Changsha Huanghua International Airport

Unfortunately, the plane was actually more than an hour late. It is almost 2 o'clock when we arrive at Changsha Airport.

As soon as I left the airport, the heat wave hit my face. I didn't expect it to be much hotter.

I took a taxi to Changsha West Bus Station, and I chose the West Bus Station Hotel because it would be convenient to take a bus from the West Railway Station to Wulingyuan in Zhangjiajie tomorrow. It was so far away from the airport that it cost 155 yuan.

On August 6, I slept until past 8 o'clock. After getting up and eating, I checked out directly and stored my luggage at the front desk. This is where I made a mistake. I didn't control the time well, which resulted in me coming back early at noon, but I had no place to go, so I had to wait in the waiting hall.

When I went out, I happened to see a beef noodle shop. It tasted good.

orange Island

Next, we will begin our trip to Changsha. The first stop will of course be the famous Orange Island.

orange Island

Take the subway to Juzizhou.

There are many people.

The weather is really unusually hot. After taking two steps, she was covered in sweat and had no desire to walk at all.

I advise everyone not to go to Changsha in summer. We northerners can't stand it.

Since we didn't want to walk, we chose to take the small transportation in the scenic area at 20 yuan per person.

I sat until the finish line and took a photo at the statue of Chairman Mao.

The weather was too hot and the sun couldn't stand it, so I stopped shopping and took a car directly out.

Things in the scenic area are really expensive. A popsicle costs 5 yuan.

I didn't expect the weather to be so unbearable. If I had known, I would have taken the morning flight.

Hey!

Huo gongdian

Coming out of Juzizhou, I saw that it was past 10 o'clock, so I took a drip and went to the Fire Palace on Pozi Street to taste Changsha cuisine.

Since we came early, there were no people yet, so we ordered many specialty snacks, which tasted good and were not too expensive.

Everyone who comes here is traveling from other places

Taiping Old Street

After eating, looking at the early time, I walked to Taiping Old Street.

Very disappointed.

Nothing special, very messy.

It took ten minutes to finish shopping.

The weather was too hot and I was not in the mood to shop, so I took a taxi back to Hanting to pick up my luggage.

It was a mistake here because I checked out early and didn't expect me to be back at 12 o'clock. But the ticket I booked was 14:30 from Changsha West Bus Station-Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Passenger Station.

There was no choice but to sit idly in the waiting hall.

I have children here who are at a disadvantage.

Don't buy tickets online, wait until you get to the station to buy tickets, they will be sold out.

I hope to open the subscription of children's tickets as soon as possible.

At 14:30, the car finally left.

I'm excited.

But unfortunately, we encountered a traffic jam again. It had taken more than 4 hours to drive to Wulingyuan at around 8 p.m.

There was no way.

I booked the inn (Wulingyuan). It is very close to Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Passenger Station, just a dozen minutes 'walk.

When we arrived at the inn, the owner was very enthusiastic. After completing the check-in process, he introduced us to the tour routes of Zhangjiajie and asked us which tickets we had not booked.

The boss helped us book tickets for the Charming Xiangxi performance at 188 yuan per person, which was much cheaper than booking them online. I also booked tickets for Tianzishan Cableway.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Tickets for Zhangjiajie National Forest Park are valid for four days, but two days are enough for the main attractions. The tour routes are divided into two mountains and mountains.

On the mountain: Tianzi Mountain-Yangjiajie-Yuanjiajie

At the foot of the mountain: Shili Gallery-Jinbian Creek-Huangshi Village

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

I got up at 6 o'clock in the morning. I was afraid of being crowded, so I had to get early.

I had breakfast at the breakfast shop next to the inn. It was 15 yuan per person, which was okay.

The inn is very close to the sign door, less than ten minutes 'walk.

I encountered some difficulties when picking up the ticket here, because the person I was looking for was picking up the ticket on the spot, but he had no significant identification and was just a man carrying a bag. It took several phone calls to get in touch.

After picking up the ticket, line up and enter the door.

The weather is bad today, there is rain.

tianzishan

Tianzi Mountain is located in the north of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and adjacent to Suoxiyu Scenic Area to the east. It got its name after Xiang Dakun, a Tujia leader in the early Ming Dynasty, called himself "Xiangwang Tianzi". The "Mountain Tour Route" for the entire mountain is 45 kilometers long. Tourists can visit on foot or take the "eco-friendly car" in the park (the cost of the eco-friendly car is included in the park ticket). Visiting Tianzi Mountain, you can have the opportunity to watch the four wonders of clouds and mist, moonlit night, sunset and winter snow. In the hazy fog after the rain and early clearing, it is like being in a fairyland. On the night of the moon, the peak forests here are covered with a layer of "magic gauze" by the hazy moonlight, giving an extra sense of mystery. On a sunny morning, a red sun rises from the strange mountains and peaks, which is very charming. After winter, Tianzi Mountain is covered in silver, and the pine trees and the summit are covered with heavy snow. Hundreds of millions of years ago, Tianzi Mountain was still a vast sea. Later, due to complex and long geological processes, various strange-looking geological landscapes such as Yubi Peak, fairy laying flowers, Dianjiangtai, aerial pastoral, and Xianren Bridge were formed today. Landscape and strange peaks. Don't pay too much attention to the similarities and dissimilarities between these natural shapes, because the "original scenery and natural beauty" is the most charming place in Tianzi Mountain.

After getting off the cable car, Helong Park is not far away.

The rain has stopped.

At the top of Tianzi Mountain, the fog has cleared a little, and the scenery is really good.

It's just that the steps are too slippery. Hey, I fell.

yangjiajie

Come out of Tianzi Mountain and take an eco-friendly car to Yangjiajie.

Yangjiajie Scenic Area is located in the northwest of Zhangjiajie Forest Park and connected to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area in the east. It is mainly dominated by original scenery and natural beauty. It is characterized by the word "dangerous" and high mountains and narrow roads. Therefore, it is also the most ideal destination for backpackers and friends who like adventure. The Yangjiajie Scenic Area has not yet been fully opened. Some road sections have not yet been paved with cement pavements and stone steps, but there are gravel roads that can be basically passed. It takes about 5 hours to visit the scenic spot on foot and is physically strenuous. It is recommended to travel together and bring some drinking water and dry food while playing. You can also choose to visit the scenic spot by combining walking and taking a cableway (directly to the summit). Compared with the large number of tourists in Jinbianxi, Yuanjiajie and other places, this place seems quiet and mysterious. The scenic area is full of strange peaks and streams, and the eyes are full of green. The three most well-known attractions in the scenic area are: Wulong Village, Tianbo Prefecture and Climbing to the Sky. Wulong Village is the most magical place in Zhangjiajie. It used to be a place where bandits lived. The terrain is dangerous. After Wulong Village, it is Tianbo Prefecture. There are more than 10 natural stone walls with uneven heights and heights. The scene is spectacular. There are iron ladders that can reach the summit, and the summit is flat.

Because the journey was too long, and the innkeeper said that the scenery of Tianbo Prefecture and Wulong Village was average, it was too time-consuming.

We just saw the Great Natural Wall. Come out directly and take an eco-friendly car to Yuanjiajie.

the yuanjiajie

When we arrived at Yuanjiajie, it was already past 12 o'clock in the afternoon.

I had a meal at the tallest KFC restaurant. It was not expensive, slightly more expensive than at the foot of the mountain.

The scenery of the Yuan Family Boundary is indeed worthy of its reputation.

It is also a place where all tour groups go. There are really many people and the mountain roads are narrow, so there is always a queue.

the yuanjiajie

Yuanjiajie Scenic Area is a mountainous high platform. There are mountain streams, waterfalls, lush trees, and extremely fresh air. It is a scenic spot in Zhangjiajie Forest Park. Here, you can watch the clouds and clouds, and the peaks. Beautiful scenery. The most famous scenic spot in the scenic area is the Qiankun Pillar, the location of the suspended mountain "Hallelujah Mountains" in the movie "Avatar". In addition, there are also major attractions such as the majestic Chizai Terrace and the World's No. 1 Bridge. Ecstasy Terrace is the best viewing platform in the scenic area. Standing in Taichung, there are hundreds of stone peaks standing around it, making it an extraordinary momentum. The world's first bridge spans between two mountains, with a deck width of 2 meters, a span of 25 meters, and a vertical height difference of 357 meters. It is the natural self-produced stone bridge with the largest vertical height difference discovered so far in the world.

Bailong Elevator

The Bailong Tiantian is located at the "Water Around Four Gates" scenic spot near the "Jinbianxi Grand Canyon"(about 300 meters apart). The upper station is the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. The Bailong Ladder connects major scenic spots such as Jinbianxi, Yuanjiajie, and Tianzi Mountain in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. From the vicinity of the Jinbianxi Grand Canyon to Yuanjiajie, it takes about 2 hours to climb the mountain on foot, and it only takes 2 minutes to reach it by taking the ladder at the "Shuihuan Simen". The Bailong Ladder has a vertical height difference of 335 meters and a running height of 326 meters. It consists of a solid well inside the mountain and a derrick close to the mountain. There are three elevators running side by side, each made of fully transparent glass. When tourists take the elevator, they can enjoy a magnificent scene in Zhangjiajie through the glass. The Shenshen Party is located directly opposite the Hundred Dragons Ladder and consists of dozens of relatively independent stone peaks.

Bailong Elevator

There should be a viewing deck here at Bailong Elevator, but we saw too many people queuing, so we forgot and rushed to queue up.

Water surrounds the four doors

After coming out of the Bailong elevator, we took an eco-friendly car to Shuihuan Simen. This is the intersection of four streams. The water is very shallow and the children are playing in the water.

Children just like to play in the water.

After playing for a while, it started to rain again, so I quickly lined up and took a bus down the mountain.

Charming Xiangxi Grand Theater

Because the booking was booked too late, Charming Xiangxi booked the ticket at 10:10.

Coming out of Xibu Street, it started to rain again, but it stopped in a while.

Having nothing to do, I just went shopping all the way to the Charming Xiangxi Grand Theater and waited at the door for the performance to start.

Shili Gallery Zhangjiajie

On August 8, we will continue to visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, and today we will visit the mountain route.

Due to the abundant time in recent days, I didn't get up so early and left at around eight o'clock.

First at the inn, check your luggage to your accommodation in the city so that you don't have to come back to pick up your luggage.

The first stop is Shili Gallery.

Shili Gallery is located in Suoxiyu Scenic Area, with a length of 5 kilometers. It is one of the essences of Suoxiyu Scenic Area. There are rich natural landscapes on both sides of this 5-kilometer-long valley. The trees are verdant, wild flowers are fragrant, and there are strange peaks and rocks in a variety of shapes. Walking among them is like walking into a huge picture of mountains and rivers. As early as the Ming Dynasty, someone wrote a good saying: "People traveling in the mountains and gorges are like drawing pictures." Attractions along the way include: turning attics, elderly people picking herbs, birthday stars welcoming guests, double-faced clocks, couples hugging children, etc.

We chose a small train to go in and out again.

It started to rain a little in the morning, but then the rain stopped and the sun came out.

There is finally no fog today.

There is a monkey garden in the innermost part of the Shili Gallery with many little monkeys.

Jinbianxi Grand Canyon

Come out of Shili Gallery, take an eco-friendly car to Shuiwasimen, which is the entrance of Jinbian Creek. From here, you can walk along Jinbian Creek to Huangshi Village.

Jinbianxi Grand Canyon

The Jinbianxi River is 7.5 kilometers long and is named after it passes through one of the "Top Ten Outstanding Scenarios in Zhangjiajie"-the Jinbianyan where the Shenying Whip is protected. The Jinbian River is the most beautiful scenery in Wulingyuan. Walking through the peaks and valleys, the stream is clear and colorful, with small fish swimming in it. The flowers and plants along the stream are delicious, and birds sing and orioles sing. People walking along the clear stream is better than swimming in a painting. Known as "one of the most beautiful canyons in the world."

Jinbianxi is one of the earliest scenic spots developed in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. It originates from Tudiya in Zhangjiajie. It winds from south to north, moves with the mountains, passes through the peaks and valleys, and finally gathers with Longwei River, Yuyan River and Kuandong River in Shuihuan Simen. "There are three thousand strange peaks and eight hundred beautiful waters." Jinbianxi brings into full play the mountains and rivers of Zhangjiajie to the fullest. It has the reputation of "a thousand years of continuous drought, and thousands of years of continuous rain and blue rain." Mr. Shen Congwen, a famous litterateur, praised it as "the girl of Zhangjiajie." Mr. Wu Guanzhong, the famous painter, once praised it as "a fairytale world."

The main tourist attractions of Jinbianxi include: Guimen Rock, Guanyin Sending Children, Pig Bajie Carrying Daughter-in-law, Drunken Arhat, Shenying Whip, Jinbianyan, Huaguo Mountain, Shuilian Cave, Splitting Mountain to Save Mother, Candle Peak, Changshou Spring, Wenxing Rock, Ziziatan, Qianli Meeting, Nanmuping, Camel Peak, Shuilao Simen.

Jinbianxi Grand Canyon

There are many monkeys in Jinbian River. You must take good care of the children and not tease or scare the monkeys, otherwise you will be scratched.

You can feed him food from far away.

The vegetation along the Jinbian River is dense, the streams are gurgling, and the air is super, super good.

It took us more than four hours to get out, stopping and swaying.

The scenery here is really beautiful.

This is the difference between playing by yourself and following a group. Traveling with a group will only give you one hour.

huangshizhai

After coming out of Jinbian River, I looked at it early, so I planned to climb the Huangshi Village Scenic Area.

I called the innkeeper and bought a lift ticket for round-trip. It can be 10 yuan cheaper.

huangshizhai

Huangshi Village is the essence of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Scenic Area. There has always been a saying that "if you don't climb Huangshi Village, you will go to Zhangjiajie in vain." Huangshizhai is located in the south of the scenic area (close to the Forest Park Ticket Station). It is the largest and most concentrated viewing platform in Zhangjiajie Forest Park. The Jinbianxi Canyon to the east of Huangshizhai is the earliest area developed in the scenic area. Clear streams pass through the valley, and the peaks on both sides of the valley stand tall, and the eyes are green everywhere. The top of Huangshizhai Village is slightly higher in the southwest and slightly lower in the northeast. It is surrounded by cliffs and lush trees. There are often long clouds and clouds around the village roof. In the cold winter, it is often covered with snow and icicles hang below. Climb to the top of Huangshi Village and look around, you can experience the pride of "seeing all the mountains at a glance". Walking to Huangshi Village requires thousands of steps, which requires a lot of physical energy. You can choose the way to climb the summit according to your own conditions. You can take the cableway to the top of the village for a tour and then walk down the mountain. This combination is not tiring but also You can see the beautiful scenery. Along the way, you will also pass small attractions such as Luohan Yingbin, Dianjiangtai, Tianshu Baoxia, Nantian Gate, Longtou Peak, and Immortal Chess.

huangshizhai

Huangshizhai Scenic Area happens to be a circle. It takes about two hours to walk around.

Tianmen Mountain Zhangjiajie

Tianmen Mountain is named after the natural wonder "Tianmen Cave". When visiting Tianmen Mountain, you must take a 7500-meter-long cableway. From the cableway you can overlook the Tongtian Avenue and the beautiful scenery in the mountains hovering between the cliffs. Those who are bold can also walk on the suspended glass plank road attached to the wall to experience the excitement of walking in the sky. Tianmen Mountain is only 8 kilometers away from the Urban area of Zhangjiajie. Tianmen Cave in the mountain is a natural karst cave through the mountain. Local people believe that they can directly reach the sky from here. For ordinary tourists, Tianmen Cave is not open all year round. Every winter, Tianmen Cave and Tongtian Avenue (99-bend winding mountain road) leading to Tianmen Cave are closed due to snow and ice on the road. The next station of Tianmen Mountain Cableway is located in Guanliping, Yongding District, and the upper station is the top of Tianmen Mountain. There is also a "middle station" for the sightseeing cableway, where you can transfer to an environmentally friendly car in the scenic area to go to Tianmen Cave. The Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area is full of ancient trees and vines. The scenic area is divided into several main areas: Tianmen Cave, Middle Line, East Line and West Line Scenic Area. Tourists can choose different routes and areas to play according to their preferences and physical strength. The core attraction of the middle line is Tianmenshan Temple, the "Qiu 'er Cave" near the temple. It is rumored that Guanyin, who sends her children, shows her godliness here, and makes a sincere wish to ask for children; the highlight of the west line is a 60-meter-long "glass plank road", built on the cliffs, and the roads at your feet are all made of transparent glass. Walking on it, you can see the deep valley under your feet, and feel the joy of walking in the air while being scared; the east line is mainly virgin forest, and now a 150-meter glass plank road has also been opened. There is no accommodation in Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area, so you can only finish the tour in one day

Fenghuang ancient city

Fenghuang ancient city

After completing the accommodation procedures, the boss recommended sightseeing routes and places to eat, rested for a while, and went shopping.

The ancient city is not big, the buildings are not tall, and the city walls are very low, which is much worse than the ancient city of Pingyao.

Fenghuang Ancient City does not require tickets, and only 9 attractions have joint tickets.

In the evening, we had a meal of firewood food at the most famous, popular and well-known time-honored specialty food restaurant in the area recommended by the innkeeper. It was absolutely delicious and the price was not expensive. This was the most satisfying food we had during our trip. It was also the most affordable food. It was really firewood food. The firewood fish was so tender, the soup was delicious, tasted good and comfortable to eat. If you want to eat specialty food in Fenghuang Ancient City, you must go and experience it!

We had dinner at the restaurant recommended by our boss and went to the dock to prepare for a night boat trip to the Tuojiang River.

There were many people, and the queue was as usual.

The boat is a Wupeng boat and can carry 8 people.

The night view is beautiful, but the distance is too short, only 10 minutes, and it is not cost-effective. In fact, you can visit the river yourself.

Tuojiang River in the morning

Hunan University

9:30 Phoenix Bus Terminal-Changsha West Bus Station.

This time the journey was smooth and it only took more than 5 hours to reach Changsha.

Take the subway from the bus station to the hotel, Yannian Honolulu Hotel, which is close to the airport and only takes 20 minutes by taxi.

The weather is still hot. I never went out.

I ordered takeout.

I rested in the hotel until more than 5 o'clock, when the weather became cooler, and then I went out.

Take the subway to Hunan University.

7:45 Changsha Huanghua International Airport-Taiyuan Wusu International Airport.

Back at home, the weather in Taiyuan is still good!