The ancient town of Fenghuang was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on March 28, 2008, in the Cultural category. It was built in 1704 and has 300 years of history. The ancient city is a gathering place for Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities.
It is an exceptionally well-preserved ancient town that harbours unique ethnic languages, customs, and arts as well as many distinctive architectural remains of Ming and Qing styles. The town is placed in a mountain setting, incorporating the natural flow of the river Tuojiang into the city layout.
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