How to Get to Fenghuang Ancient Town & Train Station Guide 2025

Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station

Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station, also called Fenghuang Ancient Town Railway Station (凤凰古城站), is an important transportation hub of Fenghuang Ancient Town. It links with other cities in different directions of China by high-speed trains. It operates high-speed trains to various cities, including Zhangjiajie (1 hr), Changsha (2.5 hrs), Beijing (9.5 hrs), Shanghai (8 hrs), Guangzhou (5 hrs), etc. You can conveniently get to most cities in China and Fenghuang Ancient Town.

Location & Detailed Address: Fenghuang County, Tujia-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Xiangxi, Hunan Province (湖南省湘西土家族苗族自治州凤凰县)

Transportation: Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station is about 10 km away from Fenghuang Ancient Town (Fenghuanggucheng). It takes about 20 minutes to drive between the two places.

Travel to Fenghuang Ancient Town by high speed trains:

● Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang Ancient Town: Zhangjiajie is the No. 1 recommended place to visit in Hunan Province. There are multiple high speed trains transferring between Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang Ancient Town now. It costs only about 1 hour to transfer between two places.

● Changsha to Fenghuang Ancient Town: Changsha is the capital city of Hunan Province. Currently, there are several direct high-speed trails from Changsha to Fenghuang. The high-speed train generally runs from Changsha South Railway Station to Fenghuang Ancient Town Railway Station (about 2~2.5 hours). Or there are a few high-speed trains that start from Changsha Railway Station to Fenghuanggucheng (Fenghuang Ancient Town) Railway Station (around 3 hours).

By Private Car

A private car offers a superior travel experience, blending comfort, convenience, and flexibility in a way that public transportation and other options cannot. Our worry-free tour package can provide personalized and refined services, such as private car service with experienced drivers and English-speaking tour guides.

By Maglev Train

It is an attractive option, offering a unique travel experience for visitors.

Running Time: 09:00-21:00

Fee: CNY 48 for a one-way ticket (plus tourist feeder bus for once on the same day); CNY 68 for a round-trip ticket (plus tourist feeder bus for 2 times within 48 hours)

By Shuttle Bus (Special Line)

There are shuttle buses that can drive tourists from Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station to Fenghuang Ancient Town directly. Route 1 is to Qifeng Square Tourist Center and Route 2 is to Nanhuangli Tourist Center. The ticket fee is CNY 7 per person.

By Taxi

The distance between Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station and Fenghuang Ancient Town is about 10 km. It takes about 20 minutes and CNY 25 to transfer. Taxi drivers will start the meters so you don’t have to worry about getting ripped off.

(Note: there is no online taxi-hailing service in Fenghuang Ancient Town.)

Zhangjiajie is the best highlight in Hunan Province. Located in the northeast of Hunan, Zhangjiajie is about 200 km away from Fenghuang Ancient Town. There are three ways to travel between Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang - our private car transfer service, train, or by bus.

By Private Car

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By High-speed train

High-speed train is the most efficient way and the most chosen one by independent travelers. It takes about 1 hour to drive only.

By Bus

The shuttle bus between Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang Ancient Town is limited. The driving distance between two places is about 240 km and it costs 3.5~4 hours to drive.

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Changsha is nestled in the eastern part of Hunan Province, and Fenghuang is in the west of Changsha, about 410 km away. There are 2 recommended ways to travel between Changsha and Fenghuang - by high-speed train or by bus.

By High-speed train

It is fast by taking high-speed trains, for it just only takes about 2~3 hours. Tourists can choose to depart from Changsha South Railway Station or Changsha Railway Station according to their needs.

By Bus

There are usually 2 runs a day from Changsha to Fenghuang Ancient Town, taking about 6 hours.

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On foot

Fenghuang Ancient Town is relatively small and is best explored on foot. The narrow cobblestone streets, historic bridges, and ancient buildings are closely packed together, making walking the ideal way to immerse yourself in the local culture and the tranquillity of the Tuojiang River.

By Boat

Boats are available for both daytime and nighttime cruises. Tuojiang River Cruise provides a leisurely and picturesque way to see the town from a different perspective. Tourists can get a closer look at the well-preserved stilted house groups and embrace the poetic landscape painting.