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Fenghuang

County in Hunan, People's Republic of China

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Overview

Fenghuang (凤凰; Fènghuáng) is a well-preserved ancient town in western Hunan Province, about a half hour south of Jishou. It is the birthplace of author Shen Congwen 沈从文 (1902-1988) and residence of artist Huang Yongyu 黄永玉 (1924 -).

Sights and activities

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East Gate Tower
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东门城楼
Price
Included in through ticket
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Yang Family Ancestral Hall
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杨家祠堂
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Included in through ticket
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Hong Bridge
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虹桥
Price
Free; upper gallery included in through ticket
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Former Home of Shen Congwen
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沈从文故居
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Included in through ticket
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Wanshou Temple
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万寿宫
Price
¥50 individually, or included in through ticket
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Gucheng Museum
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古城博物馆
Price
¥48 individually, or included in through ticket
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Queen of Heaven Temple
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天后宫
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Free
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep2 places

Fenghuang Huxiangyi International Youth Hostel
凤凰湖湘驿国际青年旅舍
Address
No. 20 Wujia Lane, Dongzheng St, Fenghuang (凤凰古城东门城楼东正街吴家弄20号)
Phone
+86 7433227070
Website
http://www.hnhostel.com {{dead link|December 2020}}
A good year50—120
一年好時光
Price
50—120
Address
鳳凰古城回龍閣89 號, no.89, Hui Lung Ge, Fenghuang Guchen

Getting there and around

Getting there

By plane
Fenghuang is served by Tongren Fenghuang Airport (TEN) in Tongren, with service from Guiyang, Guangzhou and Beijing as well as a few other cities in China. The airport is 34 km away from Fenghuang.
By train
By bus
There are direct buses from numerous cities in China, but the four most common direct routes are from Changsha, Jishou, Huaihua, and Zhangjiajie.

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Getting around

Fenghuang Old Town is only part of the city of Fenghuang. Taxis can take you from the bus stations to the main entrance to the Old Town, which is best explored on foot. The Old Town is largely not wheelchair accessible.

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Tongren Fenghuang Airport

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Full travel guide

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Get inThe easiest way to reach Fenghuang is by high-speed train. Before the completion of the new railway line in 2021, most visitors arrived by car or bus from Jishou.

Get aroundFenghuang Old Town is only part of the city of Fenghuang. Taxis can take you from the bus stations to the main entrance to the Old Town, which is best explored on foot. The Old Town is largely not wheelchair accessible.

SeeMost of Fenghuang's sites can be visited with a "through ticket" (通票). There are three versions.

Do4665E). While it is nearly completely restored it still makes for a strenuous hike with beautiful viewpoints of rice terraces and the surrounding countryside.

BuyFenghuang is famous for ginger candy. Throughout the Old Town vendors make and sell bags of candy for around ¥2-4. The local Miao people are also renowned for their silverwork.

EatAt night the streets in Fenghuang's old town are full of street food vendors, serving grilled meats, dumplings, fried potatoes, flat breads and grilled vegetables.

DrinkThe streets facing the river come alive at night with karaoke bars, adorned with neon lights and blasting out music until midnight.

SleepInns can be found in the Old Town along Bei Bian Jie, running between the Northern Wall and the river. Larger hotels catering to tour groups can be found in the city center and the roads leading to both bus stations.

Sources and licences

Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Fenghuang" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Fenghuang County", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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