The unforgettable ancient city of Fenghuang

The unforgettable ancient city of Fenghuang Nestled among the towering mountains of western Hunan flows a tranquil river—Tuojiang River, which gently passes through an ancient city. This place has nurtured numerous historical figures such as Shen Congwen and Xiong Xiling, becoming a land of outstanding people and a feng shui treasure. This city is none other than the ancient city of Fenghuang! Half of the tourists who come here do so to see the scenery, while the other half come to experience the culture. Both are inseparable, like shadows following forms. The ancient city of Fenghuang stretches deep into the Wuling Mountains, bordered by the Tuojiang River, surrounded by mountains, with rivers winding around, and passes that are magnificently strategic. The Tuojiang River is the mother river of the ancient city of Fenghuang, with stilted buildings featuring flying eaves and upturned corners lining both banks, forming a spectacular sight with the clear and beautiful Tuojiang River. Taking a ride on a Wupeng boat, listening to the boatman's chants, and looking at the Tujia stilted buildings on both banks that have a history of over a hundred years, one can experience a unique charm. Along the banks of the Tuojiang River, which meanders eastward from the foot of the ancient city's red sandstone walls, the staggered Miao stilted houses built against the mountains—demonstrate the rich architectural cultural characteristics of an ethnic group. Everyone who has visited the ancient city of Fenghuang says it is a place where the phoenix soars and beauty is beyond measure. There is a covered bridge on the old street called Hong Bridge, also known as 'Wind and Rain Bridge,' built in the early years of the Ming Dynasty's Hongwu era, located at the center of Fenghuang. A river of spring water meanders from beneath the ancient city walls, with the verdant foothills of Nanhua Mountain reflected in the heart of the river. Small covered boats ply the river. Under the glow of the setting sun, the scene is full of poetic and picturesque charm. The stilted buildings with flying eaves and upturned corners on both banks of the Tuojiang River form a continuous stretch, creating a magnificent sight. The ancient city tower, commonly known as the North Gate City Tower, was built during the Ming Dynasty. During the Yuan and Ming dynasties, it was the administrative center of the Five Forts, with an earthen city, which was later rebuilt into a stone city from a brick city, and the North Gate was officially named 'Bi Hui Gate,' which has been preserved to this day. The North Gate ancient city tower is constructed with local red sandstone, with exquisite craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. ✅Must Experience: Nanhua Gate A landmark building, marking the boundary between the new and old Fenghuang cities, entering Nanhua Gate is the ancient city of Fenghuang, and exiting it is the new urban area Tuojiang The mother river of the ancient city of Fenghuang, it's really beautiful when the lights are on at night!! You can also try a boat ride to experience a different night view Miao stilted houses The local characteristic architecture, also the filming location of the 'Chinese Paladin' series Hong Bridge Spanning the river, like a rainbow Nanhua Bridge From the bridge, you can see the scenery on both sides of the Snow Bridge, Jumping Rock, and Hong Bridge, as well as the entire panorama of the ancient city of Fenghuang Fenghuang Archway Close to Nanhua Li, a must-visit and must-photograph spot