Tuojiang Tiaoyan

Another famous "bridge" on the Tuojiang River is the so-called "Tiaoyan". This is also a road on the Tuojiang River. Because it is built with rocks separated by a certain distance, people walking on it are like jumping. As the name suggests, it is "jumping". Many people think that this bridge is Tiaoyan. In fact, the real Tiaoyan is the bridge next to it with fifteen jumping piers and wooden planks on it. The fake Tiaoyan is designed as two parallel lines, one high and one low, so that pedestrians can give way to each other, even if they meet on a narrow road, they can be calm. Two large-span "openings" are left on one side of the "Tiaoyan", and bridge boards are laid on them. You can tell at a glance that it is for the convenience of sailing.

There were crowds of people and the hustle and bustle of life. Phoenix was bustling at this time and it was also the most crowded place of the day. It seemed that all the people who stayed in the house due to the heat during the day came out for a walk at this time.

Go to Fenghuang Ancient Town, take a walk to Tiaoyan on Tuojiang River, and find the joy of childhood again.

Standing on Tiaoyan, with Tuojiang River and stilt houses behind you, this is a must-visit photo spot

The water was so high that the jumping rocks were completely submerged. The only way to cross the river was to use the wooden planks on the side.

It's very beautiful. I went there many times, whether it was in the early morning or in the crowd.

There were always so many people that I didn't have a chance to take a good photo. This shows the charm of rock jumping and the way people in Phoenix cross the river.

It's quite interesting, similar to the rock jumping near the Rainbow Bridge in Wuyuan, Jiangxi. In fact, it can also be understood as a bridge in a sense.

On the Tuojiang River between the "Snow Bridge" and the "Rainbow Bridge", there is also a "wooden plank bridge" and a stone pier bridge called "Tiaoyan".

The "wooden bridge" is built on 15 stone piers with thick wooden planks. Walking on the wooden bridge, which is more than 1 meter wide and only 1 meter above the river surface, the rushing river water is flowing under your feet, which makes you dizzy.

The "Tiaoyan" is a kind of "bridge" made of many stone piers buried in the water. It is also called "stepping bridge" and "embankment bridge". "Tiaoyan" can be divided into single row (wider stone piers) and double row (narrower stone piers), and also one high and one low.

Before this, I called these two bridges "wooden bridge" and "tiaoyan". After checking the information, I realized that these two bridges were the most real and simplest bridges in ancient times, both called "tiaoyan".

The iconic rock jumping (don’t ask me why the photo is so ugly, I envy those who are good at photography~~)

The iconic attraction of Fenghuang Ancient Town is also one of the most popular photo spots in Fenghuang. Standing on Tiaoyan, with the vast Tuojiang River behind you, the scenery is excellent.

Tiaoyan is a unique passage formed by two rows of independent square stone piers connecting the two banks. When crossing the river, you have to "jump" one step at a time, and the clear Tuojiang River is under your feet, which is quite exciting. This is also one of the most popular photo spots in Fenghuang. It is very famous and everyone who comes here must walk on it. It is not only an important road for people to travel on the Tuojiang River, but also a beautiful scenery with ethnic characteristics in Fenghuang Ancient Town.

Tuojiang Jumping Rock is very famous and everyone who comes here must walk on it.

It is not only an important thoroughfare for people to travel on the Tuojiang River, but also a beautiful landscape with strong ethnic characteristics in the ancient city of Fenghuang.

It is the favorite place for tourists to take photos. Many aunties and sisters will ask if they want to braid colorful braids, one yuan for each braid, which will be annoying.

There are also Miao costumes for rent, which are quite nice. Mainly, older ladies like to rent them for taking photos. Then everyone makes the same gesture when taking photos, pulling the hem of the skirt into a 120-degree arc with both hands.

There are two bridges very close to Tiaoyan. I originally thought that the one with wooden planks on it was just an ordinary wooden plank bridge, and the one with the most tourists next to it, which was paved with rocks, was Tiaoyan. But it's just the opposite. The one with wooden planks is the real scenery. On the contrary, these two rows of rock bridges are not real Tiaoyan. But I also like to walk back and forth on the rock bridges. The two rows of rocks are actually of different heights. One row is higher and the other row is lower. I can't walk with my feet, so I walk back and forth slowly on the low rocks every time. Seeing such a scene, I really want to sing a song "Yanyu Mengmeng". However, I still want to mention it again to my bee friends. There are many old ladies on both sides of Tiaoyan holding professional cameras and taking portraits non-stop. When the tourists come down, they rush up to show you how you just crossed the river. Don't say it, some of them are really good, but it's always right to be more careful. It's safer to try not to buy these photos. If you don't buy them, it's better to ignore these old ladies.

In the sunshine, there are two rows of jumping rocks, one high and one low, and people coming and going. I walked back and forth several times to my heart's content.

There are really too many people... I went there once in 2011 and again in 2014. Every time there were so many people that it piled up.

There were so many people coming and going for rock jumping that they were practically pushing and shoving each other.

I really like Jumping Rock. I walked back and forth twice. It was so beautiful to stand in the middle of Jumping Rock and take pictures of the scenery.

There are various small bridges on the river in many places, as well as stone piers lined up in a row like this, which are convenient passages for walking on both sides of the river and a good place for tourists to take photos.

One of the most popular scenic spots. This is an ancient road bridge, first built in the Tang Dynasty, which was the only way for Qianzhou to enter the then Wuzhaisi City. It was rebuilt in the 43rd year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1704) and is still the ancient road from Fenghuang to Qiancheng. Tiaoyan was originally composed of more than 40 red rectangular rock piers, each pier was two feet apart, which was convenient for villagers to carry on their shoulders and backs into the city, but every year when the floods rose, the rock piers of Tiaoyan were always washed down or washed away. During the Republic of China period, the county magistrate Li Zongqi ordered wooden boards to be placed on Tiaoyan, which was more convenient than before, but the piers and springboards were still washed away. In 1950, the county people's government was established, and the stone piers were rebuilt and enlarged, and the two piers were connected into one. The total length of Tiaoyan is 100 meters, with a total of 15 rock piers, covered with thick wooden boards, and holes were drilled from the rocks on the riverbed with iron chains, and tied with iron wires. Tiaoyan is solid and well preserved. Today, it is not only an important road for people on both sides of the strait to travel, but also a beautiful scenery with ethnic characteristics in Fenghuang Ancient City. In the autumn of 2000, in order to further improve the conditions for people to cross the river and to better beautify the ancient city, Fenghuang County allocated funds to build a double-pier Tiaoyan downstream of the old Tiaoyan. The two rows of Tiaoyan are about one foot apart, one high and one low, standing side by side, across the river. Each row of Tiaoyan has 66 piers, lined up on the river surface, and the distance between each stone pier is about a small step. People coming in walk in one row, and people leaving walk in another row.

This city has waited for you for a thousand years. Come on, Phoenix.

I always have a wonderful feeling for Tiaoyan. Although there are many of them in the village and the countryside, I always want to go up and walk around to experience the wonders. The sky is particularly blue, the scenery is particularly charming, and my mood is particularly good.

It's fun and unique. I searched on Baidu and found that Tiaoyan is the old bridge, but it feels more interesting to walk on it now. But you still have to pay attention to safety.

Tuojiang Tiaoyan is like a bridge, which is a set of cement benches that can be used to cross the river to the other side.

One of the most popular scenic spots in the ancient city. In the autumn of 2000, Fenghuang County built a new double-pier jumping rock a few dozen meters downstream of the old jumping rock. The two rows of jumping rocks are about one foot apart, one high and one low, standing side by side across the river. Each row of jumping rocks has 66 piers, lined up on the river surface, and the distance between each pier is about a small step. Those who come walk in one row, and those who leave walk in the other row.

I deliberately chose an inn near the jumping rock so that I could overlook the jumping figures of the travelers from a high place. It was very interesting.

Tiaoyan is composed of two rows of square granite piers, each about 30 to 40 centimeters wide, with a distance of 50 to 60 centimeters in between. It is best for pedestrians to walk on it in one go, striding over it with big steps, while children jump over it, which is why it is called Tiaoyan. When you are tired, you can sit on Tiaoyan and feel a sense of tranquility and remoteness. You can't help but put your hand into the river and feel the river water gently sliding through the gaps between your fingers, which is cool and refreshing. Being here is like reading Mr. Shen Congwen's book. He describes the hard-working little people in his hometown with a calm and indifferent handwriting, but it makes people feel kind and think about it for a long time...

I think Tiaoyan was named by a nosy person. I asked the locals but they didn't know.

There are two Tiaoyan Rocks. One is the ancient Tiaoyan Rock, which was built in the 43rd year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty. It consists of 15 stone piers with wooden boards on top and looks like a wooden bridge. The other is the double-pier Tiaoyan Rock, which was newly built in 2000 to beautify the ancient city. The new Tiaoyan Rock has a total of 66 piers lined up on the river surface, which is more in line with modern people's understanding of "Tiaoyan Rock". Therefore, it is more popular with tourists, and everyone rushes forward to try the thrill of crossing the river.

It's quite interesting, but don't go when there are too many people. There is also a small bridge next to it to cross the river.

I am a timid person, so I didn't dare to continue after walking a few steps.

It's quite unique, and actually not scary, it's nice to go and experience it.

An ancient city with a strong commercial flavor should be more quiet and simple

I don't know if Tiaoyan is unique to Phoenix, but we have definitely not seen this kind of stone pillars standing in the river anywhere else. We have seen many small dams. Even the post office in Phoenix has a Tiaoyan scenic stamp. So let's just say it is unique to Phoenix.

It is considered to be the iconic attraction of Phoenix.



We set out from the hotel early in the morning before dawn just to go to the deserted rock jumping place to take photos.

The water volume of Tuojiang River was very large that day, and the current was fast. Only a jumping rock appeared above the water, and water occasionally flowed over it.

I was trembling with fear when I reached the middle.

But luckily, there were almost no people there in the morning, so I took as many photos as I wanted.

In the morning, we followed the tour group's itinerary and had no time to stop here to take pictures. Moreover, the place was full of tourists in the morning.

Tuojiang Tiaoyan is located in the Tuojiang River outside the north gate of Fenghuang Ancient Town. It was built in the 43rd year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1704) and was one of the main passages in and out of Fenghuang Ancient Town. During the Qianlong and Jiaqing Miao uprisings, the Fenghuang Restoration Uprising during the Xinhai Revolution, and the Liberation War, this was the main passage for attacking the ancient city of Fenghuang. Shen Congwen, Huang Yongyu and other literary and artistic masters also went to the world from the "Tiaoyan" of Tuojiang River.

Very interesting river crossing trail, be careful, or you will fall into the river

Facing the North Gate Tower, Tiaoyan is a unique passage formed by two rows of independent stone piers connecting the two banks. As the name suggests, you have to "jump" one step at a time when crossing the river, with the clear Tuojiang River under your feet, which is quite exciting.

Many people thought that there would be few people at 6 or 7 in the morning, but they found that there were still huge crowds.

There are really many people traveling during the National Day...

In the middle reaches of Tuojiang River, it is very long and the scenery on both sides is very beautiful

Be careful not to fall when you go over the jumping rock, especially when there are a lot of people. If you encounter a car, you must stop and give way. Remember safety first! Girls should try to wear flat shoes. If you wear high heels when traveling, you will be "asking for trouble"! It's also nice to go for a jump and take a photo!

This was taken above the ancient city, before I entered the city. I took it with my mobile phone, but I didn't expect it to be so beautiful.

It is very nice to take pictures here. Tourists can rent Miao costumes to take pictures.

You must try it. It is best to wear a pair of high-heeled, non-slip shoes when jumping rocks in Tuojiang River.

Located in the middle and upper reaches of Tuojiang River, near Xueqiao, it is said to be the only way to enter the ancient city in ancient times.

If you come to Tuojiang River, you should feel it. It's quite interesting. Hehe, it's not dangerous at all.

The most beautiful scenery in the whole Fenghuang is at Tiaoyan and Hongqiao. You must visit Tiaoyan when you come to Fenghuang.

It's ok. Be careful when walking on it. The water is quite deep.

Fenghuang Ancient Town is worth a visit. You can also go rafting. There are many bars in all ancient towns.

It's a very interesting place, but children should be careful not to fall into the water.

Outside the north gate of Fenghuang Ancient City, the water of Tuojiang River flows slowly from west to east. 15 rock piers are arranged in sequence on the river surface. People carry loads or baskets on their backs and walk on this small bridge without a bridge deck. The locals call it "Jiaoyan". Tuojiang River is the essence of the ancient city. Tiaoyan is 100 meters long. There are 15 rock piers in total, which are arranged in sequence on the riverbed of Tuojiang River. The rock piers are all built with red sandstone blocks, and the distance between the piers is 5 meters.

Facing the North Gate Tower, Tiaoyan is a unique passage formed by two rows of independent stone piers connecting the two banks. As the name suggests, you have to "jump" one step at a time when crossing the river, with the clear Tuojiang River under your feet, which is quite exciting.

There are many people wearing Miao costumes taking photos here. Standing on Tiaoyan, with the vast Tuojiang River behind you, the scenery is so beautiful that it makes people linger, but there are too many people walking and taking photos, so it is best to get up early to take photos.

Rock Jumping. There is a place where everyone will go up and walk around when they come here.

Tiaoyan is actually a special passage formed by two rows of independent stone piers with different heights. As the name suggests, you need to "jump" to pass through this place, and the flowing Tuojiang River is under your feet. Isn't it quite exciting?

If you are worried about crossing, there is a simple wooden bridge you can walk on not far from the rock jump.

Tuojiang Tiaoyan is a group of dozens of stones on the Tuojiang River. In the past, they may have been the passage for local people to cross the river. Now they are the "tools" for tourists to take photos on the Tuojiang River. When we walked in Fenghuang, we saw many tourists taking photos on them!

"Jumping Rocks" on the Tuo River is a unique mode of transportation in western Hunan, and was once one of the main passages in and out of the ancient city of Fenghuang. Located on the Tuo River outside the north gate of the ancient city of Fenghuang, it is one of the important attractions in Fenghuang. Crossing the river from Tiaoyan is the best way to get close to the Tuo River, but you need to pay attention to safety and take one step at a time, otherwise there is still a risk of falling into the water.

Jumping Rock is a major feature of Fenghuang. Although it is not a historical site, it was rebuilt later. It is also nice to walk around. A reminder: don't focus on taking pictures, otherwise it will cause traffic congestion.

After the sun sets, the jumping rock is crowded with people, and some people standing to take pictures will cause congestion.

The first time I went to Fenghuang Ancient Town, they hadn’t started charging admission tickets yet. I felt that Fenghuang was very lively and quiet. The second time I went to Fenghuang, I felt that it was obviously deserted. Now Fenghuang has finally cancelled its admission policy. I hope that the impression I have of Fenghuang will become better and better.

You should walk a long river at early morning or midnight

It's very unique! But be careful when crossing the jumping rock. Girls should try to wear flat shoes and walk slowly. Don't rush.

Before I went there, I had high expectations and wanted to experience the cultural customs there, but I was very disappointed after I arrived. There was a commercial atmosphere everywhere, signs of overdevelopment, and I couldn't feel the quaint style described by Shen Congwen. This place has a nice view at night because of the lights of bars, bars, and inns on both sides of the Tuojiang River. There is really nothing to see during the day. It is said that you can see the fog on the surface of the Tuojiang River when you get up at five o'clock. As a result, I didn't see anything when I got up early, let alone the fog. The river water is also seriously polluted, and the domestic water on both sides flows into the river. If you want to come here specifically to experience the cultural customs, it is not necessary. If you go to Zhangjiajie and other places for tourism, you can stop by and take a look. It is enough to stay for one night and leave during the day the next day. The food is not special.

A must-go place in Phoenix!! The first choice for taking photos

Tiaoyan is a simple and ancient means of crossing the river. Some stones of basically the same shape and size are arranged in the water to form a path, and the stones are about one step apart. Tiaoyan is formed. In the old days, it was the main passage in and out of Fenghuang. Now it has become a tourist attraction and the best place for photography. The crowds are still flowing. Every tourist will stop to watch and take pictures. Pay attention to safety when taking pictures, because Tiaoyan is crowded and it can cause a blockage if you are not careful. When we went there, it rained all night and there were only some small short stubs left at Tiaoyan. If you visit in the rainy season, Tiaoyan will be submerged by the river.

Facing the North Gate Tower, Tiaoyan is a unique passage formed by two rows of independent stone piers connecting the two banks. As the name suggests, you have to "jump" one step at a time when crossing the river, with the clear Tuojiang River under your feet, which is quite exciting.

In the early morning mist, the scene of an old lady wearing Miao costumes carrying a backpack walking on Tiaoyan was frozen here. Therefore, this place can be said to be one of the most popular photo spots in Fenghuang, and even newlyweds use it as the background for their wedding photos. Standing on Tiaoyan, with the vast Tuojiang River behind you, the scenery is so beautiful that it makes people linger. There are the fewest people in the early morning, so you can ask your friends to stand on the wooden bridge next to it to help you take pictures.