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Fenghuang (凤凰; Fènghuáng) is a well-preserved town located in western Hunan Province.

[edit] Get in

Compared with other cities in China, Fenghuang is relatively difficult to travel to. Road conditions are poor and traffic--especially on weekends and holidays--can be bad.

[edit] By Plane

Fenghuang does not have an airport, so travelers must fly into either Huaihua or Zhangjiajie and transfer to Fenghuang. However, neither airport offers direct buses. Flights are also frequently canceled during off season. Fenghuang is served by Tongren Fenghuang Airport with two daily flights from Guiyang.

[edit] By Bus

Bus travel is probably the most convenient way to get to Fenghuang. There are direct buses from numerous cities in China, but the four most common direct routes are from Changsha, Jishou, Huaihua, and Zhangjiajie. Be advised that Fenghuang has multiple bus stations and they are not easily traveled between.

• From Changsha (长沙): Eight buses leave a day from Changsha. Price: 120 RMB. Duration: 8 hours.

• From Jishou (吉首): Buses leave approximately every 30 minutes, though during peak times they often leave more frequently. Buses arrive in Fenghuang's North Bus Station. Price: 17 RMB. Duration: 70 minutes.

• From Huaihua (怀化): Buses leave hourly for Fenghuang's Western Bus Station. Price: 33 RMB. Duration: 2.5 hours.

• From Zhangjiajie (张家界): There are about 4 buses per day from Zhangjiajie City and one that leaves directly from Wulingyuan. Both terminate at the North Bus Station. Price: 65 RMB/75 RMB. Duration: 4.5/5.5 hours.

[edit] By Train

Fenghuang does not have train station, however it is frequently faster to travel to either Jishou or Huaihua first and then travel by bus to the city center.

[edit] Get around

Fenghuang Old Town is best explored by foot.

[edit][add listing] See

Most of Fenghuang's sites can be visited with a "through ticket" (通票). There are three versions. The first includes the Yang Family Ancestral Hall, East Gate Tower, the upper gallery of the Hong Bridge, and a few other smaller attractions for 98 RMB. The second ticket includes the first ticket plus the Gucheng Museum and Wanshou temple, costs 148 RMB, and is valid for 2 days. The third ticket is a Fenghuang regional through ticket that, in addition to the previous two through tickets, includes the Southern Great Wall and Miao Village for 168 RMB and is valid for 3 days.

• East Gate Tower (东门城楼). Included in through ticket.  edit
• Yang Family Ancestral Hall (杨家祠堂). Included in through ticket.  edit
• Hong Bridge (红桥). Free; upper gallery included in through ticket.  edit
• Former Home of Shen Congwen (沈从文故居). Included in through ticket.  edit
• Wanshou Temple (万寿宫). 50 RMB individually, or included in through ticket.  edit
• Gucheng Museum (古城博物馆). 48 RMB individually, or included in through ticket.  edit
• Queen of Heaven Temple (天后宫). Free.  edit

[edit][add listing] Do

The Southern Great Wall (南方长城）is located near the city. While it is nearly completely restored it still makes for a strenuous hike with beautiful viewpoints of rice terraces and the surrounding countryside. Minivan drivers are everywhere and will be willing to take you here, but barter with them first (price will depend on number of people, distance traveled, and time spent).

[edit][add listing] Buy

Fenghuang is famous for Ginger Candy. Throughout the Old Town vendors make and sell bags of candy for around 2 - 4 Yuan.

[edit][add listing] Eat

At night the streets in Fenghuang's old town are full of street food vendors, serving grilled meats, dumplings, fried potatoes, flat breads and grilled vegetables.

There are many restaurants that specialize in Hot Pot.

[edit][add listing] Drink

The streets facing the river come alive at night with Karaoke Bars,adorned with neon lights and blasting out music until midnight. Beer typically costs 25 Yuan for a 330ml bottle, or about a tenth of the prices at local shops.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

Inns can be found in the Old Town along Bei Bian Jie, running between the Northern Wall and the river. Larger hotels catering to tour groups can be found in the city center and the roads leading to both bus stations.

• Fenghuang Zhongtian International Youth Hostel (凤凰中天国际青年旅舍), No. 11 Shawan, Tuojiang Town, Fenghuang (凤凰县古城内沙湾11号) (Located just to the east of the Hongqiao covered bridge, this hostel provides decent accommodations in the center of the old city.), ☎ 0743326067 (279444782@qq.com), [1]. 40 RMB for a shared dorm.  edit

• Fenghuang Huxiangyi International Youth Hostel (凤凰湖湘驿国际青年旅舍), No. 20 Wujia Lane, Dongzheng St, Fenghuang (凤凰古城东门城楼 东正街吴家弄20号 ), ☎ 07433227070 (yhafenghuang@yahoo.com.cn), [2].  edit

• A good year (一年好時光), 鳳凰古城回龍閣89 號， no.89, hui lung ge,fenghuang guchen. 50—120.  edit

[edit] Contact

[edit] Get out

Most buses leave for Jishou, Huaihua, Changsha, and Zhangjiajie. There are also one to two buses that go directly to Wulingyuan. See "Get In" section for prices and durations.

In addition, the following buses leave directly from Fenghuang: Wuhan (200 RMB), Guangzhou with continuation to Zhuhai and Shenzhen (260 RMB), Chongqing (150 RMB), Guilin, Nanning, and Kunming. Please note that both prices departures are variable.

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