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At Puzhehei station, skip the tram and take bus 8
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At Puzhehei station, skip the tram and take bus 8

Puzhehei railway station, Qiubei

The tram waiting outside Puzhehei station only runs to the visitor center, not to the villages where people stay. Bus 8 goes to Xianrendong and Puzhehei villages for about ¥5, and a taxi costs about ¥60–80.

What locals sayTravelers keep warning first-timers that the tram leaves you at the visitor center, a long way from their room.
Cost
Bus about ¥5; taxi about ¥60–80
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Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.