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Photo 3 : Intricate wooden beams at one of the Fenghuang houses
lights in the night , it is a major attraction for countless tourists .
As a social interaction spot , Fenghuang Town has a characteristic water street corridor . One side of the river bank consists of rows of shops while the other side consists of a long stretch of stone steps descending into the water forming a leisure area stroll to enjoy the scenic flowing river . This street is a place for people to relax and shop .
Stepping Stone River Crossing
Facing the North Gate of Fenghuang Ancient City , the Stepping Stone river crossing is a unique crossing connecting the two sides of the river banks which is formed by two rows of individual square stone piers . As the name suggests , crossing the river through the Stepping Stone requires one to jump on each step with the fast flowing water under your feet . This is also one of the most popular photo shooting spots in Fenghuang .
Photo 4 : The stepping stone river crossing as the popular spot for tourists
Phoenix Hong Bridge
Phoenix Hong Bridge , also known as The Rainbow Bridge Art Building at the center of Fenghuang Ancient Town was built in 1368 AD . Standing on the bridge , one can view the picturesque scenery of the Tuojiang River banks . The unique design of the masonry bridge with two levels for pedestrian passage is a gathering place for locals to enjoy the scenic river and the surrounding buildings and city walls .
Photo 5 : Phoenix Hong Bridge
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