Getting around Zhangjiajie

The well-known Zhangjiajie is a small city in fact located in the northwest of Hunan Province. After reading how to get to Zhangjiajie from other major destinations of China, were you wondering how to get around Zhangjiajie to its super fascinating attractions?

There are many breathtaking attractions scattering around Zhangjiajie, such as Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Glass Bridge, Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake and Yellow Dragon Cave and so on. This updated Zhangjiajie transportation guide shows the most comprehensive and convenient ways to transfer to the destinations you love. Take your time to check now!

Means of Transportation in Zhangjiajie

By Coach

Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station (张家界中心汽车站), close to Zhangjiajie Railway Station and Tianmen Mountain Cable Car Ticket Station, is the only long distance bus station with regular coaches to nearby Yangjiajie Scenic Area, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and surrounding scenic spots like Fenghuang Ancient Town.

Location & Detailed Address: Guanli Road, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie City (张家界市永定区官黎路)

Transportation: It is about 6 kilometers to Tianmen Mountain (about 15 minutes by driving) and about 29 kilometers to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (about 40-50 minutes by driving).

By Taxi

Traveling around Zhangjiajie by taxi is convenient and inexpensive. Flag down fare is 5 Yuan within 1.6 km, 1.6 Yuan per km for extra distance. It is very convenient to take taxi anywhere in the city to Zhangjiajie Railway Station and Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport and costs only about 15-20 Yuan. Do ask the drivers run the meter if you take a taxi.

By Bus

Buses are available in Zhangjiajie, running between Zhangjiajie downtown area, Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport, Zhangjiajie Railway Station, Tujia Minority Folk Park, Puguang Buddhist Temple at a very cheap price.

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By Cable Car

Each of the tourist spots in Zhangjiajie is a huge system, especially when it comes to Wulingyuan Scenic Area (Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain & Yangjiajie) and Tianmen Mountain. Inside Wulingyuan Scenic Spot, there are hiking, free sightseeing buses and extra-charged Bailong Elevator and 3 cable car lines for your choice. And to go uphill and downhill the Tianmen Mountain, you could ride the 99 bends sightseeing bus or Tianmen Mountain Cable Car.

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Tianmen Mountain Cable Car

Get to Major Attractions in Zhangjiajie

Get to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a large tourist spot which worth about at least 2-3 days for your exploration. There are five entrances that you can enter Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, including Forest Park Ticket Station (森林公园门票站), Wujiayu Ticket Station (吴家峪门票站), Zimugang Ticket Station (梓木岗门票站), Yangjiajie Ticket Station (杨家界门票站) and Tianzi Mountain Ticket Station (天子山门票站). Among them, Forest Park Ticket Station and Wujiayu Ticket Station are mostly used entrances. Most of the coach would stop at Forest Park Ticket Station.

You could check for more details at Zhangjiajie Airport to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park | Zhangjiajie Railway Station to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

(Note: The above information are for reference only. The real driving time and fees may vary based on the real situation.)

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Get to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

Many travelers would like to spend half day experiencing the Longest Glass Bridge in the world and some of them would combine Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon with the thrilling Glass Bridge experience in one go. The distance between Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and the downtown area is about 60 kilometers.

(Note: The above information are for reference only. The real driving time and fees may vary based on the real situation.)

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Get to Tianmen Mountain

Tianmen Mountain is just about 6 kilometers south of Zhangjiajie downtown area. While travelers would take the longest cable car in Asian (7455 meters) in its downtown area, close to Zhangjiajie Railway Station. That means travelers don’t need to extend 6 KM to the foot of the Tianmen Mountain and they can experience the amazing cable car journey up to the mountain.

(Note: The above information are for reference only. The real driving time and fees may vary based on the real situation.)

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Get to Baofeng Lake

Baofeng Lake features emerald waters and is surrounded by forested mountains. It is situated close to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park at its east side. It is about 3 kilometers from Wulingyuan Town.

(Note: The above information are for reference only. The real driving time and fees may vary based on the real situation.)

Get to Yellow Dragon Cave

Yellow Dragon Cave, also called Huanglong Cave, is just like an underground “magical palace”, featuring a wide cave, deep and secluded underground rivers, hanging waterfalls and dense stone bamboo shoots. It is located on the way between Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Wulingyuan Scenic Area.

(Note: The above information are for reference only. The real driving time and fees may vary based on the real situation.)

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Get around Zhangjiajie

As you know, there are many stunning attractions in Zhangjiajie City worth 3 to 5 days’ visiting. If you have more time, you can also pay a visit to the famous Fenghuang Ancient Town, Furong Ancient Town, Yongshun Laosicheng Tusi Site, etc. The transportation to each site would be a little complicated and it is recommended to use our private car service with experienced driver taking to the destinations you want to go.

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Get to Fenghuang Ancient Town

Fenghuang Ancient Town, about 200 kilometers away from Zhangjiajie downtown area, is taking about 3-3.5 hours’ for the transfer. Many travelers choose to visit Fenghuang Ancient Town after their Zhangjiajie city tour. It usually takes for 2 days back and forth.

Fenghuang Ancient Town

(Note: The above information are for reference only. The real driving time and fees may vary based on the real situation.)

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Get to Yongshun Laosicheng Tusi Site

Yongshun Laosicheng Tusi Site is located at the southeast side of Zhangjiajie, about 84 kilometers away, taking about 2 hours for driving. To successfully get to Laosicheng Tusi Site, travelers can first take long distance bus from Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station to Yongshun Bus Station. And then hire a local car to the site. For the complicated transportation, it is highly recommended to use our private car service to go directly from Zhangjiajie to Laosicheng if you want to visit.

How to Plan a Zhangjiajie Tour

Zhangjiajie is an incredible place with absolutely beautiful landscape under heaven. Travelers usually spend 3 to 5 days in and around Zhangjiajie. There is no doubt that Wulingyuan National Forest Park is the highlight of all the stunning attractions which needs to spend 2 days inside. If you have one more day, you should add Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon with Glass Bridge Experience or Tianmen Mountain into the trip. Some travelers choose to visit Yellow Dragon Cave or Baofeng Lake for one day.

If you want to enjoy the antique beauty of ancient town, Fenghuang Ancient Town is the best choice for one to two days' escape. And, you can also consider of Fanjingshan Mountain to see the mushroom stone and odd mountains.

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