The beauty of Zhangjiajie has long been famous all over the world. There are different beauties all year round. In spring, flowers bloom; in summer, it is cool and summer; in autumn, the forests are dyed and the honey fruits are ripe; in winter, you can enjoy the scenery of the Snow Country.

However, the most suitable time to visit Zhangjiajie is from March to April and September to October every year. It is recommended to avoid Golden Week and summer vacation as much as possible because there are too many people.

pre-departure preparation

1. Essential items:

Documents: ID card, old age certificate, student ID card, officer ID and other valid documents.

Power supply: charging treasure, camera backup battery, etc.

Commonly used drugs: sunscreen, topical drugs, etc.

Raincoats and umbrellas: Zhangjiajie has more than 200 days a year in hazy rain and fog. It is best to prepare umbrellas and raincoats.

Toiletries: In order to protect the environment, most hotels in Hunan have removed disposable toiletries. Please bring your own.

2. Play options

The scope of Zhangjiajie scenic spots is too large and complex, and the purely self-service tour method is not highly experiential. It is recommended to choose a group tour or a tour guide, which can reduce unnecessary waste of time and money and better concentrate your energy on playing. Come on. Itinerary Planning-Xiaobian

3. accommodation booking

(You can ignore this step when traveling with a group)

Zhangjiajie is an area rich in tourism resources, with a large number and complete types of accommodation, including high-end star-rated hotels and economical private hotels.

Urban area:

Accommodation fees in urban areas vary according to the choice of accommodation location and conditions, and prices start from 100-300 yuan.

Scenic Area:

All inns on the top of the scenic spot have been demolished and closed, and now all accommodation is located on Tianzi Mountain or Yangjiajie on the mountainside. The accommodation conditions in scenic spots are simpler than those in hotels, but they can save the trouble of running back and forth from the scenic spots.

Go to Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie is a prefecture-level city in Hunan Province, including Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yangjiajie Nature Reserve, Tianzishan Nature Reserve, and Suoxiyu Nature Reserve. They are collectively called Wulingyuan Scenic Area.

1. modes of transportation

Train: ① Beijing-Zhangjiajie

There are direct trains to Zhangjiajie across the country. Ordinary trains from Beijing to Zhangjiajie take about a day and night, and the sleeper fee starts at 407 yuan.

② Beijing-Changsha South-Zhangjiajie

There is no high-speed rail station in Zhangjiajie. The only choice for high-speed rail is to take a bus to Changsha and then transfer. It takes about 7 hours from Beijing to Changsha, and the cost starts at 649 yuan. It takes 5 and a half hours from Changsha to Zhangjiajie.

Aircraft: Beijing-Zhangjiajie

Direct access takes about three hours and costs start at 1500 yuan

Car: Taking a car from Changsha to Zhangjiajie is the first choice for tourists. It takes about 4 hours to travel, and the cost starts at 105 yuan.

2. attractions

There are two districts in Zhangjiajie, the urban area and Wulingyuan District. The scenic area belongs to Wulingyuan District. You can purchase a large ticket of 248 yuan to visit the Wulingyuan Core Scenic Area, which includes: Forest Park, Yangjiajie, Tianzi Mountain and part of the Shili Galleries in Suoxiyu.

Tickets can be entered at 5 ticket stations: Forest Park Ticket Station, Wulingyuan Ticket Station, Tianzishan Ticket Station, Zimugang Ticket Station, and Yangjiajie Ticket Station. You can visit all the above scenic spots by entering any ticket station.

Zhangjiajie Forest Park

Zhangjiajie Forest Park is generally referred to as Zhangjiajie for short. It is the essence of the Zhangjiajie area and is China's first national forest park. The National Forest Park covers an area of about 130 square kilometers, including Jinbianxi, Huangshizhai, Yuanjiajie, Yangjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, Shili Gallery and other scenic spots. Tickets are subject to a universal ticket system and you can play for four days after ticket purchase.

Some people praised that not going to the National Forest Park would be tantamount to visiting Zhangjiajie in vain. Because the park is very large, it is not possible to visit it comprehensively in a day or two, so in a limited time, you can focus on visiting famous attractions.

Scenic spot ticket: 248 yuan, valid for 4 days.

Huanglong cave

Huanglong Cave is famous around the world for enjoying top honors such as "World Cave Wonders","World Cave All-round Champion", and "China's Most Beautiful Tourist Cave". The cave body is divided into four layers. There are holes in the cave, mountains in the cave, mountains in the mountains, and rivers in the cave.

Investigation by Chinese and foreign geological experts believes that Huanglong Cave is large in scale, complete in content and beautiful in scenery, including all the contents of cave science. Huanglong Cave is unique in the world for its huge three-dimensional structure cave space, rich cave landscape, and sightseeing routes with both land and water.

Scenic spot ticket: 100 yuan;

Play time: 2 hours

Baofeng Lake

Baofeng Lake is known as the "Jade Pool on Earth". The main scenic spots consist of Baofeng Lake and Yingwozhai. Among them, Baofeng Lake, Qifeng Flying Waterfall, Yingwozhai and Yixiantian are known as the "Four Wonders" of Wulingyuan. They are among the boutique attractions of Wulingyuan and the only water-dominated tourist attraction in the core scenic spot of Zhangjiajie. It is a rare high-gorged lake, surrounded by green mountains, clear water, and beautiful scenery. It is a masterpiece of mountains and rivers.

Scenic spot ticket: 90 yuan

Play time: 2 hours

Tianmen Mountain

Visiting Tianmen Mountain requires real-name verification at least 48 hours in advance, so remember to make an appointment in advance if Tianmen Mountain is included in the itinerary plan.

Tianmen Mountain has a profound cultural heritage and is known as the "Soul of Wuling" and the first sacred mountain in western Hunan. It combines peaks, stones, springs, streams, clouds and forests, integrating majesty, wonder, beauty, danger and tranquility. In one body, it is known as the primitive garden in the sky. Here are famous scenic spots such as Tianmenshan Cableway, the Yunmi-shrouded Tianmen Fairy Cave, the 99-Road Bend World Highway Wonders, and Guigu Bingpan.

Scenic spot tickets: 258 yuan +3 yuan insurance

Play time: Half a day.

Grand Canyon glass bridge

The Grand Canyon Glass Bridge is the longest glass bridge in the world. The glass bridge has a total length of 430 meters and a deck width of about 6 meters. The Grand Canyon is known as the "Little Jiuzhai". It views Tianxianshui Waterfall, Butterfly Spring Waterfall, Zhuxian Spring, and Cuitan Waterfall; travels on a line of sky, Tiantianplank Road, cracks in the stone wall, and forests on the stone; explores the strange mystery cave, the Buddha finger covers the sky, Lanchuan Rock is an unsolved mystery passed down through the ages.

Scenic spot tickets: 259 yuan, 5 days in advance booking.

Fenghuang ancient city

The ancient city of Fenghuang is only a few hours 'drive from Zhangjiajie and consists of 28 ethnic groups including Miao, Han, and Tujia. The ancient city of Fenghuang has a history of more than 400 years. Although it has experienced vicissitudes, it is still well preserved. The main attractions include Shenfeng Cultural Scenic Area, Tianjia Ancestral Hall, Shen Congwen Cemetery, Tuojiang Diaojiao Building, etc. It is praised as the most beautiful small city in China. It is comparable to the Ancient City of Lijiang in Yunnan and the Ancient City of Pingyao in Shanxi. It is one of the must-see attractions in your life.

Scenic spot ticket: 148 yuan

Play time: Half a day, you can stay overnight in Phoenix and feel the charming night of Phoenix.

3. route recommendation

Two-day tour routes:

1. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Mood Tour 2-day Tour

2. Two-day Tour to Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

Three-day tour route:

1. Three-day tour of Baofeng Lake in Huanglong Cave in Zhangjiajie Forest Park

2. Three-day tour of Zhangjiajie Forest Park Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

3. Three days of glass plank road in Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie Forest Park

Four-day tour route:

1. Four-day tour of Huanglong Cave in Tianmen Mountain Grand Canyon in Zhangjiajie Forest Park

2. Four-day tour of Huanglong Cave in Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake, Zhangjiajie Forest Park

3. Four-day tour of Tianmen Mountain in Yuanjiajie Yangjiajie Forest Park

4. Four-day tour of Fenghuang Ancient City in Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie Forest Park

5. Four-day wandering tour of Mengdong River in Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie Forest Park

Zhangjiajie will also hold various evening performances in the evening, such as "Tianmen Fox Fairy","Charming Xiangxi","Misty Rain Zhangjiajie", etc. While appreciating the natural scenery of Zhangjiajie, you can also experience the charming cultural scenery of Xiangxi.

Performance photos of "Charming Xiangxi"

4. specialties

The most satisfying thing about traveling should be tasting local specialties. I believe that when you come to Zhangjiajie, the following delicacies will definitely satisfy you.

Stewed chicken with rock ears

It was once a royal dish given to the emperor by the Tusi attack. Rock ears grew on cliffs, and local chickens were raised in farmers. It has extremely high nutritional value.

Chili pepper

Zhangjiajie's famous dish. This Lei Chili combines the dry stir-frying cooking skills of Sichuan cuisine with the practice of tiger skin and pepper. The final product seems to be mashed in a bowl. Suitable for home operation and the taste is quite good.

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Tujia people call it "lazy tofu", a dish that Tujia people like very much.

Tujia cured meat

Hunan is rich in cured meat, with Tujia cured meat as the most important. Only Tujia cured meat is truly smoked and roasted by firewood.

Tujia braised pork

A main course served by Tujia people is generally served as a main course only when local people host banquets or large-scale events.

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