Some places, you have never been to, have always been silently in your heart, but once you see them, there is always a feeling of resentment.
Zhangjiajie is such a place.
Clouds, mountains, streams, echoes, treasures, delicacies…everything here is so unique and makes people feel at ease.
If you want to truly experience the ever-changing charm of nature, go to Zhangjiajie this summer.
route overview
D1: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park – Yuanjiajie – Yangjiajie – Tianzishan
D2: Zhangjiajie Shili Gallery – Golden Whip Creek – Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
D3: Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park—Tianmen Mountain Cableway—Ghost Valley Plank Road—Tianmen Mountain Glass Plank Road—Tianmen Cave
Yuanjiajie
This is a mountain high platform, where the trees are lush and the mist is filled, known as the mysterious “Pandora’s world”.
The main attractions in Yuanjiajie include the Back Garden, Mihun Terrace, and the First Bridge in the World. The majestic Mihun Terrace is the best viewing platform in the scenic area. Standing in Taichung, there are hundreds of stone peaks standing around it, with extraordinary momentum.
Yangjiajie
The scenery of Yangjiajie scenic spot is famous for its majesty, beauty and steepness. Looking at the mountains in the fog is endless.
There are three tourist areas in Yangjiajie, Xiangzhixi, Longquan Gorge and Baihou Valley. The stream is clear, the pool is full of waterfalls, and groups of macaques haunt the cliffs and valleys.
Tianzi Mountain
There are ancient subtropical primeval sub-forests all over here, exotic trees and exotic trees abound, and rare birds and animals can be seen everywhere. It is a natural zoological and botanical garden.
The natural scenery is created by nature, and there is no trace of artificial carving. Here you have the opportunity to enjoy the four wonders of clouds, moon nights, rosy days, and winter snow.
Zhangjiajie Shili Gallery
The 5-kilometer-long valley has rich natural landscapes, and the surrounding rocks form many strange anthropomorphic shapes.
Walking through the canyon and looking at the peaks on both sides, the strange rocks have different shapes, just like walking into a natural landscape painting.
Golden Whip Creek
A winding and deep canyon, the stream is clear and ups and downs, and small fish swim in it.
Surrounded by mountains, in the dense forest, walking with the stream, calm down and feel slowly, can make the impetuous mood calm down at once.
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
The bridge is built on the peaks on both sides of the Grand Canyon and spans the Grand Canyon. It is the highest and longest glass bridge in the world.
Between the clouds and mist, the bridge is like a thousand-foot white silk looming in it. As soon as you step on the bridge deck, you will feel suddenly detached from the mountains and rivers.
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
The top of the mountain is relatively flat, and a complete primitive sub-forest is preserved, among which are towering old trees, twining vines, moss, stalagmites and stone buds everywhere, and everywhere is like a natural bonsai.
Tianmen Mountain Cableway
Tianmen Mountain Cableway is the longest mountain sightseeing passenger cableway in the world, with a one-way running time of about 28 minutes.
In the sea of clouds, it turned over a mountain, passed a river, passed some houses, and crossed the train station and bus station… It was like traveling through the clouds, which was very thrilling and exciting.
Ghost Valley Plank Road
Different from other plank roads, the whole line of Guigu plank road is neither on the top of the cliff nor on the side of the cliff, but the whole line stands in the middle of the cliff, giving people the feeling of rising and falling with the cliff.
Looking down through the glass platform, the abyss is at your feet, and the mountain wind blows by, giving you the exciting feeling of flying.
Tianmen Mountain Glass Walkway
The excitement and shock brought by the Tianmen Mountain Glass Walkway can be compared with the “Sky Road” of the Grand Canyon Glass Corridor in the United States.
Seeing the deep valley under your feet, you can feel the joy of walking in the air while being frightened.
Tianmen Cave
Tianmen Cave is 131.5m high and 50m wide. It is the highest natural cave in the world and the most representative scenic spot in Tianmen Mountain.
“Tianmen Spitting Fog” and “Tianmen Xiaguang” are hailed as rare sights and wonders in the world. The 999-level ladder is not only a way to reach Tianmen, but also a spiritual place to make wishes and pray for blessings.
about food
The local food combines rich Tujia characteristics with the essence of Hunan cuisine, and uses wax, pickled products and wild wild vegetables as ingredients, which are salty, spicy and refreshing, and are mouthwatering.
Three pots
A must-order special dish for the first time in Zhangjiajie. The main ingredients are walnut meat, fat sausage, pork belly, bacon, chicken, tripe, or pork ribs. Usually, you can choose three of them together, and it can be made into a dry pot or a soup pot.
Tujia bacon
Bacon is a common table delicacy in Zhangjiajie. It is usually fried with garlic sprouts, sharp peppers, spring bamboo shoots, potato chips, etc. There are also fried bacon with bacon. The taste goes well with rice.
Farmhouse Fried Pork
The aroma of firewood and the unique mountain pepper make this dish more unique and refreshing.
Stewed Chicken with Rock Ears
Crag ear is a famous specialty in Zhangjiajie. It is mostly matched with native chicken. It can be fried or stewed. The stewed soup is particularly delicious and nutritious.
blood tofu
Blood tofu is a special dish of Tujia. It used to be a must-have delicacy for the Tujia New Year. It is usually sliced and fried with garlic and chili. Although it looks black and smoked, it actually tastes chewy and delicious. It is extremely nutritious and suitable for all ages.
straw hat noodles
Straw hat noodles are a very popular local snack in Zhangjiajie. The noodles are all hand-rolled. The pork noodle skin, cooked lard, and simmered seeds are very fragrant. It is characterized by eating quickly and warming the stomach and intestines.
fern root jelly
The jelly food made of starch extracted from the root of wild bracken is silky and refreshing, very delicious.
Kimchi Radish
Basically, there will be a free small plate before eating in restaurants. Diced or pickled radish, pink in color, sour, hot and appetizing.
In Zhangjiajie in summer, the green hills stand alone and the clear water is beautiful. It is really a good place to visit mountains and rivers and get close to nature.
If you are tired of two points and one line and enough traffic, then come to Zhangjiajie and spend a period of time accompanied by green mountains and green water.
cloud and green hills
sparkling water
Into the mountains and green forests
unconsciously
forget worldly troubles
travel tips
1. The less luggage the better, because the accommodation in the mountains is not fixed every day, it will be very tiring to play all the way with the bag on your back;
2. It is best to bring an umbrella or buy a disposable raincoat in advance. The price in the scenic area is more expensive. It is best to wear waterproof shoes in the rainy season. There are shoe covers in the scenic area but they are not slippery;
3. Bring sunscreen products with an index of more than 30, mosquito repellent, sunglasses, sun hats, at least three sets of replacement underwear and socks, some paper towels and wet wipes for disinfection, and thick-soled non-slip sports shoes for shoes;
4. Prepare band-aids, anti-inflammatory tablets, antidiarrheal tablets and other medicines.
5. Tickets: 248 in peak season/163 in off-season, including eco-cars, cableway at your own expense, valid for 4 days, you can come out and go in again.
