In recent years, the number of tourists in Fenghuang Ancient City is much less than before, because the charging system was implemented in 20 13, and tourists need to buy tickets for 148 yuan to enter the ancient city, which has also had a great impact on Fenghuang Ancient City. After the charging system was liberalized 10, the number of tourists decreased by two-thirds. The ancient city of Fenghuang, which was very popular with tourists, is now empty, and local self-employed people have also been affected.
In 20 14, this charging system was also cancelled, but the number of tourists still failed to reach the peak, which is a great pity for Fenghuang ancient city. Although the charging system is unreasonable, it has always been a scenic spot worth visiting. It is the best preserved ancient town in China, where you can not only experience the culture of Ming and Qing Dynasties, but also appreciate the unique ethnic characteristics.
After more than 300 years, Fenghuang Ancient City is known as the most beautiful ancient city in China.
Fenghuang Ancient City is a small town with a land area of about 10 square kilometers and a population of about 50,000. This is a typical minority inhabited area, inhabited by 28 ethnic groups such as Miao, Han and Tujia, so it is a place with profound minority culture. You can see Miao girls wearing distinctive national costumes in the street, which is also a beautiful scenery in the local area.
Most people come to this town for its ancient charm. This ancient city, built in the 43rd year of Kangxi, has more than 120 Ming and Qing characteristic houses, more than 30 temples, pavilions and more than 200 antique stone streets. Now Fenghuang Ancient City is also named as the historical and cultural name of China. Alley, a national scenic spot, is known as the most beautiful town in China.
The ancient appearance of Fenghuang ancient city is well preserved, with Huilongge ancient street as the central axis, connecting countless stone alleys and communicating with the whole city. The bluestone road in the city is the skeleton of the whole city. The shallow Tuojiang River passes through the city, and the riverside is a wooden structure diaojiao building with local characteristics. The old city is surrounded by mountains and waters, and the red walls stand on the shore. The South Huashan Mountain in the distance is lined with the ancient city wall. The iron gate under the city wall is still rusty, and a narrow wooden bridge spans the moat.
The folk culture of Fenghuang ancient city is very special. Most dwellings are made of wood, including bungalows and buildings. Houses generally face south. Suspended scaffolding is supported by four columns, with beams spanning between them. The board above is a suspended attic, and there are suspended corridors on three sides around the building, and there are wooden railings on the side of the corridor. There are various auspicious patterns carved on the wooden fence, including the word "Xi" and the word "Hui".
Local residents also wear their own clothes, especially women's clothes. In most areas, women wear big collars and short coats and double-breasted skirts of different lengths, some reaching to the feet and some reaching to the knees. In some areas, women wear big-breasted right-breasted shirts and wide-leg pants. Some coats have no collars, and there are wide laces on sleeves and trouser legs. It is also a local custom to wear cloth headscarves and silver ornaments such as earrings, collars and bracelets. Especially for Miao women, Baotou has a variety of silver ornaments.
Those scenic spots worth visiting in Fenghuang ancient city
There are many landmark attractions in the ancient city of Fenghuang. Today, I will introduce some typical scenic spots to you:
Shenfeng Cultural Scenic Spot Shenfeng Cultural Scenic Spot is one of the most distinctive scenic spots in Fenghuang Ancient City, which consists of more than 20 scenic spots, including Phoenix Liuju Array, Phoenix Terrace, Phoenix Bamboo Forest Sea, Fenglaiyi, Fengyuan Pavilion, Yinfeng Bridge, Hundred Birds Facing Phoenix, Jiujiu Temple, Phoenix Constellation, Eighteen Gods Totem Column, Phoenix Collection, Liquan Terrace, Wudemen and Phoenix Story.
Beimen Ancient City Tower This is a tower built in Ming Dynasty, located in the north of Fenghuang Ancient Town. Its real name is "Bi Hui". During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, it was stationed here from Mayang. In the thirty-fifth year of Jiajing, the earth wall was changed into a brick city, and four doors and one tower were built. The Qing Dynasty (17 15) established the Phoenix Hall and Kangxi here.
In addition to these two scenic spots, there are Shen Congwen Cemetery, Chen Dounan House, Tianjia Ancestral Hall, Tuojiang Diaojiao Building and Shiban Old Street. Are all the scenic spots worth visiting?