The Most Beautiful Four-Day Tour of Phoenix

In-depth 4 Days 5 Nights Tour Guide of Phoenix Ancient Town
Highlights of the itinerary:

Immersive experience of Xiangxi customs, feeling the charm of the border town described by Shen Congwen
Stroll along both banks of the Tuojiang River, enjoying the stunning scenery of stilted buildings and Rainbow Bridge
Taste authentic Xiangxi cuisine, savoring the flavors of Phoenix
Experience Miao Village customs and learn about the unique ethnic minority culture

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Phoenix, experience the ancient town at night

Afternoon/Evening: Arrive at Phoenix Ancient Town, check in to a characteristic guesthouse by the Tuojiang River (Recommended: Shadow Coffee Guesthouse, Sushe Guesthouse, budget about 300-500 RMB/night)
Dinner: Taste local specialties such as blood rice duck, sour soup fish, cured meat, etc. (Recommended: Junzi Restaurant, Drunken Xiangxi, about 80-100 RMB per person)
Night: Stroll along both banks of the Tuojiang River, enjoy the ancient town’s night view with twinkling lights, and feel the romantic atmosphere

Day 2: In-depth tour of the ancient town, explore cultural heritage

Morning: Visit core attractions of the ancient town: Rainbow Bridge, East Gate Tower, Shen Congwen’s Former Residence, Xiong Xiling’s Former Residence, etc. (Combined ticket about 128 RMB/person)
Lunch: Try local snacks such as rice tofu, ginger candy, wooden hammer crisp, etc. (About 30-50 RMB per person)
Afternoon: Boat ride on the Tuojiang River, admire the stilted buildings on both banks (Boat ticket about 80 RMB/person)
Evening: Watch the live performance "Border Town," experience the charm of Xiangxi culture (Ticket about 260 RMB/person)

Day 3: Explore Miao Village, experience ethnic customs

Morning: Head to Dehang Miao Village or Shanjiang Miao Village, experience Miao customs, enjoy Miao song and dance performances (Transportation + ticket about 200 RMB/person)
Lunch: Taste the Miao-style long table feast, feel the unique food culture (About 80 RMB per person)
Afternoon: Participate in interactive activities in the Miao Village, such as making glutinous rice cakes, learning the Miao language, etc.
Evening: Return to the ancient town, free time

Day 4: Relax and enjoy the slow life

Morning: Sleep in naturally, enjoy leisure time on the guesthouse balcony, or go to a café in the ancient town to relax (Coffee about 30-50 RMB/cup)
Lunch: Choose a riverside restaurant, enjoy the view while dining (About 100 RMB per person)
Afternoon: Buy local specialties such as silver jewelry, batik, ginger candy, etc. (Budget about 500 RMB)
Evening: Depending on return time, choose to stay another night in the ancient town or head to the airport/train station

Day 5: Return trip

According to flight/train schedule, head to the airport/train station, ending a pleasant Phoenix trip

Budget allocation:

Transportation: Round-trip flight/train tickets (depending on departure location, budget about 2000-3000 RMB)
Accommodation: 4 nights in characteristic guesthouses (about 1500-2000 RMB)
Meals: Local cuisine and snacks (about 1000 RMB)
Tickets and activities: Combined attraction tickets, Tuojiang boat ride, Miao Village tour, "Border Town" performance, etc. (about 700 RMB)
Others: Shopping, souvenirs, etc. (about 500 RMB)

Travel tips:

The best time to visit Phoenix Ancient Town is spring and autumn, with pleasant weather.
Most roads in the ancient town are stone-paved; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Respect local ethnic minority customs and habits.
Book accommodation and tickets in advance, especially during peak seasons.

Optional itinerary adjustments:

If time allows, add a day trip to Furong Town to admire the millennium-old town hanging on the waterfall.
If the budget permits, choose higher-end guesthouses or hotels for a more comfortable stay experience.

Hope this guide helps you plan an unforgettable trip to Phoenix Ancient Town!