Phoenix Town

Fenghuang Town, the southeast part of Zhashui County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province

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Introduction

Fenghuang Town is located on the southern slope of the Qinling Mountains. It is surrounded by mountains and water, with the convergence of three rivers: Shechuan River, Zao River, and Shuidigou River, forming a delta. It was known as "Sanchahekou" during the Tang and Song dynasties, "Shechuan River Township" during the Yuan Dynasty, "Shechuanli" and "Shangmengli" after the 15th year of the Ming Dynasty (1479 AD), and renamed "Fenghuangzui" during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. In the 30th year of the Republic of China (1941), it was renamed "Fenghuang Town" to this day. The winding streets of the old town and the numerous Ming and Qing dynasty houses on both sides are the biggest features here. Traditional hand-made paper and forging traditions still continue to this day. More than 60 houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties are still well preserved in this ancient town of over two kilometers in length. There is a small creek covered with stone slabs along the main street, and another creek that passes through the town vertically, forming a cross-shaped water system. The shops are all located on both sides of the old street, with residential areas behind them. The front gates of the street-facing houses are usually made of sturdy and wear-resistant walnut or lacquered wood, coated with earth lacquer oil for a clean and bright appearance; the door pedestals are stone-carved flowers. The shop fronts are not more than a zhang wide, but the houses are deep, reaching thirty to forty meters. It is said that the number of shop compartments and the depth of the houses represent the wealth of the owners at that time. The wooden residential houses in Fenghuang Town are small and exquisite, with well-designed and rational layouts, and good performance in terms of rain, moisture, and fire prevention. Compared to traditional northern residential houses, they have more characteristics of southern residential architecture. Walking on the old streets of Fenghuang Town, you can clearly feel the difference between the buildings here and the typical houses of the Guanzhong region. In terms of appearance, it resembles Huizhou residential houses, with pink walls, blue tiles, and decorations in the center and on the sides of the roof, often featuring lotus or plum patterns.

Address

Fenghuang Town, the southeast part of Zhashui County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province

Opening hours

All day (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31).

Transportation

Take a bus from Xi'an or Shangluo to Zhashui County, then transfer to a bus to Fenghuang Town.

Phone 0914-4261955