Fenghuang and Zhangjiajie are just 230 kilometers (140 miles) apart and are easy to travel between. You can get from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang by taking a bullet train, which takes about 1 hour.
We also recommend a private transfer, as a car journey takes just under 3½ hours. It is convenient, and a private transfer allows you to make some stops along the way for sightseeing.
Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang by Private Transfer / Taxi
You can easily get in between the two cities by private transfer arranged by China Highlights. Contact us here to arrange and get a quote as this will depend on your group size. The ride will take about 3.5 hours depending on the time of day, and we can arrange a door-to-door transit!
Catching a taxi should cost around 600 yuan for the same journey (with bargaining) if you can find a driver willing to take you. Prepare your Fenghuang hotel name and address in Chinese characters for the driver.
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How to Get from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang by Train
Zhangjiajie's famous glass bridgeThere are more than 10 bullet trains departing daily from Zhangjiajie West Railway Station to Fenghuang Ancient Town Railway Station, with the journey taking about one hour.
You can use the China Highlights train ticket service to instantly check ticket prices per seat category and times depending on the day you want to go, or to find out the latest availability.
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How to Get from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang by Bus
Zhangjiajie National Forest ParkYou can catch the bus from Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station at 8.50am. The bus takes about 4 hours and a ticket costs around 90 RMB.
Tickets can be purchased directly at the bus station. It is recommended that you book your ticket at least one day in advance to secure your seat.
Zhangjiajie Travel Tips
Tianmen Mountain cable carThe best time to go to Zhangjiajie is when there are no public holidays in China, as it gets really busy, and when the weather is best.
Between September and early November, the weather is comfortable. You can also go between April and June if you don't mind humidity and the occasional rain.
Chinese public holidays will lead to more expensive accommodation and flights (and sold out flights), these times are:
- China's summer holiday season (July and August)
- Labor Day (May 1–3)
- National Day (October 1–7)
- Spring Festival (late January or early to mid February)
We recommend you get to the airport at least 2.5 hours before departure, and 3 during peak times. There can be really long check-in and security lines during holidays and weekends.
We recommend getting to the train station at least 1 hour before departure, 1.5 hours during peak times or to be safe, 2 hours if you still need to collect your ticket.
Recommended Zhangjiajie Extended Tours:
- Beijing – Xi'an – Zhangjiajie – Guilin/Yangshuo – Shanghai
- Beijing – Xi'an – Zhangjiajie – Yangtze River – Shanghai
Touring Hunan: Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang
Zhangjiajie National Forest ParkZhangjiajie is really a once-in-a-lifetime destination. We've got plenty of Zhangjiajie tours depending on how much time you have and how active you want to be. We can take you around for four full days to explore everything these gorgeous mountains have to offer.
To see both Fenghuang and Zhangjiajie, check out our 7-day Hunan tour! This also includes a tour around the capital of the province, Changsha.
And of course, tours can be tailored to your needs. Please contact us here if you've got any special requests or requirements, or need help navigating your journey to Fenghuang from Zhangjiajie.
- Hunan Discovery Tour: It includes the highlights of Changsha, amazing Zhangjiajie, and the Fenghuang Ancient Town.