Fenghuang

The old town district of Fenghuang nestles on the banks of the winding Tuojiang river in a picturesque, mountainous part of Hunan province and is an exceptionally well- preserved ancient town that harbours unique ethnic languages, customs, arts as well as many distinctive architectural remains of Ming and Qing styles. The ancient city is a gathering place for Miao and Tujia ethnic minority.

We arrived in Fenghuang in the late afternoon and after checking into our hotel and a good rest, we set out for dinner. Our hotel although situated outside the ancient town, is only about a 30 mins walk to the ancient town.

Most of these ancient buildings have been turned into shops selling souvenir, restaurants, bars, karaoke joints and hotels. While the buildings still retain its uniqueness and beauty, the ancientness of the whole place have been compromised and it get worse at night when these bars and karaoke joints start blasting their loud music.