凤凰古城英文介绍
Phoenix Ancient Town
I’m very glad to have this chance to describe the Phoenix Ancient Town which is the most unforgettable place I’ve gone to, and it is located in Xiang xi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province..It is one of the smaller counties in Hunan, but now it is known as the most beautiful ancient town for its long history and well-preserved appearances. Phoenix is not only rich in natural resources, beautiful mountains and rivers, but also possessing many scenic and historical sites. Next I will try my best to introduce it’s beauty to you.
When the Phoenix Ancient Town first appeared in my sight, it was surrounded by beautiful mountains and covered by thick fog. And then we came to the front gate, seeing the big words—phoenix city, we were becoming very excited. We went down the old-aged street and came to the Tuojiang River. It’s the mother river of this ancient town. It is not very wide but deep, and many visitors chosen to take a boat covered with black matting and tour along the river, which can make it easier for people to go sightseeing the Miao wooden house projecting over the water along either side of the bank river and hear the boatman’s folk songs. Finally you would feel yourself keeping far away from the mortal life.
Laying above the Tuojiang River is Hongqiao that is an ancient building with a history of more than six hundred years.It was built at the beginning of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty, and consists of two floors. The first floor is a capacious pavement for people to come and go, with shops on both side, selling all kinds of folk arts and crafts, local goods and etc. The second floor is the belvedere and also demonstrating the tea ceremony. Go up to the second floor, and overlook the whole beauty of phoenix town, savoring a cup of tea, you will fell completely relaxed and joyfull.
After that ,we also visited The Former Residence of Shen Congwen. He is a famous litterateur, historian and expert in ancient artifacts in China, who is also known as the father of the native literary world. His valuable creation of more than 900 million words works contribute a lot to the research on china and the Xiangxi areas .The residence was built in the 5th year of Tongzhi, Qing Dynasty(1866), it is a wooden courtyard dwellilngs and now listed as provincial units of cultural relics protection. Shen Congwen was born in Dec.28th,1902 and
spent his childhood and adolescence here.
Next ,we also visited The Former Residence of Xiong Xling, the Ancestral Hall of Yang ,Wanshou Palace as well The Eastern Gate Tower.
Above all ,I have to talk about the Miao Village .It will take 40 minutes from the southern gate of phoenix town to Shanjiang town. Passing the Miao Singing stage, walk for about 500 meters and you will arrive the Miao Village. The most famous scenic spots are Miaoren cave, waterfalls, U-shape valley, heavenly bridge, the plank road built along the face of the cliff,etc. Zaogang Miaotse is another important spots in Miao village, you will enjoy both natural scenery and folk customs. But unfortunately, we did not stay at night to take part in the special party.
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