Zhangjiajie

张家界|Peak ForestMountainsHunan

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Apr-May and Sep-Oct for clearer mountain views; avoid heavy-rain and peak-holiday days when possible
Climate
Humid Hunan mountain climate with misty peaks, wet summers, cooler high elevations, and fast-changing visibility

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

张家界国家森林公园

All Ages

Admission

Wulingyuan core scenic-area ticket is CNY 165; optional insurance is CNY 3. Bailong Elevator, cableways, and the Ten-Mile Gallery mini-train cost extra.

Typical Visit

2 days recommended; 1 rushed day for Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain

02City Guide

Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area

武陵源风景名胜区

All Ages

Admission

Wulingyuan core scenic-area ticket is CNY 165; optional insurance is CNY 3. Bailong Elevator, cableways, and other add-ons cost extra.

Typical Visit

2-3 days for the main natural sights

03City Guide

Yuanjiajie

袁家界

All Ages

Admission

Included in the Wulingyuan core scenic-area ticket, currently CNY 165; Bailong Elevator and cableways cost extra.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours inside Yuanjiajie; longer when paired with Tianzi Mountain

04City Guide

Tianzi Mountain

天子山

All Ages

Admission

Included in the Wulingyuan core scenic-area ticket, currently CNY 165; Tianzi Mountain Cableway is CNY 72 one way.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours; longer with Dianjiangtai or Shentang Bay

05City Guide

Yangjiajie

杨家界

Adults Focused

Admission

Included in the Wulingyuan core scenic-area ticket, currently CNY 165; Yangjiajie Cableway is commonly listed at CNY 76 one way.

Typical Visit

2-4 hours for Wulong Village and Tianbo Mansion; longer for Sky Corridor

06City Guide

Huangshi Village

黄石寨

All Ages

Admission

Included in the Wulingyuan core scenic-area ticket, currently CNY 165; Huangshi Village Cableway costs extra.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for the mountain-top loop, plus cableway and shuttle time

07City Guide

Golden Whip Stream

金鞭溪

All Ages

Admission

Included in the Wulingyuan core scenic-area ticket, currently CNY 165; no separate cableway-style transport ticket is needed for the walk itself.

Typical Visit

2.5-3 hours for the full 7.5 km walk; shorter partial walks are possible

08City Guide

Ten-Mile Gallery

十里画廊

All Ages

Admission

Included in the Wulingyuan core scenic-area ticket, currently CNY 165; the sightseeing mini-train costs extra, commonly listed at CNY 38 one way and CNY 76 round trip.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours depending on walking versus mini-train

09City Guide

Bailong Elevator

百龙天梯

All Ages

Admission

CNY 65 one way; Zhangjiajie National Forest Park / Wulingyuan admission is required separately.

Typical Visit

10-30 minutes for the ride and stations, plus queue time

10City Guide

Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park

天门山国家森林公园

All Ages

Admission

Main route tickets are commonly sold as line-based packages around CNY 278; glass walkway shoe covers and some add-ons cost extra.

Typical Visit

5-7 hours for a standard route

11Urban Landmark

Tianmen Cave

天门洞

All Ages

Admission

Included in Tianmen Mountain route tickets; the mountain escalator may be included or charged depending on route and direction.

Typical Visit

45-90 minutes, longer with stairs, photos, or queues

12City Guide

Tianmen Mountain Glass Walkway

天门山玻璃栈道

All Ages

Admission

Tianmen Mountain admission is required; glass walkway shoe-cover or service fee is commonly CNY 5 per section.

Typical Visit

10-30 minutes as part of a summit route

13City Guide

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

张家界大峡谷

All Ages

Admission

Tickets are route-based; glass bridge, canyon, boat, elevator, slide, zipline, and activity inclusions depend on the package.

Typical Visit

3-5 hours for a fuller route

14City Guide

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge

张家界大峡谷玻璃桥

All Ages

Admission

Tickets depend on route type: bridge-only and bridge-plus-canyon packages are sold separately, with activity add-ons charged by package or on site.

Typical Visit

30-60 minutes for bridge-only; 3-5 hours when combined with the canyon route

15City Guide

Huanglong Cave

黄龙洞

All Ages

Admission

Ticket packages may include cave admission, underground river boat, guide, or device services; check the included items before buying.

Typical Visit

1.5-2.5 hours

16City Guide

Baofeng Lake

宝峰湖

All Ages

Admission

Tickets are often bundled with the boat ride and scenic-area transport; check the current package before buying.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours for the boat-focused visit; longer with extra walking sections

17Cultural Stop

Charming Xiangxi Show

魅力湘西

All Ages

Admission

Tickets vary by seat zone and date; book by showtime and seating area rather than only the lowest price.

Typical Visit

About 1.5-2 hours including entry and exit time

18City Guide

Tianmen Fox Fairy

天门狐仙

All Ages

Admission

Tickets vary by seating area and date; confirm show status, seat zone, and refund rules before booking.

Typical Visit

About 1.5-2 hours, plus return transport time

19Cultural Stop

72 Wonder Tower

张家界七十二奇楼

All Ages

Admission

Ticket prices and day/night entry rules vary by date and package; exterior photo viewpoints can be useful before deciding to enter.

Typical Visit

30-60 minutes for exterior photos; 1.5-2.5 hours if entering for shows and night activities

20Built Heritage

Tujia Folk Customs Park

土家风情园

All Ages

Admission

Tickets are usually modestly priced, with discounts varying by age and policy; confirm current admission and performance inclusion before entry.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours for a simple visit; 2-3 hours with performances

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