Real Niaowu? (Photos and Videos)

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I created this thread so we can share informations, photos and videos about the real Niaowu, and places that were inspirations for Yu Suzuki to create the Niaowu we see in the game.

I didn't found a place in China that is called Niaowu or Chobu, Niaowu in the japanese version is Chobu. What i found was the Phoenix Ancient Town, this town have a lot of similarities with Niaowu in my opinion. Anyone knows if this was really the town that inspired Yu Suzuki to create Niaowu? i will love to know more about this places. In my opinion is really possible that Yu Suzuki was inspired by this town to create Niaowu, but would be really nice to have a confirmation.

Some photos of Phoenix Ancient Town, so beautiful.












For now this is the last thread of my series of threads about the real locations of the Shenmue World. Now i have to wait Shenmue IV to create more threads like this, lets get Shenmue IV.

 

[ShenSun]

Wow thats incredible. Great job Hiki

 

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Wow thats incredible. Great job Hiki

Thanks ShenSun, i'm glad you enjoyed my new threads

More photos of Phoenix Ancient Town

 

[ShenSun]

Looks amazing, especially when the city is lit up. Makes me appreciate the arcade cruise ship more

 

[spud1897]

Thanks ShenSun, i'm glad you enjoyed my new threads

More photos of Phoenix Ancient Town
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Those night time photos are outstanding!

 

[orient]

The open storefronts on a hill with steps that lead into each shop, that's Niaowu alright!

 

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Fenghuang Ancient Town, aka Phoenix Ancient Town and Feng Huang Gu Cheng in Chinese, is situated on the western boundary of Hunan Province in an area of outstanding natural beauty where mountains, water and blue skies prevail. 'Fenghuang' is Chinese for 'Phoenix', the mythical bird of good omen and longevity that is consumed by fire to be re-born again from the flames. Fenghuang Ancient Town is so called as legend has it that two of these fabulous birds flew over it and found the Fenghuang Town so beautiful that they hovered there, reluctant to leave.

Upon arrival visitor will be impressed by its air of mystery, elegance and primitive simplicity. The scenic spots inside the Fenghuang Old Town remain attracting the whole year, but the best time to visit is July to September, when the weather is rather pleasant. This is a world that is dominated by the colour green. The mountain slopes are covered with green foliage, the fields are green and even the Tuo Jiang River reflects the greenery. The bridges over the water and unique houses built on stilts display a harmony that is so often portrayed in traditional Chinese paintings. This is particularly true when mist pervades the scene in the early morning or after rain. It soon becomes apparent that the claim to being one of the two most beautiful towns in the whole of China is more than justified; the other town is Chang Ting in Fujian Province.

Fenghuang Ancient Town, Zhangjiajie, Hunan


Locals wash clothes beside Tuojiang River

 

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Fenghuang Ancient Town is a wonderful example of what villages were like prior to the onset of modernization. Here dozens of alleys paved with flagstones run between the houses, each showing wear caused by the feet of generations of local people who have used them when going about their daily business. For the visitor, these alleys are the way to see the typical high gabled wooden houses built on stilts along the banks of the Tuo Jiang River at close quarters.

Tourist Map of Fenghuang Ancient Town

Tuo Jiang River​

Stretching diagonally from the northwest to southeast of the Fenghuang Ancient Town, Tuo Jiang River is a life force of the local people. Here in its waters women wash their clothes and the men fish with their nets, while on the bank food is prepared in much the same way as it has for centuries. The river also provides a means for boatmen to support their families by ferrying visitors up and down stream for sightseeing.

Rippling Tuojiang River


Tian Family Ancestral Temple

 

[DragonOfJoejima]

Urge to play through shenmue 3 for fourth time increasing

 

[24Nathan]

Beautiful...