This "phoenix ancient city", which was once called one of the mostbeautiful small cities in China by New Zealand writer Louis Ailey, was built inthe Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. This "Pearl of Western Hunan" is really"small". It is so small that there is only a decent east-west street in thecity, but it is a green corridor.
Fenghuang ancient city is divided into two parts: the old city is close tothe mountain and the river, the shallow Tuojiang River passes through the city,the red sandstone wall stands on the bank, and the Nanhua mountain is lined withthe ancient city tower, which is still clear
The rusty iron gate in the reign of the emperor can be seen as powerful asit was then. There is a narrow wooden bridge across the wide river under thenorth gate, with stone piers. Both of them have to cross each other. This usedto be the only way out of the city.
The setting sun goes down to the west, and many women are washing clotheswith wooden mallets on the bank beside the bridge. The sound of the soundrippled with the water. The urchin takes off all his energy and plays in thewater. Some girls immerse themselves in the shallow water and enjoy the gentletouch of the water. There are many sketching students on the shore, which alsoadds a scenery to the small town.
The most famous Diaojiaolou in Fenghuang ancient city are the ancientDiaojiaolou with rich Tujia flavor. However, most of the Diaojiaolou along theriver are no longer there. Only in huilongtan, there are more than ten oldhouses. The thin wooden pillars stand in the river, holding up a heavyhistory.
Shen Congwen's former residence is located deep in the stone lane ofZhongying street in the ancient city. It has two entrances and two compartments.It is quite like a small courtyard in Beijing. The whole former residence is ofbrick and wood structure, with green tiles, white walls and wooden latticewindows. Passing through fengyuqiao and dongchengmen, the road is filled withvillagers, old houses, villagers and red umbrellas in a hurry, forming acontrast picture.
Just like Shen Congwen has been immortal for a long time, the ancient cityof Phoenix is not a complete painting of ink and wash, but you can still feelthe charm of her aura from each part. Fenghuang ancient city is also suitablefor one or two people to walk slowly in the old streets, alleys and riversidesof the old city in a light rain weather, and taste the past with heart.
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