Zhangjiajie / 张家界

Highlights:

• Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (张家界国家森林公园) – China's first national forest park, famous for its tall sandstone pillars, forests, and scenic walking trails.

• Tianmen Mountain (天门山) – Known for Tianmen Cave (Heaven's Gate), the world's longest cable car, glass skywalks, and the winding 99-Bend Road.

• Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge (张家界大峡谷玻璃桥) – One of the world's highest and longest glass bridges, offering panoramic views of the canyon below.

• Yuanjiajie Scenic Area (袁家界) – Home to the famous Avatar Hallelujah Mountain (阿凡达悬浮山), which inspired the floating mountains in the movie Avatar.

• Tianzi Mountain (天子山) – A popular viewpoint with spectacular mountain scenery, especially during sunrise and after rainfall.

Best Time to Visit:

• April to  June (early) - brings green mountain and blooming flowers
• September to November - Brings clear view and cool temperatures

Ideal Stay:

3 days and 2 nights

Suitable For: 

• Adults and older children (not suitable for kids and elderly because many steep place and stairs) 

• Hiking and mountain lovers, also for nature photographers.

Airport Name (distance to city centre):

• Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (张家界荷花国际机场), 5,5 km to the city centre, 10 minutes by cars.

Train Station Name (distance to city centre):

• Zhangjiajie West Railway Station (张家界西站), 8,2 km to the city centre, 15 minutes by car.
• Zhangjiajie Railway Station (张家界站), 3,2 km to the city centre, 7 minutes by cars.