:

Visit Shen Congwen’s house, follow the footsteps of the master, and feel the aura of the master. A large part of the code of Phoenix culture is infiltrated and hidden in this seemingly ordinary ancient time. In the house.

Former Residence of Xiong Xiling:

Mao Zedong once commented on Xiong Xiling: "If a person does good things for the people, the people will never forget him. Xiong Xiling has done many good things." Zhou Enlai also said: "Xiong Xiling was the first-class talent in Yuan Shikai's era and was the prime minister of the cabinet. I remember Xiong Xiling's story very clearly after reading it." Mr. Zhang Henshui's masterpiece "The Golden Fen Family" is about the love entanglement between the prime minister's son and the daughter of the people, and the prototype of the story comes from It comes from the Xiong Xiling family.

Qiliang Cave:

Qiliang Cave is located in Qiliangqiao Township, north of Fenghuang Ancient City, on the left side of Jifeng Highway. It is a typical carbonate cave. Qiliang Cave integrates mountains, rivers, canyons, dangerous shoals, cliffs, waterfalls, jungles, countryside and villages. There are five major areas in the cave: "ancient battlefield", "gallery", "paradise", "Dragon Palace" and "Yin Yang River". Scenic spots. It can be said that there is a mountain in the cave, and there are caves in the mountain, and the caves are connected. It combines strange rocks and rocks, flowing springs and waterfalls in one cave. It is composed of various stalagmites, stone pillars, and stalactites, forming an extremely magnificent picture.

6. Phoenix Food:

There are so many delicious foods in Phoenix. Anyone who has been to Phoenix will never forget its rich variety of delicious food, whether it is placed in the store They are still stalls on the roadside, and their fragrant aroma can be smelled from a distance. Phoenix cuisine is mainly spicy and sour, with a rich flavor that will make you sweat profusely and enjoy the food. The specialties here include blood cake duck, glutinous rice pickled sour fish, alternate year smoked bacon, canned mushrooms, and sour soup. Tofu, dry pickled pickled radish shreds, etc. Just these names are enough to make people’s mouths twitch. When coming to Phoenix, in addition to preparing luggage, you also need to prepare a big, big stomach.

1. Miao’s Sour Soup Fish

When talking about Phoenix, we can’t help but mention the Sour Soup Fish. Fish in sour soup is a unique delicacy of the Miao people. There is a folk saying of the Miao people: "The whitest and whitest thing is snow in winter. The sweetest and sweetest thing is sugar cane. The most fragrant and beautiful thing is fish in sour soup." Sour Hot and sour, the fish meat is delicious, and the soup is mellow. Just looking at it will double your appetite.

Recommended store: Gulouxiang

Address: Biaoying Street, Fenghuang County

2. Blood Baba Duck

Blood Baba Duck is Phoenix’s most famous specialty. Blood cake made from the finest glutinous rice and duck blood is cooked with duck meat. The taste of duck meat is combined with the fragrance of blood cake. It tastes soft and glutinous. The skin is crispy on the outside but soft in the mouth. The duck meat is fresh and tender. It is a delicacy in the world. The taste is very strong. If you can't eat spicy food, it's best to tell the store in advance to use less chili pepper. < /p>

3. Miao sour radish

The preparation method of Miao sour radish is simple, and its taste is in line with Phoenix people’s requirements for sour and spicy food. Therefore, it is very popular. The color of sour radish is bright. , red with crystal white in it, like jade, it looks great in slices or shreds. It tastes crunchy, and when dipped in chili sauce, it is spicy and sour, sour and a little spicy. I don't know if it is the taste that dominates the taste, making people have endless aftertaste.

4. Rice Noodles

There are many rice noodle shops in Fenghuang, among which beef noodles are one of the must-orders in every rice noodle shop. Rice noodles are made from rice and can be thick or thin. They taste strong, smooth and delicious. The soup made from beef is rich and delicious. The beef slices are sprinkled with a thin layer of minced green onion or coriander. If you like spicy food, you can add it. Some red peppers unique to western Hunan and sour beans are used as seasonings.

5. Stir-fried bacon with bracken

Fenghuang locals often see bracken on their dining tables. Bracken, also called fist vegetable or cat's claw, can be used cold or stir-fried with bacon, another local specialty in Fenghuang. Stir-fried bacon with bracken has become a famous dish. It has a crisp taste, smooth fragrance and rich nutritional value, and is very popular among everyone.

8. Local accommodation in Fenghuang:

Accommodation in Fenghuang Ancient City is very convenient. You can stay in a stilted building by the Tuojiang River, where you can experience the real style of western Hunan. Most of the South Inns in Tuojiang are named after Diaojiaolou is the main building, and the advantage is that you can personally appreciate the Miao architectural style. Although the inns north of Tuojiang River are not Diaojiaolou, they have a better view and space to appreciate the Tuojiang style and Diaojiaolou. There are several good inns between Hongqiao and Tiaoyan, such as Xiaoxiao Inn, Cuicui Inn, Jiangbei Inn, and Laoke Selling inns, etc. From Huilong Pavilion to Shen Congwen Cemetery, there are many excellent Diaojiaolou Inns, such as Tuojiang Renjia Inn, Guanjinglou Inn, Tianlaosan Inn, Fenghuang Ancient City Youth Hostel, etc. Behind the city wall between the east gate and the north gate, there is a row of stilted buildings, most of which are inns. One is next to the other, and you are sure to find one that satisfies you.

7. Recommended accommodation:

1. Phoenix Shuiyunjian Inn:

Address: No. 30, Laoyingshao, Tuojiang Town, Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Prefecture, Hunan Province

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Price: Standard room 118 yuan/room

Reason for recommendation: The inn is located on the bar street along the Tuojiang River, across the river from the North Gate Tower. The renovation was just completed in early 2010. There is a large patio overlooking the river with an area of ??about 40 square meters. Friends can drink tea and chat while watching the river view on the patio. The owners of the inn are two old classmates who have a close friendship. They have similar interests and hobbies, and they have a very cheerful personality!

2. Hunan Fenghuang NICE Hotel

Address: No. 133, Huilong Pavilion, Fenghuang County, Hunan Province

Price: Theme room 138-168 yuan/room< /p>

Reason for recommendation: NICE Inn is located in Fenghuang Huilong Pavilion, which is a quiet place. Behind are green mountains, green water, streams, and birds. 8 unique theme rooms are exquisite and beautiful. You can not only experience the comfort and privacy of a star hotel, such as luxurious independent bathrooms, uninterrupted hot water, WIFI, air conditioning and LCD digital TV; you can also feel the different spaces. Enjoy, such as book bar, restaurant entertainment room, river view courtyard, mountain terrace.

3. Phoenix Encounter Inn

Address: No. 5, Tangjialong, Laoyingshao Street, Fenghuang County, Jishou City, Hunan Province

Directions: On the river side.

Price: 110-120 yuan/room for various theme rooms

Recommendation reason: Each room in Encounter uses IKEA household products, aiming to give friends outside the industry a Comfortable sleeping environment. Each room has an independent theme color system. Each room can give you a different experience and fulfill your dream of a home.

4. Fenghuang Piaowadu Inn

Address: No. 17 Shawan, Fenghuang County, Hunan Province (near Wanshou Palace)

Price: 130-130 for various theme rooms 160 yuan/room

Reason for recommendation: The inn is located at No. 17 Shawan, the core scenic area of ??the ancient city, facing the Tuojiang River and close to the scenic spot Wanshou Palace. It is a 300-year-old mansion and the most distinctive courtyard inn in the ancient city. It is very pleasant to sit in the unique courtyard and drink tea and chat.

8. Travel taboos (what to pay attention to when visiting Fenghuang Ancient City)

(1) Try not to get close to married women in Hunan Miao Village.

(2) When entering the Miao village in Hunan, don’t whistle casually in the Tujia village.

(3) Please store valuables at the front desk!

(4) You must bring the original valid ID card when departing. Children must bring the original household registration book. Copies cannot be boarded. There are too many tours and it will delay everyone's time. Please forgive me and cooperate with the tour guide's work.

(5) The food in Hunan may not suit the taste of Chaozhou people. You can bring your own miscellaneous salty food. Please be sure to eat enough to ensure sufficient physical strength.

(6) You can bring an appropriate amount of toilet medicine. Friends who suffer from motion sickness should take anti-sickness medicine half an hour before getting on the bus.

(7) Never believe in the "human-shaped Polygonum multiflorum" in Hunan scenic spots, it is a rare sight in a thousand years;

(8) When visiting Hunan scenic spots, be sure to obey the tour guide's instructions Make arrangements and keep in mind the meeting time and location!

(9) Men who smoke, please note that Zhangjiajie Scenic Area has become a smoke-free scenic spot. If you really can’t help smoking, please be prepared to pay a fine!

(10) When getting on or off the cable car or sightseeing elevator, please follow the instructions of the local management personnel and take self-protection measures.

(11) Some areas of Phoenix in western Hunan are dangerous and complex. Tourists should follow the tour guide and do not walk on non-standard tour routes without permission;

(12) Do not walk in some lakes and pools in the scenic area. Swim inside to prevent accidents;

(13) When traveling, you must wear the travel badge issued by our agency to facilitate staff identification and contact the travel agency according to the phone number on the badge if you get lost. Contact

(14) On both sides of the mountain top tour, some peculiar scenery can easily make tourists obsessed. You must pay attention to safety when taking photos here, because there are cliffs behind you;

(15) Do not litter, pick flowers, damage trees, or harm or capture wild animals.

(16) After visiting the scenic spots during the day, when returning to the hotel to rest, please do not go out casually; if you want to go out, it is best to ask a tour guide or accompany you! And pay attention to personal safety!

(17) March is the rainy season. Visitors must bring rain gear and clothes (there is rain gear available for purchase along the way). Wear a raincoat when climbing when it rains. Do not hold an umbrella to avoid losing your balance due to the wind. , please do not play in the ravines to prevent sudden flash floods.

(18) Don’t enter other people’s homes with an open umbrella.

(19) When visiting other people’s homes, men and women cannot stay in the same room.

(20) When visiting a Miao home, don’t step on other people’s tripods, and don’t sit in the main hall (direction of the shrine).

Precautions for traveling in Fenghuang Ancient City

1. How many days does it usually take to travel in Fenghuang?

In fact, Fenghuang Ancient City is not big. I once walked through it. It only took 40 minutes, but there are many alleys and intricate streets in the ancient city, so it would take almost half a day to visit the ancient city. If you can even visit the surrounding Miaozhai Canyon, three days and two nights will be enough. Staying longer is a waste of time, unless of course you come to Phoenix to sleep, haha

2. Phoenix Public Security How is the situation? Are you reassured?

The social security in Fenghuang Ancient City is relatively good, and one can basically visit with confidence. If you encounter a problem that cannot be solved, there are patrol cars on duty at Nanhua Gate, Cultural Square, and the entrance of the Post and Telecommunications Bureau. You can ask the police to solve the problem.

3. When is the best time to travel to Fenghuang Ancient City? Is the scenery the best?

You can visit Fenghuang at any time of the year, but there is a saying here: "Phoenix in the morning, Phoenix in the evening and winter." "Phoenix", Phoenix is ??close to the junction of four provinces, and there are more tourists on three-day weekend tours. There is no absolute off-season, and it must be only during the New Year that there are fewer people. After the Dragon Boat Festival, there will be more and more people, and then until the National Day, it is the peak season.

4. Is the mobile phone signal in Fenghuang Ancient City good?

China Mobile and China Unicom have achieved seamless coverage in Fenghuang Ancient City, and major tourist attractions and highways outside the city have also achieved full coverage. cover. (But sometimes the signal inside the Gucheng Inn is not very good, so bear with it and don’t break your phone.)

If you need to pay for your phone, China Mobile and China Unicom’s business halls are under construction (also It is diagonally opposite the Post and Telecommunications Bureau). Users from other provinces can buy payment cards to pay or find a computer to pay with Taobao.

5. Is it convenient to withdraw money from Phoenix Bank?

Agricultural Bank of China, ICBC, China Construction Bank and Postal Savings Bank of China have installed automatic teller machines (ATMs) in Fenghuang Ancient City. POS machines have been installed in hotels and entertainment venues. However, there are no small shops in the ancient city, so it is more convenient to bring some cash with you. !I’ll mark it on the map below.

6. How to arrange meals for individual travelers? How much does it cost?

Friends who travel independently can make arrangements at hotels or small restaurants by themselves when traveling to Phoenix. In addition, there are many small restaurants in Fenghuang Scenic Area, and catering can be arranged. It is very convenient for individual travelers to have no place to eat. (But please note that the Fenghuang Ancient City Government has issued unprecedented price restrictions. For example, the price of a small portion of blood duck must not exceed 40 yuan. However, the annual rent of a hotel near the river is more than 100,000 yuan. The rent is tens of thousands of yuan, and the same food has different prices. You should know how to calculate the cost, so the price is not an issue, the most important thing is that it tastes good.

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Going to the market is called "going to the market" in Phoenix. If you don't go to the market in Phoenix, you are not really visiting Phoenix. Not only are all kinds of agricultural products abundant and cheap, but there are also all kinds of rare ethnic characteristics. The Miao town market is also a place where Miao girls compete for beauty. At a glance, you can see all kinds of ethnic costumes, colorful and colorful. There are markets in Fenghuang Township every five days, almost every day. At the Miao Nationality Market, not only several nearby Miao villages come here for the market, but also vendors from Huayuan, Jishou, Luxi, Mayang, Guizhou Songtao, Tongren, and Chongqing Xiushan often come here to trade. The prices are cheap and the exquisite ethnic handicrafts are among the best among all markets.

The market dates are calculated according to the lunar calendar. The more famous markets are:

Liaojiaqiao: The 3rd, 8th, 13th, 18th and 23rd days of each month in the lunar calendar are the market time. The fare from Fenghuang to Liaojiaqiao is 3 yuan.

Alaying: Every lunar month. The second, seventh, twelfth, seventeenth, twenty-second and twenty-seventh days of the month are market times. The fare from Fenghuang to Alaying is 4 yuan near Huangsiqiao and the South Great Wall.

< p>Jixin: The fifth, tenth, fifteenth, twentieth, twenty-fifth and thirty of each month of the lunar calendar are market times. The fare from Fenghuang to Jixin is 3 yuan.

Shanjiang: The third, eighth, 13th, 18th, 23rd and 23rd days of each month in the lunar calendar are the market times. The fare from Fenghuang to Shanjiang is 3 yuan.

La'er Mountain: Lunar Calendar. The second, seventh, twelfth, seventeenth, twenty-second and twenty-seventh days of each month are market times. The fare from Fenghuang to Laer Mountain is 5 yuan.

Heku: Lunar Calendar. The first, sixth, eleventh, sixteenth, twenty-first and twenty-sixth days of each month are market times. The fare from Fenghuang to Heku is 5 yuan, which is not very convenient.

Date table for market events in major market towns in western Hunan

Market address Market cycle (lunar calendar) Market address Market cycle (lunar calendar)

Qianzhou, Jishou City, western Hunan Towns 4 and 9, Ala Town, Fenghuang County, Western Hunan

2 and 7, Aizhai Town, Jishou City, Western Hunan; 5 and 10, Jixin Town, Fenghuang County, Western Hunan

5, Daxingzhai Town, Jishou City, Western Hunan , Fifth and tenth, Chadong Town, Huayuan County, Xiangxiang

Three, Shanjiang Town, Fenghuang County, western Hunan, Three and eight, Paibi Town, Huayuan County, western Hunan

Two, Laershan Town, Fenghuang County, western Hunan , No. 1 and 6, Malichang Town, Huayuan County, Western Qixiang

8. Regarding accommodation

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I just want to tell everyone that it is best to book a room on an online platform, such as Qunar.com or Taobao. The inns here in Phoenix like to raise prices based on the price. If you come to ask about the price, they will give you ridiculous prices. Unless you can spend 2 hours looking for the inn, you will definitely be cheated. And it may not be to your satisfaction.

9. The inside story about tour guides and soliciting tourists to sell tickets

Many people said in the guide that it is better to buy tickets for attractions from aunties on the roadside. In fact, you are wrong and you are being cheated. I don’t know yet. A few days ago, I took my friends to go rafting in Wolong Gorge. During the trip, I got chatting with another tourist. He said that his one-day trip ticket price was 80 yuan. I was shocked at the time. My innkeeper said our ticket price was already a promotional price, and it was only a minimum of 120 yuan. Then he went on to tell me that it does not include bamboo rafting and rafting. If you want to play, you will have to pay another 80 yuan, and our ticket price already includes these two items. In other words, they have to spend 160 yuan to complete the canyon that can be visited for 120 yuan. It is recommended that you buy attraction tickets at the inn where you are staying, because the price and service are guaranteed and reasonable. In case you are fooled by those street aunties, go there to find someone!~~~

10. Regarding return tickets

Long-distance bus and train tickets can be purchased at Buy it from the Holiday Travel Agency on the right side of Hongqiao (there is a large electronic screen above the door. This is the official ticket office. Receipts are issued for cars, and electronic tickets are issued for trains. You will walk to Hongqiao anyway, so you can buy tickets on the way)

Most inns buy food for their guests here. A very small number of inns are related to long-distance buses and will book you tickets at seemingly low prices. However, those that are not part of the establishment, the seats and train numbers cannot be guaranteed. I hope friends will not be greedy for cheap. It will not be worthwhile if you miss the train. .

Train tickets are in the form of electronic tickets. You will be given a printed copy of the information, and then you go to the exchange window at the train station to exchange the ticket. Many people do not understand the form of electronic tickets. Not willing to buy. In fact, the biggest advantage of e-tickets is that if your itinerary changes, you must go to the train station to refund or change your train tickets. However, if you buy e-tickets, no matter where you are, as long as the train does not depart, you can get it at any time. You can refund and change tickets, isn't this very convenient!

The best tourist season in Fenghuang Ancient City:

Any time of year, preferably spring and autumn. The best time to travel to Fenghuang Ancient City is from March to November every year. In early March, spring is warm and flowers are blooming. There are not many tourists in the ancient city, and accommodation is relatively affordable. In the autumn of early November, go to the Miao villages around the ancient city, and the scenery is superb.

What to bring

1. Documents

When traveling to Fenghuang Ancient City, tickets, tickets, accommodation, etc. are all inseparable from the ID card, so like the ID card You must bring the necessary documents. In addition, if you want to enjoy the discount on tickets, bring valid documents such as student ID card and senior citizen ID card.

2. Clothes

When traveling, it is necessary to prepare clothes. If you go to Fenghuang Ancient City, bring clothes according to the season and weather. For example, in summer, wear short sleeves, shorts, Skirts are the main thing. In winter, you should bring sweaters, down jackets, and a few extra sets of clothes. You need to pay attention, because the temperature difference between morning and evening in Fenghuang Ancient City is large, so you should prepare thicker warm clothes even in summer.

3. Cash and bank cards

If you don’t bring cash and bank cards to Fenghuang Ancient City, it is impossible to have fun. There are ATMs in Fenghuang Ancient City where you can withdraw cash. Cards are not accepted when eating in small restaurants, taking buses, or staying in small inns. It is best to bring enough cash or go to the county to withdraw cash.

4. Commonly used medicines

If you travel to Fenghuang Ancient City, you need to bring some commonly used medicines, such as cooling oil, Piyanping, cold medicine, diarrhea medicine, and mosquito repellent. , band-aids, soda water, motion sickness medicine, heat-relieving medicine, etc.

5. Toiletries

Although generally inns or hotels will provide toiletries, but if you don’t like or are not used to using outside ones, you can bring your own, such as toothpaste, Toothbrush, towel, slippers, shower gel, shampoo, facial cleanser, etc.

6. Sunscreen Supplies

The ultraviolet rays in Fenghuang Ancient City are very strong, especially in summer. It is necessary to do a good job in sun protection and bring sunscreen supplies, such as sunglasses, high-index sunscreen, and sunshade. Umbrellas, sun hats, after-sun soothing lotion, moisturizing spray and other items should be brought with you.

7. Photography equipment

It is a wonderful thing to leave a souvenir with exquisite photos and videos when you go to an ancient town like Fenghuang Ancient City, which has a strong historical atmosphere and ethnic characteristics. You need to bring sophisticated photography equipment. Of course, if you are not a professional photographer, you don’t need to bring very professional photography equipment. You can just bring a SLR or ordinary camera.

8. Other items

In addition to the above items that need to be brought when traveling to Fenghuang Ancient City, there are also items such as wet wipes, maps, carry-on bags, reusable bags, plastic bags, 2 You can also bring photos, chargers, flashlights, waterproof bags, notepads, umbrellas, disposable ponchos, combination locks, etc.