Mysterious Xiangxi - A Nanny-Level Guide to a Day Trip to Fenghuang Ancient Town.

Some say Fenghuang Ancient Town is too commercialized. But I think Fenghuang has bluestone slabs, stilted buildings, the Tuojiang River, crisscrossing alleys, and a lively atmosphere during the day and a dazzling night view at night. 🎇 I have been there twice and compiled this detailed guide for you. 📝 - 🚗Transportation 1️⃣Plane✈️ - Tongren Fenghuang Airport🛬, take a bus or taxi🚕 to the ancient town 2️⃣High-speed rail🚄 - Get off at Fenghuang Ancient Town Station, taxi fare is about CNY 25 3️⃣Maglev train🚝 - You can also take a maglev train to enjoy the scenery of the ancient town. I have to say that the time outside is too advanced. 🤣 The fare is CNY 30-50, and the time is 30 minutes. - Tickets🎫: Free🆓 ✅Highlights of the tour route🚶🏻‍♀️ Nanhuali - Fenghuang Cultural Square - Tuojiang Jumping Rock - Tian Family Ancestral Hall - Dongguan Gate - Wanshou Palace - Wanming Tower - Feng Bridge - Hong Bridge - Shengheng Gate - Shen Congwen's Former Residence - Xiong Xiling's Former Residence It takes 6-7 hours to visit all of them, and it is recommended to divide them into two days for a more relaxing experience. - 📸Recommended photo spots ⛩️Nanhua Bridge: A great place to overlook the night view of the ancient town 🛕Fenghuang Archway: A must-see spot❗ 🗼Wanming Tower: Wanming Tower is dazzling at night ❄️Xue Bridge: Filming location of Chinese Paladin 🌉Wu Bridge: A popular travel photography spot Ps: The rental fee for costumes in the off-season is CNY 40, and CNY 80 in the peak season. You can bargain. - 🍲Recommended food 🍢Snacks: Cuicui Miao Cake🫓, Man Shi Shrimp Cake🦐, Cui Tea🧋 🍛Special dishes: Blood Duck🦆, Bacon🥩, Sausage🥓 🍚Recommended restaurants: Junzi Restaurant/Grandma's Pickles - 🏨Recommended accommodation The entire ancient town is divided into upper, middle, and lower reaches along the Tuojiang River. The middle reaches are lively with performances and bars🎸, suitable for young people, while the upper and lower reaches are relatively quiet, suitable for family trips with the elderly and children. - 🎁Souvenirs Ancient Town Postman📭, Yunbian Shop☁️ There are many beautiful refrigerator magnets and souvenirs, including a mini version of the Fenghuang Archway. The owner will also write✍🏻blessings on the packaging, which is very meaningful.