Fenghua Travel Guide One Day Tour

Fenghua is a small town with a profound historical heritage. There are many historical celebrities here, and the local natural scenery and traditional folk culture have been well passed down to this day. The food here is also world famous and it is a great place for sightseeing. Here is a detailed travel guide for you.

No matter what season comes, there is one person who has always been the label of elegance. He is Chiang Kai-shek. In Xikou Town, where Jiang Gong was born, there are traces of his life everywhere. If you are interested in the history of the Republic of China, Fenghua is worth a visit.

There used to be some very powerful companies here, such as fighter waveguide mobile phones and Luo Meng suits, but now I don’t hear much about them.

Leaving aside Fenghua’s economy, it is actually a good place for outstanding people. Huangxian Forest Park, Xikou Old Street, and Xuedou Mountain, one of the five famous Buddhist mountains in China, are surrounded by mountains on three sides and face the sea on one side. They are all suitable for taking your baby and family to visit.

To be honest, Fenghua is not rich enough to be worth traveling all the way to play.

But it’s definitely a great place to spend a weekend. There are five years of scenery and a lot of humanistic feelings. After shopping, there are still a few delicacies worth trying. Isn't this enough?

Going back 20 years, Xikou can really do it

In Fenghua, it is meaningless to choose urban accommodation. Most of the fun places here are concentrated at the mouth of the creek. The former residence of the Jiang family and Xuedou Mountain are the most interesting places here. It's just right to arrange two nights.

It’s just that there are not many reliable hotels in Xikou. Night Park Junting, which just opened last year, must be one of them. Just on the old street of Xikou, there is a touch of Republic of China style.

If you come to Fenghua, I suggest you stay here and go out to see the night view of the old streets.

Although Xikou Old Street is a scenic spot, its commercialization is not too serious. Especially now, there are probably more residents than tourists. But the disadvantage is the lack of standardized management. The shops on the street were all boring and outdated, selling Chiang Kai-shek's favorite lasagna.

But I still recommend you to live in Laojie, because the human touch here is quite strong.

It is built along the old street, opposite the mountain. Many people come to the river to wash clothes at night (this is actually prohibited). Most of the neighbors know each other and chat while working.

As the night gets deeper, you will see many people fishing with flashlights, which makes you feel like you were a kid again. After 9 o'clock, the old street is basically quiet. It feels better without the messy sounds.

This street once was where Chiang Kai-shek lived. Unlike other former residences of celebrities, Fenghua Chiang Kai-shek's former residence is a series of scattered attractions. None of them are as luxurious and exquisite. Let’s focus on talking about your feelings when you visit here. In Jiang Gong's hometown, repeat the path he took.

Tell me a few representative views.

The starting point for entering the old street is Wuling Gate with an inscription written by Chiang Kai-shek. In fact, it was once a temple. When Jiang Gong returned to his hometown, he felt that it was not grand enough, so he had a gate rebuilt.

At the top of this door, there is a small villa, where Chiang Ching-kuo lived after returning to China. Facing Tanxi, the view is wide. Here, Chiang Ching-kuo wrote a book about what he saw and heard while living in Russia.

Walking along the old street, you will encounter Yutai Salt Store, the place where Chiang Kai-shek was born. It’s amazing to think about. The great man who changed the destiny of our country was born in this small room in front of us more than 100 years ago.

Among the series of attractions in Chiang Kai-shek’s former residence, I think the most interesting is Gao Feng’s former residence where Chiang Kai-shek lived. This is a Chinese-style garden mansion with a front yard and a backyard. It still retains the osmanthus trees planted by Song Meiling herself.

Walking on Xikou Old Street really gives you the illusion of going back in time.

The houses are all old houses, I miss my old friends, and the pace of life is not slow, but free style. In a simple environment, it actually helps us know what to cherish and what to let go of.

Chiang Kai-shek’s secret base is hidden in Xuedou Mountain.

Chiang Kai-shek’s footprints are not only in Xikou Old Street, but also in his “secret headquarters” hidden on Xuedou Mountain.

Chiang Gong’s official career was not smooth sailing, and he stepped down several times along the way. On the day of his return

If you want to have more time to play Xuedou Mountain, you'd better sleep in and start. A taxi from Xikou costs about 20 yuan, which is very convenient.

When you come to Xuedou Mountain for the first time, you may be a little overwhelmed because several attractions do not have the same entrance.

It is mainly divided into three parts: Xuedou Temple, Qianzhangyan, Sanyintan, and Xufuyan a little further away.

I think even if I don’t tell you, you will be attracted by the giant Maitreya Buddha statue in Xuedou Temple when you first arrive at the scenic spot.

This temple was built in the Jin Dynasty, and emperors of all dynasties valued it very much. "Ten Mountains and Five Temples" is its highest honor, and it is as famous as Lingyin in Hangzhou and Honghu in Nanjing.

There is a dojo in the Snow Temple that enshrines thousands of Maitreya Buddha statues, and it is a well-deserved Buddhist holy place. But when I went there, it was closed indefinitely due to the epidemic and I couldn't go in to visit. It's a pity.

After visiting the temple, you can walk up the mountain for 15 minutes to Qianzhangyan. The waterfall is not big, but the drop is still very scary, facing the name of a thousand feet.

Below there are thousands of feet of rock and three hidden pools. The water in this pool is in three places: upper, middle and lower. This is their final destination after the water level drops thousands of feet. Less thrilling, more peaceful.

Xu Fuyan is also a waterfall landscape, but it is higher, has a larger drop, and looks more spectacular. There is also a glass plank road to walk on.

Chiang Kai-shek has always been proud of the scenery of his hometown. Every time someone comes to visit, I heard that he would personally or ask someone to take them around Xu Fuyan.

If you are lazy, don’t want to walk, and want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Xuedou Mountain from a different angle, you can try the two special experiences of the scenic spot: the small train and the cableway.

Suggested tour route:

First visit Xuedou Temple, then go to Qianzhangyan, Sanyintan, etc. Then take the scenic bus from Sanyintan to Xu Fuyan, and finally take the bus down the mountain; you can also sit directly on Xu Fuyan and walk all the way down.

Tips:

1. Xuedou Mountain is actually not particularly strenuous. If it's more compact, it can be completed in about 4 hours.

2. The temperature in the mountains is low, so you can prepare a thin coat;

3. Of course, the most cost-effective option is to buy a combined ticket for Chiang Kai-shek’s former residence and Xuedou Mountain. You can save a lot of money, and You can buy it directly from the official WeChat account of Xikou Tourism (buy one day in advance).

Recommended tourist attractions in Fenghua

As a lover of cakes and snacks, to be honest, lasagna does not amaze me. After all, its popularity in Fenghua was entirely because it was Chiang Kai-shek’s favorite food.

But during the two days and one night in Xikou, I went to some famous shops in the town. Fortunately, there are not too many surprises, so everyone can go with confidence.

Xiaomei Fried Noodles

Address: No. 1, Fengtong North Road

This lady’s fried noodles is just on the roadside, and its appearance is really inconspicuous. The boss, the young lady, is alone in the store. Beef noodles are a specialty of Fenghua. I think fried noodles can better experience the skill of the chef.

I ordered a five-spice beef fried noodles and I was not disappointed. The noodles used are very strong and the ingredients are rich. The key is to stir-fry the aroma of all the ingredients, which is really delicious. The store has fried rice cakes and beef jerky noodles. If you only eat one noodle restaurant, I recommend this one.

By the way, the shaobing shop next to Xiaomei is also super delicious. Maybe they have a recipe for kneading the dough. Every bite is a treat.

Jiang Yongfeng Snack Bar

Address: No. 36, Jingtang North Road

He directly uses his own name as the name of the store. This boss Jiang is really hardcore. Moreover, this store has no menu and only sells one kind of beef jerky noodles. It must be very confident in its craftsmanship.

While waiting, I watched the boss looking after two pots with one hand. Sure enough, something was wrong.

The term beef jerky noodles is a bit confusing, because what is served is not jerky, let alone noodles, but a bowl of beef and sweet potato vermicelli. The beef is freshly cut and the quantity is conscientious; it is cooked crispy and easy to eat. Suitable for breakfast.

Shicheng Restaurant

Address: No. 92, Paimen North Road

The environment of Shicheng Restaurant is not bad. There will be many locals coming to buy fast food at noon. And there are many kinds of seafood in the ordering area. You have choices and the prices are fair.

You can tell from one bite of the fish that the ingredients are quite fresh. Fenghua’s specialty dish, taro barbecue, is also a must-try. The taro was stewed in the casserole for 20 minutes

The night in the small town can be quiet or lively. The term "roadside cold drink" basically refers to the existence of late-night snack stalls, and Maojia cold drink is the number one hot spot in Xikou. But I think Zhao Lei’s cold drinks have a good reputation and should be able to give you a variety of choices.

Cold drinks refer to various fancy fruit cups.

It feels a lot like summer when enjoying a nice dinner. Sauce screws, salt and pepper fish, and crayfish. Don’t feel too comfortable this night.

Meiling Coffee

Address: No. 38, Wuling West Road

There are not many cafes in Xikou. The Meiling Coffee I encountered in Wulingmen was pretty good. It is a small villa decorated in the style of the Republic of China and is absolutely photogenic.

You don’t have to come here specifically. After visiting the former residence of Chiang Kai-shek, you can stop by and take a look.

Sanwei Bookstore

Address: No. 185, Qiaodong'an Road

If you want to find an interesting place to drink coffee, Sanwei Bookstore in Xikou Town can also be used as an alternative . This is a very unique bookstore. Every book in it is related to the history of the Republic of China.

The decoration of the store is also in the style of the Republic of China. It’s good to have a cup of coffee and buy some souvenirs here before leaving Fenghua.

In fact, Fenghua has suffered a lot, from one county to one city, and from one city to one district in Ningbo. However, all these changes move it in a good direction. An intercity railway to Ningbo city is currently under construction. While walking around on the road, I also saw many special tourist attractions under construction.

Everyone can't help but be greedy for the dazzling prosperity of the city, which is desire; they will fall in love with some ordinary small places, which is a preference. Elegance does not have to be popular, the people you like come here for elegance.

Transportation Guide

It takes about 3 hours to drive to Fenghua from Hangzhou or Shanghai, or take the high-speed rail to Fenghua. However, Fenghua’s station is a bit far away from the city or scenic spots. Take a taxi after leaving the station. It also takes dozens of hours.

Basically there is no need to arrange anything. Take a weekend off and be ready to go anytime!

Finally, some tricycle masters in the scenic area will take you to a place called the "Republic of China Painting Academy", pretending to be Chiang Kai-shek's former residence. Be careful everyone. Have a great time.