A selection of pictures published on Xinhuanet.com on July 8 exhibit the beauty of the ancient town of Phoenix, which is located in the Phoenix County in the Tujia and Miao ethnic minority Autonomous Prefecture in Hunan province. Built adjacent to the Tuo River, it is a national historical and cultural town with a long history and many places of interest. The town has been named 'the most beautiful whistle stop' in china. [Photo: Xinhuanet]