「紫皮書」英語六級漢譯英小短文：鳳凰古城

鳳凰古城是一座歷史文化名城，位于湖南省西部邊界地區(qū)。它曾經(jīng)被新西蘭著名作家路易?艾黎譽(yù)為"中國最美的城市"。鳳凰古城始建于清初，在其后三百年的變遷中保持了原始面貌。目前東部和北部門樓保存完好。鳳凰古城分為兩個部分：老城和新城。老城靠著山，面對著流向城里的沱江河。紅色砂巖建成的墻聳立在河邊，南華山 給這座年代久遠(yuǎn)的城樓增加了光彩。

Situated in the western border area of Hunan Province, Fenghuang Ancient City is a famous historic and cultural city. It was ever praised as "the most beautiful city in China" by Rewi Alley, a renowned writer in New Zealand. Fenghuang Ancient City was originally built in the early Qing Dynasty and maintained its initial appearance after three hundred years of vicissitude. At present, the eastern and northern gate towers are well preserved. Fenghuang Ancient City is divided into two parts: the old town and the new town. The old one leans against hills and faces the Tuojiang River flowing through the city. A rampart which built with red sandstones stands by the riverside, and the Nanhua Mountain adds radiance to the age-old gate tower.