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Fenghuang is the "most beautiful small town in China," according to New Zealand writer Louis Avery. Located 220 km from the "Avatar" world of Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang features majestic city walls, wooden stilt houses on both banks of the Tuo Jiang River, and alleys paved with slabs that intersect between the houses. These are the first impressions of the ancient city of Fenghuang. Guilin is the city with the best scenery in all of China, a "tourism pearl." It is 400 km between Fenghuang and Guilin. How can you get to Fenghuang from Guilin?
From Guilin to the ancient city of Fenghuang by train
In 2022, a high-speed train route connecting Guilin to Zhangjiajie via the ancient city of Fenghuang was launched. This circular route allows travelers to take a direct train from Guilin to Fenghuang, but as of July 2024, there is no direct train from Fenghuang to Zhangjiajie. The nearest connection point for this route is Huaihua Station. Alternatively, you can also consider Hengyang or Changsha as transit stations. Check the latest schedule and book trains. (China Train Tickets Booking)
Guilin to Fenghuang Trains
Train Number | Departure Station | Departure Time | Travel Time | Arrival Station | Arrival Time |
D3968 | Guilin (桂林) | 14:38 | 6h25m | Fenghuanggucheng(凤凰古城) | 21:03 |
D3968 | Guilinbei (桂林北) | 14:55 | 6h8m | Fenghuanggucheng(凤凰古城) | 21:03 |
Huaihua to Guilin Trains
Train Number | Departure Time | Departure Station | Travel Time | Arrival Station | Arrival Time |
D3967 | 8:45 | Huaihuanan (怀化南) | 5h22m | Guilinbei (桂林北) | 14:07 |
D3967 | 8:45 | Huaihuanan (怀化南) | 5h36m | Guilin (桂林) | 14:21 |
From Guilin to Fenghuang by Bus
There was a bus from Guilin to Fenghuang (one trip per day). The bus takes about 6 hours. The bus station in Guilin is Qintan Bus Station (琴潭客运站). This bus service has not resumed since it was suspended in 2020.
Guilin to Fenghuang private transfer
We (ETripChina) offer van rentals with drivers from Guilin to the ancient city of Fenghuang, or vice versa. The drive from Guilin to Fenghuang provides stunning views of karst mountains and rural landscapes, making it an enjoyable journey. The route covers about 400 kilometers and takes approximately 6 hours. You can make stopovers at Longji Rice Terraces or venture a bit "off the beaten path" to visit Zhaoxing Dong Village and the Miao Villages in Guizhou Province to make the most of your road trip.
Our customers footprints:
1. Zhangjiajie - Fenghuang – Guilin
2. Zhangjiajie - Fenghuang – Longji (short stay or overnight) – Guilin
3. Zhangjiajie - Fenghuang – Zhenyuan (overnight)– Zhaoxing (overnight)– Sanjiang – Longji (short stay or overnight) - Guilin
For more information, contact our advisors by email (contact@etripchina.com), WeChat (etripchina) or WhatsApp (+86 13617732531).
How to get from Yangshuo to Fenghuang?
If you are in Yangshuo, there is no direct bus, train, or flight to Fenghuang. First, you need to get to Guilin by train or bus. Once you arrive in Guilin, you can choose any of the above-mentioned methods to reach the ancient city of Fenghuang.
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