I have bee to China at least four times and on each occasion I have been searching for "Old China" which unfortunately is disappearing at a rate of knots. Fortunately I saw it when on my last trip I visited Fenghaung.
Fenghuang is not easy to get to. I was in Xi'an (Terracotta Warriors) and flew from there to Tongren. Fortunately for me there was a shuttle bus and I took it to Fenghuang. I spoke to a young lass on the bus (she spoke some English) . I had a telephone number for the Fenghuang Ancient Town Jiaxiang Inn. she telephoned them for me and I was met by a wonderful lady from the Inn and she walked me to it. It was first class so I would recommend to any body wanting to find "Old China."
Fenghuang is in a river valley and has many instances of Old China with houses build on stilts in the river. There is no "New China" there. It is all very old. No Sky Scrapers. No shopping Malls. No Discos.
I had to get back to Tongren for my Flight to Changsha. The wonderful lady from the Inn arranged for a private person to drive me back to Tongren. It took about two hours and cost 200 Yuan or in Australian Dollars - 40. Fortunately for me the Driver had a good Mobile. I showed him the name of the Inn where I had to stay in Tongren so he took me straight to it - 7 Days Inn Railway station in Tongren .With out his assistance I doubt that I could have found the Inn as I do not speak Chinese.
I would recommend Fenghuang to any body wanting to see "Old China".
Hi Tim I hope this what you wanted.
Noel
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