[2025 Fenghuang Stay] Travel Guide for Sulv Lianhua Hotel (Updated May)

A Niche Xiangxi Tour With Fewer Crowds and Beautiful Scenery If you want to travel but hate the crowds, you can check out this niche route with fewer people and beautiful scenery. Plus, compared to the hotel premiums of several hundred in the Yangtze River Delta, the hotels here are very cost-effective. Day 1: Shanghai ✈️ Tongren (only one flight every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday) or choose the high-speed train from Shanghai 🚄 Jishou (fastest 6 hours and 50 minutes) Accommodation: Phoenix Su Lilianhua Resort Hotel We arrived in Tongren on the first day at almost 10pm. After renting a car, we went straight to Phoenix Ancient Town to see the night view. It's about a 40-minute drive from the airport. Phoenix Ancient Town at 11 o'clock is still bustling. The advantage of being late is that our car was parked not far from Hongqiao, which saved us a lot of walking. We took a quick tour and checked into the hotel. The hotel is located downstream of the Tuojiang River, built along the river, in a Chinese style, and feels like living in a stilted building. Although it is known as a homestay, the service facilities are comparable to those of a hotel. Day 2: Phoenix Ancient Town. Phoenix is even more lively during the day, and you'll be shoulder to shoulder as you walk on the stone road. Before coming, we decided to put on ethnic costumes and take a set of photos. Compared to the assembly line of Internet-famous shops all over the street, we chose a photography studio with traditional Miao costumes. The clothing and accessories are closer to the local traditions. I heard that some headdresses are antiques collected by the owner, and they are heavy when worn on the head. The photographer is also very attentive, not just posing like an Internet celebrity, but likes to capture moments while strolling and taking photos, and by the way, we checked in at the ancient city (see the previous post for more photos). There is also a maglev in Phoenix. One of the stations, Phoenix Lansheng Station, offers a panoramic view of Phoenix Ancient Town. If you have time, you can check it out. After visiting the ancient city, continue to the next stop, Fanjing Mountain in Tongren, Guizhou, about a 1 hour and 40 minute drive away. Accommodation: Fanjing Mountain Longting Xiaoyuan. An important reason for choosing this homestay is that you can go up the mountain in advance (this scenic spot will still have many people during the holidays. You need to grab tickets in advance on the "Fanjing Mountain" mini program. However, since we live in the scenic area, there are no time requirements for the tickets. As long as you grab a ticket, you can enter the scenic area in the earliest batch. The homestay owner will also very intimately tell you the ticket grabbing strategy). Navigate to Parking Lot 1 of the scenic spot, and the owner will send a car to pick us up. In order to avoid the crowds, we need to get up at 5:30 the next day, so we go to bed early today. Next, continue to Fanjing Mountain in Tongren and Dehang Grand Canyon in Jishou without queuing.

Phoenix Su Li Lotus Resort The Phoenix Su Li Lotus Resort by the Tuojiang River is truly excellent. Whether it's the environment, service, or location, it can be considered the best luxury hotel by the Tuojiang River! ❤Reasons to recommend: Phoenix Su Li Lotus Resort has a private car to pick up guests from the Fenghuang Ancient City Maglev Terminal to the hotel, which is really too convenient. The staff at the Phoenix Su Li Lotus Resort by the Tuojiang River provide excellent service and will proactively and enthusiastically remind and inform you of the routes to take and scenic spot information when visiting the Tuojiang River, which makes people feel very considerate. 🌟Highlight features: The hotel has its own balcony where you can see the scenery of the Tuojiang River. You can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of the Tuojiang River without leaving the hotel. You can also make tea on the balcony, and enjoy the scenery while tasting it!

🏖️Environment/Facilities: The hotel is located by the river and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the river day and night. 💞Reason for recommendation: The hotel provides high-quality services, especially the housekeeper Dandan, who is very attentive and considerate, takes good care of the guests, and is willing to help guests solve problems, making the guests' journey pleasant and smooth, and very satisfied💯 🗓️Itinerary: The hotel recommends the local tour guide Meimei, who is very professional. She explains clearly wherever she goes, leaving guests with a deeper impression of the ancient city.

👋 Hey everyone! Looking for a relaxing and romantic getaway for May Day? Fenghuang Ancient Town is definitely the perfect choice! This guide will help you navigate Fenghuang Ancient Town, so save it now!🌟 Transportation Guide ✈️ By air: Fly to Tongren Fenghuang Airport. Take the airport bus to Fenghuang, then a taxi to the ancient town. The starting fare is sufficient. Fenghuang doesn't have ride-hailing services, so hailing a taxi is more convenient. 🚄 By high-speed rail: Arrive at "Fenghuang Ancient Town" station. You can choose a taxi (CNY 25-30), shuttle bus (CNY 7/person, confirm the route in advance), or maglev train (one-way ticket CNY 28, round-trip ticket CNY 58, valid for four days). 🚗 By car: Cars cannot enter the ancient town. Ask your guesthouse owner in advance about nearby parking lots. Some guesthouses include parking; otherwise, parking is around CNY 40 per night. Must-See Attractions 🎯 Wanming Pagoda: Originally built in the Qing Dynasty as a paper-burning stove, it was funded by donations from the public. 🎯 Wanshou Palace (Huang Yongyu Art Museum): One of the nine scenic spots in the ancient town. The exterior is perfect for taking traditional photos. On sunny days, the red walls, black tiles, and dappled tree shadows create a beautiful backdrop for hanfu photos. 🎯 Hong Bridge Stilt Houses: Nestled between mountains and rivers, the scenery changes throughout the day and night, each view captivating in its own way. 🎯 Tiao Yan (Jumping Rock) Lover's Bridge: A must-see spot in the ancient town, with no entrance fee. There are also water performances on the river in the evening. 🎯 Xue Bridge and Nanhua Bridge: Excellent locations for panoramic views of the ancient town. They were also filming locations for Chinese Paladin 3. Watching the lights turn on from the bridge at 18:30 is breathtaking! Food Recommendations 🦆 Blood Cake Duck: A must-try! Duck blood rice is perfectly blended with duck meat in a rich soup. It's incredibly delicious when mixed with rice. 🐟 Sour Soup Fish: Miao-style secret red sour soup with tender fish. It's appetizing and goes well with rice. Pair it with stir-fried bacon with ferns for an amazing meal. 🍢 Snacks: Ginger candy from Zhang's Ginger Candy Shop is sweet and chewy. Tongye Baba from Qingshiban Street is soft and glutinous. Grilled beef tallow skewers from Hongqiao Middle Road Night Market are incredibly fragrant. Deep-fried tofu from Xinma Road Night Market is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Enjoy it with rice wine for a delightful treat. Accommodation Recommendations 🏨 Riverside stilt houses: Enjoy stunning river views. Milan Bieyuan offers a top-floor balcony overlooking Hong Bridge and Wanming Pagoda. Tuojiang Renjia has a terrace directly facing Tiao Yan, but prices are relatively high, ranging from CNY 300-800/night. 🏨 Non-riverside guesthouses: Offer great value. Jiangbei Guesthouse is just a 3-minute walk from Tuojiang River, priced at CNY 100-200/night. Nanhua Bridge Youth Hostel is suitable for students, with beds starting at CNY 60. 🏨 High-end resort hotels: Hongqiao Art Hotel, renovated from a century-old stilt house, offers private boat tours. Sulu Lianhua Resort Hotel, with its Zen-inspired design, offers views of the ancient town from your window and free hanfu rental. Prices start from CNY 1,000+/night. Itinerary Day 1: Arrive at Fenghuang Ancient Town in the morning → Check in → Explore the ancient town, visit Hong Bridge, Wanming Pagoda, and other attractions → Enjoy a boat ride on Tuojiang River at night and admire the night view. Day 2: Visit Shen Congwen's Former Residence in the morning → Visit Huang Yongyu Art Museum at Wanshou Palace in the afternoon → Enjoy the night market in the evening. Day 3: Sleep in → Explore Qiliang Cave in the morning → Prepare for departure in the afternoon. Tips to Avoid Tourist Traps 🚫 Avoid "Fenghuang One-Day Tour" groups, which are mostly shopping tours and not worth the money. 🚫 Rent electric vehicles from official scenic spot providers, as they have insurance and are safer. Unlicensed vehicles from the roadside are prone to breakdowns. 🚫 Be cautious when buying silver jewelry. Real silver turns black when burned with a lighter. Many shops in the scenic area sell silver-plated items. 🚫 Ask for the price of snacks sold by weight before buying, as some are priced per gram. Be aware of price traps. 🚫 Tiao Yan can be slippery on rainy days. Elderly people and children should be careful or take the Hong Bridge instead. 🚫 Drink responsibly in Miao villages. Some toasting customs can be forceful, but you can politely decline. Fenghuang Ancient Town is truly romantic. Grab your friends and head there now!💕

I stayed at the Suli Lotus Resort with my family for 3 days and 2 nights. The butler service was very good, the room environment was very clean and quiet, and I spent a comfortable vacation. Very supportive

| A Romantic Encounter with a Thousand Years of Poetry. Mr. Shen Congwen once wrote, "I have walked across bridges in many places, seen clouds countless times, and drunk many kinds of wine, but I have only loved one person who was at the best age." The Fenghuang Ancient Town in his writings is just as beautiful and worth your visit. Pre-trip Preparation * Documents: ID card, other documents that may be used (such as a student ID, senior citizen card, etc., for purchasing discount tickets). * Clothing: The average temperature in spring and autumn is 15 - 25℃, so you can bring long-sleeved jackets and thin sweaters; the temperature is higher in summer, 25 - 35℃, so prepare light and breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun; the temperature is lower in winter, 0 - 10℃, so you need to prepare thick cotton clothes, scarves, gloves and other warm clothes. * Daily necessities: Skin care products, cosmetics, toiletries, sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrellas or raincoats, etc. * Medicines: Cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine, band-aids and other commonly used medicines to prevent physical discomfort. * Electronic devices: Mobile phones, cameras, chargers, mobile power supplies, etc. to record beautiful moments. Best Time to Travel * April - June: The temperature is suitable, around 20℃, the precipitation is moderate, the ancient city is full of green, and the flowers are like brocade, suitable for strolling and enjoying the natural scenery. * September - November: The autumn is crisp, the average temperature is 18℃, the weather is sunny, there is little rain and it is dry, you can enjoy a comfortable travel experience and appreciate the tranquility and beauty of the ancient city in autumn. Transportation Guide * External Transportation: * Airplane: You can arrive at Tongren Fenghuang Airport in Guizhou Province, which is about 30 kilometers away from Fenghuang Ancient Town. There is a special bus from the airport to Fenghuang Ancient Town, the journey takes about 1 hour and the ticket price is about CNY 25; you can also take a taxi, the cost is about CNY 100 - 150. * Train: You can first go to Jishou Station or Huaihua Station, and then transfer to a bus to Fenghuang Ancient Town. The journey from Jishou to Fenghuang takes about 1.5 hours and the ticket price is about CNY 25; the journey from Huaihua to Fenghuang takes about 2.5 hours and the ticket price is about CNY 40. * High-speed train: You can arrive at Fenghuang Ancient Town Station. After leaving the station, you can take High-speed Railway Special Line Bus No. 1 to "Qifeng Square", the journey takes about 25 minutes and the ticket price is CNY 7/person; you can also choose to take a taxi, the cost is about CNY 27. * Internal Transportation: * Bus: The lines cover the main scenic spots and urban areas, the ticket price is CNY 1 - 2, you can check the specific lines and stations before traveling. * Taxi: The starting price is CNY 6 - 8, which is more convenient for traveling around the ancient city, but some areas in the ancient city are restricted. * Sightseeing bus: There are sightseeing buses in the ancient city, which can easily reach various attractions. The ticket price varies according to the line. Attraction Check-in * Shen Congwen's Former Residence: Learn about Mr. Shen Congwen's life and feel the growth environment of the literary master, the ticket price is CNY 40. * Xiong Xiling's Former Residence: Visit the former residence of Xiong Xiling, the premier of the Republic of China, and appreciate the life of historical celebrities, the ticket price is CNY 30. * Ancient City Wall: Stroll along the ancient city wall, overlook the entire ancient city, and feel the historical charm, free. * Hong Bridge: A landmark building where you can enjoy the scenery of the Tuojiang River. There are many special shops around, free. * Tuojiang Jumping Rock: Experience a unique way to cross the river, which is a good place for taking pictures, free. * Boating on the Tuojiang River: Take a boat trip on the Tuojiang River and enjoy the scenery of the stilted buildings on both sides. The ticket price is CNY 85 during the day and CNY 150 at night. Food Guide * Blood Duck: A famous dish in Fenghuang, duck meat is cooked with blood curd, the taste is spicy and the taste is soft and glutinous, recommended shop Junzi Restaurant, the average price is CNY 70 per person. * Sour Soup Fish: The sour soup is used as the base of the pot, the fish is fresh and tender, the soup is rich, sour and spicy, and appetizing, the average price is CNY 60 per person. * Rice Tofu: The taste is smooth and refreshing, with chili, chopped green onion and other seasonings, the taste is very delicious, it can be seen everywhere on the snack street, CNY 5 - 10/portion. * Ginger Candy: A traditional snack in Fenghuang, sweet and spicy, with a fragrant aroma, can be used as a souvenir, recommended shop Zhang's Ginger Candy, CNY 20 - 30/kg. * Miao Cake: Crispy and delicious, with a variety of flavors to choose from, CNY 10/piece. Accommodation Recommendation * Fenghuang Su Lilianhua Resort Hotel: A luxury hotel with a score of 4.9, featuring forest lights, Tuojiang River night view, and internet-famous stone bridge, the price is CNY 800 - 2000/night. * Fenghuang Tangshe Jianshan Hotel (Fenghuang Ancient Town Branch): Full of design, enjoy the infinity pool with mountain views in the ancient city, the price is CNY 600 - 1500/night. * Fenghuang Yuejian Yayuan River View Boutique Inn: Cost-effective, the inn owner is enthusiastic, the location is convenient, and there is a viewing balcony, the price is CNY 300 - 800/night. Itinerary Planning * One-day tour: Shen Congwen's Former Residence - Xiong Xiling's Former Residence - Ancient City Wall - Hong Bridge - Tuojiang Jumping Rock - Boating on the Tuojiang River. * Two-day tour: Day 1, Nanhua Mountain Shenfeng Cultural Park - Shen Congwen's Former Residence - Ancient City Wall - Bar Street; Day 2, Xiong Xiling's Former Residence - Hong Bridge - Tuojiang Jumping Rock - Boating on the Tuojiang River - Night View of Fenghuang Ancient Town. * Three-day tour: Day 1, arrive at Fenghuang Ancient Town, check in to the hotel, stroll around the ancient city and enjoy the night view; Day 2, Shen Congwen's Former Residence - Xiong Xiling's Former Residence - Yang's Ancestral Hall - Dongmen Tower - Boating on the Tuojiang River; Day 3, Nanhua Mountain Shenfeng Cultural Park - Qiliang Cave - Return trip. Precautions * There are many stone roads in the ancient city, so try to choose comfortable shoes when traveling. * Pay attention to identifying the quality and price when purchasing local products and souvenirs, and you can bargain appropriately. * Pay attention to safety when boating on the Tuojiang River and follow the boatman's instructions. * Respect local customs and religious beliefs.

Stay at Su Lu Lian Hua Resort Hotel! Enjoy the charming night view of Fenghuang Ancient Town! Su Lu Lian Hua Resort Hotel is located downstream of the Tuojiang River, built on the riverbank with a particularly good view. Compared with the upstream part, there are fewer people here, and you can stroll around nearby in the evening. The hotel has flying eaves and corners, blue bricks and black tiles, and golden carvings on the wooden doors and windows, which are particularly dazzling under the spotlight. The lobby is decorated with marble floor tiles, log pillars, stone brick carvings, and Chinese hollow carvings on the ceiling, which are magnificent. [Hotel Address]: No. 8, Baoziwan Road, Fenghuang Ancient Town, Fenghuang [Decoration Style]: The indoor furniture is made of natural wood, and the 180-degree floor-to-ceiling windows allow natural light to fill the room, while also providing a great viewing experience! The top floor terrace of the hotel also has a super wide view, and the beautiful scenery of the entire Tuojiang River is unobstructed. Here, you can enjoy tea by the stove, which is both warm and cozy. [Room Type/Layout]: The guest room design is mainly in white and log color, simple yet elegant, and when you open the balcony, you will see a beautiful scenery. [Transportation Guide]: The hotel has a shuttle bus, and you can ask the hotel to pick you up and drop you off when you go to the most lively Hongqiao in the middle reaches. Very convenient. Of course, it only takes about ten minutes to walk around. [Restaurant Features]: In the morning, a ray of sunshine sneaks into the room with the mist on the river, and the breakfast carefully prepared by the housekeeper is on the table, with hot porridge, crispy fried dough sticks, and the special pickles of Phoenix, every bite is the taste of home, but with a different flavor. [Nearby Attractions]: In fact, it is very convenient to visit the ancient city along the river. When you walk to Hongqiao, you can see the famous Man Shi Shrimp Cake!