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Zhangjiajie National Forest ParkZhangjiajie National Forest Parkis highly recommended for anyone who has a love for nature and mountains. However,it is not an easy place to explore. We would like to share some tips to help you plan your trip to this park.
1. Prepare for Many Steps
If you are looking for an authentic hiking experience you may be disappointed asmost of the paths in this park are paved with stonesand have steps.
You can see many Chinese people wearing regular clothes, jeans, and shoes. We recommend youwear good walking shoesfor comfort.
2. But You Can Tour with Less Hiking
The mini train at Ten-mile GalleryGetting to most of the attractionsusually requires walking up and down many steps.
Cableways, an elevator, buses, and a mini trainin the park are helpful if you want to visit the attractions at a faster pace and with less walking involved.
Tianzi Mountain Cablewayis 67 yuan for a single trip while Bailong Elevator is 72 yuan, Yangjiajie Cable Car is 79 yuan, and the mini train at Ten-Li Gallery is 38 yuan.
Free local shuttle busesalso ply the main routes between National Park areas and entrances.
3. Although Transport Is Limited
The free shuttle buseswon't take you everywherein the park though - most of the time. They just travel between designated points (which don’t include e.g. Laowuchang).
The buses stop runningan hour before the park closes and the cable cars stop running an hour and a half before it closes.
4. Take Food with You
McDonald's in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Take plenty of water, snacks, and fresh fruit as there's lots of walking to do.
If you are worried about taking too much to carry while you're walking, there'sa variety of food outletsthroughout the park, ranging from McDonald's and KFC to snack shacks and restaurants.
Have cash readily availableif you don't have WeChat or Alipay.
5. But Be Aware of the Monkeys
Be careful of monkeyson some of the trails as they may get aggressive and snatch food from your hands.
The monkeys in Zhangjiajie National Forest ParkStay away from themand hide any food you have in your backpack.
6. Pack the Right Clothing
In summer, take mosquito repellent, sunglasses, sun block, and a hat. Prepare an extra light coat for the cool early mornings and evenings.
In winter, take warm clothes. You will get warmer as you climb the mountains so layers are recommended for flexibility.
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7. And Prepare for Mountain Weather
It is foggy or rainy for over 200 days per year in Zhangjiajie. The weather in the mountainschanges constantly.
Misty peaks in Zhangjiajie National Forest ParkIf it's raining heavily when you arrive at the park, you may find that the sun comes out an hour later. Then you can have the chance tosee the sea of cloudsaround the peaks. The mountains enshrouded in mist are very enchanting.
Take thin layers and a windproof jacket to take off and put on to adjust to changes in temperature.
It's strongly recommended to takewaterproof clothesand shoes with you, especially during the months of April to July.
Read more informationonthe best time to visit Zhangjiajie.
8. Adjust Your Accommodation Expectations
To save time on transportation and avoid the morning crowds, we recommend youstay in a hotel near the park, not in Zhangjiajie City.
Star-rated hotelsin Zhangjiajie might not be up to the standard of those in big cities.
大多数酒店在张家界打开10年ag)o and have not undergone any renovation, sothe facilities may need updating.
Breakfastat the hotels tends to be very basic, and breakfast is usually a Chinese style mixed with some Western choices, even in 5-star hotels.
Read more onaccommodation in Zhangjiajie.
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9. Avoid the Crowds and Queues
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is crowded with Chinese tour groups, especially duringpublic holidays, such as Labor Day (May 1–3), National Day (October 1–7), and the summer vacation period in July and August.
Here are some tips for avoiding crowds and queues:
- Try and visit the park onweekdays.
- Arrive earlyand beat the crowds. The park opens at 8am.
- If your time and energy permits,walk up and downthe mountains. The queues for the elevator and the cableways are long (often 1 or 2 hours).
- Visit less crowded sites, such as Yellow Stone Village and Yangjiajie, which are more rural and have fewer queues. Please note that these less-visited areas mean that more hiking is involved.
10. Consider a Classic One-Day Tour
If you are traveling on your own, make sure youget a good mapof the park that's in English and Chinese.
The park is huge. It's well worth spending more than one day there. But if you only have one day, here isa sample routecovering the most popular attractions:
Tianzi Mountain- In the morning, take a cable car upTianzi Mountainand you will see large areas of spiky peaks thrusting upwards from below.
- Have lunch at a local restaurantor the McDonald's restaurant located on the mountain.
- In the afternoon, ride a public shuttle bus to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. The mountains there are said to be the inspiration forAvatar'sHallelujah Mountain.
- If you have enough time, walk toGolden Whip Stream. It is a 7.5-kilometer (4-mile) boardwalk trail, which will take you to see rocks and streams, plants and animals, while you admire the mountains from below.
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Touring Zhangjiajie with China Highlights
Zhangjiajie National Forest Parkis huge andaccess to it is complex.
It’s around 48 square kilometers (19 square miles), and the attractions are either on the peaks (which you need to find your way up) or in the valleys (which you need to find your way to).
A Tour Guide Helps
Touring Zhangjiajie with usIt is difficult to navigate your way around this National Park if you don't know Chinese, so itsaves time and energyto have a guide with you who can lead you around.
Your guide can not only show you around the park but alsohelp you find good placesfor hiking, taking photos, and eating food.
A professional guide can make your tripsmooth and comfortable. Your guide can help you avoid the crowds and find good places to take photos.
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