The ancient city of Phoenix, hidden in the hinterland of Xiangxi, is like an elegant long poem, quietly flowing in the river of history. This town with a long history is world-renowned for its unique ethnic culture, quaint stilted buildings, and the Tuojiang River that runs through the city.
To visit Phoenix is to experience those unknown backstreets and alleys, where the purest folklore and the most touching stories are hidden. On both sides of the Tuojiang River, the stilted buildings of the Miao and Tujia families are scattered, built along the river, like a postcard thousands of years ago, carrying the memory of this ancient city.
Walking through the ancient city, the first thing that catches your eye will be the old bridges - such as the world-famous Hongqiao. Hongqiao is not only a transportation hub connecting the two sides of the strait, but also a place where many artists and tourists are fascinated. Standing on the bridge, you can overlook the clear Tuojiang River, listen to the boatmen singing the ancient trumpet, and feel the peace and tranquility of the ancient city.
Not to be missed, there is also the North Gate City Wall on the other side of the Tuojiang River. Climb the city wall and look at the outline of the entire ancient city. Especially in the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkles the entire ancient city, covering the mottled city wall with gold edges, and the beauty of the scenery is enough to make people feel emotional.
Walking along the bluestone paved streets, shuttling between people and people, each stone slab seems to tell the story of the past. Every corner of the ancient city has its own uniqueness: wooden stilted buildings, towering city towers, exquisite carved windows, and every place shows the antiquity and dignity of the ancient city.
Don't rush the itinerary and take your time to wander around the ancient city. At every shop you visit, you'll probably find a unique handicraft. Miao silver ornaments, Tujia brocade, handmade batik cloth ......Each of them contains a profound national culture and the painstaking efforts of craftsmen.
The ancient city of Phoenix at night is another scene, the low-hanging lanterns light up the quiet of the alleys, folk songs echo in the air, and the bonfire party of the Tujia family seems to travel through time and space, making people feel a different night of the ancient city.
A one-day tour is not entirely about seeing the flowers, but more about appreciating the poetry and distance. The poetry in everyone's heart is different from the distance, and the ancient city of Phoenix may be the quiet and away from the hustle and bustle you are looking for. Here, time seems to slow down, making every detail worthwhile.
At the end of the day's trip, it is recommended to choose an inn facing the Tuojiang River and backing the green mountains to live temporarily. In the dead of night, I opened the window, but I heard the sound of the water, and my heart was relaxed, which was the most touching chapter of the ancient city of Phoenix.
Coming to Phoenix Ancient City is not only a trip, but also a journey to find yourself. Here, everyone can find their own tranquility and poetry. Let every brick, tile, river and mountain in the ancient city of Phoenix become an unquenchable bonfire in your heart, illuminating your way forward.
In the days of the phoenix, let the soul fly, to pursue the poetic distance in the back streets and alleys, to listen to the ancient music of the Tuojiang River, to embrace the city, and enrich your life experience. After all, every trip is not only a geographical displacement, but also a spiritual transformation and growth.