Tusi SitesTusi Sites at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Tusi Sites
Best visited in spring and autumn for comfortable travel and clearer skies; summer can be hot and humid in Hunan.
Spring
April-June · 12-25°C (54-77°F)
Warmer weather and blooming landscapes make visiting multiple sites easier.
Autumn
September-November · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Clearer skies and milder temperatures; good for photography and travel between locations.
Weather & Climate near Tusi Sites
Climate
Tusi Sites's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1404 mm/year), wettest in June.
Air Quality:
AQI 79
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 8° | 4° | 28 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.4h |
| February | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 6° | 41 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.1h |
| March | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 81 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Acceptable | 13° - 21° | 17° | 158 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.7h |
| May | Good | 17° - 25° | 21° | 207 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.4h |
| June | Good | 21° - 28° | 25° | 248 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.8h |
| July | Acceptable | 23° - 32° | 31° | 187 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.6h |
| August | Good | 23° - 32° | 31° | 140 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.0h |
| September | Very Good | 19° - 27° | 23° | 108 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.2h |
| October | Good | 14° - 22° | 18° | 109 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.4h |
| November | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 66 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 7° | 31 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.2h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Tusi Sites
The Tusi sites are distributed across Hunan Province. Travel between them requires regional transport: trains to major Hunan hubs (Changsha) and then local buses or car hire to county-level sites. Arrange local guides for more remote locations.
Tips for Visiting Tusi Sites
- Hire a local guide if visiting multiple Tusi sites - they are spread across Hunan and often require travel between counties.
- Visit site museums where available; they collect artifacts and documents that explain the Tusi administrative system better than the surface architecture alone.
- Expect some sites to be in active use or under conservation; check local heritage office announcements before travelling.