One of the most famous festivals is the Fenghuang Lantern Festival, which is usually held every year in October or November when the city is adorned with thousands of beautiful colorful lanterns, creating a stunning night view. In addition, there is also the Phoenix Dance Festival featuring traditional local dance performances and various other cultural and artistic events held throughout the year.

Accommodation in Fenghuang varies from hotels, resorts to residential houses. There are various hotels ranging from luxury hotels to more affordable boutique hotels around the city center of Fenghuang. You can also experience a more intimate stay by staying in residential houses. Some homeowners in Fenghuang offer accommodation in their residential houses. In addition, there are still hostels and resorts to choose from as accommodation options during your visit to Fenghuang.

There are several local tour guides offering city tours to help tourists explore the beauty and history of this city better. Some local tour guides can be found around the city center area or can be arranged through the hotel or accommodation where you stay. They usually offer various types of tours tailored to your interests and needs, such as historical tours, cultural tours, culinary tours, or nature adventure tours.

There are taxis and public buses available. However, both are mainly used for traveling to other cities. The relatively small size of Fenghuang makes walking the best option for enjoying the city.

You can reach Fenghuang from other places in China through various transportation options, including trains, buses, private cars/taxis, or airplanes. With its own railway station, Fenghuang has train services connecting it to major cities such as Changsha and Zhangjiajie. In addition, the extensive bus network and bus terminal in the city provide land transportation options to various destinations within and outside the province. Some people also choose to use private cars or taxis, while flying options to nearby airports such as Changsha or Zhangjiajie are also available for long-distance travel.