Fenghuang After Dark – An ancient town with a mood that melts the heart
by ส้มมารี เที่ยวฟินกินอร่อย
May 18, 2025
🎐 Fenghuang Vibes Only | Explore the ancient city of Fenghuang in a chic and stylish way 🎐
Escape the hustle and bustle and check in at Fenghuang, an ancient city that looks like it came out of an ancient Chinese painting, combining the scent of culture, romance, and gentle chicness 🌿✨
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🚗 How to get there
• ✈️ Fly to Changsha Huanghua Intl. Airport
• 🚆 Take the high-speed rail to Huaihua South Station and take a bus or taxi into Fenghuang (~1.5 hours)
• 🚐 Or choose to take a direct bus from Changsha to Fenghuang (~6 hours)
🌟 Highlights of Fenghuang
• 🌉 Stone Arch Bridge & Ancient Wooden Bridge: Popular photo spots, reflecting beautifully in the water
• 🛖 Ancient wooden houses by the river: Ancient Hunan-style houses line the river Reflecting the traditional way of life
• 🌙 Night view along the Tuojiang River: The city lights up all night, so beautiful and romantic
• 🏮 Ancient alleys: Full of local pastry shops, handicrafts, and cool souvenirs
🧧 Must-do activities
• 🛶 Take a wooden boat ride along the Tuojiang River (during the day you can see the city, at night you can see the lights)
• 📸 Wear ancient Chinese costumes and take pictures in the small alleys – it feels like you’re in a period Chinese drama
• ☕ Sip oolong tea in an ancient cafe along the river with a panoramic view of the mountains
• 🖌️ Make your own souvenirs, such as hand-painted fans or cloth bags embroidered with Chinese names
• 🧙♀️ Get your fortune told by a local fortune teller
🎭 Local performances & cultures
• 💃 Hunan folk dance shows in the city square (from evening to night)
• 🎤 Live folk music From the Hmong and ethnic minorities in the ancient area
• 🏹 Sometimes there are festivals, such as the lantern festival or dragon boat racing
🕰️ Opening hours & admission fees
• 🕗 Open daily from 08:00 to 22:00 (you can walk around at night)
• 🎟️ Admission fee for the ancient city:
• About 148 yuan (about 750 baht) for a ticket to important places (such as museums, ancient houses, temples, observation towers, etc.)
• Walking around the city without entering the paid spots = free
📌 #FenghuangTips
• Go in March–May or September–November. The weather is good, the light is beautiful, and the photos are great.
• Prepare Chinese internet (VPN) + Chinese translation on your phone, so it's easier to talk.
• It is recommended to stay for 2 nights to capture both the daytime and nighttime atmosphere.
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Post by ส้มมารี เที่ยวฟินกินอร่อย | May 18, 2025
















