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How to Plan a Tour of Zhangjiajie
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he rock pillar landscapes of Zhangjiajie are renowned all over the world. The picturesque
atural scenery and rich ethnic culture in Zhangjiajie is charming and well worth a trip.
Generally speaking, three or four days are enough to see the main things in Zhangjiajie.
Choosing the Best Time to Go
eptember and October - best time to visit: It is possible to visit Zhangjiajie all year
ound, but, if impossible, we recommend you to go in September and October as the weather
s comfortable, the scenery is cool, and it is quite.
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April to June - comfortable but rainy : If you don't mind the rains and humidity, April to
une is also a good time to visit. The roads will be slippery and the mountains will be covered
y extensive fog (cloud), which gives them an enchanting atmosphere.
May to October - High Travel Season: Zhangjiajie’s high travel season is from May to
October. The rest of the year travel costs are lower.
December to February - frozen in the mountains: We don't recommend our customers
o travel from December to February; it may snow or become frozen. It is very cold in the
mountains, with slippery roads. The park is closed for one week in February for routine
maintenance.
Avoid China’s summer holiday season (July and August), and China’s holidays (Labor Day:
May 1–3, National Day: October 1–7) as it is extremely crowded everywhere. Sometimes, you
may need to wait for two hours for the cable car.
Read more about Zhangjiajie weather (/zhangjiajie/weather.htm).
Choosing What Sights to Seehangjiajie National Forest Park in Wulingyuan Scenic Area is the epitome of Zhangjiajie, and
as been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list, best shows the essence of Zhangjiajie's
andscape.
Attraction
Type of
Attraction
Hours
from
Zhangjiaji
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
(http://www.chinahighlights.com/zhangjiajie/attraction/zhangjiajie-
national-forest-park.htm)
National
Park 40 minutes
Tianmen Mountain
(http://www.chinahighlights.com/zhangjiajie/attraction/tianmen-mountain.htm) Mountain
next to t
city, close
the bus a
trainstations
ianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
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How Many Days to Stay?
he best two attractions in Zhangjiajie are the National Forest Park, and Tianmen Mountain,
which many skip, but we and other travelers who have been there recommend taking another
ay for.
We suggest our customers allow at least four days for Zhangjiajie: two days for the National
ark, a day for Tianmen Mountain, and a day for settling in and travel.
three day trip is possible, but your itinerary will be hectic, as the park is large, and you
eed at least a very busy day to cover the highlights. A two-day tour of the national park will
llow you to travel at a more relaxed pace.
Yellow Dragon Cave
(http://www.chinahighlights.com/zhangjiajie/attraction/yellow-
dragon-cavern.htm) Cave 1 hour
Baofeng Lake
(http://www.chinahighlights.com/zhangjiajie/attraction/baofeng-
lake.htm) Lake 1 hour
he Glass Sky Walk, Tianmen Mountain
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o visit nearby Fenghuang Ancient Town (http://www.chinahighlights.com/fenghuang/), allow
wo more days.
Our Zhangjiajie tours range from 4 days to 15 days. You can travel Zhangjiajie for a 4 days
iscover tour (http://www.chinahighlights.com/redirect.asp?
rl=http://www.chinahighlights.com/tour/zhangjiajietour/hun-3/&t=32091) to appreciate the
cenery of forest park and Tianmen Mountain. Or you can enjoy a 15-day China’s golden
riangle tour (http://www.chinahighlights.com/redirect.asp?
rl=http://www.chinahighlights.com/tour/cht-sc-02/&t=32091) including Zhangjiajie, Beijing,
i'an, and Shanghai.
f you have your own travel idea, just contact us and our travel advisor will tailor-make a
hangjiajie tour (http://www.chinahighlights.com/redirect.asp?
rl=http://www.chinahighlights.com/tour/create-my-trip.htm&t=32091) for you.
Popular Zhangjiajie Tour Choices
Length Attractions Itinerary Summary Price
3-day - Zhangjiajie
National Forest Park
Day 1: arrival
Day 2: national park
Day 3: national park; departure
Very Brief
— the
Highlights
From
$479
4-day - ZhangjiajieNational Forest Park
- Tianmen Mountain
Day 1: arrivalDay 2: national park
Day 3: national park
Day 4: mountain adventure;
depart
The ClassicWay
From$599
5-day - Zhangjiajie
National Forest Park
- Fenghuang
Ancient Town
Day 1: arrival
Day 2: national park
Day 3: national park
Day 4: ancient town
Day 5: ancient town; departure
Amazing
Scenery
AND
Ancient
Culture
From
$699
Recommendations on How to Get There
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Direct train journeys from major tourist cities are at least 10 hours and not recommended.
he nearest major transit city to Zhangjiajie with bullet trains is Changsha, but it is far away
5 hours by train), and full of hassle to transit.
Zhangjiajie Flights
We suggest going via a city with direct flights to Zhangjiajie, and international flights, such
s Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.
Guilin and Hong Kong have no direct flights or trains to Zhangjiajie. We recommend
raveling to an intermediate destination with direct flights.
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ravelers should consider carefully where to stay in Zhangjiajie. Most hotels in Zhangjiajie are
oncentrated in three areas: downtown Zhangjiajie, at Wulingyuan, or inside Zhangjiajie
ational Forest Park.
Hotels in Wulingyuan: We suggest our customers stay in Wulingyuan, just outside the
ational park, as it is convenient for visiting the park, and there are numerous hotels ranging
rom hostel to 5-star. Hotels under 5-star don’t provide Western breakfast. A 5-star hotel in
ullman Hotel, the best hotel in Wulingyuan
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Wulingyuan costs about 600 yuan (98 USD). We usually use Zhangjiajie Pullman Hotel, the
est hotel in Wulingyuan.
Hostel inside the park: If you care more about the scenery than the comfort, we suggest
taying inside the park. There are only simple hostels inside the park with simple facilities,
ke basically furnished clean rooms and hot water. A standard room is around 200–300 yuan
33–49 USD). In the Forest Park you can enjoy the scenery peacefully and quietly when the
arge groups have thronged past for the day.
Hotels in Zhangjiajie city is good for tourists who arrive at Zhangjiajie on the first night, or
who have finished their trip and going to catch a flight or train the following morning, or who
nly want to visit the sights around the city of Zhangjiajie, e.g. Tianmen Mountain. We
rrange hotel in the Zhangjiajie city on the first day as most flights land at night, sometimes,
ery late.
Zhangjiajie Hotel Areas at a Glance
Location Hotels Benefits Facilities Choice of…
Wulingyuan,
by the
national park
Star-rated
hotels
Convenient
for visiting
the park
Good, comfortable Those who care more
about comfort
Inside thenational park
Rural guesthouses
Close tonature
Limited, simple Nature lovers,backpackers,
photographers
In Zhangjiajie
City
Star-rated
hotels
Convenient
for flights or
trains
Good, comfortable Late arrivers, early
leavers
Read more on advantages and disadvantages of three areas to stay in Zhangjiajie
/zhangjiajie/where-to-stay-in-zhangjiajie.htm).
Advice on Food
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et your travel advisor know your dietary requirements (including your tolerance for spicy
ood), and they will arrange your food according to your preference and requirements. If youravel on your own, write your food requirements down in Chinese and hand them to staff
where you eat. See Gluten-Free Travel in China (/travelguide/article-gluten-free-travel.htm).
ood supplied in the national park is limited to the local spicy and strong flavor. Our guide
will try his/her best to find the best restaurant available for our customers. If necessary our
uide can arrange picnic food (take away food prepared by a hotel ).;
ring some snacks in case you don't fancy the local food.
Packing Listee our China Travel Packing List (/travelguide/travel-tools/checklist.htm) for more detail.
elow are the essentials and things specifically recommended for Zhangjiajie.
Travel documents (passports, visas)
Chinese money (at least 1,000 yuan / 164 USD) + credit card / ATM card
Camera
Suitable clothing for the season and hiking
Rain gear (especially in spring)
ell your guide your dietary requirements, and he/she will help you order your food
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Sun-protection (especially in summer)
Anti-skid sport shoes or good walking shoes
Layered clothes in autumn and spring
Umbrella or sun hat
Mosquito repellant
Toiletries (carry your own toilet paper)
Any necessary medicine
Snacks
4-Day Zhangjiajie Tour ItineraryPrice: from USD$ 599 per person.
DAY 1. Zhangjiajie Arrival
Most flights land in Zhangjiajie (/jung-jyaa-jyeah/) in the evening. Upon arrival your
local tour guide will take you by private van and driver to your hotel in the city for a
good rest.
DAY 2. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: Tianzi Mountain and Hallelujah
Mountain
Tianzi Mountain (Heaven Son Peak) — the highest peak — offers the best chance of
photographing the sea of clouds.After a simple lunch on the mountain, head to most-
popular Yuanjiajie (Yuan Clan Area) to see 'Avatar Hallelujah Mountain'.
DAY 3. Pristine Precipices; Back to the City for an Ethnic Courtyard
Yangjiajie (Yang Clan Area) is like a hidden gem — its pristine beauty a touch above
other areas, with a bit of adventure and fewer tourist crowds. Its amazing landformswill impress you as you climb the steps. After a simple lunch on the mountain, take a
cable car down, and return to the city. Zhangjiajie Old Courtyard is well worth a visit
for its old private school, artifacts, and exhibitions of the life of the Tujia (/too-jyaa/ a
local minority people).
DAY 4. Tianmen Mountain; Zhangjiajie Departure
Tianmen Mountain (Heaven Gate Peak) has the world's longest cable car, the
suspended glass walkway almost a mile (1,430 meters) above the ground, and the '99
Bends' mountain road. After lunch you will be driven to the airport for your flight.
Customizing Your Tour
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Zhangjiajie has flights to major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Guangzhou, and
Chongqing. Feel free to ask us for transportation advice. You can extend it a day to
see "the most beautiful town in China" — Fenghuang Ancient Town
(http://www.chinahighlights.com/fenghuang/). If your time is limited, shortening by a
day can also be arranged.
Read more about our 4-Day Zhangjiajie National Park and Tianmen Mountain Tour
(http://www.chinahighlights.com/redirect.asp?
url=http://www.chinahighlights.com/tour/zhangjiajietour/hun-3/&t=32091).
Inclusions:
Entrance fee to scenic spots listed in itinerary
Private transfers between the airport, attractions, and hotels
Public shuttle buses in the national park and specified cable cars
Meals mentioned in itinerary
Private tour guide and driver service throughout the tour
Hotel accommodation with breakfast
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