YUNQIAO BANQUET

The restaurant is located on the Yun Bridge, with a beautiful night view. The Hunan cuisine is very authentic, and the fried bacon is recommended.

The misty, rainy Fenghuang described by Shen Congwen is even more poetic in winter! This ancient town, embraced by the Tuojiang River, boasts cobblestone streets, stilted houses, and red lanterns. A 2-day, 1-night family trip is perfect for experiencing a slower pace of life with kids. Save this guide! 【Transportation Guide】 Take the high-speed train directly from Chengdu to Fenghuang Ancient Town Station (6 hours). From there, a 20-minute taxi ride will take you to the downstream town of Bian Na Na Cheng. Staying downstream is recommended! Avoid the crowds and enjoy a more tranquil environment, making it more comfortable for families with children. 【2-Day, 1-Night Family Slow Travel Itinerary】 DAY 1: Fenghuang Ancient Town Station → Tuojiang River → Wanming Pagoda → Fengqiao Corridor Pavilion → Bian Na Na Cheng Art Shop → Guandi Temple for Blessings → Cloud Bridge Night Banquet for Panoramic View → Experience Eight Bowls (a traditional Cantonese dish) 1️⃣ Wanming Pagoda: A pearl on the Tuojiang River, the seven-story ancient pagoda is reflected in the clear water, creating a truly charming scene. The best time for photography is between 6 and 7 am. Take photos with your kids under an oil-paper umbrella – the atmosphere is perfect. The stilted houses near the tower are also great for photos. 2️⃣ Wind Bridge: The dividing line of the ancient town. Crossing the bridge leads to the tranquil downstream area, less crowded and beautiful, ideal for a leisurely stroll and photo opportunity with your kids. The red lanterns on the bridge are incredibly romantic when lit up in the evening. 3️⃣ That Place That Town: A gathering place for artsy young people. The second-floor green-window viewing area offers panoramic views of the Tuojiang River. Enjoy a cup of the "Tuojiang Trio" special coffee, and browse for unique souvenirs on the first floor with your kids. Miao silver jewelry, cinnabar bracelets, and hand-painted postcards are all great keepsakes. 4️⃣ Guandi Temple: A century-old temple with thriving incense offerings. You can bring your kids to pray for marriage with red threads, release prayer boats, and experience traditional prayer culture. The temple's architectural details are also worth seeing. 5️⃣ Cloud Bridge Night Banquet: Secure a good spot on the second floor before 7 PM, watch the lights of countless homes gradually illuminate the Tuojiang River, and enjoy authentic Hunan cuisine, "Eight Bowls." Experience the ancient city's nighttime atmosphere with your children, as if stepping into a fantasy world. DAY 2: Stroll along the Fog Bridge → Read and drink tea at the Congwen Bookstore → Experience intangible cultural heritage carving → Relax and watch the sunset at the stilted houses downstream 1️⃣ Fog Bridge: The wooden covered bridge is quaint and charming. It's incredibly beautiful to photograph between 4-5 PM. From a drone's perspective, the distant mountains are layered like a painting. Take a walk on the bridge with your children and feel the gentle breeze. 2️⃣ Congwen Bookstore: A quiet bookstore hidden in the back mountains. The bamboo chairs in front are perfect for photos. Read books and drink tea with your children, immersing yourself in the scholarly atmosphere. Remember to collect the limited-edition commemorative stamp; inside is a precious replica of Shen Congwen's manuscript, allowing children to learn about the story of this literary master. 3️⃣ Intangible Cultural Heritage Embroidery Experience: The "paper embroidery" at the Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum is incredibly meaningful. Children can create their own Miao-patterned bookmarks, which are more memorable than ordinary batik and help develop their fine motor skills. 4️⃣ Downstream Stilted Houses: In the evening, take your children to relax by the stilted houses and watch the sunset. The setting sun casts its golden light on the Tuojiang River, creating a shimmering, incredibly soothing scene. 【Family-Friendly Food Recommendations】 First and foremost, we recommend the intangible cultural heritage-inspired sour soup beef. The sour soup is appetizing, the beef is tender, and kids love it. The rice tofu is smooth and creamy, served with a special sauce—refreshing and not greasy. Blood duck is a specialty of western Hunan; the duck meat is firm, and the blood cake is soft and chewy—it can be made non-spicy. For late-night snacks, try the western Hunan barbecue—the beef tallow and pork throat are grilled until sizzling and fragrant. Finally, don't forget to take your kids to "That Place That City" to sample their homemade glutinous rice wine (just a little bit for them). Enjoying the night view of the Tuojiang River while slightly tipsy is the perfect way to experience Fenghuang! 【Transportation Suggestions】 ✔️ There are no ride-hailing services within the ancient town. Taxis have a starting fare of only 5 yuan, which is super cheap. ✔️ The ancient town is mostly explored on foot. Walking from upstream to downstream takes about 30 minutes, perfect for a leisurely stroll with kids. [Accommodation Guide] We recommend Yuejian River View Inn in Fenghuang Ancient Town. Located in the core area downstream, it offers views of the Tuojiang River and stilted houses from the windows. The environment is tranquil, and the inn has family rooms with complete facilities. The owner provides attentive service, making it a very comfortable stay for families with children. #FenghuangAncientTown #FenghuangAncientTownTravelGuide #TravelWithKids #RoadScenery #FunWithFriends

Just after May Day, the popularity of ancient town tours surged by 30%! These places are perfect for a solo escape!✨ As a travel blogger obsessed with solo travel, my favorite thing is to wander aimlessly through ancient cities. 🚶‍♀️ May Day data shows a nearly 30% increase in ancient town tour bookings, proving that more and more people, like me, are craving tranquility in these ancient cities! Today, I recommend four proven ancient cities perfect for solo female relaxation: safe, relaxing, and photogenic! 1️⃣ Pingyao Ancient City—A Financial Center Transformed into a Ming and Qing Dynasty City. 💰 📍Address: Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province 🚄Transportation: High-speed rail to Pingyao Ancient City Station, or a 10-minute taxi ride. 🌟Must-Experiences: - Create artwork along the ancient city walls; the morning and evening light is perfect for creating atmospheric photos! - See antique artifacts at the China Escort Agency Museum and experience the spirit of the escorts! - Take stunning Hanfu photos under candlelight and lanterns at night! 🍜 Food: Baishanxi Restaurant, 81 South Street 👍 Recommended: Chaowantuo, Yellow Rice Jelly 💵 Per person: 50+ RMB 🏠 Accommodation: Boutique inns in the ancient city, approximately 200 RMB/night 2️⃣ Hongcun – A Secret Place in Ink Paintings🏞️ 📍 Address: Hongcun Town, Yi County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province 🚕 Transportation: 30 minutes by taxi from Huangshan North Station (approximately 50 RMB) 🌟 Must-dos: - Watch students sketching by South Lake, and be part of the painting yourself! - Take stunning photos of reflections by Moon Pond – the entire lake is your canvas! - Encounter an old lady drying the sun in the alleys and experience the vibrant atmosphere of everyday life~ 🐟Food: Must-try Anhui classics - stinky mandarin fish and hairy tofu 🏡Accommodation: "Jushantang" Inn (the owner will give you handmade osmanthus cake) 600+ yuan/night 3️⃣, Shuhe Ancient Town - A quieter and more artistic destination than Lijiang🌿 📍Address: Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province 🚖Transportation: 30-minute taxi ride from Lijiang 🌟Must-Experiences: - Drink tea and daydream by the flowing water under a small bridge – be an artistic girl for a day! - Take a retro photoshoot in front of a Naxi wooden house window! - Pick up some handmade copperware and tie-dyed fabrics as souvenirs~ ☕Food: Enjoy a relaxing day at a Naxi-style teahouse 🏘️Accommodation: A quiet inn in the ancient town with a view of snow-capped mountains from the window 4️⃣Fenghuang Ancient Town - A Millennium of Fireworks on the Tuojiang River🎇 📍Address: Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Prefecture, Hunan Province 🚝Transportation: Direct high-speed rail to Fenghuang Ancient Town Station 🌟Must-Experience: - Take panoramic photos from Nanhua Bridge! - Rock jumping on the Tuojiang River is thrilling! - Enjoy the romantic stilt houses on Beibian Street at night, lit up until the early hours! 🍲Food: Huilonglou Sour Soup Beef Brisket, 60 yuan per person Solo Traveler Tips📌: ✨After May Day, it's off-season, so there are fewer crowds, better prices, and less crowded photography! ✨These ancient towns are relatively safe, and the locals are super nice! ✨Bring sunscreen and comfortable shoes, and stroll leisurely to soak up the ancient charm~ "Traveling solo isn't about loneliness, it's about a romantic date with yourself" 💕 Tell me in the comments which ancient city you'd most like to visit~ #GirlsSoloTravel #AncientCityWandering #HealingTravel #PingyaoAncientCity #Huizhou #YunnanTravel #XiangxiSecretRealm

Oh my god, if you don't come here for dinner at night, you're stupid! ! A window seat facing the river, directly seeing the night view of Tuojiang River! The dining experience is really great! - Ordered the Miao Eight Bowls with 5 friends! It's really enough! Each dish is very generous, all meat🥩, and they are all specialties of Xiangxi, 🈶 steamed pork with rice flour, Tujia braised pork, steamed pig's feet with black beans, stewed chicken soup, steamed preserved meat, golden fragrant rolls, glutinous rice balls, crispy bamboo shoots with chicken sauce... A total of eight dishes, A per person is only 50+! ! The dishes are served in a whole steamer, and each dish has a blessing, which is very ceremonial! ! - ✅Nan Na Cheng · Yunqiao Night Banquet 📍The second floor on Yunqiao Bridge in Fenghuang Valley City, Tuojiang Town ⏰10:00-21:00

Thanks to my sister for bringing me here! This restaurant is absolutely gorgeous!! It's located right above the Cloud Bridge in Fenghuang Ancient Town. At night, sitting by the window offers a panoramic view of the ancient town. It's so wonderful! I thought such a high-end place would be out of my reach, but it's actually pretty much the same price as other restaurants. A few sisters and I only paid a few dozen yuan per person💰 I must order the specialty ❤️Miao Eight Bowls, all reimagined Miao banquet dishes. The presentation is so ceremonial, it's enough for us sisters to eat! My favorites are the Tujia Braised Pork Belly, the Clear Chicken Soup, and the Crispy Bamboo Shoots in Chicken Sauce...all exclusive to Fenghuang! ✅Nan Na Cheng · Cloud Bridge Night Banquet 📍Second floor above the Cloud Bridge in Fenghuang Ancient Town, Tuojiang Town ⏰10:00 AM - 9:00 PM 💰70+ yuan per person