[2025 Eryuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Fengyuzhen (Updated Jan)

Fengyu Inkstone, the source of Erhai Lake Legend has it that a feather dropped by a phoenix turned into this ancient town, hence the name Fengyu. Xu Xiake (January 5, 1587–March 8, 1641), a geographer, traveler, explorer, and writer of the Ming Dynasty, once visited Fengyu. In the 36th year of the Wanli period (1608), 21-year-old Xu Xiake officially set out on his travels. Due to long journeys, Xu Xiake suffered from a serious foot disease and was unable to walk when he arrived in Yunnan. On the first day of the third month of the 12th year of the Chongzhen period (1639), recommended by his close friend He Mingfeng, Xu Xiake came to Eryuan from Jiangyin. Early in the morning, Xu Xiake bid farewell to He Mingfeng at Huming Temple in Eryuan, and was amazed by the beautiful scenery of Fengyu Ba. On the second day, he visited Luoping Sixteen Peaks, Xishan, Xiangbi Ridge, Dishan Mountain, and Diaoshan Mountain. On the third day, he visited Luoping Mountain and Qingyuan Cave. On the fourth day, he went to Podayi, the second largest village in Fengyu, and Tiejia Field. On the fifth day, he went to Dishan Mountain with Tusi Yin to pay respects to their ancestors. ... On the eighth day, he bid farewell and left Fengyu. ... For more than 400 years, Fengyu has been producing the famous Fengyu Inkstone, which began in the late Yuan and early Ming Dynasties. Fengyu Inkstone is easy to grind ink, with a deep luster, good water retention, and ink that does not rot. The ink ground is smooth and shiny. It was once recommended as a famous inkstone by the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Newspaper. Fengyu Inkstone is made from the stone from the north foot of Diaoshan Mountain in Fengyu, which is shady. The stone is soft and delicate, with high water saturation. The ink is pure black, and the stone is soft, known as ink stone. The inkstone cover is tight and can be compared with the four famous inkstones in China. The production process of Fengyu Inkstone is one of the top ten intangible cultural heritage skills in Yunnan. Fengyu Inkstone has high practical and artistic value.

|The ruins of an ancient Bai village hidden in the mountains~. The ruins of an ancient Bai village hidden in the mountains are no longer inhabited. Between the mountains and fields, the streams gurgled, silent but full of vitality. The vibrant wildflowers and grasses in the wilderness make the ruins look less desolate, and even add some incomplete beauty, as if you are exploring an ancient and mysterious fairyland. Along the way, the grass was luxuriant and the mountain flowers were crazy. It reminded me inexplicably of the time when Xiang Yuan and Ye Qianze watched the moon together in the mountains in "The Mountain and the Moon Don't Know What's In My Heart" in high school, and the night when they helped tourists find rings. Although I didn't see the moon, I always felt that the night would be beautiful, just like the starry sky and moonlight I had seen in Shaxi many years ago. Explore the mysterious source on the bluestone path, and the more you walk, the more surprises you get. "When the forest ends and the water source is reached, there is a mountain. There is a small mouth in the mountain, as if there is light. So I leave the boat and enter through the mouth. It is very narrow at first, and then I can reach people. After walking dozens of steps, it suddenly becomes clear..." This is the charm of Chinese literature. At different moments in life, you can always see the mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, sun, moon and stars described in the book that you were busy traveling and never savored. The road I have traveled is in the book, and the books I have read are also on the road.

The Fengyu ancient architectural complex is located within the territory of Fengyu Town, Er Yuan County. The complex was built during the Ming, Qing, and the Republic of China periods, and it primarily consists of ancient temples, monasteries, pagodas, archways, residential houses, and screen walls, among other ancient relics. The ancient temples, monasteries, and pagodas particularly reflect the integration of Bai ethnic culture and religious culture. The fourteen residential courtyards are typical representatives of the Bai ethnic residential architecture, featuring the 'three rooms and one screen wall' and 'four sides and five courtyards' layout. The entire architectural group has significant historical, cultural, and artistic value. The ancient architectural complex includes: Fengxiang Academy, Fengyu Martial Temple, Sanjiao Officer, Helin Temple, Emperor Shishan Ancient Temple Complex, Zhenshui Cui, Liufoshuang Cui, Daguanlu Archway, Shi Jie's Former Residence, Yin Sihai's House, Zhao Peishou's House, Xiaoqing Oil House, Shi Jihe's House, Zhang Gouquan's House, Yang Chisheng's House, Yang Ying's House, Jun Yuanpeng and other households, Zhang Zhongqin and other households, Li Jiasong and other households, Feng Shoujun and other households, Shi Shoulong and other households, Zhao Hui

Fengyu Town is located at the source of Erhai Lake, behind the Yunong Peak of Diancang Mountain. It is named after the legend that "the phoenix died here, and hundreds of birds gathered to hang it and become feathers." The Fengyu Confucian Temple (Fengxiang Academy) located in Fengxiang Village was first built in the fourth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1726). It was burned down twice by soldiers and bandits. After the Dacheng Hall was restored three times in 1931, the Confucian Temple was renamed Fengyu Academy: Langqiong. One of the seven academies in the county (today's Eryuan County). Nowadays, the scholarly courtyard is well-preserved, and the ancient ginkgo trees in the academy that are more than 300 years old are an internet celebrity check-in place in late autumn and early winter. Sanye Spring, located at the foot of Tianma Mountain in the southeast of Fengyu Bazi, is one of the sources of Erhai Lake. The nearest village to it is Caojia Village. From a distance, the vegetation on Tianma Mountain, the remnant of Cangshan Mountain, is not very dense, but from a closer look, there are towering ancient trees around Sanye Spring, completely hidden in the dense forest. It is located in a remote place with not many tourists. The spring water gushes out of the mountain stream in large quantities and the pool water is crystal clear. In 2010, Fengyu Town was listed as a famous historical and cultural town in China; in 2014, Fengxiang Village in Fengyu Town was included in the list of traditional Chinese villages. On the morning of December 6th, we drove from Xiaguan, Dali. We used Amap to reach Fengyu Academy in an hour and a half, and then went to Sanye Spring. There are no tickets for these two attractions. For lunch, I checked through Gaode and found a farm restaurant near the town police station. I never thought it tasted great, including loach tofu soup, fried mutton jelly... It is said that autumn is the best season in Fengyu Bazi. Fengyu terraces, riverside flower sea, and rice field theater make people forget to leave. In addition, spring is also a good time. Every year from mid-February to early March, thousands of acres of rapeseed flowers are in full bloom in Fengyu Bazi, making it a favorite among photographers. In 1639 AD, the great traveler Xu Xiake once visited Fengyu. Facing the beautiful scenery of Fengyu Bazi, he wrote: "All fertile fields are connected, and the valleys become villages. The winding gorge leads to the secluded place, and Linggao lives on the water. In ancient times, Zhuchen Village, the peach blossom garden, has been exhausted, but this one is still left, which is also a great wonder.

During the Spring Festival, there's no need to squeeze through crowds here During the Spring Festival, within 10 kilometers of Dali Ancient City, there are crowds of people, so, find a quiet little village to escape the hustle and bustle of the crowd~ This is the thousand-acre green plum supply base of Erbao Group. The green plum trees are in full bloom at this time. If you want to experience quiet, simple, and unspoiled beauty, this is a very good choice~ 📍Detailed address: Navigate to Er Yuan Songhe Village You can only drive there, about 2 hours drive from Dali Ancient City (without traffic jam in the ancient city ) There are several plum garden farmhouses in the village. Because there are not many tourists in the village, it is uncertain whether you can dine. You can also go directly to Fengyu Ancient Town for meals. Songhe Village is very close to Fengyu Ancient Town, just a 30-minute drive. If you have enough time, you can also walk around Fengyu Ancient Town, which is also a good choice~ There are almost no attractions in the village, but the scenery is everywhere. Every household is surrounded by ancient plum trees. Some plum branches protrude from the wall, some bloom quietly in the corner of the wall. The whole village is filled with a faint fragrance of flowers. Occasionally, a lamb or cow pops out among the plum trees. You can also see the snowy mountains of Ma'er Mountain and windmills in the distance. The most important thing is, it's quiet and comfortable❤️ Now it's the peak bloom of plum blossoms, which will last for about 10 more days. If you want to go, hurry up~

I followed my parents to the Phoenix Feather Academy in a daze, not even knowing that this is a popular check-in spot. Because of the time arrangement for rushing, we happened to get there just after one o'clock. The road is not wide, when we return, more and more cars are coming, it is really not easy to avoid cars, everyone can stagger their own driving. The scenery is very beautiful, everyone can look at the pictures----The ginkgo trees are very magnificent, let's make a detailed guide next time~ Phoenix Feather Town

'Phoenix died here, hundreds of birds mourned, and turned into feathers', hence the name Fengyu, Fengyu is really a beautiful name! It's full of poetry, painting and storytelling at first hearing. Coming to Fengyu, I indeed feel very peaceful here, without too much noise, retaining the original charm of the ancient town. 💖Fengxiang Academy: Fengxiang Academy was established in the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, and it has a history of nearly 300 years. The ancient ginkgo in the academy is said to be 330 years old. Every year when the ginkgo leaves fall and cover the ground with gold, walking into the ancient academy, the garden is full of ginkgo leaves in the winter wind, simple and elegant, like a poem and a painting. Recently, the leaves of the ginkgo tree have turned yellow, and it's the best viewing period! Standing under the tree, looking up at the golden leaves falling down, it's really amazing! I went there on November 22, and the ginkgo leaves were super yellow. It is estimated that they can be viewed for another 1-2 weeks, everyone hurry up! 📍Address: Fengyu Town. If you want to see the ginkgo tree, navigate directly to Fengxiang Academy. 🚗Transportation: Fengyu is on the other side of Cangshan, about 80km, a one and a half hour drive, it is recommended to drive by yourself. It should be noted that the village roads are narrow and traffic is relatively congested. 🚌You can also take a bus from the south gate of Dali Ancient City, 18 yuan to Eryuan Bus Station, and then take a rural bus to Fengyu Town. If you go on Tuesday, you can also encounter the local market. 🙌It is recommended to get up early for taking photos, and more people will gradually come at noon. The light will be better in the evening. If there are many people, you can bring a small stool to shoot upwards, or stand on the steps to shoot~ 🛵Recommended attractions: Ancient Pear Garden Sky Rice Field Theater, Qingyuan Cave, Sanye Spring, Dragon King Temple, Dajiankou Village 🏠Recommended accommodation: Baimicang Youth Cultural and Creative Space Hotel, Tuibutang Rural Art Hotel 🚶‍♂️My route: Dali Ancient City—Eryuan—Fengyu Town—Niu Street—Shaxi Ancient Town We are Shanfeng and Haitangguo who have resigned and traveled around China for 2 years and lived in Dali for 1 year. Remember to follow us~