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🚄✨ *Maglev to Fenghuang (凤凰磁浮观光快线): China’s Most Scenic Floating Train to an Ancient Town* 🏮🌉

#summervacay Glide effortlessly to **Fenghuang Ancient Town (Phoenix Town)** on the world’s first **tourist maglev line**, where **glass-floored cabins** float above emerald rice terraces and the Tuo River—all before stepping into a **1,300-year-old fairytale** of stilted houses and lantern-lit bridges. ### **🌟 *MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHTS*:** - **Maglev Ride Itself:** The **30km route** from **Zhangjiajie West Station** to Fenghuang offers **panoramic views** of Hunan’s countryside (especially stunning at sunset!). 🌄 - **Fenghuang’s Night Magic:** Wander **Tuo River’s illuminated stilt houses**, cross the **Rainbow Bridge**, and sip *Jiangmi wine* from a riverside teahouse. 🍶 - **Miao Ethnic Culture:** Visit **Miao villages** nearby for silver jewelry and **traditional drum dances**. 💃 ### **💡 *TRAVEL TIPS*:** - **Book a Window Seat:** Left side for **best valley views** (tickets ~58 RMB). - **Stay Overnight:** Fenghuang’s guesthouses (like *Jiangxin Ge*) offer **river-view rooms** under **red lanterns**. 🏮 - **Avoid Holidays:** Weekends and **Golden Week (Oct)** turn the alleys into a human sea. ### **📸 *INSTA-WORTHY SPOTS*:** - **Posing on the maglev’s glass floor** with mountains rushing below. - **Fenghuang’s iconic Hongqiao Bridge** at dawn, mist rising off the river. **#fenghuang #maglevchina #ancienttownvibes #hunantravel** *This isn’t just a train ride—it’s a* floating overture *to history.* Pack your widest lens! 📸 **🚅 *Getting There:* 1hr maglev from Zhangjiajie West Station (runs 8 AM–6 PM).** *Fenghuang entry: 148 RMB.* *P.S. Try *Xuehua Gao* (snowflake cakes) from a street vendor!* ❄️🍡
Posted: Jul 28, 2025
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