The Origin of Yin and Yang City in Fenghuang Ancient City

The origin of Yin and Yang City, the ancient city of Phoenix, is that there is a beautiful legend: it is said that the magical bird "Phoenix" in the Arab Kingdom (ancient India) set herself on fire after reaching the age of 500. After being resurrected from the ashes, it is delicious and no longer dies. This bird is the king of birds in China-Phoenix. There is a mountain in the southwest of the town, which looks like a phoenix spreading its wings and flying. People call this mountain Phoenix Mountain, so this town is also named Phoenix.

Phoenix has been a inhabited area of Miao and Tujia people since ancient times. It is a military town and an outpost for the government to control the Miao people. The ancient city of Yin and Yang was founded in the 43rd year of Qing Emperor Kangxi [1704]. After 300 years of vicissitudes, its ancient appearance still exists.

History of Yin and Yang in Fenghuang Ancient City

Fenghuang ancient city is divided into old city and new city. The old city is surrounded by mountains and waters, and the clear Tuojiang River passes through the city, turning a small corner in the city and flowing downstream. The walls made of red sandstone stand on the shore, which proves the military status of this former border town. The silent Tuojiang River water tells you about the war of that year.

Nanhua Mountain sets off the ancient gatehouse, which was built in the Qing Dynasty. The rusty iron gate is still as powerful as it was then. There is a narrow wooden bridge on the wide river at the entrance of Beicheng, which is paved with stones. Both of them have to cross sideways.