[2025 Cili Stay] Travel Guide for Harmona Resort & Spa Zhangjiajie (Updated May)

📍Zhangjiajie Hethan Resort Hotel ❌ Although it claims to be a resort, many facilities like the swimming pool were not open. ⭕️ It advertises hot springs, but unfortunately, three special wellness hot springs were not available. Staff explained it was due to low usage. ❌ Limited food options in the restaurant, and prices are relatively high. ❌ Facilities show signs of aging, and the rooms are smaller than expected. ❌ Breakfast was disappointing with average taste. ⭕️ The location is remote, requiring a longer drive to major attractions. However, it is only a 10-minute drive to the Grand Canyon, and there is a shuttle bus service to the attractions, making it relatively convenient. ✅ Free airport pick-up and drop-off service. ✅ Butler service available, and the staff are very attentive.

Here's a comprehensive travel guide to Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, covering transportation, key attractions, route options, ticket information, essential tips, and nearby activities to help you conquer "Western Hunan's First Sacred Mountain"! I. Overview of Tianmen Mountain • Location: Yongding District, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province • Status: National 5A-level scenic area, one of Zhangjiajie's "Four Major Scenic Areas," world-famous for "Heaven's Gate," "Cliff Walkways," and "Sea of Clouds." • Unique Features: ◦ 🌟World's highest natural arch cave - Tianmen Cave ◦ 🌟"World's Most Dangerous Road" - Avenue to Heaven (99-bend mountain road) ◦ 🌟Asia's longest mountain cableway - Tianmen Mountain Cable Car (7,455m) ◦ 🌟Popular photo spots - Glass Walkway, Ghost Valley Plank Walk • Best Season: April-October (frequent sea of clouds in summer, fall foliage in autumn), winter offers rime ice views but some walkways may be closed. II. Transportation Guide 1. Getting There • By Air: ◦ Arrive at Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport, 15-minute taxi ride (8km) to the cable car lower station. • By High-speed Rail/Train: ◦ Zhangjiajie West Station (high-speed rail): 20-minute taxi ride to the scenic area. ◦ Zhangjiajie Station (regular train): 10-minute walk to the cable car station. • By Car: Navigate to "Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park," parking fee approximately CNY 30/day. 2. Transportation Within the Scenic Area • Tianmen Mountain Cable Car: Direct route from city to summit (28 minutes one-way), three routes A/B/C (see route options below). • Shuttle Bus: Required for routes B/C, travels along the Avenue to Heaven. • Mountain Elevators: Seven escalator sections between Tianmen Cave and summit (included in ticket price). III. Tickets and Opening Hours • Ticket Types (all include insurance): ◦ Route A: Cable car up + shuttle bus down, CNY 278/adult ◦ Route B: Shuttle bus up + cable car down, CNY 278/adult ◦ Route C: Round-trip shuttle bus, CNY 232/adult • Discounted Tickets: Available for students/seniors/military with valid ID, free for children under 1.2m. • Opening Hours: ◦ Peak season (Apr-Oct) 7:30-18:00; Off-season (Nov-Mar) 8:00-17:30 • Booking Tips: ◦ Reserve 3 days ahead through "Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area" official WeChat (Route A popular, often sells out in peak season). ◦ Route A recommended to avoid uphill queues; Route B ideal for experiencing the Avenue to Heaven. IV. Route Options and Must-See Attractions 1. Recommended Classic Route • Route A (Cable car up + shuttle bus down): Lower cable car station → Summit tour → Mountain elevators → Tianmen Cave → Shuttle bus down ◦ Advantages: Aerial view of Tianmen Cave, avoids motion sickness on mountain road. ◦ Suitable for: First-time visitors, those with fear of heights should consider alternatives to cable car. 2. Key Attractions • Tianmen Cave: ◦ Iconic natural arch, 131.5m high, accessible via 999 steps or elevators. ◦ 📸Photo spots: Cave plaza, bottom of Heaven's Stairs. • Glass Walkways (East/West/Panlong Cliff): ◦ Choose from three glass walkways (CNY 5 shoe covers required), West route longest and most thrilling (60m). ◦ 📌Tips: Better visibility on clear days, views may be obscured during rain. • Ghost Valley Plank Walk: ◦ Suspended at 1,400m altitude, explore Guiguzi's legendary retreat, overlook "Ghost Valley Gap." • Tianmen Mountain Cable Car: ◦ "Sky corridor" from city to summit, crossing urban areas, countryside, and valleys, visually stunning. • Yunmeng Peak: ◦ Highest point, 360° viewing platform, ethereal when surrounded by sea of clouds. • Tianmen Temple: ◦ Built in Tang Dynasty, houses Buddha's relics, popular pilgrimage site. V. Essential Tips 1. What to Wear: • Non-slip athletic shoes (stairs and walkways can be slippery), sun protection in summer, warm clothing in winter. 2. Safety Guidelines: • No hiking poles on glass walkways, secure phones and cameras. • Those with high blood pressure/heart conditions should avoid high-altitude activities. 3. Time Management: • Full tour takes 5-6 hours, arrive at 7:30 opening to avoid crowds. 4. Photography Tips: • Sea of clouds best seen early morning after rain, Tianmen Cave best photographed in afternoon light. 5. Shuttle Bus Warning: • Winding mountain road may cause motion sickness, take medication if needed, avoid heavy meals. VI. Dining Recommendations • In the Scenic Area: ◦ Summit restaurants (around CNY 50/person), bringing snacks and water recommended. • In Zhangjiajie City: ◦ 🌟Three-Pot Dish: Master Hu's (Fengwan Road Branch) ◦ 🌟Tujia Bacon: Wulong Mountain Restaurant (Chain) ◦ 🌟Blood Rice Duck: Xiangxi specialty, spicy flavor. VII. Accommodation Guide • City Center Options: ◦ Near cable car station (Huatian Hotel, Fuliante Hotel), convenient for early starts. • Summit Lodging: ◦ No hotels on mountain top, return to city required. • Luxury Resorts: ◦ Zhangjiajie Hetian Relais & Châteaux (40-minute drive, mountain retreat style). VIII. Nearby Attractions • Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (40-minute drive): ◦ Avatar filming location, must-visit Golden Whip Stream, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain. • Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge (1.5-hour drive): ◦ World's longest glass bridge, "walking in clouds" experience. • Fenghuang Ancient Town (3-hour drive): ◦ Night tour along Tuojiang River, experience the charm of Shen Congwen's border town. Tianmen Mountain combines thrilling adventures with ethereal beauty, perfect for a day trip! Plan your route, wear proper shoes, bring your camera, and experience the grandeur of "Heaven's Gate splitting the Chu River"! Feel free to ask any questions!

The hotel is located on the banks of the Suxi River, in Zhangjiajie City's Cixi County's Sango Temple Township's Zhangdiping, about 1 hour from the airport and high-speed rail station, with convenient transportation. The hotel has a fixed shuttle bus to major scenic spots every day. The mountain walls are steep, and the stream is gurgling. This is a daily travel photo, a glass boat photo shoot, a tea ceremony at the Gengshudao Academy, a children's playground... Unlike other traditional resort hotels, Hetangju Resort Hotel is a green and environmentally friendly hotel with strong ethnic characteristics in the central and southern regions of China. The first phase has more than 240 rooms, forming a layout of five villages. Each village is hidden in the natural ecological environment of the hotel's lush trees. The buildings are built along the terrain, using local wooden quiet corridors and unique overhead stairs, allowing people to feel a different kind of relaxation. The hotel's water supply is all filtered underground spring water, and all rooms are equipped with circulating floor heating, so you can stay warm even in winter. The hotel also has: Wuweifang Chinese Restaurant, Deliks Western Restaurant, Shiyi Bar, semi-infinity pool, chess and card room, gym, billiard room, table tennis room, yoga, indoor constant temperature swimming pool, Gengshudao Academy, children's playground, outdoor courtyard, and Suxi outdoor tennis court.

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Zhangjiajie He Tian Ju Resort Hotel is like a fairy tale cabin hidden deep in the dense forest. Each wooden house gently leans against the green mountains, as if afraid of waking up the dreams of the mountains. In the morning, you are awakened by the songs of birds. When you open the curtains, the mountain mist gently brushes past the window, like a mother's hand gently caressing. During the day, walking on the forest paths, every breath of air is so fresh that it can cleanse the dust in your lungs. At night, lying on a rocking chair counting the stars, with the little nocturne of insects in your ears, it feels like the entire universe is whispering to you. Here, your soul will receive the purest nourishment, as if you can hear the heartbeat of nature with every breath.

Trekking mountains and rivers, just for that touch of Xiangxi's stunning scenery! 🏞️ The grandeur of Tianmen Mountain, the fantasy of Zhangjiajie, an impromptu journey to a fairyland begins! Cable cars shuttle through the peaks, quietly enjoying the pastoral scenery by the Suoxi River. This is not just a trip, but a homecoming for the soul. 🏡 🌿 Stepping into Hetianju Hotel, immediately feel the idyllic life of catching fireflies with a light fan and listening to the slow chirping of cicadas in the farm. The outdoor infinity pool ripples with blue waves, the forest hot springs are shrouded in mist, and the wellness center is full of vitality... Every moment is the ultimate relaxation of body and mind! 🏊‍♀️ Especially the forest hot springs, a perfect encounter of nature and wellness, making one forget the hustle and bustle, enjoying the hot springs while feeling the gift of nature. 🌿 🏠 Water Village Villas, luxurious king-size rooms, spacious and well-designed. Smart toilets, seamless bathtubs... Every detail reveals understated luxury and the integration of local culture. As night falls, the mountains are shrouded in mist, this is where dreams begin. 🛋️ 🍽️ The culinary journey is also not to be missed! The buffet breakfast at Delix Western Restaurant, accompanied by birdsong and flowing water; the classic Hunan cuisine at Wuweifang Chinese Restaurant, spicy but not overwhelming, fresh but not greasy, every bite is an ultimate indulgence for the taste buds. 🍲🍴 🌃 As night falls, the Jiugeshan Ghost Night Tour Scenic Area awaits your exploration. A visual feast with a total investment of 120 million, taking you through the primeval forest to experience the magical world in 'Chu Ci'. 🌌 Here, you don't need to look for immortals, because you are the protagonist of your own story. Zhangjiajie Hetianju Resort Hotel allows your soul to truly rest and nourish. 🌟

||Zhangjiajie's most luxurious resort hotel is second to none. Hetianju||Hidden in a paradise in Zhangjiajie. Zhangjiajie Hetianju Resort Hotel is located in the scenic Wulingyuan Scenic Area, adjacent to the National Forest Park, Glass Bridge Grand Canyon, Huanglong Cave, Baofeng Lake, Tianzi Mountain, and other attractions. Overall, it is super convenient to get to various attractions in Zhangjiajie! This is one of the TOP 10 most beautiful resorts in the country. The rooms come with large bathtubs, and there are sightseeing cars available for pick-up at any time, as well as a variety of self-service barbecue delicacies. It is also the only five-star villa resort in Zhangjiajie, with the Jiuge Mountain Ghost Immersive Night Tour scenic area nearby, where you can enjoy 14 themed attractions and activities, and see large karst landform caves. PS: It is especially suitable for taking the family out to play, especially for children. Overall, Zhangjiajie Hetianju Resort Hotel is particularly suitable for a three-day and two-night trip from Changsha. Staying here is really super comfortable

Neodalle Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan 🌳 For a touch of class amidst nature's embrace, Neodalle offers great service with a smile. From the attentive doorman to the meticulous housekeepers, this hotel wraps you in a clean and serene atmosphere. Just a stone's throw from the stunning Wulingyuan scenic area, it's a haven for tranquility seekers. 📍No.168 Gaoyun Road, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie Huatian Hotel 🛌 Score a deal without skimping on comfort at Huatian Hotel. It's a hop, skip, and jump away from the breathtaking TianMenShan and boasts excellent service that'll make your stay memorable. Plus, you're right in the mix of Zhangjiajie's vibrant beat. 📍Intersection of Yingbin Road and Dayong Road, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie Pullman Zhangjiajie Hotel 🌟 The Pullman stands as Zhangjiajie's only five-star retreat, nestled among mountains and waters, offering a refreshing escape. A short jaunt to the Forest Park and a mix of luxury and nature, it's the perfect base for your mountainous adventure. 📍No.188 Gaoyun Road, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie Country Garden Phoenix Hotel 🏞️ Escape to the Country Garden Phoenix Hotel, where luxury meets the wild. With spacious rooms boasting large balconies and mountain views, it's a nature lover's paradise. The hotel's array of facilities, from conference rooms to a magical theater, ensures a stay that's both entertaining and comfortable. 📍NO.1 Bigui Garden Banping village, Shati township, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie Harmona Resort & Spa Zhangjiajie 🌿 Dive into the wild luxury of Harmona Resort & Spa, where the mountains whisper and the waters sing. With spacious rooms, exceptional service, and a serene environment, it's a sanctuary for those looking to recharge. The resort's dedication to eco-friendly practices and cultural charm makes it a standout choice. 📍306 Provincial Road, Zhangdiping, Sangguansi Township, Zhangjiajie Huatian Select Hotel 🚪 Cleanliness and convenience come together at Huatian Select Hotel. Located a mere 50 meters from the national park's entrance, it's the perfect spot for explorers eager to set off on their next adventure. 📍No.8 Wuling Avenue, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie #Zhangjiajie #ZhangjiajieHotel #ZhangjiajieTravel

||Wildness to the extreme is also a luxury. Serenity and settlement·Comfortably at ease A dialogue with the universe and nature, a wonderful experience of exploring the mind and body during a journey. 'The bright moon shines between the pines, the clear spring flows over the stones', longing for a poetic life accompanied by mountains and waters, to be with nature on a pure land, returning to the most primitive pastoral life, listening to summer, knowing autumn, hiding winter, and expecting spring, listening to the voice of nature, making life both soulful and warm. Entering the mountain dwelling·Riding the wind freely Looking up at the scenery not far away, a field of wildflowers in the mountains blooming vividly. The mountains are set against the misty clouds, like a scroll of ink painting unfolding, every angle is infinitely charming, making one marvel involuntarily at the ultimate aesthetics of nature's creation. The beauty of life·Beautiful in merging with nature The way of getting along with nature, as Zhuangzi said, 'To roam with the heart at the beginning of things', is what he realized while wandering among the mountains and waters, integrating oneself into the natural world, a green robe telling the story of simplicity and freedom. The beauty of life·Beautiful in beautifying the mind At Hetian Residence, explore the balance within the heart, seek the tranquility within, enhance the perception of beauty, change the mental state and experience in the process of beautifying the mind, nourish energy from within, detach from impetuousness, and take a break from worries. Whether it's tasting afternoon tea amidst the scenery of cliffs and mountains, enjoying the quietness of a private courtyard, or savoring the Bai people's Eight Delicacies banquet, the fragrance of flowers entwined with the breeze, hidden in every corner... Let us step into Zhangjiajie Hetian Residence Resort Hotel —— The preferred destination for low-density forest convalescence Hetian Residence is a negative oxygen ion breathing zone, where the original beauty is serene, the air is fresh, and refreshing to the heart; people wander in the forest, breathing the fresh air, allowing the weary body and mind to relax completely. Even when fully booked, the per capita area is one acre, also exceeding 666 square meters of natural environment, enjoying the safety, peace of mind, and return to nature vacation experience brought by ultra-low density.

⛰️Stay at the top of the mountain, enjoy the beauty of water, and enjoy the joy of life 🦋Living in the mountains and rivers, life is poetic 🌲Secluded in the mountains and rivers, looking for a wild and luxurious secret place One-stop food/drink/entertainment/travel/accommodation🥂🛁 ​ Zhangjiajie Harmony Resort Hotel is different from other traditional resort hotels. It is the most ethnic-style hotel in China and the only green and environmentally friendly hotel in Central and South China. The overall design takes advantage of the unique geographical location, respects nature, and uses local materials. The hotel's landscaping follows the principle of not destroying the original vegetation, and the maximum area of ​​natural plants is the foundation of the design itself. The perfect integration of architecture and natural environment is also an affirmation and persistence of the architecture itself. The hotel covers a total area of ​​245 mu and a total construction area of ​​43,000 m². It makes use of natural sunlight and air, and integrates gardens and waterscapes into the interior space, showing a unique "modern courtyard" and local architecture with Xiangxi Tujia characteristics. The single-family Tujia stilt house, the bay of Akita in front of the building, and the elegant and exquisite waterside courtyard allow you to relax among the mountains and rivers. The mountains, water, forests, and streams are in natural harmony, communicating the feelings between people, people and things, and people and nature, hoping to achieve a symbiotic relationship. The hotel is designed based on the essence of traditional Chinese culture - the "Five Elements" of gold, wood, water, fire and earth, forming a layout of five villages. Each village is hidden in the hotel's tree-lined natural ecology, surrounded by low mountains. The green jungle protects the villas, and the mountains and water are beautiful. The buildings are built along the terrain, using local wooden quiet corridors and unique overhead stairs to make you feel a different kind of elegance. Each room has a very wide view. The viewing balcony is equipped with an independent private mountain spring viewing bathtub, overlooking the Suoshui River below the mountain while gazing at the distant mountains. The color of the building is expressed with local materials such as bluestone, red sandstone and pine wood, so as to achieve the maximum harmony between architecture and nature.

Zhangjiajie Hetianju Holiday Hotel, the hotel's Muzhai Suite is also built on the mountain, using the design of a single-family villa. The presidential suite is the most expensive of the entire hotel, but it is said that this room is also the most popular room booked by Hawker, so you need to book in advance if you want to experience it. The unique lavatory room is bordered by a stone bath to form a natural structure. It also has a glass skylight, as if it were accompanied by a mountain stream. There is also a massage bathtub, which can completely relax your nervous nerves and muscles. It is an indispensable tool for tourism in Zhangjiajie. The other side of the room has a glass sliding door that opens onto the balcony. It is a large, wide pavilion, standing here, as if you are in the valley and looking into the eye. Green, far and near are green oceans.

This time we came to Zhangjiajie and found such an elegant resort. Here, the winding path is quiet, the Zen room and flowers, the mountains and the birds, the shadow of the pool, so after you describe it, do you still feel a natural life? Feelings. After getting off the train, we are deeply attracted by the green of Zhangjiajie. From the cableway station not far from the train station, you can see the cable car leading to the green depth, the lush forest on both sides of the mountain. The ecological environment is very good, and it is said that the cable car is directly to the Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Hetianju Holiday Hotel is located in Zhangdiping, Sanguansi Township, Zhangjiajie. It takes about 1 hour by car. It is worth mentioning that the hotel has a pick-up service at the train station. The following trains are very convenient to take the pick-up bus. Located between the Huanglongdong Scenic Area and the Grand Canyon and the Glass Bridge Scenic Area, the hotel is only a 10-minute drive from the nearest popular glass trestle.

After taking photos of the outdoor swimming pool at Zhangjiajie Hetianju Resort Hotel, we took a bus to Hetian Valley, where there is a hotel container inn and tent camp. A bonfire party will be held here at night, and the friends can sit around the tent and look up at the stars to see the stars and feel the joy of life. Container Inn Originally originated in the UK, it is favored by many fashion shops, art galleries and galleries due to its style and creativity. Later, the British hotel giant Travelodge applied this building to the hotel industry to create a comfortable and environmentally friendly living experience. The room at Container Inn is fully equipped, clean and tidy, and the room also has a washroom at a price of 250-350 yuan / night. I also found the colorful container inn, which is very suitable for taking pictures of the girls, so don't miss out on taking out your mobile phone and camera~ shoot~ shoot.

Staying at the Hetianju Resort Hotel in Zhangjiajie, pushing the door of the parent-child room, the room full of childrens fun, the child couldnt help but jump to the childrens bed and shouted, Great, I have to sleep here tonight. ", and then put a lot of jingle dolls on the bed." Every corner of the room has been carefully arranged with the cat's styling facilities. Don't say that the children are even ignited by the hearts of our adults. Even the bathtub has been carefully prepared in size. The bathtub used by adults is clean and tidy. The bathtub used by children is lovely and practical. Look carefully at the jingle cat in the original room. I dont know when to come here to enjoy the bath. Still relying on not going ~ ~ haha, not to mention the size of the room is very spacious, the bed is placed with flowers and cloth peacocks, making people feel extra warm. Two-sided rotating wooden mirrors that separate the rest area from the wash area, not completely enclosed, but connected to each other just right.

Zhangjiajie Hetianju Holiday Hotel is the only green hotel with ethnic customs and unique features in Central and South China. The overall design utilizes unique geographical advantages, respects nature, and draws materials locally. The hotel's landscaping adopts the principle of not destroying the original vegetation. The largest area of natural plants is the basis of the design itself. The total land area of the hotel is 245 mu. There are more than 40 exquisite villas living around the water. There are 287 luxurious rooms. Using natural sunlight and air, the garden and water features are integrated into the indoor space, showing a unique style. "Modern courtyard" allows you to relax between the mountains and rivers. Tujia Diaolou and Miao architectural style villas scattered between the canyon, the clear stream, the forest, the tea garden, the mountain, and enter the Zhangjiajie Hetianju Resort Hotel, just like the "Peach Blossom Spring".

Zhangjiajie Hetianju Valley, as a Chinese farming culture leisure experience paradise, the millennium history of the Tujia people has created the foundation of Hetianju Valley. The ocean of 3.8 trillion years ago has created the posture of Hetian Valley, with cattle and sheep in groups, rich fruits and vegetables, ancient French oil, archery and horse riding. Our group of people are in it and enjoy the fun of folklore. The children fight with the adults, squat on the stilts, roll the hoop, hit the top, and regain the happiness of childhood. The Tujia village in the valley is surrounded by mountains and trees. When there are light clouds and light fog floating between the peaks and peaks, but seeing the mountains shifting peaks and diving, when the time is hidden, the songs of Tujia Amei can make you forget. The road to home. Tianbian's rice is golden, the fruits and vegetables in the garden are mature, the steady oil-splitting craftsmen are busy with the sun in the sun, the scent in the air is the hometown fragrance we have found for you!

Such early morning I float in the boundless forest bloom in the sun mottled light, kneeling on the face, into the staggered shadow then close the eyes that burst of Song Tao The valley under the deep valley under the shade of green is filled with a sound of emerald-like birds... Finally, the heavens and the earth only the breeze and my dream skirt [Sun]