Phoenix Ancient City (凤凰古城), located in Fenghuang County (凤凰县), Hunan Province, China, is renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved ancient town that reflects unique ethnic languages, customs, arts, and distinctive architectural remains of Ming and Qing styles. Nestled in a mountainous setting, the town beautifully incorporates the natural flow of the Tuojiang River into its layout. Over half of the town's population belongs to the Miao or Tujia minorities, making it a vibrant center of ethnic culture and history.
The town's history is marked by the Miao Rebellion of 1854-73, which led to a Miao diaspora in Southeast Asia. The Southern China Great Wall (中国南方长城), built by the Ming dynasty, is a significant fortification in the area, erected to protect the local Han Chinese from Miao attacks. After 1913, the town's name was changed from Zhen'gan (鎮筸) to Fenghuang. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2008, in the Cultural category, and has been described as the most beautiful town in China by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley.
Notable people from Fenghuang include Shen Congwen, a modern author and researcher of Chinese material arts, whose childhood home is a popular tourist attraction, and Huang Yongyu, a painter. The town offers convenient transportation options, with the nearest airport in Tongren City just 34 km away and the nearest train station in Jishou City 50 km away. The Fenghuang Maglev, opened in 2022, further enhances connectivity to the area.
This ancient city, with over 300 years of history, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and the enduring spirit of the Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities, making it a must-visit for those interested in China's diverse history and cultural landscapes.
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🎬Itinerary
00:00 Hongqiao
01:30 old food road
02:40 North Street
04:01 Section A of Tuojiang River
12:30 Biaoying Street
16:20 Wenxing Street
22:14 Dongzheng Street
23:54 Zhongying Street
26:34 Cross Street
29:22 Dongzheng Street
31:21 Deng Ying Street
33:00 Lao Cai Street
39:12 Nailongge Ancient Street
45:23 Section B of Tuojiang River
51:23 wind bridge
52:24 Savannah
57:29 Chinese traditional show
1:01:09 Savan.
1:07:32 Section C of Tuojiang River
1:13:59 Old Camp Post
1:15:23 Section D of Tuojiang River
1:28:50 Extra Snippets
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