Fenghuang

凤凰|Old TownRiverHunan

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Mar-May and Sep-Nov for old-town walks, river views, and Xiangxi day trips
Climate
Humid Hunan-Xiangxi mountain climate with hot wet summers, cool damp winters, and changeable weather around rivers, caves, and canyon routes

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Fenghuang Ancient Town

凤凰古城

All Ages

Admission

Old-town streets are free to walk; former residences, towers, boat rides, and bundled sites cost extra.

Typical Visit

Half day for the core riverside walk; one overnight stay is better for night views and early morning

02City Guide

Tuo River

沱江

All Ages

Admission

Riverside walking is free; Tuo River boat products are separate, with prices and inclusions depending on day cruise, night cruise, and bundled tickets.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours for a focused riverside walk; longer if adding a boat ride or night photography

03Urban Landmark

Hongqiao Fengyu Building

虹桥风雨楼

All Ages

Admission

Exterior viewing and bridge crossing are free; upstairs access or bundled old-town sites may require a ticket.

Typical Visit

20-40 minutes as part of the Tuo River walk

04Cultural Stop

Shen Congwen's Former Residence

沈从文故居

All Ages

Admission

Single-ticket prices may vary; it may also be included in Fenghuang Ancient Town bundled tickets.

Typical Visit

20-40 minutes

05Historic Walk

Xiong Xiling's Former Residence

熊希龄故居

All Ages

Admission

Often listed around CNY 10 as a single ticket; it may also be included in Fenghuang Ancient Town bundled tickets.

Typical Visit

20-40 minutes

06City Guide

Wanming Tower

万名塔

All Ages

Admission

Free exterior viewing; nearby boat rides, photo services, and commercial projects cost extra.

Typical Visit

20-40 minutes as part of a Tuo River night walk

07Historic Walk

Southern Great Wall

南方长城

Adults Focused

Admission

Commonly listed around CNY 45; confirm current ticket and any package price before going.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours on site; allow a half day with transport

08City Guide

Qiliang Cave

奇梁洞

All Ages

Admission

Adult tickets are commonly listed around CNY 88-98; discounts and bundles may vary by platform and season.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours including the cave route; allow extra time for transport and waiting

09City Guide

Shanjiang Miao Village

山江苗寨

All Ages

Admission

Commonly listed around CNY 58 for the scenic-area ticket; confirm current ticket, museum access, and any package rules before leaving Fenghuang.

Typical Visit

Half day for the museum and village; full day if adding a market day, meal, or nearby valley route

10City Guide

Furong Town

芙蓉镇

All Ages

Admission

Commonly listed around CNY 108; some tickets may allow multi-day or face-scan re-entry, so confirm current rules before paying.

Typical Visit

Half day to one overnight stay; afternoon into evening is the best pacing

11City Guide

Furong Town Waterfall

芙蓉镇大瀑布

All Ages

Admission

Access is normally part of the Furong Town scenic-area ticket; confirm current entry, re-entry, and package rules before visiting.

Typical Visit

30-60 minutes for the waterfall area; longer if returning after dark

12City Guide

Aizhai Wonders Tourist Area

矮寨奇观旅游区

All Ages

Admission

Ticket options vary by bridge, cliff walkway, Dehang Canyon, Jidou Miao Village, shuttle, electric-cart, and wider pass products; check inclusions before buying.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for Aizhai Bridge only; 6-8 hours for the full bridge, village, canyon, and waterfall route

13City Guide

Aizhai Bridge

矮寨大桥

All Ages

Admission

Bridge admission, elevator or escalator access, cliff walkway, glass walkway, and wider Aizhai passes may be sold separately; check inclusions before paying.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for the bridge area; full day if combined with Dehang Canyon and nearby villages

14City Guide

Dehang Canyon

德夯大峡谷

All Ages

Admission

Dehang Canyon tickets are commonly listed around CNY 80; shuttle, electric-cart, Dehang Miao Village, Aizhai Bridge, or wider combo products may cost extra.

Typical Visit

Half day for Dehang Miao Village and Liusha Waterfall; full day if adding Tianwen Platform and Aizhai Bridge

15City Guide

Dehang Miao Village

德夯苗寨

All Ages

Admission

Ticketing may be linked with Dehang Canyon, Jidou Miao Village, shuttle routes, or wider Aizhai packages; confirm the included areas before buying.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours for the village; half day or full day when combined with the canyon and waterfall

16Food District

Qianzhou Ancient City

乾州古城

All Ages

Admission

Old-city streets are free to walk; individual halls, boat rides, or evening activities may charge separately.

Typical Visit

1.5-3 hours, longer if adding dinner or an evening boat ride

17City Guide

Biancheng Chadong Scenic Area

边城茶峒景区

All Ages

Admission

The old-town area is generally free to walk; ferries, boats, memorial halls, or nearby paid sites may charge separately.

Typical Visit

Half day for the core old street, river, ferry, and border area

18City Guide

Red Stone Forest National Geological Park

红石林国家地质公园

All Ages

Admission

Ticket prices and packages vary by season and platform; confirm the same-day scenic-area or ticketing-page price before going.

Typical Visit

2-4 hours for the core Red Stone Forest area; longer if adding Zuolong Gorge or Qifeng Lake

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