"After visiting 23 ancient towns, I finally understand why Fenghuang Ancient Town is the No.1 in Jiangnan!"

What does Jiangnan look like in your heart? ✨ Nestled among the mountains of western Hunan, there is a Fenghuang Ancient Town that defies imagination! 🌟 A perfect blend of romance and passion! 📚 This guide will unlock countless ways to explore it, 🚀 ready to go? 🌉 🚀 Complete Transportation Guide ✈️ Airplane: After arriving at Tongren Fenghuang Airport, take the airport shuttle bus 🚌 to North Fenghuang Town, then transfer to a taxi 🚕 directly to the ancient town. 🚄 High-speed Rail: Directly arrive at Fenghuang Ancient Town Station → choose the high-speed rail shuttle bus Line 1 🚌 to Qifeng Square; or take the maglev train 🚝 (unlimited rides within 4 days, with stunning scenery along the way!) 🚌 Long-distance Bus: Departing from Zhangjiajie, Jishou, and other places, it’s more convenient to buy tickets online in advance 🎫 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to Fenghuang Ancient Town, nearby parking lots like Hongqiao Underground Parking Lot 🅿️ (about 40 RMB/day), motor vehicles are prohibited inside the ancient town! 🏠 Accommodation Guide 🌟 Riverside Guesthouses (Hongqiao - Wanming Pagoda Area) • Qinghuage 🌼: Cozy and elegant, with very attentive service • Sushe ✨: Simple and stylish, with an amazing scenic balcony • 🚨 Book early during peak season! Riverside rooms may have bar noise at night, light sleepers remember to bring earplugs 🔇 🌟 Ancient Town Center Inns (Dongzheng Street, Shizi Street) • Fenghuang Imprint Boutique Inn 🏮: Full of rustic charm • Laoyingshao Inn 💰: Best value for money, warm service • ⚠️ Early mornings may have noise from merchants loading and unloading goods 🌟 Artsy Guesthouses (Nanhuali Cultural and Creative Area) • Yunyin Guesthouse 🎨: A must-visit for art lovers, surrounded by many creative shops and cafes ☕ • 📌 Some alleys have no streetlights, be cautious when going out at night 🎡 Must-Visit Attractions ✅ The nine core scenic spots of the ancient town: Shen Congwen Former Residence 📖, Xiong Xiling Former Residence, Yang Family Ancestral Hall, etc. Buy a combo ticket to start your cultural journey ✅ Tuojiang River Rafting 🚣: Experience the gentle river by day 🌊 and enjoy the dazzling lights on both banks at night 🎇 (both experiences are amazing!) ✅ Tuojiang Jumping Rocks 📸: Iconic landmark of the ancient town, a perfect photo spot! Be careful when walking and avoid peak crowds ✅ Nanhua Mountain National Forest Park 🌳: Climb high to overlook the entire ancient town, a natural oxygen bar with breathtaking hiking trails ✅ Qiliang Cave 🕳️: Mysterious karst cave with uniquely shaped stalagmites and stalactites, plus the magical Yin-Yang River inside ✅ Hidden Gems: • Nanhua Bridge 🌉: Excellent viewpoint overlooking the ancient town • Beibian Street 🏘️: Historic stilted buildings full of character • Hongqiao 🌈: Best spot for aerial shots of the Tuojiang River • Congwenshuwu 📚: Read "Border Town," get a stamp, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea 🍜 Food Map 🍗 Signature Dishes • Blood Rice Duck 🦆: Fenghuang’s signature dish, a perfect combination of duck blood glutinous rice and duck meat • Sour Soup Fish 🐟: Sour and spicy, incredibly fresh • Western Hunan Cured Meat 🥩: Salty and fragrant, fatty but not greasy 🍢 Street Snacks • Cuicui Miao Cake 🥞, Manshi Shrimp Cake 🦐, Shawanli Sour Soup Cured Pig’s Trotter 🍖, Grandma’s Pickles 🥒 • Shefan Rice 🍚, Lei Tea 🍵, Tongye Cake 🥮, Rice Tofu 🍜 (all super delicious!) 🍽️ Restaurant Recommendations • Junzi Restaurant Tujia Hunan Cuisine 🍲: A long-established favorite among locals • Riverside Restaurant Second Floor Food Tribe 🌆: Dine while enjoying the river view • Bazili’s Bo Bo Cai (Fenghuang Hongqiao Branch) 🍲: Full of atmosphere 📅 Recommended Itineraries Three-day Deep Tour Day 1️⃣: Nanhua Bridge → Tuojiang Jumping Rocks → North Gate Wharf → Nine Scenic Spots of the Ancient Town → Hongqiao to photograph Wanming Pagoda lighting → Tuojiang Night Cruise 🌃 Day 2️⃣: Nanhua Mountain National Forest Park → Qiliang Cave → Explore the Ancient Town Night Market 🎇 Day 3️⃣: Miao People’s Valley Miao Village 🏯 (Experience door-blocking wine, Miao King Cave, long table banquet) Two-day Highlights Tour Day 1️⃣: Tuojiang Jumping Rocks, North Gate Wharf Rafting → Nine Scenic Spots of the Ancient Town → Hongqiao Viewing → Tuojiang Night Cruise Day 2️⃣: Nanhua Mountain National Forest Park → Qiliang Cave → Shopping for souvenirs on Cuicui Street 🎁 Come to Fenghuang Ancient Town and encounter the Jiangnan in your heart! 💕