High-speed rail direct access! My friends all think I'm in Jiangnan, but I'm actually in Phoenix Ancient Town!

High-speed rail direct access! My friends all think I'm in Jiangnan, but I'm actually in Phoenix Ancient Town! Family, I won't allow anyone to still not know about this treasure travel destination, Phoenix Ancient Town! The high-speed rail is super convenient, and as soon as you get off, it feels like you've traveled back to the water towns of Jiangnan—unbelievably beautiful! Hurry and save this in-depth travel guide! 🚄 📍Transportation Guide Take the high-speed rail to Phoenix Ancient Town Station. After exiting, there are several ways to get to the ancient town: 1️⃣ Shuttle bus: 7 RMB/person, the best value choice, directly takes you near the ancient town. 2️⃣ Maglev: 28 RMB/person, enjoy the scenery along the way, 13 minutes direct to the ancient town, super convenient! 3️⃣ Taxi: Costs about 20 - 30 RMB, more cost-effective if you have a group. 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations 1️⃣ Riverside homestay: Don’t miss the stilted buildings homestays by the Tuojiang River! Open the window to stunning river views, watch the morning mist cover the river, and enjoy the ancient town’s dazzling lights at night—perfect for photos! Prices are relatively higher, ranging from 200 - 500 RMB per night. 2️⃣ Inns inside the ancient town: For a quiet and comfortable stay, choose inns in the alleys inside the ancient town. Affordable prices, 100 - 300 RMB can get you a nice room, just a few minutes’ walk to the river. 🍲 Food Highlights 1️⃣ Blood Rice Duck: A must-try signature dish of Phoenix! Duck blood mixed with glutinous rice, stewed with duck meat. The duck is tender, the blood rice soft and sticky, soaked with broth—super satisfying with every bite! Recommended: Junzi Restaurant, very authentic taste! 2️⃣ Sour Soup Fish: A Miao ethnic specialty, with red and white sour soup bases, sour and spicy to whet your appetite. The fish is tender and smooth, paired with a bowl of rice you can easily finish several bowls! Miao Sour Soup Fish House is highly recommended. 3️⃣ Snacks: Grandma at North Gate’s Tongye Baba, 3 RMB each, soft, sticky, and sweet; Liu’s Ginger Candy, 15 RMB per bag, sweet with a spicy kick, plus you can experience handmade sugar pulling fun. Also try Tuojiang small fish, rice tofu, sour radish, and more—all worth trying! 📸 Photo Spots 1️⃣ Tuojiang River Boating: Go around 7 AM to ride a wooden boat. The morning mist on the Tuojiang River looks like a fairyland. Wear Hanfu for photos—stunning beyond words! Night boating on the Tuojiang is also charming, with dazzling lights on both banks creating a great atmosphere. 2️⃣ Shen Congwen Former Residence: A must-visit for literary youth. Step into the home of the author of "Border Town" and feel the charm of literature. The wooden plaque with Shen Congwen’s famous quotes in the courtyard is perfect for photos. 3️⃣ Hongqiao Wind and Rain Tower: The iconic building of the ancient town. From the second floor, you can overlook the entire Tuojiang River. The night lights are spectacular, and the snack street under the bridge is also very photogenic. 💡 Itinerary Day 1: Morning: Arrive at Phoenix Ancient Town, check in, rest a bit at the inn, and soak in the leisurely atmosphere of the ancient town. Noon: Eat Blood Rice Duck and taste authentic Phoenix cuisine. Afternoon: Stroll the ancient town, visit Shen Congwen Former Residence and Xiong Xiling Former Residence, wander the old streets, and feel the historical charm. Evening: Night tour of the Tuojiang River, enjoy the night view of the ancient town, relax at a riverside bar listening to music. Day 2: Morning: Get up early to see the morning mist on the Tuojiang River, take stunning photos. Late morning: Visit Dehang Miao Village, experience intangible cultural heritage like Miao embroidery and batik, watch the high-altitude ribbon performance. Afternoon: Join the Miao village bonfire party, taste Miao rice wine, dance with locals, and feel the enthusiasm of the Miao people. Evening: Return to the ancient town, enjoy snacks at the night market, stroll around. Day 3: Morning: Hike Nanhua Mountain, overlook the entire ancient town, breathe fresh air. Noon: Have a special lunch in the ancient town, recommended dishes include sour soup beef brisket and Miao’s Eight Big Bowls. Afternoon: Free time to shop for souvenirs like Miao embroidery and silver jewelry—remember to bargain! Then pack up and prepare to leave. 📌 Notes 1. Souvenir prices in the scenic area are higher; you can buy from small shops in residential areas for better prices. 2. Book boat tickets for the night tour of the Tuojiang River online in advance to avoid queues. 3. When taking the shuttle bus or maglev, keep an eye on your luggage. 4. If you don’t handle spicy food well, remember to ask the vendor to use less chili. Friends, come to Phoenix Ancient Town for a romantic trip and experience its rustic charm and poetry!💕