Complete May Day Holiday Guide to Zhangjiajie! Avoid the Crowds with These Tips

★ Must-Visit Attractions for 2024 May Day Holiday (Latest Version) 📍 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park ✅ Recommended strategy: Enter at 7am with the first batch of visitors and head straight to Yuanjiajie to avoid peak crowds at the Avatar Hallelujah Mountain ⏰ Opening hours: 6:30-18:30 (extended during May Day holiday) 🎫 Admission: 227 yuan (116 yuan for students) 📸 Hidden photo spot: Helong Park observation deck at Tianzi Mountain for sea of clouds views 📍 Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area 🔥 Popular experiences: Glass walkway + mountain escalator + 999 steps ❗️ Important reminder: Route A tickets must be booked 7 days in advance! May be sold out during the holiday ⏰ New night tour: Light show from April 28-May 5 (19:00-21:00) 📍 Grand Canyon Glass Bridge 💡 New activities: High-altitude zipline + VR observation deck 🚌 Transportation tip: 30-minute direct shuttle from downtown 📍 Fenghuang Ancient Town 📸 Night photography spots: Hong Bridge/Wanming Tower/Tiaoyan 🎆 May Day special: Tuojiang River boat ride + Miao bamboo pole dance (starts at 19:30) ★ 5-Day 4-Night In-Depth Itinerary D1: Arrival at Zhangjiajie West Station → Check in at Wulingyuan homestay D2: Forest Park (Golden Whip Stream + Ten Mile Gallery) D3: Bailong Elevator → Yuanjiajie → Yangjiajie → Tianzi Mountain D4: Tianmen Mountain (West Route) → Evening transfer to Fenghuang D5: Trip Moments in Fenghuang Ancient Town → Return journey ★ Local's Secret Food Map 🍲 Breakfast: South Gate Three-Pot Rice Noodles (20-year-old restaurant) 🍜 Main meals: Zhaizi Bobo Vegetables (must order rock ear mushroom stewed with free-range chicken) 🌯 Snacks: Crossroad spicy hot pot/Tujia baked flatbread 🍻 Late night: Xibu Street BBQ strip (amazing grilled Xiangxi bacon) ⚠️ May Day Pitfall Guide 1️⃣ Accommodation: Book before April 20! Choose near the landmark gate for Wulingyuan, or near the cable car station for Tianmen Mountain 2️⃣ Transportation: Free shuttle buses have long lines; consider hiring a private car (300 yuan/day) 3️⃣ Clothing: Big temperature differences in the mountains! Layer like an onion (thin down jacket + windbreaker) 4️⃣ Photography: Selfie sticks prohibited on glass bridge; wide-angle lens essential for Tianmen Cave 📌 Hidden perk: Show high-speed rail tickets for 20% off at Tujia Folk Custom Park (valid until May 5) "May in Zhangjiajie is a natural oxygen bar. Walking among the quartzite sandstone peaks formed over millions of years, you'll understand why it's called 'a miniature fairyland' 🌿"