Private Transfer Fenghuang to Guilin: Stop at Hongjiang old town

Highway drive through rural Hunan, stopping at Ming and Qing Dynasty merchant offices and ancient town streets.

A private transfer from Fenghuang to Guilin or Yangshuo area with a choice of stops at Hongjiang old town, Longji terraces, or Chengyang village. The driver picks you up between 9am and noon, and the journey takes 5 to 7 hours depending on which stop you choose. You travel by private air-conditioned car on the highway, with time to explore whichever destination you select before arriving in the Guilin area by late afternoon.

The experience

The driver meets you anywhere in the Fenghuang area between 9am and noon and heads toward Guilin on the highway. Fenghuang sits 400km from Guilin, and the route itself takes five hours of driving. What changes the day is your choice of stop: Hongjiang old town adds roughly two hours to the journey, while Longji terraces and Chengyang village each offer a different detour. The operator can arrange any of these, or you can skip the stop entirely and drive straight through.

If you choose Hongjiang, the ancient town sits 42km from Huaihua City and once served as a commercial and cultural center during the Ming and Qing dynasties. You'll walk past the Ancient Escort Office, the old Hefeng Hotel, and the Garrison Head's Office: the structures that anchored the town's merchant trade centuries ago. A simple lunch of rice noodles is available in the area before the final three-hour drive to Guilin. From Hongjiang, you arrive in the Guilin or Yangshuo area around 4:30pm.

The car is private, air-conditioned, and seats your group. An English-speaking driver is offered when available. If not, the driver can use a phone translation app to communicate. The highway route means you're not navigating mountain roads or small villages. It's the direct path, and traffic and time of day will shift the exact arrival time. You can be dropped at any point in the Guilin area: the city center, Yangshuo town, or near the Longji terraces if that's where you're staying.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle.
• private driver.
• pickup from any location in the Fenghuang area.

Options for this experience

3 options

Stop at Hongjiang08:00Includes pickup. This tour collects you in the Fenghuang area and drops you at a Guilin hotel, the airport, the train station, or Yangshuo, with a stop at Hongjiang Old Town along the way.

A stop at Chengyang village08:00Includes pickup. This tour collects you at Fenghuang and drops you at a Guilin hotel, the airport, the train station, or Yangshuo, with a stop at the Chengyang Dong villages along the way, where you can visit the Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridges.

A stop at the Longji terraces08:00Includes pickup. This tour collects you at Fenghuang and drops you at a Guilin hotel, the airport, the train station, or Yangshuo, with a stop at the Longji terraces along the way, where you can visit Ping'an village and the Long Hair Yao village.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (2 and older) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problems

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Is this one for you?Choose the Hongjiang stop if you want to see Ming and Qing Dynasty merchant architecture and have time for a leisurely exploration. Pick Longji terraces or Chengyang village if those landscapes fit your itinerary better. The five-hour highway drive without stops works if you'd rather arrive in Guilin sooner and explore from there.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 2): free.

What is Hongjiang old town like if I choose to stop there?

Hongjiang Ancient Town was a major commercial hub during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and you'll see that history in the Escort Office, the old hotel, and the Garrison Head's Office. It's a working town, not a museum, so you walk through streets where merchants once conducted business. A simple lunch of rice noodles is available there before you continue to Guilin.

How long does the drive take if I skip the Hongjiang stop?

The highway journey from Fenghuang to Guilin is five hours of driving without stops. With a stop at Hongjiang, the total time is six to seven hours depending on how long you spend in the town and traffic conditions.

Can I be dropped somewhere other than Guilin city center?

Yes, the driver can drop you at any location in the Guilin area: Yangshuo town, near the Longji terraces, or anywhere else you're staying in the region. Let the operator know your exact destination when you book.

What happens if the driver doesn't speak English?

An English-speaking driver is offered when available. If one isn't available for your departure, the driver can use a phone translation app to communicate with you during the journey.

Do I need to buy tickets for Hongjiang or the other stops in advance?

Entrance tickets for any stop are paid locally when you arrive. The transfer price covers only the car, driver, and transport. Food and drinks are also separate.