I had long heard that Zhangjiajie had beautiful scenery and picturesque peaks and mountains. It happened that I had saved a few days of vacation time, so I discussed with my friends a trip that was easy to go, so I went there and saw the strange peaks and mountains. The charming scenery of clear streams. After reviewing various strategies and information, people who used to travel to other places would travel with group tours, which were not free at all. The time they spent adding points, shopping, and viewing attractions was not as much as on the bus. We no longer wanted to travel with a group, so we decided to choose the more popular self-guided tour.

It has been several days since I came back from Zhangjiajie, and I have never been able to calm down. My thoughts still stay in the beautiful Zhangjiajie, the quiet Jinbian River, the majestic Yuanjia Boundary, the simple Wulingyuan, the spectacular Bailong Stairway and everything there... Here I will tell you slowly and carefully about this trip from beginning to end. First, I will help those friends who are preparing to go to Zhangjiajie, and secondly, it will allow me to relive this wonderful trip again!

There are a total of 3 people in this trip. The main expenses are transportation and entrance fees. There are not many other accommodation and meals. Here are the details:

[Zhangjiajie Transportation]

(Every departure place is different, and the price is different.)

Second-class seat of the Cangzhou to Beijing high-speed railway: 98 yuan;

Beijing to Zhangjiajie: Transportation from Zhangjiajie is relatively convenient. There is Lotus Airport. We fly directly from Beijing to Zhangjiajie. There should be direct flights in many cities. Because it is more convenient to come to Beijing, we chose to start from Beijing. The plane ticket we bought was 770 at that time. You can also choose to travel by train, which may take longer.

[Zhangjiajie Ticket Fees]

Hundred Dragons Ladder: One-way ticket is 72 yuan;

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: 228 yuan (the innkeeper helped us book 208 yuan, and one person can get a discount of 20 yuan)

[Zhangjiajie Accommodation Fees]

In Zhangjiajie, we stayed at Ya 'anju Inn in Wulingyuan. There were 3 people, with an average of 80 yuan per person. It was very comfortable and the room was also very large, clean and tidy. The boss was very kind. He even helped us book discounted tickets and gave us free tour maps. It was really heart-warming. I must praise the boss!

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[Trip begins]

the first day

It was already afternoon when the plane arrived in Zhangjiajie. After we arrived at the airport, we took a bus to Wulingyuan. After staying in Wulingyuan, we took a short rest. At five or six o'clock, we arrived at Xibu Street. There are many small shops there, which are very enjoyable at night. If you want to collect specialties here, Xibu Street is a good choice.

There are many tea merchants here, and many elderly people who are suitable for drinking are probably also attracted by health tea. Regarding how to maintain health, I think the mentality of the tea drinker is the most critical, and the function of tea is secondary.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park--Zhangjiajie's core scenic spot

We first went to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area and took the Hundred Dragons Ladder, known as the "World's No. 1 Ladder"! Its vertical height difference is 326 meters, its running speed is 5.25 meters/second, and it can reach the peak in 66 seconds, which is very spectacular.

Moreover, I heard that the Bailong Ladder has won many honors and is the world's tallest outdoor sightseeing elevator, setting the Guinness World Record; the only one in China that is listed on the world's top 11 creative elevator; and the top ten international artificial landscape projects are known as the "world's first ladder", which attracts tourists from all over the world.

After arriving, queue up for a bus in the scenic area. It is said that during peak tourist seasons like National Day, it takes an hour to queue up for a bus. I'm scared to think about it. We waited in line for about 15 minutes, which was still relatively fast. In the ladder, when the ladder rushed out of the mountain, it was really spectacular. It could see the mountains at a glance. It is worthy of being the world's first ladder!

After several twists and turns, I finally arrived at the Yangjiajie. Looking inside and outside the "natural city wall", I found nothing but the wildness. If you happen to bring 50 yuan, come and experience what it's like to be an uncle. It's not easy to make money on this steep slope, but you can carry it dozens of times a day, and it's also very promising (bad laugh).

After the tour, continue to take the "Scenic Car" to reach Yuanjiajie.

Yuanjiajie is located at the core of Zhangjiajie's World Natural Heritage Site, with an altitude of more than 1000 meters. Looking far into the distance, there are mountains and valleys. Wuling's thousands of mountains and valleys rush to the eyes in an instant. The strange peaks and rocks in various shapes are like sharp blades piercing the blue sky. It's a magnificent scene of "the canyon is rolling and thousands of pillars arrive"!

The gurgling stream of Phnom Penh follows your footsteps endlessly. Walking on the flat stone path and bathing in the green forest oxygen bar, you can wander among the green mountains and clear waters to your heart's content. Along the way, you can visit famous scenic spots such as Golden Whip Rock, Eagle Protection Whip, Splitting Mountains to Save Mother, and Pig Bajie carrying his daughter-in-law. When I saw the location where Journey to the West was filmed, I felt like I was back when I was a child: I could enjoy many beautiful natural scenery.

Another feature along the Jinbian River is its cleanliness. On the ancient bluestone road, staff are often encountered to clean the already clean mountain road so that no paper or bag remains. Their concentration and dedication are rare. We listened to the scarecrow telling the legends of mountain peaks and experienced their magnificent appearance. Along the way, I watched the scenic spots on the cliffs next to me, such as the deep love between mother and son, Pig Bajie carrying his daughter-in-law, the Shenying Whip, Wenxing Rock, Zizuki Pond, and Thousands of Miles Meeting. I felt very vivid.

Going to the first bridge in the world and overlooking the Sky Garden feels like you are in the heart of the Yuan Family Realm, and you can see the scenery of the Yuan Family Realm at a glance!

I got up early to watch the sunrise, but because the clouds were too thick that day, I regretted that I didn't see the sunrise, but regret in life is also a kind of beauty. Then we went to Shili Gallery. But because I walked a lot yesterday, I am a little tired today.

We had Zhangjiajie's Sanxia Pot for lunch today. Sanxia Pot, also known as Tujia Sanxia Pot, is Zhangjiajie's signature dish.

Nowadays, two or three or more of fat intestines, pork tripe, beef tripe, mutton tripe, pig's trotters or pig's head meat are specially processed into one pot by local chefs. The three-pot method is also divided into dry pot and soup pot. Dry pot has no soup and has a strong spicy flavor. People who cannot eat spicy food are better not to eat it. Although this dish is delicious, it is generally not seen in hotels in Zhangjiajie. It can only be eaten in some small restaurants frequented by local people. Because tea became associated with several little girls, we asked them to take us to a particularly authentic local shop and tasted the delicious Sanxia Pot and Zhangjiajie specialties.

Say goodbye to our friends, we rushed to the train station in the afternoon, and then took the train to Changsha to eat crayfish!

In the past three days, I still feel that the second day's trip was quite fulfilling, and the landscapes I saw along the way were quite spectacular, especially the Hundred Dragons Ladder, which allowed me to appreciate the miracle of China's man-made landscape and I am proud of my country's great rivers and mountains!

Finally, let me talk about some matters needing attention in Zhangjiajie:

1： On trains to Zhangjiajie, Zhangjiajie Railway Station and Airport, there are often some people dressed in uniforms (mostly impostors), hanging up a certain reception department, or engaging in soliciting guests in the name of a certain travel agency. They will ask you to join their travel agency, or ask to provide you with accommodation, tour guides, cars, etc. These people either have a high price or have poor service quality, and there are often incidents of dumping customers. After consulting with him, It will keep pestering you and not allow others to receive you. Some people also have criminal backgrounds. If you don't want your mood to be bad, the only way is to not let them know that you are here to travel to Zhangjiajie.

2: If you come to Zhangjiajie by self-driving, the first thing those soliciting customers must do is to get in your car in advance before you reach the scenic spot. After getting on the bus, they tried their best to promote and brag about themselves, as if they were extremely talented and all tourism links and departments in Zhangjiajie knew about it. Choosing them could be super affordable, etc. If their efforts don't work in front of savvy customers, they will pay for your room reservation. For the above situation, self-driving friends should be aware of it. No matter who it is, including traffic police or any government personnel, if he asks to get in your car or ask you to help take someone to Zhangjiajie or Wulingyuan, he must change his identity to solicit customers. If you don't want to get into trouble, you should refuse with confidence. If someone enthusiastically tries to make calls, you must ignore them with a cold attitude. In addition, most of the people blocking cars are children and women, so be careful.