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At the edge of Hunan Province and next to Guizhou Province, Hubei Province and Chongqing City, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Minorities Autonomous Region is known to the world for its Fenghuang County, which is arguably the most picturesque town in China. Covering an area of 15461 square kilometers, it has justification over the Jishou City and other 7 counties. Over 30 ethnic groups reside in this region, with Miao, Tujia, Dong peoples being the most.
The region is a mythical wonderland with tourist attractions of Phonix Town, or rather Fenghuang Town, Southern Great Wall, Fu Rong Town (Wang Village), Dehang Village of Miao People, and Red Stone Forest. Located in the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Minorities Autonomous Region, Fenghuang County covers an area of 1700 square kilometers with a population of 37,000. Most of its population is made up of Miao people and Tujia people. Mapped with green ravines, it is nestled among 47 peaks. Fenghuang presents the world the appearance of an ancient town. It has a main street and amounts of small stone alleys snaking between houses that are built on stilts. The Tuojiang River, the Mother River of Fenghuang County, has incredible beauty with houses casting elegant reflections on the water and boatmen paddling their rafts. Its bustling market lies in the main street with arrays of specilaty shops selling local products such as silverware, handmade items, and batik texitles. But Fenghuang Ancient Town offers far more than natural beauty. With a history of over 300 years, it is crammed with historical sites. The Southern Great Wall in the region was built in Ming Dynasty (1644-1911) for the purpose of defend against the revolt of Miao Ethnic Group. Moreover, Fenghuang is home to a multitude of talents, including generals, leaders, writers, artists and calligraphist. The famous writer Shen Congwen, artist Huang Yongyu, famous politician and educator Xiong Xiling, who portrayed the Phoenix Town in their masterpieces, leads this unsung small town known to China and even the world.
The region is a mythical wonderland with tourist attractions of Phonix Town, or rather Fenghuang Town, Southern Great Wall, Fu Rong Town (Wang Village), Dehang Village of Miao People, and Red Stone Forest. Located in the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Minorities Autonomous Region, Fenghuang County covers an area of 1700 square kilometers with a population of 37,000. Most of its population is made up of Miao people and Tujia people. Mapped with green ravines, it is nestled among 47 peaks. Fenghuang presents the world the appearance of an ancient town. It has a main street and amounts of small stone alleys snaking between houses that are built on stilts. The Tuojiang River, the Mother River of Fenghuang County, has incredible beauty with houses casting elegant reflections on the water and boatmen paddling their rafts. Its bustling market lies in the main street with arrays of specilaty shops selling local products such as silverware, handmade items, and batik texitles. But Fenghuang Ancient Town offers far more than natural beauty. With a history of over 300 years, it is crammed with historical sites. The Southern Great Wall in the region was built in Ming Dynasty (1644-1911) for the purpose of defend against the revolt of Miao Ethnic Group. Moreover, Fenghuang is home to a multitude of talents, including generals, leaders, writers, artists and calligraphist. The famous writer Shen Congwen, artist Huang Yongyu, famous politician and educator Xiong Xiling, who portrayed the Phoenix Town in their masterpieces, leads this unsung small town known to China and even the world.
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