This is my first time visiting Zhangjiajie. I searched for some information online and read many guides. I decided not to hire a tour guide to play on my own, but after reading too many guides, I realized that I was getting confused. Therefore, I had the idea of finding a tour guide. In the end, I decided to find one to guide Luke.

Going from my hometown * * * to Zhangjiajie is indeed not acceptable, but I still fantasize about traveling to Zhangjiajie countless times; My impression of Zhangjiajie in my mind is that it is a place full of green and strange forests (influenced by the movie Avatar). Walking into it, I feel comfortable and at ease. I want to enjoy the days in Zhangjiajie and every breath of air I breathe in it. After visiting Zhangjiajie, I realized that while my body was tired, my heart was liberated. So this trip is called Zhangjiajie, a journey that allows the soul to be released;

get accommodation

I didn't stay in an expensive or luxurious inn, so I stayed at the cost-effective Listening Ya'anju Characteristic Inn. You can stay for 120 yuan, and it's very close to the scenic area, only two kilometers away. There is also a bus directly to the entrance, and the transportation location is very good. The rooms are very good, and various facilities are relatively complete. The boss can even book discounted tickets for tens of yuan here, which is really good!

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Wulingyuan National Scenic Spot

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is renowned for its unique quartz sand peak forest landscape, integrating "magnificence, wonder, tranquility, wildness, and beauty". Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is known for its unique peaks, secluded valleys, and beautiful forests. There are three thousand stone peaks that rise from the ground and slope, with various shapes. The valleys between the peaks are deep and the streams are gurgling. In spring, the mountain flowers are in full bloom, and the fragrance of flowers is overwhelming; The cool breeze in summer is the best way to escape the heat; Autumn leaves cover the mountains, and mountain fruits hang branches; In winter, the mountains are covered in silver and snow-white. The park has a pleasant climate and diverse scenery throughout the year, making it an ideal destination for tourism, vacation, and leisure.

Day 1: Jinbianxi - Shili Gallery - Bailong Heavenly Ladder - The First Bridge in the World - Yuanjiajie

The weather is just right, and it's cool in the forest park. "We started from -- [Jinbianxi] (the scenic spots include Guanyin delivering a son, Zhu Bajie carrying his wife, the divine eagle protecting the whip, breaking the mountain to save his mother, the location of a journey to the west, Changshou Spring, a thousand mile meeting, etc.), then went to the Ten mile Painting Gallery, saw the Longevity Star welcoming guests, the Three sisters Peak, etc., and then came to take the Hundred Dragon Ladder to the Yuan Family World, which is one of the most exotic and spectacular scenic spots in Zhangjiajie Forest Park

The length of Jinbian Creek is relatively long, and it feels a bit tiring to walk, but the scenery is charming and the air is very good. The Ten Mile Gallery is similar to Jinbian Creek, but since it's noon, there isn't much to see. Then I went to take the White Dragon Ladder, commonly known as the world's first ladder, which was very spectacular. The only regret is that I didn't get close to the glass side at that time. I didn't capture the scenery across from me, only heard the traveler near the glass say, "wa... wa..." Yuan Jiajie saw the Avatar Suspension Mountain that Chao Siye had imagined, which left a lasting impression on me, especially when I saw the panoramic view in the middle of the iron bridge. Fortunately, I didn't have a fear of heights;

The next day: Tianzishan - Shentangwan - Daguantai - Divine Weapon Gathering

After breakfast, visit the Tianzishan Scenic Area. The scenery of Tianzishan not only has the characteristics of grandeur, danger, strangeness, elegance, tranquility, and wildness, but also varies in spring, summer, autumn, winter, cloudy and sunny days and evenings. Therefore, he won praises such as "Who knows Tianzi Mountain, but when he returns, he doesn't see the mountains of the world". The attractions of Tianzi Mountain are all "primitive scenery and natural beauty", including Shentang Bay, Dianjiang Terrace, He Long Bronze Statue (temporarily the largest bronze statue of a great man in China), Tianzi Observation Terrace, Yunqing Rock (Xihai Peak Forest), Stone Boat Going Out to Sea, Old Lady Ascending the Ladder, Painting the Midstream, Turtle King Fossil, Imperial Pen Peak, Fairy Scattered Flowers, Tianzi Pavilion, etc. The most beautiful viewing platforms on Tianzishan are Yunqingyan and Huazhongzhong. The peaks seen from these two platforms can be said to be a microcosm of the entire characteristics of Tianzishan. If encountering foggy weather, waiting for the sea of clouds here is the wisest choice. It is worth mentioning that I prefer Shentang Bay because there is no disturbance from tourist groups. There is a platform on top of an independent mountain peak where you can quietly enjoy the beautiful scenery and not want to leave for a long time; At night, we stayed in the scenic area. On our second night in Zhangjiajie, we stayed in the courtyard of the inn together, looking up at the starry sky. In the quiet night, I wish I could be a shining star inside, forever shining in the vast green.

Day 3: Yangjiajie - One Step to the Sky - Aerial Corridor - Natural Great Wall - Tianzishan Town End of Journey

Due to staying up late the night before, I didn't leave until 9:30am on the third day. Visiting Yangjiajie, the scenery is equally steep, and what makes me linger and forget myself is probably the natural Great Wall, the Three Scenic Spots of One Step to the Sky and the Sky Corridor. Director Xiao Xu led us on a small path and took shortcuts, saving us only 40 minutes of time; If you go to Yangjiajie, my personal recommendation is to go to the One Step Sky and Sky Corridor, a breathtaking scenic spot. The stationmaster of the Sky Corridor overlooks the distant scenery, and all the joys and sorrows in his heart disappear at this moment. He doesn't have to think about anything, just sits quietly and foolishly on the slate, enjoying everything in front of him and the inner relaxation it brings.

After seeing the scenery of Yangjiajie, we took an eco-friendly car down the mountain and headed to Zhangjiajie Railway Station, which was already 4 pm in the afternoon. Time flies, and three days have come to an end like this. I have seen the beautiful scenery, which proves the saying that beauty is on a dangerous peak. It also proves that as more people go to the beautiful scenery, they lose the soul feeling it brings.

I had a great time these days and also had a tiring time. It was the right choice not to join the group. In these days, tour guide Xiao Xu told us many stories about the local Tujia ethnic group, which allowed us to learn a lot about them. Besides knowing that Zhangjiajie's mountains are unique, what I gained the most from coming to Zhangjiajie was understanding the customs and habits of the Tujia ethnic group, as well as the history of the minority ethnic groups in western Hunan. In the end, I realized that traveling to a place is not only about understanding how beautiful the local scenery is, but also about gaining a deeper understanding of the stories behind the scenery; I also understand why famous figures like Shen Congwen, Huang Yongyu, and Song Zuying can emerge from Xiangxi, and I also understand that Xiangxi men are bold and bold in temperament, and Xiangxi women dare to love and hate; This trip to Zhangjiajie was definitely worth it; Thank you to Director Xiao Xu for telling us so many stories and for his meticulous care throughout the journey;

delicious food

What impressed Zhangjiajie on this trip was a gourmet restaurant near the bus station Wulingyuan National Scenic Spot. Although the store was not very big, the environment was very good. Although it was not very famous, the food was really good. It was much better than those so-called big stores, and the price was very affordable. The boss was a real person. He also asked us how we felt about the food and the taste. In a moment, he felt that the boss was really working hard to make food and run a restaurant. This kind of quality business is really rare, and must be recommended!