In the past, the Wuling Mountains are now surrounded by mountains and rivers in the sky, mountains and rivers below. What has Zhangjiajie done?

When it comes to Zhangjiajie, it used to be called Dayong. It is a mountain city that no one cares about in the Wuling Mountains. For hundreds of millions of years, people in this mountainous area have been working hard in the mountains guarding the strange peaks and beautiful waters. Until 1980, the famous painter Wu Guanzhong published in the "Hunan Daily""Raising in a Purgatory Unknownst to a Lost Pearl of Scenery" article, Zhangjiajie was widely known to the world. In the article, Wu Guanzhong narrated affectionately: "In order to explore the beauty of painting, I worked hard to visit many famous mountains, and felt that Yandang, Wuyi, Qingcheng, Shilin... could not compare to this nameless Zhangjiajie." What magic power does Zhangjiajie have to make a well-informed and knowledgeable painter make such praise? This leads to the mention of nature, the great creator. The mountains and forests in the sky and the mountains and rivers underground, each place has its own unique characteristics.

The inevitable place to visit to admire the peak forest is Wulingyuan. Wulingyuan has our first national forest park in China-Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. (Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, together with Suoxiyu, Tianzi Mountain and Yangjiajie, is included in Wulingyuan Scenic Area). Wulingyuan Scenic Area has a forest coverage rate of more than 85%. It is a natural oxygen bar. Foreign media reported that the air in Zhangjiajie is worth US$5 per bite. Wandering in the full of negative oxygen ions, you feel that every organ in your body has been purified., all troubles are cleared up in one go.

How big is Wulingyuan Scenic Area? The total area is 369 square kilometers, of which the central scenic area covers an area of 264 square kilometers. As for me, I completed the central scenic area in three days, and then continued to rush to my next destination, Phoenix, full of energy. Speaking of this, I have to talk about a magical landscape in Zhangjiajie-the Hundred Dragons Ladder. If you come to Zhangjiajie, don't miss the Hundred Dragons Ladder, the only "World's Eleven Creative Elevator" in China on the list, and it is also the world's first elevator certified by Guinness. If you miss it, you will lose an interesting journey. journey.

If you have enough time, you can slowly visit Zhangjiajie, but personally think that Zhangjiajie can visit classic attractions in 3 days. The following is my three-day itinerary plan for your reference:

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：

Huanglong Cave (half day)+ Tianmen Mountain (half day)

Wulingyuan Scenic Area only needs to buy one ticket. The ticket is about 228 yuan. There will be discounts on student ID cards, senior citizen cards, military officer certificates, etc. During the epidemic, Wulingyuan has launched citizen cards to Zhangjiajie citizens. You can travel all over Wulingyuan for just three yuan! I heard that Wulingyuan Scenic Area now uses facial scanning technology when entering the station, and the effect should be much higher than before.

There are 5 entrances in total in Wulingyuan. Wulingyuan and Forest Park are the two most commonly used entrances. From one entrance to the other, you can basically travel through the scenic spot along the circular route. It is recommended to enter and exit from the Wulingyuan Ticket Station, because it is a small town when you exit from the Wulingyuan Ticket Station, the environment is very good, and it is very quick to enter and exit the scenic spot.

The scenic spots in Wulingyuan are relatively detailed and the route is very complex. The steep cliffs divide the scenic spot into two areas: the mountain and the foot of the mountain. The Jinbian River and two commonly used entrances are at the foot of the mountain. The rest of the scenic spots are on the mountain. There are various cableways and elevators connected, and you can also walk along the stone steps.

There are two main ways to go up the mountain

A. Tour the Jinbian River to thousands of miles and meet you, crawl and break through;

B. Tour the Jinbian River to the water around Simen and take the Hundred Dragons Ladder up the mountain;

bailong ladder

(German fish tank elevator)

(American Arch Elevator)

(Hundred Dragons Ladder)

Looking at our China's Hundred Dragons Ladder, it is not inferior in creativity and momentum! Being able to move giant elevators into 380 million-year-old mountains is worthy of its glory! Sitting on it, you will find that the speed is really not an exaggeration. You can reach the top of the mountain in 66 seconds. The most wonderful experience is that you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Wulingyuan through the fully transparent car during the teleportation process of the Hundred Dragons Ladder. Looking at the scenery such as the sky countryside and the gathering of soldiers from another perspective is really a gain.

(Beautiful scenery outside the ladder)

the yuanjiajie

Yuanjiajie is the core scenic spot of Wulingyuan, and it is also the most beautiful place for me to visit Wulingyuan. It is extremely regrettable to come to a place and not understand the culture behind it. Many people come to the Yuan family and don't understand why the core scenic spot is named Yuan. This is because during the Huangchao Uprising in the late Tang Dynasty, a deserter surnamed Yuan led his troops to discover this place and settle down. Later generations called this place Yuanjiajie. Yuanjiajie has the most beautiful observation platform, the Ecstasy Platform, the world-renowned Hallelujah Mountain in the world of science fiction, and the world's first bridge naturally formed with the throw of the creator.

Eccentricity Terrace

The reason why it is named "Ecstasy Terrace" is because it is the best viewing platform in Wulingyuan and can reach a state that can make people lose their souls. You will doubt what you see, you will have doubts from the bottom of your heart, and eventually melt your thoughts into this unparalleled scenery, losing yourself and soul.

(Beautiful scenery of Ecstasy Terrace)

Do you feel like you have entered another world, like a dream, not knowing where you are or where you are going, willing to be immersed in this breathtaking beauty...

Hallelujah mountains

Mount Hallelujah is our pillar of heaven and earth. It gave me the feeling of shock. It is a mountain stone peak that has gone through hundreds of millions of years of wind and rain. Every scratch on its body is the grind of time and nature. The top-heavy weight seems to be hanging in the air, making people worry about whether it will collapse in an instant, but it is always fine, swaying the green pine trees above its head, fighting with the wind majestically, kissing the frost and snow, and playing with the sun. It is the most low-key king in this mountain, with each pillar forming a peak and invincible!

(Hallelujah Mountains)

Perhaps it was precisely because of its momentum that it was selected as the prototype of Hallelujah Mountain in the movie "Avatar". I also really hope that it will meet the elves who strive to protect it like in the movie, at least to make it less lonely.

the first bridge in the world

It really doesn't need to be named by an ordinary person. If you have seen the world's first bridge, you will question all bridges known as the "world's first". It is generated by the force of nature. The two peaks are connected by a natural stone slab about five meters thick. The bridge is 350 meters high, making it the highest stone bridge in Zhangjiajie. Stepping on the bridge deck, I feel like I'm flying in the sky. Holding the iron railing and looking up, you will see the green peaks ethereal among the clouds and mist; looking down, you will see the strange peaks like bamboo shoots, and the mist rises in the rocky ravines and deep valleys, scattering and gathering again. Walking on the bridge, I couldn't help but sigh: People are so small in front of nature! So stop acting recklessly. Only by maintaining ecological balance can humans establish the prosperous times they want.

(The first bridge in the world)

Crossing the world's first bridge to Suoshan Hall, red ribbons are covered with handrails. You can also buy a concentric lock and leave a white wish here with your beloved person.

(Suoshantang)

yangjiajie

The Yangjiajie is indeed related to the Yangmen Tiger Generals of Tianbo Prefecture. Legend has it that the Yang generals of the Northern Song Dynasty besieged and besieged Wang Tianzi and set up camp on Tianzi Mountain. Later, after the protracted war, the Yang family multiplied here, making this place the "Yang Family Realm". Today, the Yangjiajie still retains the "Yang Family Genealogy" and the Yang Family Ancestral Tombs from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with place names such as "Liulangwan","Qilangwan","Zongbao Bay", and "Tianbo Mansion".

The road to the Yang Family Realm is not as smooth as the Yuan Family Realm. It is divided into two forks, one leads to Tianbo Prefecture, and the other leads to the Sky Corridor in One Step. To be honest, these two roads are not easy to walk. The road to Tianbo Prefecture is narrow, steep and dangerous, but it is too far to reach the sky in one step. The scenery in One Step and the Sky Corridor is relatively quiet and there are fewer tourists.

There are many scenic spots in Yangjiajie, but the real attraction is the peak walls of Yangjiajie.

The overall peak walls are still quite imposing. Each peak wall forms a natural Great Wall, like soldiers forming gangs stationed on the lush mountains. It is different from the landscape on Yuanjiajie Mountain where a single pillar forms a peak. It lacks the spirit of one man in charge of the pass, but has a more attitude of being extremely secretive.

tianzishan

Xiang Dakun, leader of the Tujia ethnic group. At the invitation of Li Boru, a scholar who lived in seclusion in Huanglongquan Cave at the foot of Qingyan Mountain, he led his family members to "Qingyan Mountain". After Dakun went up the mountain, with the assistance of Li Boru, he rose to the throne. Build the country's integrity and arrogate the title of king. It is called "To the King of Heaven". Because he could represent the interests of the people of all ethnic groups, mainly Tujia, and was loved and supported by the people of all ethnic groups, he established a mountain fortress (base area) with "Tianzi Mountain" as the axis. Tianzi Mountain is named after Xiang Dakun calls himself "Xiangwang Tianzi".

Tianzi Mountain also has four wonders: clouds and mist, moonlit night, cloudy sun, and winter snow. Unfortunately, the weather is not beautiful, and I have no chance to see it. But the mountains of Tianzi Mountain also have their own characteristics.

Each pillar is very thin, bony, but quite sharp. The scenery is very different from Yuanjiajie and Yangjiajie. Overall, the Avatar world of the Yuan family is more interesting, saying that it is the core of Wulingyuan and is worthy of its name.

So far, we completed the scenic spots on the mountain on the first day. Considering safety, we also took the Hundred Dragon Ladder on our return journey. Especially with our family, it was more convenient and safe to take the Hundred Dragon Ladder.

golden whip Creek

Don't miss the Jinbian River for the scenic spots at the foot of the mountain. Shili Gallery is the relatively ordinary among all scenic spots. Compared with Shili Gallery in Yangshuo, it still lacks some artistic conception. It is recommended that everyone walk through the Jinbian River lightly (after all, Jinbian River is not long, with a total length of 5.7KM). Jinbian River is famous for its green mountains and blue waters, and its dangerous cliffs. More than 200 stone peaks are lined with each other, and the trees are lined with shade. The flowers compete for beauty and the streams are murmuring, forming a beautiful and quiet landscape painting. A fairyland on earth is nothing more than that.

Huanglong cave

The underground mountains and rivers naturally belong to Huanglong Cave! Wulingyuan mainly includes two landforms, one is the quartz sandstone peak forest landform, also known as Zhangjiajie landform; the other is the karst landform. Huanglong Cave is a typical karst karst landform. It 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". Huanglong Cave is relatively close to Wulingyuan Scenic Area. You can go to Huanglong Cave by sightseeing buses, take Wulingyuan No. 1 bus or take a taxi.

Huanglong Cave has a total length of 7640 meters and is divided into four layers. It is a large complex maze cave system. Some cave sections on the second, third and fourth floors have been developed, with more than 100 main landscapes. The highlights of Huanglong Cave are of course the rare stalagmite stone pillars and the deep underground river in the cave. The Dragon Palace and Xiangshui River are worth visiting.

(Sea-stabilizing needle)

(Dark River)

There are many stalagmites, thick and thin, among which several Dinghai Godly Needles are the most eye-catching. It is 19.2 meters long and is said to take 200,000 years to grow to such a height. In addition, taking a boat on the underground river is also very interesting.

Note: The temperature in Huanglong Cave is relatively low. Even if you go in on a hot day, you have to bring long sleeves just in case. And it's long. It would take at least an hour to walk all the way, and it would still be a fast one. If you walk slowly and watch, you should be able to stay for two hours.

Deep in everyone's heart, there is a beautiful dream hidden. If life bothers you, come out and take a walk. You will find that you may not be as far away from your dream as you think, or you may change your dream. Dream. Travel is a process of settling yourself and allowing you to calm down and re-understand yourself.

Finally, I will provide you with some transportation references.

Arrive in Zhangjiajie

Now that Zhangjiajie has opened high-speed rail, you can choose the four main transportation methods to reach Zhangjiajie based on your place of departure: high-speed rail, plane, train, and self-driving.

Arrive at WulingyuanAircraft: 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: You don't need to go to the urban area by driving by yourself from Changzhang Expressway. 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 recommendations

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. It is also very convenient to live here to visit surrounding scenic spots such as Huanglong Cave and Baofeng Lake.