Shen Congwen described the phoenix like this in " Border Town ": On Phoenix Terrace, Phoenix City was surrounded by a river. The river flows around the city to the mountains to respond. Green poplar trees shade Parrot Island, red leaves fragrance painting Pingshan. Jade pillars support the sky, Nanyue Temple, Red Phoenix Spreads Its Wings, Phoenix Tower. The city is in front of the mountain, between the mountains and rivers, who can compete with the beauty of the phoenix.