How to Get to & Around Fanjingshan/Mount Fanjing 2025

Flights to Tongren: Though there are almost none international flights to Tongren, the airport is still quite effective serving passengers from Beijing (2.5h), Shanghai (2.5h), Guiyang (1h), Guilin (1h), Kunming (2h), Hangzhou (2.5h), Guangzhou (1.5h), Shenzhen (1.5h), Xiamen (2h),etc.

-Tongren Fenghuang Airport (Pinyin: Tongren Fenghuang Jichang 铜仁凤凰机场)

-Location: Daxing Town, Songtao Miao Autonomous County, Tongren, Guizhou Province 贵州省铜仁市松桃苗族自治县大兴镇

-Distance: It's about 87km to Fanjingshan Scenic Area (1h 20min by car) and 21km to the city center (40min).

By Train

Bullet Trains to Tongren: Serving as the only bullet train station in Tongren, it hosts bullet trains bounding from Guiyang (2h), Chengdu (5h), Chongqing (4h), Guangzhou (6h), Kaili (1h), Changsha (3.5h)

-Tongren South Railway Station (Pinyin: Tongren Nanzhan 铜仁南站)

-Location: Yixin Village, Dalong Town, Yuping Dong Autonomous County, Tongren, Guizhou Province 贵州省铜仁市玉屏侗族自治县大龙镇一心村

-Distance: It's about 117km to Fanjingshan Scenic Area (2h by car) and 63km to the city center (1h by car).

Normal Trains to Tongren: A lot of the major cities located in the south such as Xiamen (27h), Ningbo (22h) , operate normal trains to Tongren.

-Tongren Railway Station (Pinyin: Tongren Zhan 铜仁站)

-Location: Qingshui Avenue, Tongziao, Bijiang District, Tongren, Guizhou Province 贵州省铜仁市碧江区桐梓坳清水大道

-Distance: It's right in the city center, and 78km to Fanjingshan Scenic Area (1h 30min by car).

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Though there are always taxi waiting outside the airport and train stations, the taxi driver may not be willing to drive you there or they would charge you higher price (400RMB at least) since the long distance to Fanjingshan (about 2 hours by car), so taking a taxi to Fanjingshan is not that recommendable. However, there are still some buses keeping running between stations and Fanjingshan and ticket price is also reasonable. However, since the buses are still limited, departing only 1 or 2 times a day, you can also take the long distance bus at Tongren to Jiangkou County where is Fanjingshan located, and then take a bus from Jiangkou bus station to Fanjingshan (half hour by car).

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Tongren to Fanjingshan Transportation Map

Beijing, the capital of China, is served as the gateway city to China. It is situated in the north China, about 1,520 km northeast to Fanjingshan. To travel from Beijing to Fanjingshan, you need to transfer at Tongren. There are direct daily flights and direct trains operating between Beijing and Tongren. It is highly recommended to take flight.

Beijing to Fanjingshan via Tongren

By Air

There is only one daily direct flight from Beijing to Tongren (Beijing Daxing International Airport - Tongren Fenghuang Airport). The time needed for a single way is about 3 hrs. If you can't catch this flight, then you need to transfer via Guiyang, Huaihua and some other cities. Then take high speed train/normal train to Tongren South Railway Station/Tongren Railway Station.

By Train

High Speed Train: There are two daily direct high speed trains from Beijing to Tongren (Beijing West Railway Station - Tongren South Railway Station). The time needed for a single way is about 9 ~ 9.5 hrs.

Shanghai is situated at the mouth of Pearl River Delta in the east of Fanjingshan. The distance between each other is about 1,285 km. You need to transfer at Tongren. There are direct daily flights and direct daily trains from Shanghai to Tongren. It is most popular to take flight. Travellers could take flight or train to Tongren first, and then transfer to Fanjingshan.

Shanghai to Fanjingshan via Tongren

By Air

There is one daily flight from Shanghai to Tongren (Shanghai Pudong International Airport - Tongren Fenghuang Airport). The time needed for a single way is about 3 hrs. It is highly recommended to take this flight.

By Train

High Speed Train: There are two daily high speed trains from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to Tongren South Railway Station. The time needed for a single way is about 7 hrs 50 mins ~ 8 hrs 15 mins. Check for more about Shanghai to Tongren Train Schedule & Tickets >>

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Guangzhou, as the transportation hub of southeast China, is about 700 km southeast of Fanjingshan. You could travel from Guangzhou to Fanjingshan with transferring at Tongren. Both flights and trains are available from Guangzhou to Tongren.

Guangzhou to Fanjingshan via Tongren

By Air

There is only one flight (Only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Tongren Fenghuang Airport. The time needed for a single way is only about 1.5 hrs, which is the fastest way for you. You need to search if there's ticket before you start your trip, or just feel free to contact us for help.

By Train

High Speed Train: There's only one daily direct high speed train from Guangzhou to Tongren (Guangzhou South Railway Station - Tongren South Railway Station). The time needed for a single way is about 5 hrs. Check for more about Guangzhou to Tongren Train Schedule & Tickets >>

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Changsha is located at Hunan Province, about 410 km east to Fanjingshan. To travel from Changsha to Fanjingshan, you need to transfer at Tongren. There is no direct flight from Changsha to Tongren, but only direct train. High Speed Train is highly recommended to take.

Changsha to Fanjingshan via Tongren

By Train

High Speed Train: There are 16 direct high speed trains from Changsha to Tongren (Changsha South Railway Station - Tongren South Railway Station) every day. The time needed for a single way is about 2 ~ 2.5 hrs. Most travellers would choose to take high speed train.

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Chongqing, served as the best starting point for a Yangtze River Cruise, is located at the 290 km northwest to Fanjingshan. You need to travel from Chongqing to Fanjingshan via transferring at Tongren City. There's no direct flight from Chongqing to Tongren, but only direct trains for you to take.

Chongqing to Fanjingshan via Tongren

By Train

High Speed Train: There are 6 daily direct high speed trains from Chongqing to Tongren (Chongqing West Railway Station - Tongren South Railway Station). The time needed for a single way is about 3 hrs 20 mins ~ 4 hrs. It is highly recommended to take the high speed train.

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Chengdu is the "Hometown of Giant Pandas" located in Sichuan Province in western China. It is in the northwest of Fanjingshan, about 550 km in between. Many travelers choose to visit Fanjingshan after Chengdu tours. You need to transfer at Tongren. There is no direct flights from Chengdu to Tongren, but only direct trains. Direct high speed train can be your first choice.

Chengdu to Fanjingshan via Tongren

By Train

High Speed Train: There are 3 daily high speed trains from Chengdu to Tongren (Chengdu East Railway Station - Tongren South Railway Station). The time needed for a single way is about 4 hrs 50 mins ~ 5 hrs 20 mins.

If you can't catch the direct train, then you could transfer via Guiyang (Chengdu East Railway Station - Guiyang North Railway Station - Tongren South Railway Station). You just need to transfer at the same railway station (Guiyang Railway Station), and the time needed for the transfer is about 30 mins ~ 1 hr. The total time need for a single way is about 5 hrs 10 mins ~ 6 hrs.

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Xian, the capital of 13 ancient China dynasties, is undisputed the perfect representation of Chinese dynastic history and culture. Located at Shaanxi Province, Xian is in the north of Fanjingshan. The distance between each other is about 725 km. You need to go Tongren first and then transfer to Fanjingshan. There is direct flight from Xian to Tongren but no direct trains. It is highly recommended to take the direct flight.

Xian to Fanjingshan via Tongren

By Flight

There is only one direct flight (Only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) that you can take from Xian to Tongren (Xianyang International Airport - Tongren Fenghuang Airport). The time needed for a single way is about 2 hrs 10 mins.

Zhangjiajie is to the Northeast of Fanjingshan, 331km away from it (5h by car). There is no direct bus/train to Fanjingshan/Jiangkou. To plan your tour and also visit the neighboring attractions, you are recommended to stop over at Fenghuang and then transfer at Tongren city to Fanjingshan scenic area.

Zhangjiajie to Fangjiangshan via Tongren

The train station and bus station in Zhangjiajie are quite close. There is one overnight train and multiple buses bounding for Tongren. Since the train departs after the midnight, taking a bus or trasfferring at Tongren/Fenghuang might be safer and more convenient there.

By Train

Zhangjiajie Railway Station Pinyin: Zhangjjiajie Huoche Zhan 张家界火车站

-Location: Guanli Rd, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie (张家界市永定区官黎路)

Zhangjiajie to Fanjingshan Transportation Map

Though they are not in the same province, the two scenic areas are always planned together, for the short distance. Though there is no bus/train from Fenghuang to Fanjingshan/Jiangkou, you can always transfer at Tongren, taking a bus. The following bus & train info is provided for your reference.

Fenghuang to Fanjingshan via Tongren

Without other optional transferring vehicles, you can only take an one-hour bus there. The serving time from 9am to 4pm and the frequency is changeable, according to the number of passengers.

By Bus

Departure: Fenghuang Bus Station (Pinyin: Fenghuang Qiche Keyun Zongzhan 凤凰汽车客运总站)

-Location: 1 Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture 湖南湘西自治州凤凰县城北1号

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Fenghuang to Fanjingshan Transportation Map

Although the distance between Fanjingshan to Guilin (520km, 7h by car) is relatively farther than other cities’, there are a few flights heading Tongren from Guilin. For both of them are stunning scenic sites in the southern China, you are recommended to plan your Fanjingshan Tour with Guilin.

Guilin to Fangjiangshan via Tongren

For there is no train/bus from Guilin to Tongren/Fanjingshan, the only way reaching Fanjingshan is to take a flight in Guilin via Tongren. After your arrival at Tongren at night, you can always find a hotel and rest there and be ready to get to Fanjingshan on the next day.

By Air

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport Pinyin: Guilin Liangjiang Jichang 桂林两江机场

Location: Liangjiang, Lingui District, Guilin, Guangxi 桂林市临桂区两江镇

Guilin to Fanjingshan Transportation Map

As the capital city of Guizhou, Guiyang is about 296km to the southwest of Fanjingshan (about 4h by car). Serving as an important transportation junction hub in the southwest of China, Guiyang is connected with almost all the first-tier cites and capital cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, etc, with some of the international/regional cities in the east Asia, such as Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, Osaka...It’s a gateway cities for tourists coming here to explore the various minority cultures at villages in Kaili and stunning natural scenery at Fanjingshan.

There are buses running from Guiyang to Jiangkou county, and the main Fanjingshan scenic area is located there. Besides transferring at Jiangkou county, you can also get to Fanjingshan area via Tongren.

Guiyang to Fanjingshan Transportation Map

Located between Fangjingshan and Guiyang, Kaili is to the southwest of Fanjingshan, about 230km from it (3.5h by car). There is no direct bus/train to Fanjingshan and Jiangkou county. However, you can always stop over at Tongren. The followings are recommended transferring routes from Guiyang to Tongren.

Kaili to Fanjingshan via Tongren

There is one bullet train G2992 running from Kaili to Tongren with the duration about 1 hour, and you can also get to Tongren by bus. The bus from Kaili departs twice a day by 3pm, taking about 4 hours to get Tongren.

By Bullet Train

Guiyang to Fanjingshan High Speed Bullet Train Schedules

Kaili to Fanjingshan Transportation Map

Fanjingshan Scenic Bus

From Heihe River Entrance to Yuao Cableway Station, the Heihe scenic road is about 9.5km (3h on foot) with scenic bus travelling from one to another. Travellers entering from the other Gate (Huguosi Gate), the road between Huguosi Gate to Manxuling Area is about 6.5 km with scenic buses. Other vehicles are not allowed driving on both of the scenic roads.

Duration: 25min

Ticket Price: 20RMB (one-way)

Service Time: 8:00-16:00

Fanjingshan Cableway

The cableway is operated from Yuao cableway station in Jiangkou county, about 3,400 meters in total (5h on foot). After reaching the top station, you only need walk about 2,000 steps to the top scenic area including mushroom stone and Red Cloud Golden Summit. Since the tourists are not allowed to hike down after 4pm, the cableway will be the only travelling route after it.

Duration: 30min

Ticket Price: 160 RMB per person for adults (Round-trip Ticket); 90 RMB per person for adults (One-way Ticket)

Service Time: 8:00am-17:00pm

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