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#Yangjiajie Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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Travelers who are preparing to go to Zhangjiajie, please take 5 minutes to read this guide on how to travel independently in Zhangjiajie, and how to spend 5 days and 4 nights there, for reference.
Must-visit attractions in Zhangjiajie: Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, Phoenix Ancient City!
~~~Without further ado, let me share my itinerary for 5 days and 4 nights in Zhangjiajie!
Here is my detailed itinerary for 5 days and 4 nights in Zhangjiajie:
Day 1: Arrive in Zhangjiajie—Check into the hotel (it's quite late, so stay near the train station)
Day 2: 5A-level scenic spot Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park—Glass plank road—Tianmen Cave—Night view of Phoenix Ancient City
Day 3: Phoenix Ancient City—Morong Miao Village—Furong Town—Zhangjiajie
Day 4: Wulingyuan 5A-level scenic spot—Yuanjiajie—Mihun Terrace—Qiankun Column—Yangjiajie—Stay in Wulingyuan
Day 5: Ten-mile Gallery—Golden Whip Stream—Tusi City
To sum up this trip to Zhangjiajie, I had a lot of fun, the attractions are very rich, including the fairyland of Zhangjiajie and the cultural experience of Phoenix Ancient City.
🚉【About Transportation】
Zhangjiajie now has high-speed rail service. Those with better economic conditions can choose to fly. Those who want to save money or are relatively close can choose to take the train or bus. I chose to take the train from Guangdong.
🏨【About Accommodation】
The accommodation this time was very special. I stayed in the scenic area on the first night and saw a very beautiful sunrise. The second night I stayed in a guesthouse in Zhangjiajie city. On the third night, I stayed in Phoenix and saw the romantic night view of Phoenix Ancient City. It felt very special.
🖼【About Food】
People in Hunan love spicy food. Both Zhangjiajie and Phoenix are quite humid. If you don't eat spicy food, be sure to tell the restaurant. When you go to Zhangjiajie, you must try the three-pot dish and rice wine. In Phoenix, you must try the blood duck. The taste is very good, but be sure to choose a more authentic restaurant. There are also some snacks like Tujia bacon and sausage, Golden Whip Stream, and hairy chestnuts that are delicious.
【How to save money in Zhangjiajie】
1. Don't go to places you shouldn't go to, such as not going to restaurants where locals don't often go. The prices will be much cheaper and the food will be delicious.
2. Don't join a tour group at the departure place. For example, if I depart from Guangdong, I won't join a tour group in Guangdong, because Guangdong travel agencies will transfer to local agencies for reception. There is an extra link here, and the price will definitely be higher.
3. Book the hotel online in advance, it will be much cheaper.
4. Don't go to the hotels recommended by the touts or touting aunties at the airport or train station exits. That's a one-way street to being ripped off.
Hunan Zhangjiajie|This guide will let you rush without thinking!!
|This guide will let you rush without thinking!! Zhangjiajie's ultimate travel guide, allowing you to easily explore this fairyland!
Many friends may still feel confused after reading the travel guides for Zhangjiajie. Don't worry, take this carefully organized guide and easily enjoy Zhangjiajie!
I. Attractions Introduction
1. Tianmen Mountain:
- Visiting time: One day
- Recommended route: Line A (Cable car up + Express cable car down) is highly recommended for enjoying the beautiful scenery without getting tired.
2. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park:
- Day1: East Gate Bailong Elevator—Yuanjiajie—Yangjiajie—Tianzi Mountain—Tianzi Mountain Cableway—East Gate
- Day2: East Gate—Ten-mile Gallery—Golden Whip Stream—Huangshi Village Oxygen Bar Square—South Gate
- Hiking sections: Ten-mile Gallery 4.5 km, Golden Whip Stream 7.5 km, Huangshi Village uphill route 3.5 km
- Tips: Prepare motion sickness medicine, choose good weather, and watch out for monkeys.
3. Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon:
- Visiting time: One day
- Recommended route: Line A (Grand Canyon only) or Line B (Grand Canyon + Glass Bridge)
- Visiting suggestions: Experience the high-altitude zip line, Rainbow Square's paid cruise is not necessary as there is a free boat to the exit.
II. Food Recommendations
1. Master Gong's Triple Pot: A Zhangjiajie specialty, recommended combination of walnut meat + mutton + beef tripe, lotus root slices and potato silk pancake are also very good.
2. Sister Zhang's Cold Noodles: Pig ear cold noodles are worth a try.
3. Zhangjiajie Berry Tea: Unique taste, slightly bitter with a sweet aftertaste.
4. Hemp Pancakes: Crispy outside, glutinous inside, slightly numbing and flavorful.
5. Xiangxi Sausage, Smoked Meat: Tujia style, salty and delicious.
6. Sour Fried Fish: Crispy outside, tender inside, a great dish for entertaining guests.
7. Black Chicken Gastrodia Soup: Nutritious and delicious.
III. Accommodation Suggestions
Choose accommodations close to the places you plan to visit, and compare several options.
In summary, Zhangjiajie is a place full of charm, whether it's the natural scenery or the food culture, it will leave you with a deep impression. Come and start your Zhangjiajie journey!
Heavenly Soundscape: Wander through the poetic mountains and waters of Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie is so enchanting! 🤩🌟🌟 Spring is just right, and the weekend is a great time for a spring outing! 😍💐 Hurry up and prepare your spring outing guide, and let's go to Zhangjiajie to enjoy the spring scenery together~
🗓️1⃣️ 📍Tianmen Mountain Take a ride from Zhangjiajie city center to the Tianmen Mountain Cableway Station in the city garden. The full ticket + insurance costs 278 yuan, including the entrance ticket, Tianmen Mountain cableway, mountain escalator, and Tianmen Cave express cableway. 📌The mountaintop is divided into east and west lines, with the main attractions on the west line. If time is limited or you're not feeling energetic, it's recommended to choose the west line first!! 🍛 Try the Zhangjiajie specialty dish 'Three Pots' and check out the many highly-rated shops on Ctrip, you won't be disappointed~ 😋🥢🍲
🗓️2⃣️ 📍Wulingyuan Enter the scenic area—take the scenic shuttle bus—visit the Hundred Dragons Elevator—Yuanjiajie—Yangjiajie—Tianzi Mountain—Ten-mile Gallery 🪧 Yuanjiajie is the filming location for the movie 'Avatar', with attractions like the First Bridge under Heaven. After visiting Yuanjiajie, take the shuttle bus to Yangjiajie, known as the 'Natural Great Wall'. The most classic sight in Yuanjiajie is the Peak Wall Wonder, and along the way, there are attractions like Wulong Village, Tianbo Mansion, and One Step to Heaven. From Wulong Village, take the shuttle bus to Tianzi Mountain scenic area 🦵 If you're not up for walking, you can opt for the cable car + shuttle bus directly to the Ten-mile Gallery (if you choose to walk, it takes about 2 hours, depending on your physical condition). The Ten-mile Gallery is a walk in the valley, about 5 kilometers long, with particularly beautiful scenery, a natural oxygen bar. No need to rush, just enjoy the beautiful scenery~ 🌿🌞🌈
🍛 For lunch, you can dine in the scenic area or bring some dry food and snacks. In the evening, back in the city, it's recommended to visit the Zhangjiajie specialty night market, Houlong Street~ 🍜🎉🏙️
🍛 For friends who are leaving Zhangjiajie on the same day, be sure to take some of Zhangjiajie's specialty cold dishes, 'Mocheng Eighteen Types', with you. The dried konjac is super suitable for snacking while watching a show! 🥗📺🚀
Outfit: 👔 The recent temperature in Zhangjiajie is around 10 degrees, with a significant temperature difference in the morning and evening. It's recommended to wear a base layer + thin down jacket in the city, and you can take it off when it gets hot at noon.
Essential items:
Documents: ID card, student card, etc.
Backpack: A larger backpack is more convenient to carry in the scenic area.
Shoes: Choose comfortable sports shoes, leather shoes and high heels are really too tiring!
Toiletries: Toothbrush, toothpaste, face cloth, towel, skincare products
Personal change of clothes
Rain gear: The weather in Zhangjiajie is unpredictable, it's best to carry an umbrella when going out
Power bank: You'll be in the scenic area for a whole day, shared power banks are hard to borrow and return, so bring your own~
Medicines: Motion sickness medicine, stomach medicine, cold medicine🏥🌡
Zhangjiajie, the filming location of Avatar
🌟 Recommended travel route: Wulong Village Entrance 👉 Yangjiajie Cableway Upper Station 👉 Natural Great Wall 👉 Yangjiajie Cableway Upper Station 👉 Path 👉 One Step to Heaven 👉 Air Corridor 👉 Walk back to the Cableway Upper Station 👉 Yangjiajie Cableway Lower Station
📝 Tips:
❤️ Transportation: You can take the Bailong Elevator or Tianzi Mountain Cableway to go up the mountain, and then take the scenic area bus to Wulong Village Entrance. You can also take the Yangjiajie Cableway.
❤️ There is a path to 'One Step to Heaven', from the left front of the entrance of Yangjiajie Cableway, there is a descending staircase, at the bottom there is an asphalt road, across the road there is a signboard, and below there is a small path, at the fork on the path there is a signpost.
❤️ The path down the mountain is fenced off, but it can be climbed over. It is a paved road that has been abandoned and is somewhat dangerous. Do not hike down the mountain without outdoor experience or in rainy weather, and consider whether to descend at your own discretion.
❤️ Wulong Village and Tianbo Mansion are temporarily closed for maintenance.
❤️ Be sure to choose a day with good weather, the day after rain and clear weather is the most suitable, with a high probability of seeing a sea of clouds.
❤️ There is no need to buy a round-trip ticket for Bailong Elevator, it is best not to take the same way back on the mountain.
You know nothing about the attractions in Zhangjiajie
🚠 Tianmen Mountain: Ascend to the top to enjoy the peaks, as if you are among the clouds, with a ticket price of 278 yuan.
🌲 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: With its unique peaks and beautiful natural scenery, the ticket price is 248 yuan.
🌉 Grand Canyon Glass Bridge: A challenge for the brave who dare to face heights, thrilling and exciting, with a ticket price of 128 yuan.
🐉 Huanglong Cave: Explore the mysterious underground world, full of surprises, with a ticket price of 100 yuan.
🎨 Ten-mile Gallery: A corridor of art, a beautiful scroll of scenery, with a ticket price of 38 yuan.
🚫 Attractions not recommended:
Charming Xiangxi: With a ticket price of 280 yuan, it is expensive and the experience is mediocre.
Zhangjiajie Chaoyang fissure: With a ticket price of 78 yuan, the scenery is mediocre and not very attractive.
Tujia Folk Customs Park: With a ticket price of 120 yuan, it has a strong commercial atmosphere and lacks authenticity.
Wulingyuan: With a ticket price of 111 yuan, the scenery is monotonous and not richly varied.
Bailong Elevator: With a ticket price of 72 yuan, the experience is average and not cost-effective.
Xibu Street: Free, but the scenery is ordinary and lacks uniqueness.
🍲 Recommended Zhangjiajie specialty foods:
Tujia braised pork: Tender and juicy, leaving a lasting impression.
San Xia Guo: Dry pot and soup pot, two flavors to meet different needs.
Tujia smoked meat: Authentic local flavor, not to be missed.
Blood tofu: Unique taste, fragrant, authentic Tujia dish.
Loach drilling tofu: Nutritious and delicious, an authentic local delicacy.
He Zha: Appetizing and refreshing, light and not greasy, worth a try.
Pig brain shell cold noodles: Refreshing and delicious, a summer necessity.
Haozi Baba: A delicious treat during the Qingming festival, an authentic folk snack.
Xiangxi rice tofu: Fragrant and tender, with an excellent texture and unique flavor.
🗺️ Suggested travel itinerary:
DAY1: Arrive in Zhangjiajie and acclimate to the environment.
DAY2: Visit Yuanjiajie and Yangjiajie in the forest park.
DAY3: Explore Jinbian Stream and Ten-mile Gallery, then head to Fenghuang Ancient Town.
DAY4: Continue exploring Fenghuang Ancient Town, then return to Zhangjiajie.
💡 Tips: Attractions are far apart, it is recommended to choose a local team, which is worry-free and labor-saving, offering one-stop service including tickets, transportation, and accommodation. Come and experience the unique charm of Zhangjiajie! ✈️🌍🌺
Zhangjiajie has 9 famous tourist attractions and 10 excellent scenic spots, which are amazing for their craftsmanship
Zhangjiajie, with its beautiful scenery, is known as a fairyland on earth. It gathers beautiful landscapes of mountains and rivers. You can see magnificent and dangerous peaks and rocks, primitive and lush forest vegetation, clear lakes and streams. The scenery is picturesque everywhere, as if you are in a fairyland. You must go to Zhangjiajie once in your life to appreciate the quiet and mysterious mountains and rivers and marvel at the craftsmanship of nature.
Zhangjiajie travel guide must-see attractions: Tianmen Mountain, Tianzi Mountain, Yuanjiajie, Yangjiajie, Jinbian Stream, Baofeng Lake, Huangshi Village, Huanglong Cave, Ten-mile Gallery, Zhangjiajie Qian Guqing.
As the core attraction of Zhangjiajie, known as the beauty of Xiangxi Shen Mountain, it has towering mountains, dangerous canyons, and the spectacle of Tianmen Cave. In the misty clouds, the dreamy spectacle of 'Tianmen Spit Fog' is formed. Take the longest cable car in Asia, ascend Tianmen Mountain, overlook the vast mountains and rivers, and the fairyland is within reach.
It is said to be the highest peak of Wulingyuan, with concentrated attractions, known as the 'King of Peak Forest', 'enlarged bonsai, reduced fairyland' and other reputations. Among the surging clouds, the variously shaped stone forest peaks are all beautiful landscapes carved by nature. Wherever you look, there are rich layers of beautiful peaks and ridges.
This is a highland plateau, also the filming location of the movie Avatar, with overlapping peaks and valleys, deep valleys and strange rocks, like a brilliant pearl in Zhangjiajie Forest Park. The peculiarly shaped Qiankun Column, with its own top-to-bottom momentum; the majestic Mihun Platform, overlooking the spectacular scenery of strange peaks and secluded forests; experiencing the thrill of the Hundred Dragons Elevator, passing through the clouds and reaching the top of the mountain.
It has a rare spectacle in the world, known as the 'natural Great Wall' peak wall group, full of strange and beautiful scenery, extraordinary scenery, ascend the viewing platform, overlook the majestic and dangerous mountains and valleys under your feet, the fog is filled, the beautiful and magical peaks are looming, and the magnificent scenery is all in sight. One step to the sky, the air corridor, Wulang worshipping Buddha are the must-see attractions of Yangjiajie.
This is the longest and most beautiful canyon stream in Zhangjiajie, known as the 'Gallery of Mountains and Rivers'. The scenery on both sides of the canyon is picturesque, surrounded by lush green plants, and the towering stone pillars are among them. The gurgling water flows windingly, the clear water jumps over the mountain stones, enjoys the beauty brought by the beautiful nature, relaxes freely, travels all the way through the mountains and plays in the water, shuttles in the peaks and secluded valleys, and there are many wild monkeys along the way, all beautiful scenery.
This is a rare high gorge and flat lake, not only has thousands of peaks standing tall, ten thousand stones towering, beautiful scenery, appreciate the beautiful lake and mountain scenery, the rippling lake is surrounded by peaks, the lake water is clear and clean, exquisite and transparent, the breeze is slow, away from the city hustle and bustle, you can row a boat to tour the lake, feel the poetic and picturesque mountain and water scenery.
If you don't go to Huangshi Village, you will go to Zhangjiajie in vain. As the largest aerial viewing platform in Zhangjiajie, the top of the mountain is open and flat, surrounded by cliffs and cliffs. From different angles, you can see the beautiful scenery of strange peaks and rocks, overlook the whole mountain group, the rising clouds and mist are covered in it, like a thick ink and heavy color landscape painting, marvel at the craftsmanship of nature.
Known as the 'world's wonder of karst caves', it is a unique spectacle created by nature after millions of years of changes. There are thousands of stalactites in the cave, as well as exquisite and beautiful stone pillars, stalagmites and other landscapes. In addition, the colorful lights are dazzling, like a magical underground palace, which is beautiful.
Looking at the mountains and waters, don't miss the Ten-mile Gallery. The air in the mountains is fresh, the stream water is gurgling, the mountain rocks around the scenic area are uniquely shaped, and the scattered rock peaks are scattered, outlining the beautiful and unparalleled ink and wash painting. Taking a small train can enjoy the beautiful and picturesque scenery of the strange peaks and rocks in the scenic area.
The must-see performance in a lifetime, presents the entire Zhangjiajie in a fuller and more three-dimensional image in front of us, the colors are incredibly brilliant, the scenes are dreamlike, condensing the thousands of years of cultural history of Zhangjiajie, the performance is very exciting, watch a wonderful audio-visual feast, beautiful and shocking!
Explore the magical and gorgeous nature, please collect this travel guide to Zhangjiajie! The 10 most worthwhile places to go in Zhangjiajie, how many have you been to?
Just returned from a 3-day 2-night tour of Zhangjiajie
Just returned from Zhangjiajie
These are real travel experiences
You must listen
Avoid pitfalls during the double festival travel
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☑️3-day 2-night itinerary
✔️Day1 Zhangjiajie City-Tianmen Mountain
✔️Day2 Zhangjiajie City-Wulingyuan-Yangjiajie-Yuanjiajie-Tianzi Mountain (Sanchakou)
✔️Day3 Tianzi Mountain-Zhangjiajie City
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☑️National Forest Park tour order
✅Wulingyuan Zhongmen (Zimu Gang)-Yuanjiajie-Yangjiajie-Tianzi Mountain-Zhongmen
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✅Choose Line A for Tianmen Mountain tour
Cable car up the mountain-Middle line-Cloud Dream Fairy Top-West line-Tianmen Temple-East line-Mountain crossing escalator-Tianmen Cave-Tian ladder-Eco car down the mountain
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☑️Recommended attractions
1⃣️Wulingyuan
The core scenic area includes Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Suoxiyu Nature Reserve, Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, and Yangjiajie Four Scenic Areas, which can be visited with a pass
💰Ticket|Pass: 228.00 yuan (valid multiple times within 4 days, including 3 yuan insurance fee and eco-tour bus fee)
⏰Opening hours|07:00-18:00
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2⃣️Yuanjiajie
The most famous attraction is the filming location of the floating mountain "Hallelujah Mountain" in the movie "Avatar"—Qiankun Column, personally think it's the most worth seeing attraction
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3⃣️Tianmen Mountain
Take the world's longest high-altitude passenger cable car, the Tianmen Mountain cable car is 7455 meters long, visit the most famous natural wonder Tianmen Cave, and the glass plank road
💰Ticket|258
⏰Opening hours|08:00-18:00
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☑️Accommodation
🏨Homestay|Zhangjiajie Qiman·Yuelin Valley Vacation Mountain Vacation Homestay
💰Per capita|500+
🚗Transportation|Changsha-Zhangjiajie West (2h), contact the homestay steward after arriving at the high-speed rail station, there will be a driver to pick up to the homestay, 30min
Address|Zhangjiajie City Wulingyuan District Xiehe Township Kangjin Rock Village Lijiawan Group
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☑️Pit avoidance guide
1⃣️There are many people on non-holidays, be prepared for long queues and car rides
2⃣️The weather is changeable, remember to prepare thick clothes and rain gear
The Yangjiajie peak wall landscape was formed about 380 million years ago. It was in its infancy and was formed by the division of the platform and Fangshan. It was distributed in a long strip, and its extension direction was controlled by the structural joints. In the wall, most of them have flat tops, and there is a strong Wuling pine on the top. The "National Great Wall" Yangjiajie peak wall spectacle is really a surprise to every visitor.
The slowly rising carriage also allowed me to experience the condescending and dynamic feeling of will be the top of the mountain and the small mountains. To go to the Wulongzhai of Yangjiajie, you must climb a long section of mountain road. As a mountain climber, it is really a big challenge. Wulongzhai was originally called "Black Dragon Village" because of the TV series "Ultra." Longshan Yiji and renamed. Wulongzhai is one of the most dangerous places in the Yangjiazhai scenic spot. It is a bandit village of an old society. It is said that there are still four Ghost Gates in the inside. Looking far and wide, I saw four strange peaks, strange rock formations, like jade bamboo shoots, like pagodas, like Tsui Ping, like horses, like castles... each has its own form and scenes. Nearly on the cliff, on the cliff, a strain of Qisong was squeezed out from the crack of the rock, and the leaves were lush and vigorous. They are in danger, but they are not dry for a long time, and the wind does not fall, showing a strong vitality, giving people the strength to work hard.
Tianbofu is a good place to watch the sunset, and you can see all the scenery in the mountains.
Most people think that Pudacuo is China's first national forest park, but this is not the case. The first national forest park recognized by China is Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. The forest park contains five major scenic spots. Mountain Scenic Area, Shili Gallery Scenic Area, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Jinbianxi Scenic Area, Yangjiajie Scenic Area, Yangjiajie is a major attraction in the National Forest Park. Tianbofu is thrilling, the natural Great Wall is spectacular, and you can see it. Going, I saw dozens of peaks coming from the wall, the scale is quite magnificent, and the patchwork of the mountain is as spectacular as the natural Great Wall, which has to be amazing.
The early morning of the winter moon. I am stubbornly trekking on the rugged mountain road. There are still countless stone steps in front. In the twists and turns, I climbed the winding mountain road and walked through the cracks of the stone wall that only one person passed. It seems to have no way to go before the peaks. At noon, from the escalator that is almost 90 degrees vertically, it goes directly to the observation platform of Tianbofu. Looking at it, the vast expanse of smoke, only the peaks are everywhere, the valley is deep and the water is beautiful. Bi, like a fairyland on earth. The scenery of Yangjiajie is mainly natural scenery, all the way down, peaks and ridges, strange pines and rocks, there are also "the wall of the first vine" that is sighed as "the first vine", the strange five-color flower, worthy Let's find out.
Yangjiajie Scenic Area is connected to Zhangjiajie in the east and Tianzi Mountain in the north, covering an area of 34 square kilometers. Yangjiajie has three tourist areas, namely, Xiangxi River, Longquan Gorge and Baihougu Valley. Among them, there are more than 200 places such as the one-day sky, the air corridor, the Longquan Waterfall, the Walled Rattan and the White Crane Party. Yangjiajie is another major attraction in the National Forest Park. Tianbofu is a thrilling place. The natural Great Wall is spectacular. Looking at it, only dozens of peaks are coming from the surface. The scale is quite magnificent. The patchwork of the mountain is like the natural Great Wall. This has to be amazing.
The Yangjiajie scenic spot belongs to the quartz sandstone peak forest gorge, and the Xiangxi River is located in the eastern part of the Yangjiajie scenic spot. Stream in the middle stream
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