Charming Town in Dreams, Fenghuang (Phoenix) Ancient Town | Most Beautiful Town in China | 4K HDR

Two years ago, I made my first video in the ancient city of Phoenix: Two years later, I came to this beautiful ancient city again and recorded a new video from a different perspective. Hope you enjoy this special edition of Fenghuang old town. --------------------⭐⭐ Fenghuang Ancient Town Facts ---------------------⭐⭐ Situated in Hunan province, Fenghuang Ancient Town is one of the most famous old towns in China. You can appreciate the antique flavor of this 300-year old town, feel the rich culture of the 28 minority ethnic groups, and explore the remaining traces of the famous historical figures and great writers. Type: Ancient Town, Historical & Cultural Site, Ethnic Minority Place Best Seasons: All Seasons Recommended Visiting Time: 1-2 days Opening Hours: all day long --------------------⭐⭐ Why Visit Fenghuang Ancient Town? --------------------⭐⭐ Located in the southwest of Tujia-miao Autonomous Prefecture of Xiangxi in Hunan province, Fenghuang Ancient Town or Phoenix Ancient Town is reputed as “the most beautiful town in China” and “Town in a Picture”. Built in 1704, this old town was given the title of the “National AAAA Tourist Attraction” for its charming scenery of multiple ancient sites of towers, brides, streets, and other buildings as well as the rich culture of Miao, Tujia and other 26 minority ethnic groups. You may be attracted by the simple but charming customs which are written in The Border Town to come to visit the place. But once you get here, you will find her charm is not limited to this. You can stroll on the bluestone paved lanes after the rain; take a boat to cruise on the Tuojiang River and appreciate the 100-year-old stilted building; climb on the ancient gate towers of the city and feel all the vicissitudes of the ancient city; watch the old woman washing clothes on the river banks calmly; or sit alone near the window in a coffee bar silently enjoying the exquisite scenery and letting your thoughts drift...... These may be the secrets of the charms of the ancient town. It used to be a gathering place for politicians, warlords, chieftains, Miao minorities and bandits, which can be considered as a standard barbarian place. Visiting this about 10 square kilometers wide ancient town, you will love it immediately and discover the mystery of its profound culture. The ancient town of Fenghuang also means the Phoenix Town in China; it was described as the most beautiful town in China by the Zelanian writer Louis Aileen. The town is the only path between Huahua, Jishou (Hunan province) and Tongren (Guizhou province) and a must-visit place to enjoy the real amorous feelings of the west part of Hunan province. The town is very small with only a main street; however, it is a green corridor and charming place. It is located on the river bank of Tuojiang River (Tuojiang, 沱江), the small town was once the rallying point for politicos, warlords, bandits, and the local Miao minority people, we should say it was once a standard “barbarian“ land. --------------------⭐⭐ Ranking as the top ancient town in China, Fenghuang Ancient Town is a guidebook for people to know the past life in the pre-modernization period. The wooden houses and stone roads are the typical scenes here. When sightseeing in this town in a misty day, you will really find why it is so famous and popular all the time. The scenery after rain or in the misty morning is more like a Chinese traditional painting rather than a real world. --------------------⭐⭐ Fenghuang Ancient Town, aka Phoenix Ancient Town and Feng Huang Gu Cheng in Chinese, is situated on the western boundary of Hunan Province in an area of outstanding natural beauty where mountains, water and blue skies prevail. ’Fenghuang’ is Chinese for ’Phoenix’, the mythical bird of good omen and longevity that is consumed by fire to be re-born again from the flames. Fenghuang Ancient Town is so called as legend has it that two of these fabulous birds flew over it and found the Fenghuang Town so beautiful that they hovered there, reluctant to leave. ---------------------⭐⭐ Other Walk East’s Cool Playlists: Night Walking Tour In China’s Metropolitan Cities: 4K⁶⁰ Traditional Chinese Architectures: China’s Stunning Old Towns: --------------------⭐⭐ 0:00 Intro 2:38 Downhill Walking trip 17:14 Night walk inside the old town 1:12:44 Daytime walking tour in the town 2:18:44 The maglev sightseeing train 2:32:52 The ancient town night show and bonfire party #fenghuang