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When is the best month to visit Fenghuang Ancient City?

Qingqiu in Fenghuang Ancient City is best around October and November. Walking on the bluestone in Phoenix is ??a good choice in autumn. There are bluestone streets in Phoenix City, wooden stilted buildings on the riverside, as well as Chaoyang Palace, Ancient City Museum, Yang Family Ancestral Hall, Shen Congwen’s former residence, Xiong Xiling’s former residence, Tianwang Temple, Dacheng Hall, Wanshou Palace and other buildings. Fenghuang Ancient City takes Huilongge Ancient Street as the central axis, connecting countless stone alleys and communicating with the whole city.

Fenghuang Ancient City is located in the southwest of Xiangxi, Hunan Province. The ancient city was built during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty and became world-famous due to Shen Congwen's novel "Border Town".

The ancient city is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with the Tuojiang River passing through the city. City walls made of red sandstone stand on the shore, and Nanhua Mountain lines the city towers of the Qing Dynasty.

On the river under the north gate of the ancient city, there is a narrow wooden bridge with stone piers, which was the passage out of the city. The bluestone streets in the city, the stilted buildings by the Tuojiang River, numerous ancient buildings and the strong customs constitute the unique charm of Western Hunan. The main attractions include Shen Congwen's former residence, the ancient city museum, Chongde Hall, etc., which are worth visiting.

Suitable time to visit

The peak tourist season in Fenghuang Ancient City is from March to November each year, and the low season is from November to March of the following year. Fenghuang Ancient City is an ancient city with national characteristics and temperament. Tourists who come here come partly to see the scenery and partly to experience the culture.

Although the two often go hand in hand and are inseparable, this is more important for tourists visiting Fenghuang Ancient City.