Everyone knows that Zhangjiajie's mountains are majestic and magnificent, with peaks reaching into the sky! And the style is unique! You can experience the magic of nature here and it is also a natural oxygen bar! This place seems to be a fairyland! Zhangjiajie is located in the northwest of Hunan, in the hinterland of the Wuling Mountains. Zhangjiajie City, built and prospered by tourism, has scenery that amazes the world.
As the saying goes,"Jiuzhaigou looks at the water, Zhangjiajie looks at the mountains." In the core scenic area of Wulingyuan, 3,000 stone peaks rise from the ground, and 800 streams meander. People who come to Zhangjiajie for sightseeing are all fascinated by Wulingyuan's unique sandstone peak forest landform and magnificent karst landscape, as if they are in the Shenshan Wonderland, so Zhangjiajie is known as "the original of Chinese landscape painting" and "a reduced fairyland, a magnified bonsai". The first 3D movie "Avatar" in 2010 made the beautiful scenery of Zhangjiajie, the location where the movie was set, world-renowned.
Itinerary DAY1: World → Zhangjiajie
DAY2: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park → Yuanjiajie → Yangjiajie → Charming Xiangxi
DAY3: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park → Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge Yuntiandu
DAY4: Tianmen Mountain Glass Plank Road → Fenghuang Ancient City
DAY5: Phoenix Ancient City → Changsha → Return
A big inventory of must-see attractions in Tianmen Mountain
Tickets for Tianmenshan Forest Park in Zhangjiajie + Tianmenshan Glass Boardwalk in Zhangjiajie + Tianmenshan Cableway in Zhangjiajie + Tianmen Cave in Zhangjiajie + E-ticket for 99-bend eco-friendly car in Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie (Use ID card to collect tickets from self-service machines + choose ABC three routes) Quick ticket collection/Glass plank road experience/Admission guarantee/Panorama of the Celestial Mountain/Tianmen Mountain location is relatively convenient. It is not far from the train station. Friends who take the train can get off the train. Go directly to Tianmen Mountain (this is what Xiaobian did when traveling back then!)
cableway
Tianmen Mountain cableway is a unique one! It is one of the longest cableways in the world,
Connecting the Urban area of Zhangjiajie with the top of Tianmen Mountain, the cableway has a total length of 7455 meters.
The one-way operation time is approximately 28 minutes.
On the way, you can enjoy a full view of the Urban area scenery, pastoral scenery, dangerous peaks and deep ravines. You can enjoy the infinite beautiful scenery all the way. It is one of the "Four Wonders" of Tianmen Mountain.
glass boardwalk
Tianmen Mountain Glass Plank Road
Hanging on the west line on the top of the mountain,
60 meters
Made of transparent glass. This plank road that makes people's legs go soft at the sight brings excitement and shock to people! Walking on it makes people tremble with fear! There is a bottomless canyon below!
The beautiful scenery of heaven and earth is even more amazing!
Ghost Valley Plank Road
Located in the Xianxian Wonderland Scenic Area on the Shanxi Line of Tianmen, it is named because of the cliffs hanging on the upper side of Guigu Cave. The plank road has a total length of 1600 meters. Wonders such as clouds of sea and cloud waterfalls often appear along the plank road. The clouds are steaming and beautiful, like a fairyland on earth. Not far from the end of the plank road, there is a glass platform about 5 meters long that protrudes out of the sky. It hangs above the abyss and stretches out of the cliff several feet away. The branches are trembling, as if wings are growing in the breeze and white clouds. Soar slowly.
Tianmen cave
Located in the middle of Tianmen Mountain, the cave is 131.5 meters high, 57 meters wide and 60 meters deep. It is on the plain wall of Chihiro opposite the north and south. It is floating and reaching the sky. The weather changes countless, like a mirror inlaid on the clear sky. It is full of white clouds and purple fog all year round. It is dense and steaming, majestic, and towering. It is a rare high-altitude natural mountain cave in the world.
tongtian Avenue
It is located in the middle of the mountain and deep valley of Tianmen Mountain, with a total length of 10.77 kilometers. It is densely covered with 99 roads forming sharp turns of 180°. They are intertwined and stacked on top of each other, like a fluttering jade belt lingering around the sky. It is called the "World's No. 1 Highway Wonders".
Guangui Cave
It is located on the west line of Tianmen Mountain Top. It is a hole-shaped square. It is a hundred meters away from the top of the mountain and faces an abyss. The terrain is steep.
shangtianti
Climbing the ladder is the only way to climb Tianmen Gate. There are 999 levels in total, symbolizing supremacy and everlasting life. It has become a way for visitors from all directions to make pilgrimage to Tianmen and climb to the sky. The ladder is smooth and steep, and it is known as "walking without looking at the scenery, and looking at the scenery without walking."
Suggestion: You can finish the Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area on the same day. After that, you can ask local tour guides to take you to Wulingyuan District. There are many better and distinctive B & Bs there. The locals are very enthusiastic! Because there are many scenic spots in Wulingyuan District, it may take two or three days to visit all the scenic spots.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park 4-day valid ticket + quick ticket issuance + Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Scenic Area eco-friendly vehicle (Jinbianxi + Yuanjiajie Yangjiajie + Tianzishan| + Li Gallery + Avatar Suspended Mountain Scenery) National 5A Scenic Area/Various tickets/World Geopark/Admission is guaranteed/Including Huangshizhai, Jinbianxi, Yuanjiajie, Yangjiajie, Daguan Terrace, Tianzi Mountain, Shili Gallery and other tour routes. It is the "World Geopark" and "China's First National Forest Park". It is also the prototype of the Hallelujah Mountain in the movie "Avatar". It is the location of the fantasy Pandora World. It usually takes two to three days to play and is a must-see tourist attraction when visiting Zhangjiajie. Tickets for this scenic spot are one-ticket. Additional charges include: Huangshizhai Cableway 65 yuan for one-way and 118 yuan for two-way; Yangjiajie Cableway 76 yuan for one-way; Tianzishan Cableway 72 yuan (currently suspended for maintenance for one year); Bailong Tiantian 72 yuan; Shili Gallery small train 38 yuan for one-way and 52 yuan for two-way. These cableways, elevators and small trains are all things that guests can decide whether to ride or not based on their physical strength. Because of their good physical strength, they can also walk up and down the mountains.
the yuanjiajie
Located in the north of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, there is a mountain terrace. Standing on the observation deck of Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, you can have a panoramic view of the Three Thousand Strange Peak, which is majestic and dangerous, and has different looks. Deep in the valley, thousands of stone peaks and stone pillars stand out.
yangjiajie
Located in the northwest of Zhangjiajie, it is a newly discovered magical world. The mountains here are magnificent, the peaks are numerous, and it is extremely handsome. Here, teams of macaques haunt cliffs and valleys, and groups of egrets inhabit among the green branches and green leaves... There is also the "Cliff Vine King" who is praised as the "No. 1 vine in China".
the first bridge in the world
One of the top ten unique scenery in Zhangjiajie, spanning between two mountains, is majestic and magnificent. Looking down under the bridge, you can see white clouds flying across the bridge and many strange peaks; looking around, you can see layers of independent stone peaks, which makes you dizzying.
Eccentricity Terrace
The best natural observation deck in Yuanjiajie Scenic Area is named because as long as you stand on the observation deck, you will be fascinated by the beautiful scenery in front of you.
tianzishan
The northwest of Wulingyuan Scenic Area is one of the four major scenic spots in Wulingyuan. Tianzi Mountain has four wonders: clouds, moonlight, sunset and winter snow.
Shili gallery
Located in the Suoxiyu Scenic Area of Zhangjiajie, on both sides of this ten-mile-long valley, there are trees and green onions, and wild flowers are fragrant. The strange peaks and rocks are in various shapes, like a huge picture of mountains and rivers, hanging side by side on the cliff. Above, the peerless natural wonders are integrated into the ink and painting of the immortal master painter. Walking along, one scene takes three steps, as if swimming in a painting.
huangshizhai
As the saying goes,"If you don't go to Huangshi Village, you will go to Zhangjiajie in vain." Huangshizhai is the place with the most concentrated beautiful scenery in Zhangjiajie and the largest Lingkong Temple in Zhangjiajie
Jingtai.
Baofeng Lake scenic spot
Tickets for Baofeng Lake in Zhangjiajie, the human Yaochi (including Zhangjiajie Baofeng Lake Scenic Area eco-friendly vehicles, including Zhangjiajie Baofeng Lake Scenic Area cruise ships) Zhangjiajie Free Travel Guide Journey to the West shooting site/Human Yaochi/Clear lakes reflecting the mountains/Known as the "World Lakes Classic", the main attractions consist of two major blocks: Baofeng Lake and Yingwozhai. Among them, Baofeng Lake, Qifeng Flying Waterfall, Yingwo Village, and Yixiantian are called the "Four Wonders" of Wulingyuan. It is a high-quality scenic spot among Wulingyuan scenic spots and the only water-dominated tourist attraction in Zhangjiajie's core scenic spot. The natural scenery that was once used as a cultural performance at the 2001 Zhangjiajie International Forest Protection Festival has been unveiled many times on CCTV and Hunan TV, and has suddenly become a popular sight for tourists at home and abroad. It is a rare high-gorged lake, surrounded by green mountains, clear water, and beautiful scenery. It is a masterpiece of mountains and rivers. The visit time to this scenic spot is about two hours.
huanglongdong scenic spot
Huanglong Cave is a famous cave attraction among Wulingyuan Scenic Spot in Zhangjiajie. 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". It has been proved that the total area of the cave bottom is 100,000 square meters; the cave body is divided into four layers, with holes in the cave, mountains in the cave, 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.
Grand Canyon scenic spot
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge Ticket E-Ticket Lightning Entry Package Free choice of travel date Remarks (Flash entry by swiping ID card includes tickets for the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge shoe cover fee, insurance and play guide) Internet celebrity Glass Bridge/Send treasure elevator/Save your mind and willful play/Value scenic spot package/Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon is a new legend in Zhangjiajie. It is a crack drawn by the earth in Zhangjiajie, and a magical and magnificent geological wonder of the canyon in Zhangjiajie. The world's longest and highest glass bridge, the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, which has attracted global attention, will be completed by the end of July. Do you have the courage to go up and take a walk by then? In addition, famous scenic spots include Tianxianshui Waterfall, Huadian Spring Waterfall, Zhuxian Spring, Cuitan Lanshan Waterfall, Yixian Sky, Tiantian Plank Road, Rock Cracks, Forest on the Stone, especially the ancient battlefield of the "Thousand People's Tomb" where Li Zicheng and Wu Sangui fought fiercely. It is said that ancient legends such as the Mysterious Cave, the Buddha's Hand Covering the Sky, and the Broken Boat Rock have formed an unsolved mystery that everyone is curious about. There are also bandit caves that reflect the historical characteristics of Xiangxi, and the "Southern Red Flag Canal" that the people of Xiangxi worked hard to dig among the cliffs in the early days of liberation.
Fenghuang ancient town
Fenghuang Ancient City is a national historical and cultural city. It was once praised by the famous new Zealand writer Louis Alley as the most beautiful small city in China. It is adjacent to Dehang Miao Village in Jishou, Mengdong River in Yongshun, and Fanjing Mountain in Guizhou. It is the only way between Huaihua, Jishou and Tongren in Guizhou. As a national historical and cultural city, Phoenix's scenery organically integrates natural and humanistic characteristics into one place. The heavy feeling after perspective may be the essence of its charm that attracts tourists from all directions. This "Ancient City of Phoenix", which was once called one of the most beautiful small cities in China by new Zealand writer Louis Alley, was built during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. This "Pearl of Xiangxi" was truly "small", so small that there was only one decent East and West Street in the city, but it was a green corridor.
Mengdong River Drifting
Mengdong River is named because "the mountains are as fierce as tigers, the water is as fast as dragons, and there are many caves". It is known as the "first drift in the world". "Looking at the mountains in Zhangjiajie and playing in the water in Mengdong River" is the essence of tourism in Xiangxi, Hunan. Visiting this scenic spot requires a day's time.
charming Xiangxi
Charming Xiangxi was originally a Tujia epic, which records the origin, inheritance and folk customs of the Tujia people that have accumulated over thousands of years of history. Here, you can have close contact with pure Tujia people, experience the rich and colorful Tujia folk customs, understand the mysterious inside story of the three thousand-year-old mysteries of Xiangxi's corpse hunting, Xiangxi witchcraft, and Chenzhou Fu, and witness the magical skills of the strange people in Xiangxi. Located in Wulingyuan Town, if you have accommodation in Wulingyuan on your itinerary, you can watch this performance at night and you will not be disappointed!
Tip: Because the temperature difference between day and night in Zhangjiajie is relatively large, the climate changes frequently. It is recommended to bring warm clothing. It rained when Xiaobian went there before. Tourists and friends should remember to bring umbrellas, or you can buy raincoats locally for a few yuan each.
Forest inhabited by wind
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As the saying goes,"If you don't go to Huangshi Village, you will go to Zhangjiajie in vain." Huangshizhai is the place with the most concentrated beautiful scenery in Zhangjiajie and the largest aerial viewing platform in Zhangjiajie.
Tip: Because the temperature difference between day and night in Zhangjiajie is relatively large, the climate changes frequently. It is recommended to bring warm clothing. It rained when Xiaobian went there before. Tourists and friends should remember to bring umbrellas, or you can buy raincoats locally for a few yuan each.
Recommended inn style forest to live in
Xiaobian stayed here before when he went to Zhangjiajie to play! This inn has a unique wooden structure and the decoration is very unique. You will love it when you come! The rooms here are all very clean and distinctive, and each room has a different decoration style. The boss is also very easy to talk to. You can eat local specialties here, and the transportation is also very convenient, just next to Yangjiajie.
Make a big inventory of must-eat food
Speaking of Sanxia pot, everyone who has been to Zhangjiajie knows it. In fact, it is a very convenient dry pot. It is made of three main ingredients, most of which are fat sausage, pork tripe, beef tripe, mutton tripe, pig's trotters or pig's head meat, etc., which are specially processed into one pot by local local chefs.
head hotpot
There is a large pot of creamy yellow soup, with white and tender fish meat sprinkled on top. Spoon a mouthful of fish soup, hold it in your mouth, and savor the special delicacy. Then pick up the tender meat by the gills of the fish head and put it into your mouth. It feels sour and spicy, and the taste is really beautiful.
sour fish
It is a little-known delicacy of the Tujia and Miao ethnic groups. The method is: Wash the captured small fish, wrap them with rice noodles, then put them into a vegetable jar, marinate them for 3 to 5 days, and then dig them out and fry them in tea oil after they have a sour taste. The taste is sour and fragrant.
Tuannian dish
Tujia New Year cuisine, also known as "Hecai", is a must-have dish for Tujia families during the New Year. Combine radish, tofu, cabbage, scallion, pork, red pepper strips, etc. into a cauldron and boil to make the "mixed dish". In addition to the delicious taste, it also symbolizes the profound meaning of a bumper harvest and family reunion.
straw hat noodles
Straw hat noodles are a very popular local snack in Zhangjiajie, with some magical colors. The straw hat noodles are very fragrant and can be added. The noodles are processed by him and are said to be handmade. It is supplied in limited quantities every day until sold out. Previously, they were only sold at 9 p.m. on Mondays, March, and May. If you want to eat his straw hat noodles, I still have to call him and ask if he would sell out. I'm afraid I won't miss it until I make an appointment.
Tips: Zhangjiajie's specialties are mainly spicy. Although the peppers are delicious, please don't be greedy!
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The world is so big, I want to see it. Zhangjiajie is so beautiful, I want to go and see it. Zhangjiajie's out-of-print world-class natural scenery has filled countless tourists with expectations and imagination!
