Zhangjiajie- Fenghuang (Phoenix ) Ancient Town

About this tour

Fenghuang Ancient Town, located in the southwestern part of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province, is a vibrant community of 28 ethnic groups, making it a typical settlement of various ethnic minorities.

Situated in the southern part of the Wuling Mountains, its name is inspired by the mountains resembling a phoenix about to take flight. The town boasts cobblestone streets, riverside wooden stilt houses, and iconic structures like Chaoyang Palace, Ancient City Museum, Yang Family Ancestral Hall, Shen Congwen’s Former Residence, Xiong Xiling’s Former Residence, Tianwang Temple, Dacheng Hall, Wanshou Palace, all radiating the charm of an ancient city. Fenghuang Ancient Town has 68 cultural relics and ancient buildings, 116 historical sites, over 120 well-preserved Ming and Qing Dynasty residential buildings, and more than 30 temples and museums, making it the county with the most existing cultural heritage in Southwest China.

〇 Fenghuang Ancient Town – Tuo River Cruise

If you have ample time, consider spending a day exploring Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain.

Another captivating option is: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

For enthusiasts of ancient towns and unique ethnic cultures, discover another gem – Furong Town, Ancient town atop the waterfall.

Fenghuang Ancient Town is especially beautiful in the morning. Capture the picturesque scene under the rainbow bridge on the Tuo River, where a thin layer of mist adds to its allure. Explore the ancient city in the rain, visit Tuo River’s jumping rocks, stroll along the ancient city wall, explore the Ming and Qing Dynasty streets, and appreciate the historical and nostalgic atmosphere of the town. The stilted houses and the riverside scenery, with slender wooden pillars standing in the river, tell a beautiful story from the past of this ancient city.