Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park was recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 1992 for its unique quartze sandstone peak forest. It was listed on UNESCO world geoparks in February 2004.
With an area of 4,810 ha, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park has more than 3,000 stone pillars. It comprises several scenic areas such as Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Yangjiajie Scenic Area, Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve, Huangshizhai Scenic Area and etc.
The entrance ticket to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is validated for four consecutive days and tourists should spend at least two days to make a very thorough tour through the park.
On this web page, we provide links on official destination guide and travel information to help first time travellers to travel around the park successfully and efficiently.

☝ The East Entrance of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Facts

• 📖 Address and How to Get There
... Zhangjiajie National Forest Park locates in the north of Zhangjiajie in Wulingyuan District. The park covers a total area of ​​130 square kilometers and it is the first national forest park in China.
• 📖 Best Time to Visit
... Even though it's best to visit the Park in Spring and Autumn, you can also come to visit the park in cold weather to see its winter view.
• 📖 Entrances of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
... The Park has five entrance gates with the east entrance and the south entrance are most used.
• 📖 Opening Hours and Tickets
The Park opens from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm in high season and opens in 8:30 am to 5:30 pm in low season.

Inside Park Transportation

• 🚃 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Bus Routes and Map
...Free sightseening shuttle buses are provided to help tourists to move from a place to another quickly and easily.
• 🚃 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Cable Car Routes and Map
... Cable cars are available inside Yangjiajie Scenic Area, Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, Huangshizhai Scenic Area inside Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

Scenic Spots and Travel Guide

• 👉 Yuanjiajie Scenic Area
...Yuanjiajie has Avatar Hallelujah Mountain as the most famous place.
• 👉 Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve
...Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve has particularly good spot to admire sunrise and sunset.
• 👉 Yangjiajie Scenic Area
... Yuanjiajie has the Natural Great Wall that amazes worldwide travellers.
• 👉 Huangshizhai Yellowstone Village Scenic Area
...Huangshizhai or Yellowstone Village is actually a mountain which provides grand view for photo shooting.
• 👉 Zhangjiajie Ten Miles Gallery
Zhangjiajie Ten Miles Gallery has the longest hiking trail in the park.
• 👉 Zhangjiajie Mountaintop Rice Field
Developed by a local farmer, the Mountaintop Rice Field or the Rice Field in the Air is now a must see during the visiting to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
• 👉 Zhangjiajie Golden Whip Stream
The Golden Whip Brook is not only the best place for hiking but also an ideal location to relax and refresh yourself in nature. It has clean and fresh air as well.

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