Hunan · China
Zhangjiajie travel guide
Zhangjiajie is a city in Hunan, China, home to about 1,517,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- DYG5 km · Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie (simplified Chinese: 张家界; traditional Chinese: 張家界; pinyin: Zhāngjiājiè; Tujia: Zanxjiaxgaif /tsán tɕá kǎi/) is a prefecture-level city in the northwestern part of Hunan Province, China. It comprises the district of Yongding, Wulingyuan and counties of Cili and Sangzhi.
Located in the Lishui upper reaches, is a Wuling mountains hinterland. It is one of the most important tourist cities in mainland China. Zhangjiajie City has jurisdiction over Yongding District, Wulingyuan District, Cili County, and Sangzhi County. Among them, Yongding District and Wulingyuan District are the two main urban areas. Tourists usually arrive in Yongding District before going to other places to visit. The city has a recorded history dating back to 221 BC.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Zhangjiajie
See
- Puguang Chan Temple
- Zhangjiajie Museum
- Tujiafengqingyuan
- Wulingyuan
- Maoyanhejiutiandong
Do
Zhangjiajie is the entry point for trips to two stunning nearby sites: Tianmen Mountain and Wulingyuan Scenic Area. There are also some less prominent natural attractions in the area.
- Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
- Huangshizhai Scenic Area
- Yuanjiajie
- Golden Whip Stream
- Yangjiajie
- Tianzi Mountain
- Wulongzhai
- People’s Square Commercial Pedestrian Street
- Tianzi Street Ethnic Tourism Mall
- Huanglong Cave
- Baofeng Lake
- Tianmen Mountain
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Where to stay
Which part of Zhangjiajie to stay in
Accommodation in Zhangjiajie is typically around ¥170. There are many options within walking distance surrounding the train/bus station. There are many hotels and shops outside the Forest Park Ticket Station, which are very lively. Some tourists choose to live here, but it is not as convenient as living in the park.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Zhangjiajie
2 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Friend Hotel | 1.7 km | |
| Sunshine Hotel & Resort Zhangjiajie | 6.5 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C; July is the wettest, with about 250 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Zhangjiajie: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG), about 4.7 km from the city centre in a straight line; Changde Taohuayuan Airport (CGD, 115 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
Most travellers reach the National Forest Park ticket gate via Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station (at Guanliping, next to the old downtown railway station), which can be reached from Zhangjiajie West Station by bus 6 or taxi. From the Central Bus Station, Tourism Line A shuttles run to the National Forest Park gate (¥11, about 40 minutes, roughly every 10 minutes), and Tourism Line B runs to the Wulingyuan (Suoxiyu) gate (¥12, about 40 minutes).
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DYG · Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport
CGD · Changde Taohuayuan Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Zhangjiajie
Eat
There are limited food options in the park, and what is available is offered at highly inflated prices. It is advised that you bring food and water with you to the park. Here is a selection of food in the city, which can be visited after a scenic tour.
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Questions
Zhangjiajie: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Zhangjiajie?
Zhangjiajie has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C; July is the wettest, with about 250 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Zhangjiajie?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG), about 4.7 km from the city centre in a straight line; Changde Taohuayuan Airport (CGD, 115 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Zhangjiajie?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Zhangjiajie
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.