Popular Zhangjiajie Attractions
Can't decide how to spend your time in Zhangjiajie? Start with this list of Zhangjiajie's most popular attractions to get started planning your trip to Zhangjiajie, China.
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Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
Located 8km away from Zhangjaijie city, Tianmen Mountain is one of the most representative natural sceneries of Zhangjaijie. It is regarded as the symbol and soul of Zhangjaijie. The elevation of Tianmen Mountain is 1518.6 meters (the highest one in Zhangjiajie). For a long time, Tianmen Mountain not only attracted attention because of its miraculous and unique geographic landform and unparalleled natural landscape, but...
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Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve
As one of the four scenic spots in Wulingyuan (three other spots are the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the Suoxiyu Natural Resource Reserve and the Yangjiajie Scenic Area), Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve is located in the northern part of Wulingyuan Scenic Area in Zhangajiajie. It covers an area of 67 square kilometers (about 16,550 acres), and the highest peak is 1,262 meters (about 4,140 feet) above the sea level...
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Zhangjiajie Bailong Elevator
The Bailong Elevator (Hundred Dragons Elevator) is a glass elevator built onto the side of a huge cliff in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area of Zhangjiajie. Measuring 330 m in height, it is claimed to be the highest and heaviest outdoor elevator in the world. The elevator was constructed by Ragger, a German company in October 1999, and it was opened to the public in 2002. The Bailong Elevator has set three Guinness World Records...
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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Located in the northwest part of Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Zhangjaijie National Forest Park was established by the State Council in 1982 as the first National Forest Park of China. Covers 480 thousand square meters (185 square miles), the park, together with Suoxiyu Natural Resource Reserve, Tianzishan Natural Resource Reserve and Yaozizhai makes up the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, also known as Zhangjiajie Scenic Spot. Wuling...
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Baofeng Lake
As one part of the larger Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Baofeng Lake is reputed as “a classical lake in the world”. It was listed as a World Heritage site in 1992. With an area of 275 hectares, Baofeng Lake Scenic Area consists of Baofeng Lake and Yingwo Stockade Village. The natural beauty of the lake and the mountain complement the human culture and landscape. Baofeng Lake and the area immediately surrounding it...
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Yuanjiajie Scenic Area
As one main part of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area is a naturally formed platform mountain, surrounded by higher summits which are divided by deep valleys. It is reachable from the Tianzishan Scenic Area (Emperor Mountain) by bus in 40 minutes. Decorated by the world's most beautiful valley Golden Whip Valley, Yuanjiajie scenic area tells travelers what is a marvelous mountain in China.Standing...
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Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve
Located in the northeastern part of the Wulingyuan Scenic Zone in Zhangjiajie, Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve is the largest of the four zones (three other spots are the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, and the Yangjiajie Scenic Area). It covers an area of more than 180 square kilometers. A stream flows through the mountain gully; and many high peaks in various forms on both sides of...
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Yellow Dragon Cave
Located at the eastern end of Wulingyuan Scenic Zone, Yellow Dragon Cave (Huanglong Cave) is one of the foremost scenic areas in Zhangjiajie. It was rated as one of the first 4A National Tourist Attractions in China. The cave is just like an underground “magical palace”, featuring a wide cave, deep and secluded underground rivers, hanging waterfalls and dense stone bamboo shoots, and showing a style of its own. ...