Ask a QuestionZhangjiajie, a masterpiece dedicated by the Mother Nature, is no wonder one of the top choices for mountain view. With the breathtaking sceneries of numerous shapeless pillars rising to the sky, gorgeous karst caves hiding and countless streams meandering around, Zhangjiajie owns the most fascinating picture of mountain landscapes in China. What to do in Zhangjiajie? The top 7 things to do in Zhangjiajie listed below may help you perfectly fulfill your Zhangjiajie trip.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is the most famous part among the main attractions in Zhangjiajie, which is also the first forests park in China. Mainly consists of Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, Yangjiajie Scenic Area, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Golden Whip Stream and Huangshi Village, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park delicately combines all the wonderful features of strange-shaped peaks, secluded valleys and dense forests, which will give you a wonderful experience.
If you are a movie fan, you totally won’t want to miss Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, for the Avatar Hallelujah Floating Mountain. The isolated pillar peacefully standing among the cloud and mist, as if wondering in a fairyland.
And for Golden Whip Stream, it is one of the most beautiful areas in Zhangjiajie, limpid and tranquil. Beautiful sceneries along the stream look like a natural gallery lying in the mysterious forests.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve is well-known for the perfect mixture of cloud and mist, especially when it’s just after the rain, clouds are surging as waves of the sea, which create a so magnificent picture. What else make Tianzi Mountain so famous is the peculiar peak. The great amounts of peaks, huge and high, make Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve so special.
One of the top things to do in Zhangjiajie must be discover the most original natural beauty in Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve. You could enjoy a grand view of sea of clouds around West Sea Stone Forests by cableway.
Tianzi Mountain
Tianmen Mountain is the highest mountain in Zhangjiajie, with a height of 1518.6 meters for the main peak. It is the soul of the entire Wulingyuan Scenic Area, the most famous Tianmen Cave, well-kept original forests and the world’s longest cableway on the mountain, combine a spectacular fairyland for both natural sceneries and adventures. If you want to take an adventurous trip, just challenge yourself at Tongtian Avenue and try skywalk around the cliff, sceneries under the glass are thrilling and amazing.
Cableway of Tianmen Mountain
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, a new scenic area near Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, attracts amounts of tourists in China and around the world because of the Glass Bridge. As the highest and longest glass bridge in the world, take a challenge on the Glass Bridge of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon must be one of the top things to do in Zhangjiajie, especially for those who would like to try new things and love challenge. You can even try the highest bungee jumping if you have interests.
Glass Bridge of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
Yellow Dragon Cave is one of the most famous attractions in Wulingyuan Scenic Area, which owns the reputation of the most beautiful cave in China. Being one of the largest karst caves in China, Yellow Dragon Cave offers all kinds of characteristics for what you expect for a typical karst cave. From the hidden caves inside Yellow Dragon Cave, clear underground rivers, varieties of stalactites and steles, you may definitely enjoy a fantastic view in this magical stone world.
Yellow Dragon Cave
Fenghuang Ancient Town, located about 230 kilometers away from Zhangjiajie, is one of the most famous and beautiful ancient towns in China. Connecting Zhangjiajie trip with Fenghuang Ancient Town is considered to be one of the top things to do during a trip to Zhangjiajie.
The traditional architectures from Ming and Qing Dynasty have been well-preserved, with a distinctive style of Miao ethnic culture. Take a walk along the ancient stone-paved road to experience the long history and colorful culture inside Fenghuang Ancient Town will be an unforgettable memory of your Zhangjiajie trip.
Fenghuang Ancient Town
Charming Xiangxi Show provides a great chance for you to relax at night. The Charming Xiangxi Theatre is the oldest theatre in Wulingyuan Scenic Area, it’s welcomed by tourists in China and all over the world. With lots of folk artists around, the well-designed performances of music, dance and traditional legends, you could get close to the local culture and custom of Xiangxi people and experience the best folk art in Xiangxi area.
One ticket allows you to visit for 4 days. How amazing it should be! You’ll never regret a trip to Zhangjiajie. Aril to June and September to November will be the best time to start a Zhangjiajie trip, you can check tours below for some good ideas.
►4 Days Zhangjiajie Highlight Tour: Huangshi Village, Golden Whip Stream, Tianzi Mountain, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Tianmen Mountain
►5 Days Zhangjiajie & Fenghuang Tour: Huangshi Village, Golden Whip Stream, Tianzi Mountain, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Tianmen Mountain, Fenghuang Ancient Town
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