Yuanjiajie

Go up by Bailong Elevator for the most direct route

For a first visit to Yuanjiajie, the most common route is to enter through Wulingyuan Sign Gate, take the scenic-area shuttle bus to the lower Bailong Elevator station, then ride the elevator up the mountain.

Follow the boardwalk through the main viewpoints

Yuanjiajie's key sights are relatively concentrated, so follow the route through Mihun Terrace, Avatar Hallelujah Mountain, and First Bridge under Heaven.

Pair Yuanjiajie with Tianzi Mountain on the same day

Yuanjiajie works well with Tianzi Mountain as one mountain-top route. If time is tight, ride Bailong Elevator up, visit Yuanjiajie first, then take the shuttle bus to Tianzi Mountain and descend by Tianzi Mountain Cableway.

Use the reverse route when crowds are heavy

Bailong Elevator often has long uphill queues in the morning. If you want to avoid the tour-group flow, consider going up by Tianzi Mountain Cableway first, visiting Tianzi Mountain, then continuing to Yuanjiajie and descending by Bailong Elevator.

Lower expectations in heavy fog

Yuanjiajie depends heavily on visibility. Mist after rain can be beautiful, but if thick fog covers the whole ridge, Avatar Hallelujah Mountain, First Bridge under Heaven, and Mihun Terrace all lose much of their value.