Best Things to do in Zhangjiajie

Top Best Things to Do in Zhangjiajie

Helen Tang
1196 Words/5 Minutes, By Helen Tang, Updated July 01, 2024

Things to do in ZhangJiaJie

ZhangJiaJie is well know for a wonder of geology that draws people from all over the word ,magic tour to Avatar Pandora, if you wanna get different and amazing experience, In addition to the must-see top 10 attractions, here is a list of the top 10 things to do in Guilin that are well worth experiencing. If you need a customized travel plan for ZhangJiajie, please contact us!

Top 1: Experience the charm of Tianzi Mountain by cable car

things to do in zhangjiajieExperience the charm of Tianzi Mountain by cable car

Located within Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, it is one of the four major scenic spots in Wulingyuan District. It attracts countless tourists with its steep peaks, sheer cliffs, and unique stone pillar formations. Tianzi Mountain are consist of the Helong Park, West Sea Stone Forests, Divine shrine and Immortal Bridge, the Fairy Scattering Flowers, etc. A visit to Tianzi Mountain you’ll truly feel the extremely craftsmanship of nature.

Top 2: View to the magical "Hallelujah Mountain" taking the Bailong Elevator

It takes about 2 hours to hike from the vicinity of the Golden Whip Stream Grand Canyon to Yuanjiajie, while taking the elevator takes only 2 minutes. You will see the “floating mountain” ,The Southern Sky Column in Yuanjiajie was the prototype of Hallelujah Mountain in the movie Avatar,. Originally called Southern Sky Column (Nan Tian Yi Zhu), it was renamed to “Hallelujah Mountain” Now, the Avatar Mountain is place which you should never miss in Zhangjiajie tour.

Top 3: Visit TianMen Mountain with the world's longest cable car

Tian Men Cave, which cuts through the mountain from north to south, is 131.5 meters high, 57 meters wide, and 60 meters deep, standing tall like a gateway to the heavens, thus giving Tianmen Mountain its name. It has a history of 1,754 years. The sea of clouds at Tianmen Mountain is another unique feature, offering a different kind of beauty. Tianmen Mountain is also renowned as the most beautiful aerial garden and heavenly realm, and it boasts the world's longest cableway.

Top 4:Enjoy a wooden boat on the Tuo River in Fenghuang Ancient Town

things to doFenghuang Ancient Town

The Fenghuang Ancient City Scenic Area is located in Tuojiang Town, Fenghuang County. It is a charming small mountain town that still retains the style and features of the Ming and Qing dynasties. You can enjoy the perfect view by boat in the TuoRriver , The ancient city is surrounded by mountains on all sides, with lush green peaks, and the clear Tuo River flows from west to east through the city.

Top5:Challenge yourself on the Canyon Glass bridge

The glass bridge is located in the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Area and is the world's highest and longest glass bridge. The bridge is built on the peaks on both sides of the canyon, spanning the gorge with a relative height of about 400 meters from the valley floor and a total length of about 370 meters. The bridge surface is entirely paved with transparent glass, and it features the highest bungee jump in the world. Standing on the bridge, you can take in the full view of the valley floor 400 meters below your feet.

Top 6: Hiking along Golden Whip Stream

Golden Whip Stream is 6.5 kilometers long and serves as a corridor of natural oxygen bar .it is running from west to east through the forest park. Flanked by strange and majestic peaks, the scenery is picturesque.

The area traversed by Golden Whip Stream is acclaimed as "the most beautiful canyon in the world." It is a must-visit place for travelers seeking tranquility and beauty. This stunning canyon is perfect for hiking enthusiasts to explore.

Top 7: Take a small train ride through the Ten-Mile Gallery

The Ten-Mile Gallery is approximately five kilometers long,Along this ten-mile-long valley, the abundant natural scenery makes you feel as though you are walking through a painting. You can also take a small train to travel through this picturesque landscape.

Top 8: Discover the mysteries of Huanglong Cave by walk and boat

Huanglong Cave is renowned for its vast chambers, deep underground rivers, and dense clusters of stalagmites. The highest point inside the cave reaches a vertical height of over 100 meters. The cave features interconnected chambers and rivers within it.

The cave offers a "land and water" tour route: visitors first walk a segment, then board a boat at the dock on the underground river to enjoy the river scenery and stalagmite wonders .

Top 9: Experience cooking class in a Miao village

Zhangjiajie is predominantly inhabited by the Han ethnic group, but it is also home to minority groups such as the Miao and Tujia. You can visit the traditional houses of the Miao minority and learning how to prepare local cuisine.

Top 10: Take a night tour of FuRong Town

If you have seen the night view of the Furong Town waterfall cluster, it will undoubtedly leave you spellbound. It is no exaggeration to say that the night scenery of Furong Town is unique in China and even the world. Furong Town is an ancient town with over 2,000 years of history. Due to the majestic waterfall that flows through it, it is known as the millennium-old town hanging on a waterfall.

Top 11: Go cycling in ZhangJiaJie

Zhangjiajie has many different attractions waiting for you to discover by cycling. such as The fairy-tale landscapes ,Cycle around the streams, lakes, and waterfalls of the fairy stream gorge on this private full-day tour from Zhangjiajie.

Top 12: Enjoy a luxurious boat tour on Baofeng Lake

To relax yourselves among the beautiful water and elegent mountains, it is highly recommended to take a boat sailing leisurely on the Baofeng Lake. Baofeng Lake, about 20 kilometers away from Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, is a man-made alpine lake surrounded by mountains with lush trees. It is a bout 20-minute boat experience offering highlight view with a great elegant mountains.

Top 13: Rock climbing in ZhangJiaJie

It is not only attracts countless tourists with its steep peaks, sheer cliffs, and unique stone pillar formations. But more posts you may like · Another beautiful climb at Smith Rock. In ZhangJiaJie .

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