Xiong Xiling Former Residence


The home of a former premier and finance minister.


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1. Wooden Footbridge

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One way to get across the river. It's a bit narrow but just about wide enough for two people to pass going in opposite directions.

2. Stepping Stones

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Stones laid out for crossing the river. Not a great idea to cross them after too many glasses of the local strong stuff.

3. North Gate Tower

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Carvings of fish and mythical beasts adorn the eaves of the North Gate Tower, one of four original main gates. The town ticket office is located on the…

4. Fenghuang City Wall

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Restored fragments of the city wall lie along the south bank of the Tuo River. Carvings of fish and mythical beasts adorn the eaves of the North Gate…

5. Confucian Temple

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This 18th-century walled temple is now a middle school and cannot be entered.

6. Chaoyang Temple

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This small, one-time Taoist temple is now home to a silversmithing training centre.

7. Gucheng Museum

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A survey of the old town’s history; sadly, most of the captions are in Chinese only.

8. Former Home of Shen Congwen

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The famous modern novelist was born here in 1902. (His tomb is east of town.) His most famous novel – Border Town (边城) – is definitely worth a read.