Zhang'jia'jie
Zhang'jia'jieZhangjiajie is a charming and unique traveling city. Strange peaks and rocks is its business card, quartz sandstone peaks and forests are rare in the world, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain and other attractions, strange peaks, cloudy, like a fairyland, “Avatar” was once in this scene. Tianmen Mountain is a perfect, glass stack thrilling, 999 level of the sky avenue shocking. There is also the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, which hangs high above the canyon, making it a frightening and addictive experience. In addition, the local Tujia, Miao and other ethnic customs, special songs and dances, food flavor, so that tourists enjoy the unique journey of nature and humanities intertwined.
Top1.Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park is named after the natural wonder "Tianmen Cave". When visiting the scenic area, you must take a cableway about 7,500 meters long. You can overlook the Tianmen Avenue winding between the cliffs and the beautiful scenery in the mountains from the cable car. The brave ones can also walk on the glass plank road hanging on the cliff to experience the excitement of walking in the air. Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park is relatively close to Zhangjiajie urban area. The Tianmen Cave in the mountain is a natural through - mountain karst cave. Local people believe that one can reach the Heavenly Palace from here. For ordinary tourists, Tianmen Cave is not open throughout the year. In winter every year, due to snow and icy roads, Tianmen Cave and the Tianmen Avenue (a winding mountain road with 99 turns) leading to Tianmen Cave will be closed. The lower station of the scenic area's large cableway is located in Guanliping, Yongding District, and the upper station is at the top of Tianmen Mountain. In 2020, the scenic area opened a fast cableway. The lower station of the fast cableway is near the Tianmen Mountain entrance, and the upper station is near the Tianmen Cave parking lot. Ancient trees tower to the skies everywhere in Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, and vines twine around them. The scenic area is divided into several main areas, such as Tianmen Cave, the middle line, the east line, and the west line scenic areas. Tourists can choose different routes and areas to visit according to their preferences and physical strength. The core scenic spot of the middle line is Tianmen Mountain Temple. Near the temple, there is a "Son - seeking Cave". According to folk legends, the Goddess of Children shows her divine power here. People can sincerely make a wish for children. The highlight of the west line is a "glass plank road" about 60 meters long, built on a cliff. The road under your feet is all made of transparent glass. Walking on it, when you see the bottomless valley below, you will be frightened but also feel the joy of walking in the air. Currently, glass plank roads about 60 meters long have also been opened on the east line and Panlong Cliff respectively. There is no accommodation in the scenic area, so you can only finish your tour within one day. Near Tianmen Mountain Temple, there is a "Yingtaowan Restaurant" that provides snacks and fast food. Near the lower station of the Tianmen Mountain cableway, there are shuttle buses to the "Canyon Grand Theater", where you can watch the live - action performance and the magic musical "Tianmen Fox Fairy". This story is adapted from the mythological legend "Liu Hai Cuts Firewood", telling a touching love story between a human and a fox. With the on - site music and lighting effects, and the fascinating scenes such as the huge moon, the transformation of fox spirits, the flying snow all over the sky, and the high - altitude flying bridge, this legendary love story is vividly presented.
Top2.Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is divided into areas such as Huangshizhai, Jinbian Stream, Yuanjiajie, Yangjiajie, Tianzishan and Suoxiyu. It is the core scenic spot that must not be missed when visiting Zhangjiajie. More than three thousand peculiarly - shaped peaks rise straight from the ground, presenting lush greenery everywhere. There are clouds and mists lingering between the peaks and valleys, and waterfalls and brooks can be seen everywhere. The scenery is extremely beautiful. The "Hallelujah Mountain", the floating mountain in the movie "Avatar", was also filmed here. It is believed that movie fans must be familiar with this place. ### The Nicknames of Zhangjiajie Zhangjiajie has so many nicknames in the tourism circle that many backpackers often get confused. Before traveling, you must figure out the relationships between these scenic areas and spots. ### Zhangjiajie and Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Zhangjiajie is a prefecture - level city under the jurisdiction of Hunan Province and also a popular tourist city in China. The scenic areas within the city include Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, etc. Most people come to Zhangjiajie to visit its core scenic area - Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. ### Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area are actually the same scenic area with the same entrance ticket, just with different names. There are five entrance ticket stations in the scenic area, among which Wulingyuan Entrance Ticket Station and Forest Park Entrance Ticket Station are the two main entrances. ### Highlights of the Scenic Area - **Yuanjiajie: Land on Pandora in "Avatar"** Yuanjiajie is the filming location of the "Hallelujah Mountain" in the movie "Avatar". You can explore the magical world in the movie where mountains float and are scattered all over. If it happens to rain in the mountains or when it clears up after the rain, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of misty mountains and overlapping peaks. The Soul - Capturing Platform is an ideal viewing position. Standing on the platform, there are hundreds of stone peaks standing around, looking magnificent. You can also see the First Bridge Under Heaven, which spans between two mountains with a vertical height difference of 357 meters. - **Tianzishan: Once You've Seen Tianzishan, No Other Mountains Need to Be Seen** When visiting Tianzishan, you will see various peculiarly - shaped geological landscapes and odd - shaped peaks such as the Imperial Brush Pen Peaks, the Fairy Presenting Flowers, the General - Reviewing Platform, the Hanging Fields in the Air, and the Immortal Bridge. Don't worry too much about whether these natural formations look like what they are named. The charm of Tianzishan lies in its "natural beauty of the original scenery". Especially in the hazy fog after a rain, you will feel as if you are in a fairyland. When winter comes and the mountains are covered in white, the scenery is even more charming. - **Huangshizhai: On Top, You Can Look Down Upon All the Other Peaks** There is a saying that "If you don't climb Huangshizhai, you've wasted your trip to Zhangjiajie". Huangshizhai is an observation deck in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. There are precipitous cliffs and dense green trees around it, and the top of the stockade is often covered in clouds and mists. Climbing to the top of Huangshizhai and looking around, you can experience the pride of "looking down upon all the other peaks". - **Yangjiajie: Seek Excitement in Danger** Yangjiajie mainly features the natural beauty of the original scenery. With high mountains and narrow paths, it is famous for its "danger" and is deeply loved by backpackers and adventurers. Wulongzhai in the scenic area is a very magical place in Zhangjiajie. In the past, bandits in western Hunan lived here, and later it was renamed according to the TV series "The Story of Suppressing Bandits in Wulong Mountain". The stockade is built along the mountain, and there is only one way up and down the mountain, which requires you to use your hands and feet to climb to the top. - **Suoxiyu: A Natural Ink - Washed Landscape Painting** Suoxiyu is also called Suoxi, named because the streams in the scenic area are shaped like ropes. Unlike other parts of the forest park, it is not so precipitous. Here, clouds and mists linger all year round, clear brooks flow continuously throughout the four seasons, and delicate peaks can be seen everywhere. The Ten - Mile Gallery is the highlight of Suoxiyu. In the 5 - kilometer - long canyon, wild flowers give off fragrance, and there are strange peaks and rocks. Walking through it is like walking into a natural landscape painting. - **Jinbian Stream: Filming Location of "Journey to the West"** The Jinbian Stream Gorge is the earliest - developed area in the scenic area. A clear stream runs through the valley, with peaks standing on both sides. Looking around, you can see lush greenery everywhere. It is also one of the filming locations of the classic TV series "Journey to the West". Movie fans can come here to see classic scenes such as the Water Curtain Cave and the Story of Saving the Mother by Splitting the Mountain.
Top3.The Seventy-two Magical Pagodas in Zhangjiajie
The 72 Magical Towers Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie is located at No. 1 Wulingshan Avenue, with a very advantageous geographical location. It is divided into three major sections: the Heavenly Palace Magical Tower, the Fireworks Old Street, and the 72 Magical Stockades. It is hailed as the "cultural landmark of Zhangjiajie" and the "new engine of night - time economy". Explore the mountains and waters of Zhangjiajie and visit the 72 Magical Towers! The 72 Magical Towers Scenic Area deeply implements the core concept of "shared by locals and tourists, integrated industries" in all - for - one tourism. It restores the mysterious legend of "nine bows, eighteen stockades, and seventy - two magical towers" in the Wuling Mountain area and creates an immersive Tujia - style and trendy Chinese - style theme scenic area. The project takes the 109.9 - meter Guinness World Record - holding stilted building and the 360° immersive real - scene performing arts block as the core creative ideas, and the No. 1 Foodie Street in Hunan and the Arabian Nights Theme Hotel as the core business forms. It integrates various leisure business forms such as characteristic bars, trendy Chinese - style travel photography studios, intangible cultural heritage workshops, and the "Eight Scenic Spots of the Magical Towers". There is everything for eating, drinking, having fun, and shopping. Empowered by culture, it creates a model of diverse night - time economic consumption forms! It has become a milestone in Zhangjiajie's transformation from mountain sightseeing tourism to cultural and leisure tourism!
Top4.Wulingyuan
Wulingyuan Scenic Area is located in the northwest of Hunan Province. It is a national 5A - level tourist attraction and belongs to Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie City. It consists of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, National Geopark, Suoxi Valley, Tianzi Mountain and Yangjiajie, with a total area of 369 square kilometers. Among them, the area of the central scenic area is 264 square kilometers. The scenery here is naturally beautiful without excessive artificial carving. It is famous for its rare trees, strange mountains and waters, and continuous ridges, and is well - known for its peaks, valleys, waters, forests and caves. There are rare quartz sandstone peak forests at home and abroad in Wulingyuan Scenic Area, which are known as "Three Thousand Wonder Peaks". These peak forests have strange shapes, looking like immortals or flying birds and running beasts, ever - changing and stretching for tens of thousands of hectares. The waters in Wulingyuan are known as "Eight Hundred Elegant Waters". Waterfalls, streams, clear springs and deep pools are all wonderfully charming. Walking along the famous Golden Whip Stream all the way to Suoxi Valley, one can enjoy the charming scenery on both sides. The strange peaks and rocks are reflected in the water, presenting a unique charm. The scenery in Wulingyuan Scenic Area varies throughout the four seasons. The views in the morning, at dusk, on cloudy and sunny days are ever - changing, like a fairyland with magnificent buildings, extremely spectacular. Walking in it, one can't help but marvel at the grandeur and mystery of nature when admiring the changing sea of clouds and the dense peak forests. Some people say that the beauty of Wulingyuan lies in its mystery and naturalness, which is absolutely true. There are mysterious natural sceneries between the mountains, waters and rural fields. Terraced fields and houses are dotted among the forests, integrating perfectly with the mountains, just like a beautiful picture.
Top5.Wenshu Monastery
Wenshu Monastery is located in Qingyang District. It was initially built in the Sui Dynasty and was renamed Wenshu Monastery after being rebuilt during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty. Inside the monastery, there are more than 300 Buddha statues of various sizes, made of different materials such as iron, steel, gauze, wood, stone, and clay. Among them, there is a Burmese jade Buddha, which is from Myanmar and is very precious. In the monastery, five main halls, namely the Hall of Three Bodhisattvas, the Daxiong Hall, the Dharma Hall, and the Sutra Library, are connected in sequence, integrating perfectly with the bell tower, the vegetarian dining hall, and the corridors on the east and west sides. Together with other buildings, they form a closed quadrangle. There is also a teahouse and a characteristic vegetarian restaurant named "Xiangzhai Hall" in the monastery, making it a favorite leisure place for local residents. In addition, the monastery also treasures many precious works of calligraphy and paintings since the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The well - known ones are the "Konglin" plaque bestowed by Emperor Kangxi on Wenshu Monastery in 1702 and Emperor Kangxi's copy of Mi Fu's "Haiyue" scroll from the Song Dynasty. There are also Buddhist cultural relics such as the skull bone of the eminent monk Xuanzang from the Tang Dynasty, Indian palm - leaf scriptures, and the gilded Buddhist scriptures from Japan in the Tang Dynasty. However, due to their preciousness, outsiders rarely get to see them. Wenshuyuan Street in front of Wenshu Monastery has now been developed into Wenshu Fang, known as the "Urban Buddhist Forest". It is full of antique buildings in imitation of ancient styles, and many snack shops are still in business.
Top6.Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Area is located in Cili County, Zhangjiajie City. The canyon is lush with vegetation and fresh in air. Flying waterfalls and gurgling streams can be seen everywhere, like a natural oxygen bar. Besides enjoying the natural scenery, the highlight of the scenic area is the glass bridge – Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge. Standing on the bridge, you can have a panoramic view of the valley floor 400 meters below your feet, which is a real test for your nerves. There are direct buses from Zhangjiajie urban area and Wulingyuan Scenic Area to the Grand Canyon, and it takes about 20 - 30 minutes to get there. As you enter the scenic area, the first thing that catches your eye is the glass bridge spanning the two sides of the canyon. The middle section of the bridge is connected by fully transparent glass. Friends who love taking photos can lie on the bridge and start taking a lot of pictures. Keep going forward. After passing through Shenquan Gorge and the Ladder Plank Road, you'll arrive at the Skyline Gap. Here, you can get up close and personal with the canyon cliffs. Keep moving forward, take the slide to the foot of the mountain, and then take a cruise to leave the scenic area.
Top7.Zhangjiajie's "Charm of Western Hunan" Performance
[Performance Venue: Meili Xiangxi Grand Theatre] The Meili Xiangxi Grand Theatre is located at the entrance of the scenic Wulingyuan District, adjacent to the Expert Village Hotel (also known as the Hunan Provincial People's Reception Office), and only 33 kilometers away from the urban area, with a superior geographical location. The whole theatre is a typical building in the style of western Hunan, with a strong local ethnic flavor everywhere, and it is a very distinctive local landmark. The unique natural scenery of Wulingyuan, combined with the wonderful cultural and folk performances, truly makes up the "Charming Western Hunan" that you can't miss. [Meili Xiangxi: Strong Flavor of Western Hunan] The "Meili Xiangxi" show is divided into indoor and outdoor performances, and it is an authentic cultural event showcasing the charm of western Hunan. The indoor part mainly features folk culture, including Miao ethnic group's drum dance, the custom of crying at a wedding, the joint feast, and the Maogusi dance, presenting you with a mysterious, passionate and romantic western Hunan. The outdoor part focuses on demonstrating the various classic unique skills of western Hunan, along with enthusiastic bonfire dances and carnivals. Appreciate the original ecological folk customs shows, learn about the mysterious corpse - driving culture and folk witchcraft in western Hunan, watch the thrilling stunts of the Miao ethnic group like walking on knives and through fire, and feel the gorgeous culture that has been passed down for thousands of years in western Hunan around the blazing bonfire.
Top8.Huanglongdong Scenic Area
Huanglong Cave is famous for its vast cave, deep underground river, and dense stalagmites. Inside the cave, there are many various stalactites such as stone milk, stone pillars, which are colorful under the illumination of lights. In particular, the iconic scenic spot "The Pillar That Holds the Sea Still" is a stalactite pillar up to 20 meters high, with a diameter of only 10 centimeters at its thinnest part. There is still some distance from the Huanglong Cave ticket office to the entrance of the cave. Besides the corridor for queuing to enter the cave, there is also a spectacular group of linked water - wheels. The group of linked water - wheels is a scenic spot created by the scenic area by making full use of the underground water resources of the karst cave. According to different performances, shapes, and uses, it has functions like flour - grinding and irrigation, and shapes like pagodas and mechanical forms. It is well - crafted, just like a real - life "Mojia Mechanized City", which is truly amazing. Huanglong Cave is very large. It is about 7 kilometers long in total, and the vertical height inside the cave is about over 100 meters. The whole cave has other caves within it and rivers flowing through it. When tourists visit the cave, they can see a large number of stalactites, including stone milk, stone pillars, stalagmites, stone curtains, stone organs, and stone flowers. Among them, the very unique iconic scenic spot "The Pillar That Holds the Sea Still" is thick at both ends and thin in the middle, and it is estimated to have grown for 200,000 years. The sightseeing route in the cave, which combines land and water, is also very interesting. When tourists enter the cave, they first walk for a while, and then board a boat at the dock beside the underground river in the cave. They take a cruise to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river and the amazing stalagmites on the water. The whole cruise takes about 15 minutes. After getting off the boat, they continue to visit on foot, and at this time they can encounter the magical waterfall in the cave. There is no need to retrace one's steps in the cave. The exit and the entrance are not in the same place, but they are not far apart.
Top9.Zhangjiajie Eternal Love
The large-scale song and dance performance "Zhangjiajie Eternal Love" condenses the hundreds of millions of years of historical culture and legends of Zhangjiajie. It is divided into acts such as "The Ever - changing World", "The Fairyland of Wuling", "The Legend of Tianzi Mountain", "Stories of the Small Town", "The Horse Mulberry Tree", and "Love in Western Hunan". The performance uses advanced high - tech means such as sound, light, and electricity to present unexpected and amazing effects that make the audience immersed in the performance at all times, allowing them to enjoy the uncanny craftsmanship of nature, the colorful underwater world, the dreamy Wuling Fairyland, and the miraculous spectacle of thousands of tons of floodwater pouring down in an instant as if they were on the spot. Women in Hunan are full of tenderness, and heroes emerge in large numbers!
Top10.Zhangjiajie Bungee Jumping
Zhangjiajie Bungee Jumping takes the glass bridge as its stage, allowing you to experience the ultimate thrill of a racing heart at the peak of the clouds. Take a leap from the glass bridge: The Zhangjiajie bungee jumping site is located on the world's highest and longest fully transparent glass bridge - the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge. This glass bridge is 430 meters long and 6 meters wide, with the bridge deck at a relative height of 300 meters above the valley bottom, providing unique natural conditions for bungee jumping. 260 - meter free - fall: The bungee jumping platform is about 300 meters above the bottom of the Grand Canyon, with a vertical height of 260 meters. You'll be connected only by a single rope and will plummet at high - speed for 5 seconds. Your racing heart will echo with the howling wind, making you feel as if you're one with nature. Immerse in a flowing landscape painting: While bungee jumping, you can overlook the unique karst landform of Zhangjiajie, surrounded by mountains and shrouded in clouds. When you reach the lowest point, the strong rebound of the bungee cord will make your body swing like a pendulum in the canyon, fully experiencing the combination of thrill and grandeur. Professional bungee jumping services: Zhangjiajie Bungee Jumping is mainly operated by companies such as Bungy China. The bungee jumping platform is built with high - specification materials. The service team is considerate. From wearing equipment, psychological preparation before the jump to psychological counseling after the jump, every step reflects the importance and care for the safety of challengers. Zhangjiajie Bungee Jumping is an excellent opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy the fairy - like scenery. Come to Zhangjiajie, stand on the glass bridge, and take a leap to become a brave soul!
Top1.Huanman Hotel (Zhangjiajie Zhongshang Square Dayong Ancient City Branch)
18th Floor, Zhongshang Plaza, No. 151 Jiefang Road
Top2.Zhangjiajie Huashu Five-Room Guesthouse
Room 1801, Unit B, Building 9, Xincheng Juntai, Tianchong Road
Top3.Tianshan Meiju Manor (Zhangjiajie Airport Store)
Inside ET Ecology Kindergarten on Sanxing Road, Group 7, Maoping Community, Nanzhuangping Sub-district
Top4.Zhangjiajie Huagu Jianzhu·Sunrise Viewing at Cloud Peak Homestay
Liu's Group, Kangjinyan Village, Xiehe Township
Top5.All Seasons Hotel (Zhangjiajie Tianmenshan Cableway Station Branch)
Building 4, Nancheng Jinzuo, Yingbin Road
Top6.Shuangmuzi Hotel
Longgang Village, Sanguansi Township
Top7.Zhangjiajie Fangting Villa Homestay
Building 16, Fifth Street, Country Garden
Top8.Home2 Suites by Hilton Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain
Building 1, Nancheng Golden Mansion (right opposite the Tianmen Mountain Cableway Company)
Top9.Zhangjiajie Xinwu Mountain Retreat Vacation Guesthouse
Next to the Hundred Herbs Garden in Lujia'gang, Chaqiyu Village
Top10.Yuxi Homestay (Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan National Forest Park Branch)
Lane 9, Baofeng Road
