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When to visit Zhangjiajie?

It is known that the sceneries in zhangjiajie are differrent in each season.Hence, you can have different experienceswhile you travel to Zhangjiajie in different time.  It  rains in Spring, all trees and plants begin to become green and fresh, the temperature is better during Spring, not too cold and too hot. Spring is good for you to travel in Zhangjiajie.But if you do not want to meet the crowds. Summer is quite hot and the temperature can reach to 38 degree centigrade, there are lots of domestic tourists due to the summer holiday, the scenery is fantastic and marvelous if you are lucky enough to run into a after-rain scenery.  Autumn is a nice season to visit Zhangjiajie, and weather is wonderful and there are not many people in the scenic area of Zhangjiajie . The mountains look  so wonderful when they are covered by snow in winter, you can see the unique ice engraving, but it is quite cold and freezing, you have to pay  attention when you walk.

How to reach Zhangjiajie ?

In each week, you can take plane to Zhangjiajie by the regular flights via Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhang, Chongqing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Shenyang,and Changsha. Taipei.You can also take train to Zhangjiajie from Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Zhengzhou,Luoyang, Guiyang, Kunming,Nanning, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhanjiang,Liuzhou, and Changsha. A bus is available from Changsha after you arrival in China.

Whrere to stay in Zhangjiajie?

It depends. You can choose to stay for one week to fully explore the most beautiful national park in China. Otherwise you might stay one or two nights to get a basic sense of the beauty of the park. If your visit is short, I guarantee you will want to return.

Is it tough to climb Tianzi Mountain and Yellow Stone Village ?

The Yellow stone Village and Tianzi Mountain are over 1200 meters avbove sea level, the well-made path reaches to the top of the mountains,If you like hiking, both of them are the best place to explore trekking tour. And it normally takes two or three hours to complete the ascent.

Tickets information about Zhangjiajie Tour

Wulingyuan Scenic Area

Through Ticket: CNY248 for 3 days(The ticket will be invalid at 18:00 on the third day.Tickets bought between 18:00-24:00 are regarded as they were bought the next day.)
CNY301 for 7 days

The ticket price includes the ticket fare of tourist bus, insurance fee(CNY 3), entrance tickets of Zhangjiajie Forest Park, Tianzi Mountain and Suoxiyu. Yuanjiajie, Yangjiajie, Jinbian(Gold Whip) Stream, Huangshi(Yellow Stone) Village, Shili Gallery etc.

Children under 1.3m is free of charge.

The ticket requires fingerprint identification. Each time tourists enter the tourist site, it is required to input the fingerprint. Tourists can go in and out the scenic site during the validity period of the tickets.

There are five ticket offices: Wulingyuan, Forest Park, Shuiraosimen, Yangjiajie and Tianzi Mountain.
Tourists usually bought tickets at Wulingyuan Ticket Office and Forest Park Ticket Office.

TIanmen Mountain

Entrance Ticket:CNY258 (including entrance ticket CNY75, Cable car round trip CNY150, tourist bus CNY33) + insurance CNY3

Zhangjiajie Safety Travel Tips
Cuisine of Zhangjiajie Hunan province is of spicy types and local people eat everything laced with hot peppers or black pepper even the instant noodles are mostly chili flavor. So if you are not a fan of spicy food, just state clearly with your guide for non-spicy dishes.
People in Zhangjiajie areas are mainly Tujia or Miao minorities, so when you travel to there, respect their customs and listen to your guide.
Wear skid proof shoes for visiting in Zhangjiajie since it may involves in some Hill Road or Sharp turn Road; if necessary, prepare some medicines along

Shopping in Zhangjiajie
There are many special local products at Zhangjiajie and the most famous ones are Tujia Stickup Picture, Tujia Brocade and Guiwen Stone Carving. Tujia Stickup picture is made by root, branch and bark from a tree, combining stone and grass together to create landscape or pictures; Tujia Brocade is a kind of amazing local handicraft, including weaving and embroidery.
If you a Chinese tea fan, Zhangjiajie is a must visit place: there are many brand teas in the areas, like Qingyan(green rock), Mingcui(tea green) Longxia(Lobster), Yunwu(Cloud and mist) or Maofeng Tea from Tianzi Mountain and Maojian Tea.
Local fruits are also worth a taste and you can find local products at the shopping mall, local markets or supermarket.

Eating at Zhangjiajie
Dishes in Zhangjiajie has characteristic of Hunan cuisine as well as local own flavor, with spicy food are mainly served. The sautéed and pickled dishes of Tujia people are also very special. Check the recommended Restaurants in Zhangjiajie

Nightlife / Entertainment at Zhangjiajie
There are some night shows in Wulingyuan Scenic Area or Xiangxi theatre where travelers can enjoy the folk singing or dancing performance. Visit the night market on streets and check some local vendors for barbecue or local snacks. Bars, pubs or cafes are not widely access than other large tourist cities.

Weather Tips of Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie has a mild, humid climate with abundant precipitation and sunlight. Heavy wind and frost are frequent.