[2025 Guzhang Attraction] Travel Guide for Sitting Dragon Gorge Scenic Area (Updated May)

#discoverchina Take a high-speed train from Changsha, and in just 3 hours you’ll arrive at Xiangxi— Jishou and Zhangjiajie are where the real magic of Hunan’s great outdoors lies. Compared to the popular tourist spots, I prefer exploring hidden gems with barely any crowds. Like this one: Zuo Long Gorge (坐龙峡) It honestly feels like the real-life entrance to “The Lost Tomb” (a Chinese fantasy adventure series)! Location: Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Nearby spots: Just 10km from the famous Furong Town Also close to Dalongdong Waterfall and Jianduoduo Waterfall From Changsha: About 3 hours by train Towering cliffs, ancient rock paths, and lush green canyons make Zuo Long Gorge a dream for hiking lovers and photographers alike. It’s raw, mystical, and feels untouched by time. #travel #thingstodo

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I. Location: Zuo Long Gorge Scenic Area, which can be directly navigated to. II. Tickets: Online tickets are 78 yuan each, with student ID tickets are 45 yuan each, local residents tickets are 40 yuan each (with ID card), and the on-site ticket prices are not very stable, cheaper in the off-season. III. Transportation: 1. Self-driving: You can navigate directly here, there is a free parking lot at the scenic area ticket office, parking is very convenient. 2. Taxi: About 15 minutes from Furong Town to the entrance of the scenic area. IV. Tour Time: It takes about 3~4 hours, the faster you climb, the shorter the time. It takes about 2 hours to climb up, and about 3 hours to climb down (you can choose to take a small car down the mountain). V. Personal Equipment: 1. A pair of non-slip shoes 2. A pair of gloves (can be purchased within the scenic area, priced at 2 yuan/set) 3. A fully charged mobile phone 4. A backpack or shoulder bag that can hold things, as pockets in clothes may not be sufficient. VI. Other Tips: 1. The cost of the car down the mountain is 70 yuan per vehicle, and it is possible to share a ride with multiple people (about 5~6 people). 2. Do not bring too many snacks, there are plenty of food options on the mountain top, and they are not expensive. 3. Drink water in moderation, as there are no toilets along the way, only at the mountain top. 4. "Don't look at the scenery while walking, don't walk while looking at the scenery," be sure to be careful and pay attention to safety. 5. Do not litter the garbage generated, let's maintain the cleanliness of the scenic area together.

🐉Zuolong Gorge in Guzhang County, western Hunan has the first special tourist trail in China. All the tourist trails are built deep in the canyon, taking advantage of the mountains. They are carefully crafted but completely natural. And because all the trails are located between cliffs, it is not enough to just rely on the hands, feet and muscles to traverse, but also the will and the heart of gratitude to nature, so it is also known as the "Life Classroom". The landform of Zuolong Gorge was formed by 3 million years of crustal changes combined with wind erosion and water flow. 🌈It’s really amazing! Both the scenery and the climbing experience are amazing! A must go if you like the outdoors! 🌿Although it is very tiring, when you see those natural scenery, you will really marvel at the miraculous craftsmanship of nature! Especially suitable for a group of friends to take photos and check in! 🏞As soon as we walked in, there were many shallow creeks 🏞There were a lot of crabs in them 🦀️You can slip in and catch them! ⛰️You will encounter a lot of lake scenery during the journey, which is as good as the scenic spots in Yunnan and Sichuan🗾It is really super, the kind that can be seen directly from the original picture! After I posted it on Moments, people thought I was in Jiuzhaigou🙊 1⃣️Transportation🚗 We drove there🚗 from Jishou, and it took about an hour to reach the scenic spot. If you don’t plan to drive by yourself, you can choose to take the high-speed rail🚄 to Furong Town Station, and then take a taxi from Furong Town🚖 to Zuolong Gorge, which is very close! 2⃣️Play experience⛰️ Although it is steep in some places and the path along the wall is not easy to walk, it is still interesting. ⛰️The scenery is very rich, including plank roads, waterfalls, suspension bridges, cliffs... Because I took photos while walking📷, it took about 3 hours↔️ 3⃣️Feelings of the journey🗾 The first half of the walk was very comfortable, mostly walking along the stream and into the canyon. Halfway through the journey, you need to use both hands and feet. You need to pull the iron chain⛓️ and use artificially installed pedals to climb over the cliff. The second half of the journey is always ascending, and it is relatively steep. Don’t be too happy when you see the green sign for “Scenic Area Exit”! It takes about ten minutes to walk up the stairs to the village above. When I finally walked out of the stairs, I really doubted my life! ! It feels like a never-ending climb up the stairs! ! I almost cried when I climbed to the top! 💰 Ticket price: 40 yuan within Xiangxi Prefecture, about 78 yuan outside Xiangxi Prefecture (online ticket sales)

Wow! Blown up by friends! 🔥 Let me recommend a super awesome niche attraction for National Day travel! 🌟 This place is located in Xiangxi Zuo Longxia, Hunan, and there are very few people! 🌳 The ticket price for foreigners is 85 yuan, the whole journey takes about 3 hours, but the experience is super awesome! 💪 However, friends with not so good physical strength may need to consider carefully. Remember to bring a bottle of water, we didn't bring any other food, because after climbing to the top of the mountain, there are food for sale, and the price is super cheap! 🍜 A bowl of sweet wine only costs 5 yuan! 😋 I recommend going in the afternoon, so after climbing, you only need to drive for 20 minutes to reach Furong Town, where you can stroll around at night and stay in Furong Town. 🌆 The night in Furong Town is also very charming! 😍