Welcome to Fènghuáng
Once a frontier town, Fènghuáng (凤凰) marked the boundary between the Han civilisations of the central plains and the Miao (苗), Tujia (土家) and Dong (侗) minorities of the southwest mountains. Protective walls went up in the Ming dynasty, but despite the implications Fènghuáng prospered as a centre of trade and cultural exchange. Its diverse residents built a breathtaking riverside settlement of winding alleys, temples and rickety stilt houses, which these days attract tourists by the bucketload. Do try to stay overnight – the town is bursting with accommodation options, and the sight of an illuminated Fènghuáng at night is quite awesome.
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5 Days Private Tour Combo Package of Zhangjiajie With Fenghuang Old Town
Day 1: Arriving ZhangjiajieYour private guide will meet and greet you at the airport or train station. It takes approximately 15 minutes to transfer to your own prearranges hotel in Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan area. Day 2: Bailong Evlevator - Yuanjiajie - Tianzi Mountain Your guide will take you to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park where you will take the green bus of the park to Bailong Elevator Station, and then ascend to Yuanjiajie Mountain by the Bailong Elevator, a glass elevator built onto the cliff of the mountain. On the summit, you will take an 2.5 hours hike to discover the Pillar of the Southern sky that inspired the famous "Hallelujah Mountains" in the Blockbuster movie, Avatar. Later, proceed to the Platform of Forgetfulness to enjoy the views of nearby peaks, and then walk across the NO. 1 Bridge Under the Heaven. Lunch will be left for your own arrangement at your own expense. Next, take a green bus to Tianzi Mountain to explore "Imperial Brush," "Xihai Stone Forest," and "Fairy Lady Presents Flowers." Day 3: Golden whip stream - Huangshizhai Proceed to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park again to explore the Golden Whip Stream that will bring you into Pandora's wonderland of the movie, Avatar. You will have a leisure hike for about 2.5 hours along the stream. Relax yourself with the beautiful mountains, fresh air, and clear water. Later, you guide will take you for a cable car ride up the mountain to pay a visit to Huangshi Village, which is 3,543 feet (1,080 meter) above the sea level. It is the biggest sightseeing platform to view the spectacular scenery in Zhangjiajie national park.Day 4: Tianmen Mountain - Transfer (approx. 4-hour) to Fenghuang Check out of your own prearranged Zhangjiajie hotel this morning and proceed to take Tianmen Mountain Cable Car, the world’s longest cable car, to the top of Tianmen Mountain which is the highest mountain in Zhangjiajie City. Experience thrilling Skywalk that is made of glass and see the 99-Turn Road as well as 999-Step leading to the gate of the Tianmen. Finish your trip in Zhangjiajie and transfer to Fenghuang. You may relax and enjoy yourself in the bars of Fenghuang in the evening after checking into your own prearranged hotel.Day 5: Fenghuang City Tour - Zhangjiajie Airport Your guide will take you to visit the old Fenghuang, located in XiangXi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. Majority of the city's population is comprised of Miao and Tujia minorities. The Old Fenghuang is known as the “most beautiful small town in China.” It is famous for being enveloped by surrounding mountains, rivers, and ancient primitive architectures. drive back to Zhangjiajie airport please book the first 2 nights hotel in wulingyuan area, book the 3rd night in zhangjiajie ciyt . book the 4th nigh tin fenguang city .
2-Day Fenghuang Old Town and Dehang Miao Village Tour
Day 1: (B, L) Zhangjiajie - Fenghuangdrive 4 hours to Fenghuang, on the way we can enjoy western Hunan beautiful landscape and nice minority villages, in the afternoon visit town,Enjoy a rowing boat trip to see the Diaojiao Lou (traditional Chinese gabled wooden houses built on stilts) on both sides of the river and Hongqiao up close, see Hongqiao (Rainbow Bridge), built in the Ming Dynasty over 600 years ago, is the ancient town's most well-known tourist spot. Stroll along the riverside and the narrow streets paved by flagstones, cross the river through the stepping stones, Tiaoyan (Leaping Stones), and the narrow primitive bridge near the Beimen Matou (North Gate Pier). You will also see the Gucheng Qiangcheng (the Ancient Town Wall), is located south of the river, between the North and East Gate.stay in Fenghuang Poshan Hotel Day 2: (B, L) Fenghuang - Dehang - ZhangjiajieDrive 4 hours back to Zhangjiajie, on the way we visit Dehang Miao village Drive up the high mountains with valley and layers of rice terraces to find an obscure Miao Peoples village named Dehang. The remoteness and inaccessibility keep the village life intact. In a seductive riverine setting overlooked by towering, other-worldly karst peaks, the Miao hamlet of Dehang offers a tantalising spectrum of treks into picturesque countryside. Marvel at the world most breathtaking bridge-Aizhai tunnel to tunnel suspension bridge, conclude tour in Zhangjiajie airport.
3-Day PRI Tour Fenghuang Old Town and Mt Fanjing from Guangzhou by Bullet Train
Day 1. Guangzhou -- Huaihua South by bullet train At 7:30am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. Then, transfer to Guangzhou Nan Railway Station (Guangzhou South) to catch a bullet train from Guangzhou to Huaihua South (4.5 hours). Upon arrival in Huaihua South, you will be transferred to Fenghuang Old Town for 1 hour, which is a well-known river town in Hunan Province. There are well-preserved old wooden houses built by Tujia and Miao people beside the Tuo River. At night, it is a dreamy world when all lights are lit on in the old town. Tonight you can find a seat in one of the bars to enjoy the nice night scenery. Accommodation: Local nice guesthouse in Fenghuang Day 2. Fenghuang -- Mt Fanjing -- Fenghuang by car Today you will take 2-hour ride to the Mt Fanjing which is situated in Guizhou Province. You will take cable car to the mountain, then walk to the token of Fanjing Mountains, The Mushroom Rock. There are also temples, bridges, rock carving here that are worth visiting. Afterwards you will be transferred back to Fenghuang. Accommodation: Local nice guesthouse in Fenghuang Day 3. Fenghuang -- Huahua South -- Guangzhou by car & bullet train This morning, you will visit the Great Wall near Fenghuang, which is the only Great Wall in Southern China, and it was built in 17th century during the Ming Dynasty. Then you will be transferred to Huahua South Railway Station to catch a bullet train back to Guangzhou (4.5 hours). Upon arrival in Guangzhou, you will be transferred back to your hotel where the tour concludes.
Private Transfer From Fenghuang to Guilin and stops at Longji Rice Terraces Area
Our driver will meet you at any places of the Fenghuang area at 9:00am or any time before 15:00pm, Guilin is 400KM away from Fenghuang, The journey takes 6-7 hours by private car, because we also need to stop at the Chengyang Dong village , If we don't stops at Chengyang Dong village just take a 5 hours. Longji Terraces:Discover China’s rich minority culture on an enriching half-day excursion to Guilin from Fenghuang. Accompanied by a private car, venture to the rural countryside to interact with the Zhuang and Yao communities, whose intriguing way of life is characterized by ancient traditions. Hike to the renowned Longji Rice Terraces and absorb spectacular views of the agricultural marvels, then capture photographs of the scenic sights with your own. After the visit, we can have a simple lunch, like the rice noodles at Longji area then ahead to Guilin area, from Longji to Guilin area need 2hrs driving and arrival in Guilin/Yangshuo around 16:30.
Private Transfer From Guilin To Fenghuang and stops at Longji rice terraces area
Our driver will meet you at any places of the Guilin area at 9:00am or any time before 15:00pm, like the Longji terraces or Guilin city center or Yangshuo. Guilin is 400KM away from Fenghuang, The journey takes 6-7 hours by private car, because we also need to stop at the Hongjiang old town, If we don't stops at Hongjiang, just take a 5 hours. Longji Terraces:Discover China’s rich minority culture on an enriching half-day excursion to Guilin from Fenghuang. Accompanied by a private car, venture to the rural countryside to interact with the Zhuang and Yao communities, whose intriguing way of life is characterized by ancient traditions. Hike to the renowned Longji Rice Terraces and absorb spectacular views of the agricultural marvels, then capture photographs of the scenic sights with your own. After the visit, we can have a simple lunch, like the rice noodles at Longji area then ahead to Fenghuang old town, from Longji to Fenghuang need 4hrs driving and arrival in Fenghuang around 17:30.
Private Transfer From Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang and stops at Aizhai bridge area
Our driver will meet you at any hotels of the Zhangjiajie or Wulingyuan area at 9:00am or any time before 12:00pm, Zhangjiajie is 244KM away from Fenghuang, The journey takes 6-7 hours by private car, because we also need to stops at the Aizhai bridge and Dehang Miao village, If we don't stops at Aizhai bridge area, just take a 3 hours. Dehang Miao Village is located in a western suburb of Jishou city, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan province, China. In Hmong, “dehang” means beautiful valley. The village lies in the central part of Dehang scenic spot. It is built around mountains and waterfalls, with a wind-and-fire wall, Diaojiao Housess and carved windows. Aizhai bridge:The world's highest and longest tunnel-to-tunnel bridge has opened to traffic in Hunan province, central China. The Aizhai suspension bridge links two tunnels 1,176 metres apart, carrying traffic 355 metres above the foot of Dehang Canyon. Construction of the bridge started in October 2007 and its main sections were completed at the end of last year. It is designed to help ease traffic in the mountainous region, where queues are common due to the narrow, steep and winding roads.