Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: A Super Detailed Guide

| Your First-Timer's Cheat Sheet. First time in Zhangjiajie and don't know what to do? After reading this guide, you'll be able to navigate Zhangjiajie National Forest Park with ease! 🎫 Tickets: CNY 227/person (valid for multiple entries within 4 days). Tickets can be purchased online or on-site. ⏰ Opening hours: 07:30 - 17:00 🚗 Transportation: 🎃 From downtown Zhangjiajie, take the shuttle bus🚌. The journey takes about 1 hour and costs around CNY 15. 🎃 You can also take a taxi, which costs around CNY 100 - 150. 🏠 Accommodation: 🎈 It is recommended to stay near the scenic area for convenient travel and access to various dining options🍜. 🎈 If you have a flexible budget, we recommend choosing a high-quality resort hotel. If you're looking for value for money, homestays are also a good option. 🌄 Itinerary: 🌅 Day 1: Yangjiajie → Yuanjiajie → Tianzi Mountain Enter through the east gate and take the eco-friendly bus to the Yangjiajie Cableway lower station🚠. Take the cable car up the mountain (one way: CNY 76) and enjoy scenic spots such as the Natural Great Wall and Wulong Village. Then, take the eco-friendly bus to Yuanjiajie. Visit the Hallelujah Mountains (the inspiration for the movie Avatar), the Enchanting Terrace, and the First Bridge Under Heaven, and marvel at the wonders of nature. Finally, head to Tianzi Mountain to visit Helong Park, Imperial Writing Brush Peak, and Fairy Scattering Flowers. Take the Tianzi Mountain Cableway down the mountain (one way: CNY 72). 🌅 Day 2: Ten-Mile Gallery → Golden Whip Stream → Huangshi Village Take the eco-friendly bus from the east gate to Ten-Mile Gallery. You can choose to walk🚶‍♀️ (about 1 hour) or take the mini-train (one way: CNY 38) to admire the unique mountain peaks. Next, head to Golden Whip Stream and stroll along the streamside path. The entire trail is 7.5 km long. Along the way, you can see attractions such as Golden Whip Rock and Eagle Protecting the Whip. You might also encounter wild monkeys🐒, but remember not to feed or tease them. Finally, arrive at Huangshi Village. You can choose to take the cable car up the mountain (round trip: CNY 118) or hike up (about 2 hours). From the summit, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Zhangjiajie's magnificent scenery. ❗ Important Notes: ✨ Food and water are expensive inside the scenic area. It is recommended to bring some snacks and water🥤. ✨ There are many monkeys in the area. Do not carry plastic bags or hold snacks in your hands to avoid having them snatched by the monkeys. ✨ Check the weather forecast in advance and bring appropriate clothing and rain gear🌂. We hope this guide helps you have a wonderful time at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park!💕 Feel free to leave any questions in the comments section below～