How to Get from Changsha to Fenghuang or from Fenghuang to Changsha
Fenghuang Ancient Town, praised as “the most beautiful ancient town in China”, with a history of over 400 years, is one of the best preserved traditional villages in China located in the western part of Hunan Province, about 330 km (205 miles) from Changsha. Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province, is often used as a transit depot to Fenghuang Ancient Town and other highlights in Hunan Province such as Zhangjiajie, Hengshan and Shaoshan, etc.
For those who want to visit Changsha and also have a pleasant leisure break in ancient towns, can plan a tour combining Changsha and Fenghuang Ancient Town together for 4 - 5 days. Therefore, you may not only enjoy the picturesque scenery and the Miao minority culture in Fenghuang but also have a food, history and culture tour in the ancient “Star City” - Changsha. So how do visitors get from Changsha to Fenghuang? What’s the best way to travel to these two places? Check this useful transportation guide to plan your Hunan Tour in 2025.
Where are Changsha and Fenghuang Ancient Town?
Changsha is located on the eastern edge of Hunan Province while Fenghuang Ancient Town is located in the west of Hunan Province, bordering Guizhou Province 61 km (38 miles)from Tongren City and 123 km (76 miles) from its UNESCO World Heritage Site - Fanjingshan Mountain), which means Fenghuang is in the west of Changsha, about 330 km away. There are 3 ways to travel between Changsha and Fenghuang - by high-speed train, by private car or by bus..
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How to Get from Changsha to Fenghuang | Fenghuang to Changsha
By High-Speed Train (about 2~3 Hours) - Fast, Convenient & Top Recommended
Fenghuang Ancient town is about 454 km (282 miles) driving distance from Changsha, but now it just only takes about 2~3 hours by high-speed tain with over 10 daily depatures.
From Changsha to Fenghuang: Currently, there are several direct high-speed trails from Changsha to Fenghuang. The high-speed tain generally runs from Changsha South Railway Station to Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station, also called Fenghuang Ancient Town Railway Station (about 2~2.5 hours). Or there are small number of high-speed trains which start from Changsha Railway Station to Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station (around 3 hours).
From Fenghuang to Changsha: Also, there are some direct high-speed trains from Fenghuang to Changsha. The high-speed tain usually runs from Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station to Changsha South Railway Station (about 2~2.5 hours). You can also choose the route with a few trains from Changsha Railway Station to Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station (around 3.5 hours).
Note: Since the direct trains between Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station and Changsha South Railway Station or Changsha Railway Station are limited, some travelers may need to take a connecting train in the peak travel season. The connecting train may make a stop for several hours at Huaihua (怀化) South Railway Station. It is time-consuming and you can use it in special cases.
Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station
Our Guests Cruised Tuojiang River in Fenghuang Ancient Town
Private Car with China Discovery (about 5~6 Hours) - Worry-free & Full-service Car
Another convienent and comfortable way to get from Changsha to Fenghuang or Fenghuang to Changsha is by taking a private car. We offer Changsha city exploration with Fenghuang Ancient Town packages (some may also include 1-2 days Zhangjiajie tour in the itinerary) which include the private car service with experienced driver, and private tour guide. That means you’ll enjoy a worry free trip from the beginning to the end of the tour. The driver will drive you to Fenghuang Ancient Town after your Changsha or Zhangjiajie tour.
Or if you are interested in other attractions in Hunan and China, the tour can also be tailor made according to your own preferences. Please feel free to contact us!
Note: In light of the great convienience and fastness of high-speed rail, we recommend you to take high-speed train as the fisrt choice for your ultra comfort of this tour.
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By Bus (5.5~6 Hours) - Cheapest Way Recommended for Independent Travelers
Independent travelers can choose to take coaches or train-bus transfers to travel from one destination to another. It is the cheapest way for costing 140 CNY. There are only 1 run of coach each day from Fenghuang Ancient Town to Changsha, usually departing at 12:30 and driving about 6 hours.
(Note: The above information is for reference only. The real driving time and fees may vary based on the real situation.)
● Fenghuang Bus Station (凤凰总客运站)Location & Detailed Address: No.1 Fenghuang North Road, Fenghuang Town, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (凤凰北路1号)
Transportation: about 1km to Fenghuang Ancient Town.
How to Plan a Changsha Fenghuang Tour?
Changsha and Fenghuang are on the two edge of Hunan province, with Zhangjiajie - the UNESCO World Natural Heritage in the middle. Usually, tourists would take 5-7 days to tour the top three destinations in Hunan together. You may spend 1-2 days to try Hunan food and explore the history of Changsha by visiting highlights like Yuelu Mountain, Orange Isle, Hunan Provincial Museum and Taiping Street, etc. Then take a car or a high-speed train to Zhangjiajie, visit Zhangjiajie National Park, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain... for 2-3 days. Then you can take a 1-2 day rest at the most beautiful ancient town in China - Fenghuang Ancient Town and meet Miao and Tujia Minority there.
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To help you enjoy a worry-free trip to Changsha and Fenghuang, we highly recommend you travel with us China Discovery. Our local experienced drivers will escort you to the attractions with comfortable car directly with speed and safety. And our English-speaking tour guide will accompany you all the way, show you the best travelling route, share interesting stories, introduce all highlights, and give you warm insider tips of avoiding offending local custom taboos, so you can focus all your attention on the highlights. Our experienced travel expert will help arrange your accommodation and plan your trip sincerely. The tour can be tailor-made according to your interests, time, group size, budget and every special need. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us to customize your tour!
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