Hong Kong & the South - Discover China - page 665

SOUTHERN GREAT WALL
( Nan Changcheng; admission ¥45) This Ming-dynasty defensive wall 13km
from town once stretched to Guizhou. Take the Liwan tourist bus.

Architecture

Sleeping

Inns are easy to find in Fenghuang. In July and August, rates triple and rooms
go quickly, so book ahead.

KOOLAA'S SMALL ROOM - A GOOD YEAR $
Offline map
( Kaola Xiaowu de Yi Nian Hao Shiguang; 322 2026; 89 Huilong Ge; 89 d
¥120; ) There are only 10 rooms in this wood-framed inn on the river, so
book ahead. All have balconies, showers and TVs but six have river views.

Inn

BORDER TOWN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH HOSTEL $
Offline map
( Biancheng Guoji Qingnian Lushe; 322 8698; 45 Hongqiao Zhonglu; dm/s
¥30/80, d ¥100-130, tr ¥188; ) The pricier doubles are especially spa-
cious, and those on the top floor have great views of the old town. Squat toi-
lets.

Hostel

Eating & Drinking

There are woefully few mellow watering holes. Bars wake up with a shout at
nightfall along Laoying Shao Offline map ( Laoying Shao) on the river's north
bank, and opposite along Beibian Jie and the north end of Huilong Ge.