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Phoenix City, Phoenix Tour, People Walk on the Dike, River Flows.

Fenghuang Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province. It is a national historical and cultural city and a national 5A tourist attraction. The ancient town was built in the 35th year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1556) and has a history of more than 400 years. Not only are there more than 120 characteristic residential buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, but also more than 30 temples and pavilions, as well as more than 200 ancient stone slab streets. In December 2001, Fenghuang Ancient Town was approved as a national historical and cultural city. Fenghuang Ancient Town attracts tourists with its unique natural scenery and rich ethnic culture. Tuojiang River is the mother river of the ancient town. Tourists can experience boating on the Tuojiang River and enjoy the stilted buildings and the scenery of the ancient town on both banks. The night view of the ancient town is particularly charming, with bright lights, bonfire parties, and Miao dance and other cultural activities. The climate of Fenghuang Ancient Town belongs to the subtropical monsoon humid climate, with mild winter and hot summer. The best travel time is from March to November each year, when the ancient town is the most popular, especially from May to October. In summer, there are singing and dancing by the Tuojiang River every night. After the autumn, fresh kiwifruit and wild chestnuts begin to mature. In terms of transportation, tourists can choose high-speed rail, airplane or car to go. The nearest airports are Tongren Fenghuang Airport, Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport and Huaihua Zhijiang Airport. If you choose the train, the nearest railway station is Jishou Railway Station, and then you can take a bus or taxi to the ancient town. In Fenghuang Ancient Town, tourists can try local special food, such as blood duck, bacon, bamboo tube milk tea, etc. The accommodation in the ancient town is mainly inns and youth hostels. If you want to have a good view, you can choose the inn by the river, especially the area centered on Hongqiao. In addition, there are some travel tips for Fenghuang Ancient Town. For example, the ancient town does not charge tickets, but some scenic spots need to buy tickets separately. Tourists need to pay attention to respect local customs, especially during the Miao Festival. In addition, the price of goods in the ancient town can be bargained, especially ginger candy and silverware and other souvenirs. Fenghuang Ancient Town has rich tourism resources. Whether it is natural scenery or human landscape, it can leave a deep impression on tourists. Whether walking on the stone slab road of the ancient town or sitting by the Tuojiang River to enjoy the night view, people can feel the unique charm of the ancient town.
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