2 Days Fenghuang Itinerary: Best Places to Visit in Fenghuang

Day 1 | Morning

Qiliang Cave

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture

Qiliang Cave is found in the north of the ancient city of Fenghuang. In the local area, there is a saying that "no other caves better than Qiliang Cave". There are mountains in the Qiliang Cave, and buildings in the cave, and there are cliffs, gardens and villages in the cave. The Yinyang river in the cave is the mysterious part of the cave. On of the high cave lie bats that signifies the darkness. Behind the water curtain on the riverside is the place where the previous Miao King held prisoners.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Qiliang Cave, Southern Great Wall next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Southern Great Wall

Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00

Ticket Price: 45 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture

The Southern Great Wall is also known as the "Miao Jiang Wanli Wall". Built in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, most of it was run through in the territory of Fenghuang County. Perhaps because the military strength of the southern ethnic minorities was not as strong as the northern ethnic minorities, the Southern Great Wall was not built as magnificent as North. Although not as great as the northern Great Wall, the scale is far smaller than the North Great Wall, but it is no less unique with its southern scenery and characteristics of Xiangxi ethnic customs.

Reviews from Real Guests:

MaxS: Southern Great Wall is located in Hunan province. Well, this is another one replica of The Beijing and whole north great wall. It's also becoming a hobby to visit Great Wall replicas after finishing the real great wall scenic spots. Interesting.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Southern Great Wall, Mount Villa by T Residence nearby is the best place to stay.

Mount Villa by T Residence

The Mount Villa by T Residence is one of the newest hotels in Fenghuang, having opened in 2022.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 10km from Fenghuang Railway Station and 43km from Tongren Fenghuang Airport. Keeping busy is easy, with West Gate Tower, Splended Hall and La'er Mountain Plateau Tableland all nearby.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Fenghuang hotel offers parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.

Day 2 | Morning

Biancheng Performance

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00pm-9:10pm

Ticket Price: 220 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.5-2 Hours

Location: Back side of Tianxia Phoenix Hotel, No.1, Fenghuang Road, Qijiang Town, Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Prefecture

The performance of the "Border Town" large-scale forest theater was mainly based on the story of the Mr. Shen Congwen's book "Border Town" and the character "Cui Cui" as the main line. The architectural design concept of theater is not only the characteristics of national culture, but also reflects the humanistic spirit of Phoenix Ancient Town.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Former residence of Shen Congwen nearby is the top choice before you leave Biancheng Performance and hit the road.

Former residence of Shen Congwen

Opening Hours: Open from 7:30am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 138 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: No. 24, Zhongying Street, Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (inside the ancient city)

Shen Congwen's former residence is located in Zhongying Street in the ancient city of Fenghuang. The former residence was the place where Mr. Shen Congwen was born. It is a courtyard house with rich features of Xiangxi and has obvious Ming and Qing architectural styles. Many people come to Phoenix for Mr. Shen Congwen, because many of the classic works that have flowed out from him are familiar to everyone. The former residence of the gentleman was once regarded as the "Confucian Temple of the South." Every year, it attracts numerous literature lovers.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.