From Jishou TO Fenghuang

Upon arrival at Jishou Railway Station. take the left side road when you get out of the station and walk for about 500 meters, you will find a bus station. there you can take the bus to Fenghuang. Then transfer to bus No.1 to Nanhuamen Gate, which is the entrance of the old town.
as for the hotel, there are many along the river, you may try an international youth hotel. the staff of these hotels usually speak English.