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Hung-Gay Fung is Dr. Y.S. Tsiang professor of Chinese Studies and Curators’ Distinguished Professor of Finance and Legal Studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where he served as the Department Chair for 5 years.
- Highlights & Attractions in Fenghuang Ancient Town
- Recommended Routes to Visit Fenghuang Ancient Town
- How to Go to & Around Fenghuang Ancient Town
- Fee in Fenghuang Ancient Town
- Attractions Nearby Fenghuang Ancient Town
- Tips to Go to Fenghuang Ancient Town
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- Recommended Fenghuang Tours
When we mention Fenghuang, we usually refer to Fenghuang Ancient Town, which has a long history of more than 300 years and it preserves its buildings and culture so well. Therefore, you can just take your time to appreciate the old place and feel its antique flavor. Tuojiang River is one of the highlights that tourists can not miss. There are 8 cor...
1 day classic route
Day 1 Visit the Former Residence of Shen Congwen to feel the trace of the great Chinese writer, and then visit the East Gate Tower. Next, appreciate the view of Fenghuang Ancient Town at the Rainbow Bridge Art Building and appreciate the Longevity Palace. Visit Chongde Hall and go to Yang’s Ancestral Hall to see the fancy buildings. After that, know about the culture and history of the tourist attraction in Fenghuang Ancient Town Museum. And then, visit the Former Residenc of Xiong Xiling to...
5 days Zhangjiajie & Fenghuang Ancient Town route
In this tour, you can visit Zhangjiajie Forest Park to see the gorgeous masterpiece of nature for 2 days. After that, you can go to Tianmen Mountain to see the special landforms for 1 day. Followed by is a 2-day tour to Fenghuang Ancient Town, where you can totally enjoy yourself into the antique flavor with terrific waterscape.
Get Around Fenghuang Ancient Town
Fenghuang Ancient Town is a small town which can travel around by foot within a day. However, in order to get a better experience, you can explore the town in different ways, such as by boat. If you want to add nearby highlights such as Miaojiang Great Wall, Shanjiang Miao Village, Biancheng Chadong Town or Furong Town in your calender, the best way to get to places that are mentioned above is by private car. If you want to get rid of hustle of public transportation and troublesome navigation...
Entrance Fee:Free Combo Ticket for the Designated Attractions: CNY 128 / person (Valid for 2 days. Designated attractions including the East Gate Tower, Chongde Hall, Former Residence of Shen Congwen, Former Residence of Xiong Xiling, Yang’s Ancestral Hall, Fenghuang Ancient Town Museum, Longevity Palace, Tuojiang River Boating. If you want to just...
Miaojiang Great Wall
1. Address: Laihao Village, Duli Town, Fenghuang County (凤凰县都里乡拉毫村) 2. Distance from Fenghuang Ancient Town: about 16km, takes about 30 minutes by car
Miao People Valley Scenic Area
1. Address: Shanjiang Town, Fenghuang County (凤凰县山江镇) 2. Distance from Fenghuang Ancient Town: about 21km, takes about 40 minutes by car
1. Well prepare your camera to catch those super charming view of Fenghuang Ancient Town; 2. If you want to buy some souvenir or other local specialties, try to select in a large and standard shop with full licenses and do not believe the strongly recommended items or shops too much; 3. Follow the local rules and respect the folk customs.
To help you enjoy a worry-free trip to Fenghuang, we highly recommend you travel with us China Discovery. Our local experienced drivers will escort you to the attractions with comfortable car directly with speed and safety. And our English-speaking tour guide will accompany you all the way, show you the best travelling route, share interesting stor...
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Fenghuang are mythological birds featuring in traditions throughout the Sinosphere.
Fenghuang, praised as "the most beautiful town in China", is a small county town renowned for its natural beauty, rich history, colorful ethnic customs, and photogenic night scenery. It is well worth a night's stay to combine it with your trip to Zhangjiajie.
- Emily Lewin
- Feng Huang Is Also Named As Chinese Phoenix. In Western parlance, it is commonly referred to as the Chinese phoenix or simply phoenix. However, it’s important to note that despite superficial mythological resemblances to the Western phoenix, the fènghuáng maintains distinct characteristics and symbolism within its cultural context.
- Feng Huang Is A Combination Of Different Birds Beyond Human Imagination. An often portrayed image of the fènghuáng illustrates it engaged in combat with serpents, using its talons and spreading its wings.
- From Head To Tail, Each Body Part Of Feng Huang Represents A Different World. The symbolism of the fènghuáng extends to its anatomy, with each part representing celestial elements: the head signifies the sky, the eyes embody the sun, the back represents the moon, the wings symbolize the wind, the feet stand for the earth, and the tail embodies the planets.
- First Archaeological Evidence Of Feng Huang Can Be Found At The Gaomiao Archaeological Site In Hongjiang. The earliest recorded depiction of the phoenix dates back approximately 7000–8000 years to an archaeological find at the Gaomiao Archaeological Site in Hongjiang, Hunan Province.
Ho-fung Hung is the author of the award-winning Protest with Chinese Characteristics (2011) and The China Boom: Why China Will not Rule the World (2016), both published by Columbia University Press.
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Is Feng Huang a fire bird?
Feng Huang are often referred to as Chinese Phoenixes, however, the similarities between the western phoenix and a Feng Huang are superficial at best. The Feng Huang is not made of or control fire, it is not reborn from the ashes, and its tears do not heal wounds.
