Fenghuang Ancient Town - Shen Congwen's Former Residence

The ancient city with cultural heritage is very wonderful, especially the night view, which is the characteristic of this place and must be experienced.

It is a very nice scenic spot and a place suitable for Chongqing people to relax on a short trip.

I have been to many tourist attractions, big and small, famous and not famous, but this is the first time that I have been so disappointed as Fenghuang. I like Shen Congwen's "Border Town". I can take a train, a car, and a boat to the real border town of Chadong. It gives me a quiet and simple feeling. If I was deceived to go to Fenghuang to see the border town, I really can't see the pure love in "Border Town" at all.

Fenghuang is famous partly due to Mr. Shen Congwen's novel "Border Town". It is also because of this reason, as well as Shen Congwen's experience and fame, that the former residence has become one of the most attractive cultural landscapes in Fenghuang. The former residence now displays Mr. Shen's calligraphy, manuscripts, relics and portraits. There is an endless stream of visitors who come to pay their respects, or buy two of Mr. Shen's books and go back to slowly appreciate the world he wrote. I will not go into detail about Mr. Shen's experience here, you can go to Baidu to search.

For fans of Mr.

Because we didn't buy tickets, we ordered a separate ticket online. There was a QR code next to it, and we scanned it and got a ticket for 40 yuan. It was really expensive.

There are some photos of Mr. Shen in his youth, middle age and old age in the old house. From his photos, we can clearly see that he changed from a fierce young man to a gentle and calm middle-aged man. His wife, Ms. Zhaohe, is also demure.

Pass by, take a look, and learn about the ancient city's profound cultural heritage

I almost finished touring Shen Congwen's former residence when I realized that there was a tour guide. However, the tour guide would not start until a certain number of people came. So I followed the guide again.

When you come to Fenghuang, you must visit Shen Congwen's former residence. This is a place that people with a complex about Xiangxi cannot avoid. It is not a big former residence, but we looked at it for a long time. The former residence was later restored to its original state, and the items on display were used by Shen Congwen in different periods.

It was here that Shen Congwen wrote Border Town, which became a classic. It is said that Phoenix is a place with spiritual energy, so Shen Congwen's former residence is the center of spiritual energy.

I like Shen Congwen's writings, which are simple but sentimental. So when you come to Fenghuang, you must visit his former residence. It displays Mr. Shen's works published in various periods, life photos, manuscripts, and items used during his lifetime, basically showing his life and achievements. It is very small and can be visited in about 20 minutes. The ticket price is 40 yuan. If you are not attracted by Mr. Shen's "feelings", you will think the ticket price is too high.

Shen Congwen (1902-1988), male, formerly known as Shen Yuehuan, was born in Fenghuang, Hunan Province. He is a famous Chinese writer and researcher of historical relics. He wrote and published novels such as The Long River and Border Town.

We just passed by and didn't go in. The inn owner said that if you are interested in the tables and chairs, you can go in and take a look. Also, if you like Shen Congwen, you don't need to buy tickets when we went there, so we didn't buy tickets to go in and see it.

The border town described by Mr. Shen is so beautiful that it makes people yearn for it, so fragile that it makes people feel sad, and as transparent and pure as glass.

Shen Congwen's former residence is located at No. 10 Zhongying Street in the ancient city.

On December 28, 1902, Mr. Shen Congwen, a famous writer, historian and archaeologist, was born here. This is a small courtyard with the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. There is a patio in the middle of the courtyard, with a total of 10 rooms. Shen Congwen spent his childhood and youth here.

The old house was built by Master Shen Congwen's grandfather Shen Hongfu (who was the governor of Guizhou in the Qing Dynasty) in the fifth year of Tongzhi (1866). The house is a through-beam wooden structure with two entrances in front and back, sealed with fire bricks, small and exquisite, antique, and with strong Xiangxi Ming and Qing architectural features.

Hanging on the wall of Shen Congwen's former residence is a piece of calligraphy in regular script, which is an article "Wet Thoughts" written by Shen Hong, Shen Congwen's granddaughter, in memory of her grandfather. A cursory reading reveals that the writing is euphemistic, sincere, precise, and fresh and moving.

There are books by Shen Congwen for sale...

Fenghuang Former Residence has a strong Xiangxi style and is now a national key cultural relic protection site in Hunan Province. Shen Congwen was born here on December 28, 1902. Qingdao Former Residence is located at No. 3 Fushan Road at the foot of Baguan Mountain.

The local tour guide was very sincere and told us the truth. The former residence of Shen Congwen here was artificially built to cater to the humanistic needs of business. It was not the place where Shen Congwen lived at all. There are as many as three fake former residences of Shen Congwen in Fenghuang. Once you enter, you will learn about his achievements. When you come out, you will be asked to buy books. Many tour guides no longer recommend going in. It is indeed a commercial pit.

You need to buy a ticket to enter. We saw many travel agencies went in, but we didn’t.

A small courtyard with Ming and Qing architectural styles, where Mr. Shen Congwen spent his childhood and youth.

Shen Congwen's former residence is a major feature of Fenghuang Ancient Town. It is very nice and has a lot of literary value.

The food in Fenghuang is also worth recommending, especially the firewood-cooked food in the big pot and big stove firewood restaurant, which tastes really good.

I wanted to go to the ancient city a long time ago, but I was too busy and never had the chance. This time I took the opportunity to go there on a business trip. It was pretty good. I read some guides online and followed them to play.

I visited the ancient city and it was very nice. I really liked every tree and grass in the ancient city.

There are also many netizens who recommend firewood meals here, which are also delicious, and rice wine is delicious

It's pretty good. The attractions in Phoenix are all very good.

There are also firewood meals in the big pot and big stove firewood restaurant, which tastes super good

The method is very unique and the taste is also very good. I like it.

recommend

Phoenix has always been a tourist attraction I long for. It's really nice.

This place is magical, the most beautiful ancient city in the eyes of many writers

There are many delicious foods

The firewood-fired meals at the Big Pot and Big Stove Firewood Restaurant are local specialties

Very distinctive

Meals cooked with wood fire

It is in line with the local ancient city.

Like it very much

The blood duck and the rice wine made by the local people are also delicious.

Very good, a very good scenic spot, a celebrity attraction, very good, worth a visit



The food here is also really good. The firewood-fired food at the big pot and big stove firewood restaurant is very unique. I recommend everyone to try it.

I think the most important place in Fenghuang is Shen Congwen's former residence.

Without Mr. Shen Congwen, there would be no Border Town, let alone Phoenix.

Mr. Lu Xun spent his entire life writing, and the only thing he could not give up was his hometown. When I was young, I read his articles, in which a soldier either died on the battlefield or returned to his hometown. I also thought of the fact that Mr. Lu Xun had been displaced in the first half of his life, and that he was still missing his hometown when he was dying. I couldn't help but shed tears.

Walking in the old house, I saw the place where Mr. Li grew up, but now it has turned into soil, which makes me feel very emotional.

Shen Congwen, the literary master: follow the master's footsteps and feel the master's aura.

One of the nine paid scenic spots. If you are interested, you can go and visit.

The former residences of Shen Congwen and Xiong Xiling are their former residences, with tables and chairs used for reading and writing, beds they slept on, and various old furniture. Brief biographies and some commemorative old photos are posted and hung on the walls.

The former residence of the greatest writer who came out of a small town is not big, but it has many exhibits and is a must-visit place for book lovers.

To be honest, if you don’t have a special understanding of history and humanities, there is actually no need to visit the former residences of celebrities.

Shen Congwen was born here on December 28, 1902 and spent his childhood here. This is a small house that was purchased by Shen Congwen's grandfather and passed down through three generations. Walking into the former residence, there is a small patio in the middle of the low courtyard, surrounded by eight old houses. When Shen Congwen was 15 years old, he left here, and his former residence changed hands several times. After Shen Congwen passed away, the local government bought back the house, renovated it, and hung a plaque with "Shen Congwen's Former Residence". It is now a national key protection unit, and people visit Shen Congwen's former residence in Fenghuang all year round!

In a small alley, a small hut. Cultural attractions.

You can't buy tickets individually, you can only buy the package of Phoenix Nine Scenes, which is not cost-effective...

Shen Congwen's former residence is located at No. 3 Fushan Road, Baguan Mountain, Fenghuang County, Hunan Province. It is now a national key cultural relic protection site in Hunan Province. There is a fee to enter (you can buy a combined ticket for several places). I have never been in due to time constraints. I just took a photo outside! If I have the opportunity to come to Fenghuang Ancient Town again, it is so beautiful, and I must go to Shen Congwen's former residence to feel the cultural atmosphere of Mr. Shen Congwen

The novel "Border Town" made Fenghuang known to everyone, so when you come to Fenghuang, how can you not visit Shen Congwen's former residence? The most impressive thing is the desk and chair where Shen Congwen wrote and studied. At that time, I used force to move the chair, it was so heavy~~~~After coming to Fenghuang, I realized that this ancient city is not only home to Shen Congwen, but also many outstanding people in history, so of course there are many former residences. What surprised me the most was the Yang Family Ancestral Hall, yes, it is the Yang Family Generals we know... Since Shen Congwen named "Border Town", Fenghuang's location has been a fortress since ancient times. Due to time constraints, I did not go to the Miao Village in western Hunan, so I can only leave this regret for the next opportunity~

My knowledge of Mr. Shen Congwen comes from the excerpt of "Border Town" in the middle school textbook. The words are finite but the meaning is infinite. The former residence is in the ancient city. It is easy to find according to the map. It is also a scenic spot in the ancient city package. There are souvenirs for sale here. I bought a copy of "Border Town" here and took a photo in Mr. Shen's study.

The former residence of Shen Congwen is a cultural attraction where you can take a walk and have a look. It is the place where the author of Border Town grew up, and there is nothing else to it.

You can learn about Shen Congwen who made Phoenix famous

Shen Congwen’s former residence displays many of his creative supplies, books, cultural relics, etc.

The place is not big, but there are a lot of people. Many relics are still preserved in the former residence. You can take a look.

I feel very emotional because I like Shen Congwen. If you are interested in history or Shen Congwen, you can go and have a look.

There were quite a lot of people there that time, and there was also a tour guide, so most of us followed the tour guide of the group and listened to her story. Shen Congwen's former residence is not big, and the traces of the times inside are quite obvious, but there are many architectural styles from the last century, so you can take some photos as a souvenir. I like the water tank opposite the hall the most. The water in it is very clear and full, so don't throw money into it (you can throw it into my pocket). According to the tour guide, the story inside is also quite interesting. At that time, my friends and I talked about it, and in the end we decided to use it to raise fish. (Of course I was joking)

As an attraction included in the ticket, it is still worth seeing. It is not large in size, and the furniture is old and has a lot of flavor. I like things with a sense of history.

There is no difference from the former residences in other parts of the country. Those who are interested in culture can go and have a look.

Shen Congwen's former residence is not among the attractions that the tour guide takes the group to visit. It is a long way from the place where the tour guide takes you to buy tourist souvenirs to Shen Congwen's former residence. But it is still worth a visit. The former residence is not big, and there are some introductions to Shen Congwen's life inside. There is a small bookstore next to it, where you can buy Shen Congwen's works, including "Border Town"

I believe that many people who know Fenghuang and Xiangxi are attracted by Mr. Shen. Xiangxi is famous because of Mr. Shen, so when you come to Fenghuang, you must visit Shen Congwen’s former residence.

Mr. Shen's former residence has a strong Xiangxi architectural style. The appearance of the stone building still maintains its original style, still showing the traces of history to tourists, making people sigh at the changes of the world. It is best if you can catch up with the evening when it is drizzling. At that time, the flow of people has basically dispersed, and there are almost no people in the alleys. If you hold up an umbrella in the warm drizzle, if you are not wearing the wrong clothes, you will almost feel like you are from the same era as Mr. Shen.

Shen Congwen's former residence is not big and you can visit it quickly.

In conclusion, the houses people lived in in the past were all mansions.

The rich cultural atmosphere of Shen Congwen's former residence is worth a visit

The former residence of a celebrity. After all, Phoenix became famous because of his books. You have to see it.

It contains a complete introduction to the Shen family. You need to spend some time reading it carefully to get a feel for it when you visit. It is very tasteful.

Fenghuang is my favorite town. I like the quiet mist on the Tuojiang River in the morning and the bells from the mountains in the morning. If there were not so many bars, it would still be very charming. In the afternoon and evening, the bars and various gathering places on both sides are very lively. I personally feel that the commercial atmosphere is heavy. It has been 7 years since I went there. I heard that they have started to charge admission tickets. Shen Congwen's former residence is very simple. I like Mr. Shen because his "Border Town" is full of hidden worries about life and philosophical thinking about life. I don't know why, when I come to his former residence, I always feel a little sad.

I didn’t know Shen Congwen until I went to Fenghuang. I bought a book called “Border Town” written by Shen Congwen in Fenghuang! Mr. Shen Congwen was born in a courtyard in Fenghuang.

A bungalow building made of fire bricks. The courtyard is divided into two parts, front and back, with a patio paved with square red stones in the middle and wing rooms on both sides. The whole building has a strong Xiangxi Ming and Qing architectural style. I have been to Fenghuang twice, and each time I visited the former residence of the Prime Minister of the Republic of China! Now almost everyone who travels to Fenghuang must visit Shen Congwen's former residence

　　

Anyone who has read "Border Town" knows that when you come here you must visit Shen Congwen's former residence.

To be honest, the attractions in Fenghuang Ancient Town are no different from those in other ancient towns. To put it bluntly, they are just a few houses and a few old things. There is nothing to recommend.

Those who like the old man can go and have a look ~ anyway, the ticket is included ~

The world knows and understands Phoenix from Shen Congwen. On December 28, 1902, Mr. Shen Congwen, a famous Chinese writer, historian and archaeologist, was born in a typical southern ancient quadrangle on Zhongying Street in Fenghuang Ancient Town. The quadrangle was built by Mr. Shen Hongfu, the grandfather of Mr. Shen Congwen, who served as the governor of Guizhou in the Qing Dynasty, after purchasing and demolishing the old houses in the fifth year of Tongzhi (1866). It is a bungalow building sealed with fire bricks. The quadrangle is divided into two parts, front and back, with a patio paved with square red stones in the middle and 11 side rooms on both sides.

How many people come here just for the Border Town? And who comes here without visiting Mr. Shen's former residence?

It's very hard to find. You must ask more people, otherwise it's easy to go the wrong way... In a small alley, Mr. Shen's life is recorded. After all, it is because of him that Phoenix is so charming.

Shen Congwen's former residence is more than 100 years old. It was built in the late Qing Dynasty and has an exhibition room for Shen Congwen's life and deeds. Shen Congwen's former residence is the most dazzling point of the cultural landscape in the Fenghuang Ancient Town tourist area. The building has a strong Xiangxi characteristic and is now a national key cultural relic protection unit in Hunan Province. The place is very small and can be visited in a few minutes. There are free guides inside, which also take a few minutes to complete. There are Shen Congwen's old works and photos of his deeds. Because it is an old house, the smell is relatively strong, all of which are old and moist!

Shen Congwen's former residence is located at No. 3 Fushan Road, at the foot of Baguan Mountain, Fenghuang County, Hunan Province. The former residence was built in the fifth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1866).

It is a wooden courtyard building, covering an area of 600 square meters, divided into two buildings with a total of 10 houses. Mr. Shen was born here on December 28, 1902, and spent his childhood and youth here.

Shen Congwen's former residence is one of the attractions in the combined ticket. The former residence is a bit simple. When you enter from the gate, you will see a large patio with a large water tank in the middle. Children will reach in when they see it, so it is recommended that adults take good care of it. The water tank is not small and can hold a child. The room is filled with stationery and books used by Shen Congwen during his lifetime. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, there will be a free explanation by a local guide, which cannot be missed. Shen Congwen's exit sells the works of the deceased. If you need to stamp on the books as a souvenir, you need to pay an additional fee.

I recommend you to read it and learn about Shen Congwen.

It's just average, nothing special. The entrance seems to have been refreshed, it feels like it's been renovated.

There are explanations inside and many people need to swipe their ID cards to enter. The guide explains in detail. The books inside are all kept in glass cabinets. I took a lot of photos. There is a border town for sale at the exit.

Located in the south of the ancient city, although the place is small, it is another signature of Fenghuang. Its historical and cultural value outweighs its ornamental value.

Shen Congwen's former residence houses many of his personal belongings and a complete set of Shen Congwen's works.

For those who admire the old man, you can take a good look around and experience the life back then

A small courtyard with Ming and Qing architectural styles. There is a patio in the middle of the courtyard, with a total of 10 rooms. It was built by Shen Hongfu, Shen Congwen's grandfather, in the early years of the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty. Shen Congwen spent his childhood and youth here.

There are three things to do here: first, to pay tribute to Mr. Shen and recall the past; second, to buy Mr. Shen’s books; and third, to stamp a commemorative seal of the former residence on the books, so that whenever you read them in the future, you can recall this happy time. Located at No. 10 Zhongying Street in the ancient city.

The cabinet and table used by Mr. Shen. Border Town was written on this table. It has a warm sense of history.

On the last day, we had planned to visit Mr. Shen’s tomb, but we got up too late and felt a little regretful that we didn’t make it. We must go there next time and not forget our roots.

A small courtyard with Ming and Qing architectural styles. There is a patio in the middle of the courtyard and a total of 10 rooms.

There are three things to do here: first, to pay tribute to Mr. Shen and recall the past; second, to buy Mr. Shen’s books; and third, to stamp a commemorative seal of the former residence on the books, so that whenever you read them in the future, you can recall this happy time. Located at No. 10 Zhongying Street in the ancient city.

Shen Congwen's former residence is located on the street next to Phoenix Square. It is larger and more exquisite than Xiong Xiling's former residence. The cousin Huang Yongyu mentioned was born and raised in this courtyard. Although it is called a former residence, it has actually become a building of exhibition hall nature. It mainly contains exhibitions of pictures about Mr. Shen Congwen's life, relics, and calligraphy. There is also a white marble statue carved by an unknown artist. On the day we went there, it was raining and snowing. Standing in that small courtyard, I suddenly felt like traveling through time and space. I had a lot of emotions for a while, and of course, I had great respect for this literati and scholar.

Highly recommended.

This is a must-visit place in Phoenix. This city has a different charm because of this person.

One photo shows Shen Congwen and his wife Zhang Zhaohe at Jinbian Creek. The couple is deeply in love and looks particularly affectionate.