One-Day Tour to Phoenix Ancient Town from Zhangjiajie
Departing from Zhangjiajie City
Fenghuang Ancient City Scenic Area
- 【Complimentary】 Miao Costume Experience + Phoenix Three Views (Shen Congwen’s Former Residence, Tuo River Rafting, Longevity Palace)
- 【Sightseeing】 Experience the past and present in a day; the Tuo River holds the charm of Phoenix Humanity and everyday life converge in Phoenix City Follow the locals to unlock the soul of the ancient city
- 【Culture】 Visit Shen Congwen’s Former Residence to discover the literary legacy of “Border Town” Take a Wupeng boat on the Tuo River and see the century-old stilt houses Walk the stepping stones, climb the city walls, and touch the texture of the ancient city
What to expect
📢Pre-trip notice
- 1 day before departure, before 6 PM, a tour notice or tour guide's WeChat QR code will be sent via WhatsApp or email. Customer service and the tour guide will proactively contact you. Please submit your ID photos in a timely manner to facilitate itinerary arrangements. Thank you for your cooperation~
🚙Meeting Information
- Meeting: 07:00-08:00, pick up from Zhangjiajie city to Zhangjiajie West High-speed Rail Station.
- Dismissal: 16:00-17:00, send off from Fenghuang Ancient City to the high-speed rail station (if not returning, the group will disband directly in Fenghuang Ancient City; Changsha pick-up is not included). The above information is subject to actual arrangements.
📌Itinerary Reference
- Essential Simple Itinerary: Arrive at Fenghuang Ancient City to be picked up by a dedicated car to the attractions to Shen Congwen's Former Residence (experience the simplicity of "Border Town" as depicted by Shen Congwen) to Tuojiang River Boating to Jumping Rocks to Wanshou Palace to Hongqiao Bridge to Miao costume experience and change of clothes to group dismissal.
🚄Includes round-trip high-speed rail Zhangjiajie West to Fenghuang Ancient City: G6429 08:30-09:42 Fenghuang Ancient City to Zhangjiajie West: G6518 17:35-18:35 Fenghuang Ancient City to Changsha South: G6518 17:35-20:35
💖Quick Look at Itinerary Highlights
- Shen Congwen's Former Residence: See the immortal works contributed to the literary world by Mr. Shen Congwen, the "Father of World Rural Literature." Shen Congwen's Former Residence is one of the characteristic attractions of Fenghuang Ancient City and the birthplace of his famous work "Border Town."
- Tuojiang River Boating: Take a ferry into the most central scenic area of Fenghuang, and explore the best-preserved stilt houses up close.
- Wanshou Palace: You can admire the exquisitely carved architectural complex and also gaze at the ancient city's landmark, the "Hongqiao Wind and Rain Bridge."
- Miao Costume Experience: Take photos, check in, release stress, be yourself, and have fun! Let all worries drift away... (One set of Miao costumes is provided for the experience area, excluding headwear, accessories, and makeup. Complimentary items are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and cannot be offset.)
⏰Special Tips
- Driving from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang Ancient City takes about 3 hours on the highway, so we chose to take the high-speed rail, which only takes 1 hour. This avoids the unpleasant experience of spending too much time in the car during your trip.
- For customized tours of 2 days or more, a dedicated car and guide itinerary is recommended.

Between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM, the driver will begin picking up passengers from designated hotels and locations in Zhangjiajie city. After your booking is confirmed, our staff will send you relevant travel information and contact details via your Klook vouc

You will be transferred to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station to take the 08:30 high-speed train G6429 to Fenghuang Ancient City. A driver will pick you up at the railway station and take you to the scenic area to visit the former residence of the renowned

Take a ferry into the heart of Phoenix's most scenic area and explore the best-preserved stilt house clusters up close. Visit North Gate Wharf and Tuo Jiang jumping rock, iconic attractions featured in Phoenix's promotional videos.

Visit Wanshou Palace, also known as Jiangxi Guild Hall, located in the scenic Shawan area outside the East Gate. It was built by Jiangxi merchants doing business in Fenghuang during the Qing Dynasty, reflecting the deep connection between this place and t

Stepping Stones: Experience the shimmering, silken sway of the river weeds in the clear Tuo River as you hop across the stepping stones.

Complimentary Miao outfit photo experience (includes one Miao outfit from the experience area; excludes headwear, accessories, and makeup; complimentary items are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and cannot be used as a deduction)
Reviews
Review for: Chinese Group Tour (2-12 people)/High-Speed Rail back to Zhangjiajie
The ancient town of Phoenix is very beautiful.
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- 【Regarding Contact】Please ensure your contact methods are accessible. Within 24 hours of placing your order, our staff will send a confirmation message via E-MAIL or Klook voucher to confirm relevant travel information with you. Please check your inbox.
- 【Regarding Meeting Point】The driver will confirm the departure time with you via WeChat no later than 20:00 the day before departure. Please gather at the designated location and time. As this is a group tour, there may be waiting times, so we appreciate your understanding!
- 【Regarding Group Size】The group size is adjusted based on the number of participants on the day and is generally limited to 12 people.
- 【Regarding Tour Guide】Professional tour guide service, providing high-quality commentary.
- 【Regarding Tickets】A refund of CNY 20/person will be given for concessionary tickets and a refund of CNY 50/person for free tickets (free or concessionary ticket policies are subject to the on-site regulations of the scenic spot, please inform our staff in advance and bring relevant documents).
- 【Regarding Itinerary】Our company reserves the right to adjust the order of the itinerary, but the content will not be reduced; If the itinerary is affected by force majeure, the travel agency will assist tourists in resolving the issue, but will not be liable for any losses caused thereby. Any additional costs incurred as a result will be borne by the tourist.
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