Ancient town by train and maglev
Take a high-speed train to Fenghuang Ancient City Station, then use the Fenghuang Maglev Sightseeing Express or a local shuttle for the final transfer into the ancient town.
Select an origin to draw the rail path to the station hub. The green dashed line is the schematic shuttle connection to Fenghuang Ancient Town.
Purple line is a route-planner reference for the rail network, not the exact route of one train.
Last mile
凤凰古城站 → 凤凰古城
Green dashed line is a schematic connector, not exact maglev or local road geometry.
Fenghuang Ancient City Station is the main high-speed rail gateway for Fenghuang Ancient Town.
The station is also shown as Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station or Fenghuang Gucheng Station; the Chinese name is 凤凰古城站.
The Fenghuang Maglev Sightseeing Express connects the station with the ancient town area.
The station-to-town corridor is about 9 km; check current stops and operating hours before travel.
Changsha, Zhangjiajie West and Furongzhen have the most practical direct rail connections in the current snapshot.
For more departures from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Guilin, Huangshan or Hong Kong, transfer through Changsha South.
For more choices from Chengdu or Chongqing, transfer through Zhangjiajie West.
Quick answer
| From | Railway station | Direct trains | Fastest | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changsha长沙 | Changsha South | 14 | 1h57m | 07:02 | 18:45 |
| Zhangjiajie张家界 | Zhangjiajie West | 33 | 51m | 07:05 | 21:40 |
| Furongzhen芙蓉镇 | Furongzhen | 22 | 27m | 07:53 | 22:05 |
| Chengdu成都 | Chengdu East | 2 | 6h25m | 10:20 | 12:56 |
| Chongqing重庆 | Chongqing East | 3 | 3h50m | 10:40 | 15:26 |
| Guangzhou广州 | Guangzhou South | 7 | 4h42m | 07:27 | 20:17 |
| Shenzhen深圳 | Shenzhen North | 5 | 5h21m | 06:47 | 19:34 |
| Guilin桂林 | Guilin | 1 | 6h24m | 14:38 | 14:38 |
| Shanghai上海 | Shanghai Hongqiao | 2 | 6h20m | 07:04 | 12:44 |
| Beijing北京 | Beijing West | 1 | 10h53m | 10:23 | 10:23 |
| Huangshan黄山 | Huangshan North | No direct snapshot | Via Changsha South | -- | -- |
| Hong Kong香港 | Hong Kong West Kowloon | No direct snapshot | Via Changsha South | -- | -- |
Fenghuang Ancient Town is a riverside historic town in Xiangxi, Hunan, known for its stilt houses, stone lanes and night-time views along the Tuo River.
Fenghuang Ancient City Station is also shown as Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station or Fenghuang Gucheng Station (凤凰古城站). It is connected to the town by the Fenghuang Maglev Sightseeing Express and local road transfers, so the final journey is more than a simple station exit.
After arriving at Fenghuang Ancient City Station, also shown as Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station or Fenghuang Gucheng Station (凤凰古城站), follow signs for the Fenghuang Maglev Sightseeing Express or the local shuttle. Confirm the correct stop for your hotel or the part of the old town you plan to visit.
The maglev is the signature connection, but travelers should still verify current operating hours, fare and the final walking or shuttle segment. The town and station are several kilometres apart.
Zhangjiajie, Furongzhen and Changsha provide the clearest direct connections. Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing and Guilin can use Changsha South for more train choices, while Chengdu and Chongqing are better connected through Zhangjiajie West.
Book to Fenghuang Ancient City Station. It may also appear as Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station or Fenghuang Gucheng Station (凤凰古城站). It is the high-speed rail gateway for the ancient town and is connected by the Fenghuang Maglev Sightseeing Express and local shuttle services.
Use the Fenghuang Maglev Sightseeing Express or a local shuttle. Reported travel uses a roughly 9 km corridor between the station and the ancient town area. Verify current operating hours, stops and fares on arrival.
Yes. The current snapshot has direct services from Changsha, Zhangjiajie West and Furongzhen, making these some of the easiest connections to Fenghuang Ancient City Station.
The current snapshot includes direct services from Chengdu East and Chongqing East. For more train choices, travel to Zhangjiajie West first and transfer to a Fenghuang Ancient City service.
Yes. Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing and Guilin can connect through Changsha South. Chengdu and Chongqing can connect through Zhangjiajie West. Hub transfers usually provide more departure choices than the limited direct services.
Travel to Changsha South first, then transfer to a train continuing to Fenghuang Ancient City Station. This provides a practical connection without relying on a direct service.
