A trip to Zhangjiajie solved my misunderstanding of Xiangxi for many years."Fantasy and magnificent" is its true face!

I have long heard of this mysterious place in Xiangxi. Most of the impressions of Xiangxi in my memory are half-understood concepts such as "chasing corpses","Miao Gu","Cuicui", and "Diaojiaolou". When our group finished touring Zhangjiajie, we finally took off its mystery with our own hands. In fact, it is a hospitable mountain city full of regional characteristics.

After getting off the train, we went to Tianmen Mountain in the city first because it was near the city. Later, when I came to Wulingyuan, I couldn't help but regret that I spent almost the same ticket to swim Tianmen Mountain yesterday and finished swimming for a long time.Even though the scenery of Tianmen Mountain is unique, it is not as shocking as the combination of Wulingyuan's "wonder","illusion","strong" and "beauty".

"Strange" is a natural stone slab that spans two mountains with a throw of the creator, paving the "first bridge in the world" that shocked the world.

"Fantasy" is the Hallelujah Mountain suspended in the sky when shrouded in clouds and mist. It stands tall for hundreds of millions of years and looks vigorous and majestic amid the wear of wind, frost, snow and rain.

"Zhuang" is an artificial landscape of the Hundred Dragons Ladder embedded in the mountain with world-shaking power. Like a giant dragon, it carries passengers to travel across the sky and gallops up and down.

"Beauty" means that the dense green shade on the deep and quiet Jinbian River blocks people from the sun, and the little fish in the gurgling stream are carefully jumping out of the water...

Next, attach the tour route and take a detailed inventory of what attractions are worth visiting in Wulingyuan.

D1：

Wujiayu Ticket Station (sign gate) → Take an eco-friendly vehicle → Bailong Tiantian up → Take an eco-friendly vehicle → Yuanjiajie, the core scenic spot (2 hours tour) → Take an eco-friendly vehicle → Yangjiajie (2 hours tour) → Take an eco-friendly vehicle → Tianzi Mountain (2 hours tour) → Take an eco-friendly vehicle → Downward Bailong Tiantian → Take an eco-friendly vehicle → Wujiayu Ticket Station (sign gate)

D2 ：

Wujiayu Ticket Station (sign gate) → Take an eco-friendly vehicle → Shili Gallery (2 hours tour) → Take an eco-friendly vehicle → Jinbianxi (3 hours tour) → Wujiayu Ticket Station (sign gate)

D3：

Baofeng Lake (3 hours tour) → Huanglong Cave (3 hours tour)

(Wulingyuan Sign Gate)

Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Area was originally composed of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie City, Suoxiyu Nature Reserve in Cili County and Tianzishan Nature Reserve in Sangzhi County. Later, it covered the emerging Yangjiajie Scenic Area and became the Wulingyuan in Zhangjiajie we see today. The total area is about 500 square kilometers and the area is very vast. Wulingyuan is famous for its peaks, valleys, waters, forests and caves. There are more than 3100 stone peaks, distributed at an altitude of 500- 1,100 meters, with heights ranging from tens of meters to hundreds of meters. This special landform was named the "Quartz Sand Pillar Peak" landform. To view the quartz sandstone landform, you must go to the core Yuanjiajie Scenic Area of Wulingyuan.

the yuanjiajie

The first bridge in the world of "wonder", the Halelujah Mountain of "fantasy", and the first ladder of the world of "Zhuang", all gather in the Yuan family realm.

bailong ladder

The Hundred Dragons Ladder is a realistic experience of passion and speed. It has a vertical height difference of 335 meters and a running height of 326 meters. It consists of a 154-meter-long shaft in the mountain and a 172-meter-high steel structure derrick attached to the mountain. It uses three double-layer fully exposed sightseeing and running in parallel. Currently, it is recorded in the Guinness World Record with three titles of "the world's tallest fully exposed outdoor sightseeing elevator, the world's tallest double-decker sightseeing elevator, and the world's largest payload and fastest sightseeing elevator." It is a perfect combination of natural beauty and man-made wonders.

Enter Wulingyuan Scenic Area from the sign gate (Wujiayu Ticket Station), take an eco-friendly vehicle from the foot of the mountain to the "World's No. 1 Ladder" Bailong Ladder. You can reach the mountain by taking the elevator for 66 seconds.

Follow the road signs for a short walk and you will reach the Yuanjia boundary.

Why is the Yuan family's surname Yuan? Legend has it that during the Later Tang Dynasty, after the failure of the Huangchao Uprising, the court issued lists everywhere to arrest the rebels in order to completely eliminate the rebels. Huang Chao had a soldier named Yuan. In order to avoid capture, he came to Qingyan Mountain, a remote mountain ridge far away from the world, to live in seclusion. He built a hut here, reclaimed wasteland and grew grain, and named it "Yuan Family Jie" after his own surname.

Eccentricity Terrace

There is a viewing platform called "Ecstasy Terrace" in Yuanjiajie. Ecstasy Terrace is divided into two levels. The first level has a gentle slope from east to west, about 100 square meters; the second level is about 2 meters lower than the first level. It is a slab that is closely connected to the first level and stretches horizontally. Watching the scenery here, the mountains are shrouded in clouds and clouds, like a fairyland, making people feel distracted, and the name "Charming Terrace" came from this.

Hallelujah mountains

The Qiankun Pillar of Wulingyuan in Zhangjiajie is the prototype of the suspended mountain Hallelujah Mountain in the movie "Avatar". It can be said that Wulingyuan in Zhangjiajie enjoys great reputation at home and abroad, all because of the movie "Avatar", which still ranks as the world's box office champion. From the Hallelujah Mountains, what I see is vastness and grandeur. This is the result of time and nature. Even Shi Feng cannot withstand it.

the first bridge in the world

Starting from the Qiankun Pillar, along the winding mountain plank road through the back garden, and after a short walk, you will arrive at another famous attraction-the World's No. 1 Bridge.

The first bridge in the world is a natural stone bridge. It was bred by nature. The world symbolizes the eternal world with its aura of heaven and earth. On the other side of the bridge is Lock Mountain, so people express their beautiful prayers for health, peace and happiness in the form of lock memories.

yangjiajie

Yangjiajie is a rising star in Wulingyuan. The landscapes of Yangjiajie and Yuanjiajie are very different. The journey is also very difficult. When we arrive at Wulong Village, we will divide into two forks. On the left, we will lead to the One-Step Sky Corridor and the Sky Corridor, and on the right will be Tianbo Prefecture.

A few of us young people have relatively quick legs and feet, so we chose to go to Tianbo Prefecture to see the peak walls. If we brought the elderly and children with us, we would need to think carefully about it when we came to the Yangjia Realm. After all, the journey was really difficult and difficult.

The most representative scenic spot in Yangjiajie is the peak wall. The naturally formed peak walls form a natural barrier against foreign enemies, like a solid Great Wall.

tianzishan

Tianzi Mountain is another scene. The thin stalagmites on their heads are like soldiers wearing armor and cutting thorns. Their momentum is surging and blood is surging. If the stone pillars of Tianzi Mountain are soldiers who obey military orders, then the stone peaks of the Yuan Family are generals who are in command. The vigorous and majestic Hallelujah Mountain is the commander who responds to every call.

golden whip Creek

The place where Jinbian River passes is known as "the most beautiful canyon in the world." The stream is clear and glittering, and the sun shines through the greenery and drops golden light on the water. The leisurely fish and the tourists who have stopped to watch are playing a funny game.

There are many scenery around Jinbian River, such as Drunken Arhat, Shenying Whip Protection, Jinbian Rock, Huaguo Mountain, Shuilian Cave, Cutting Mountains to Save Mother, Meeting Thousands of Miles, Nanmuping, Shuiping Simen, etc. Many scenery have its stories and legends, and it is these legends and stories that make these attractions more vivid and interesting.

(Scholar's book collection)

Guess what this place is?

In addition, there are many wild monkeys in Jinbian River. They are very human, so you must be careful when teasing monkeys and put away your 15 and important belongings so as not to be robbed by them.

(The wild monkeys in Jinbian Creek are lively and cute. They will really steal your things...)

If you have not been to Xiangxi, I recommend you to visit Zhangjiajie. There are no bandits or evil women here. There are only fantasy and magnificent drunken scenery, lively and lovely little creatures, and warm and hospitable Tujia and Miao compatriots!

Transportation and accommodation Tips:

1. Changsha-Zhangjiajie

Plane: The plane can arrive in Zhangjiajie in about 1 hour and 10 minutes, but it depends on the specific date. The flight schedule is not fixed, booked in advance, and prices often fluctuate. Train: Generally about 5 hours, hard seat price is 54.5-83.5 (the specific price depends on the number of trains) Car: It takes about 4 hours by bus from Changsha West Bus Station/East Station to Zhangjiajie, and the price is 119 yuan. High-speed rail, take the high-speed rail to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, and it only takes 3 hours to reach Zhangjiajie.

2. Zhangjiajie-Wulingyuan Scenic Area

Aircraft:There is only one airport in Zhangjiajie. Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport is a 4D civil transportation airport. It is the second largest international airport in Hunan Province and one of the airports with the most beautiful natural scenery in China. The whole journey from the airport to Wulingyuan is about 39.1 kilometers, which is not far. You can take a taxi and the cost is more than 100 yuan. Train: Zhangjiajie Station is located in Guanliping, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province. It is the largest railway station in northwest Hunan, Hunan Province. After getting off the train, you can take a taxi for 10 yuan or take the No. 6 bus to the urban bus station. At the urban bus station, there is a minibus from Zhangjiajie to Wulingyuan. It costs 10 yuan/person and takes about 40 minutes. If you take a taxi directly after getting off the train, the cost is expected to be around 120 yuan! Self-driving:Driving by yourself from Changzhang Expressway, you don't need to go to the urban area. You can reach Wuling Yuancheng District shortly after going directly from the intersection of Yanghe Expressway.

Note: After leaving the station or airport, don't trust black cars that solicit passengers. It's best to take a bus or get a taxi yourself.

3. Accommodation considerations

Accommodation can go to Wuling Yuancheng District, which is very close to the Wujiayu Ticket Station. It takes a few minutes by taxi. Basically all B & Bs in the scenic area are closed. Wuling Yuancheng District-Baofeng Lake, Huanglong Cave and other scenic spotsBaofeng Lake Scenic Area is located in Wulingyuan District. It lives near the Wujiayu Ticket Station in Wulingyuan. The distance to Baofeng Lake is less than 4 kilometers and about 40 minutes 'walk. Of course, you can take the bus Wulingyuan Road 1, which only takes three stops, and it is relatively cheap to take a taxi. Baofeng Lake Scenic Area is 8.4KM away from Huanglong Cave Scenic Area, which is a little far away. Walking is not recommended to save energy. It takes 9 stops on the Wulingyuan No. 1 bus and 6 stops on the travel and sightseeing bus. You can get to Huanglong Cave within an hour. It only costs twenty to thirty yuan, and friends who feel that they have trouble making money can take a taxi.