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The Most Detailed Map Guide to Zhangjiajie (Part 2)

🏙 Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area (within urban area) 🚠 Route A: Cable car up + mountain top tour + cable car down Ideal for those with average fitness! Enjoy the stunning cable car views throughout~ 👟 Route B: Cable car down + hiking down Requires certain physical strength! Perfect for those wanting to experience Tianmen Cave steps~ 🥾 Route C: Half-mountain cable car throughout Most economical but more tiring! A must for hiking enthusiasts~ 💡 Travel Tips Tour duration: 4-6 hours It's recommended to book a time slot in advance to avoid queuing! 🏞 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan District) 🎫 4-ride Combo Ticket: ¥238 Valid for 4 cable car/elevator rides within 4 days Suitable for 2-3 day trips with minimal cable car usage~ 🎫 Multi-ride Combo Ticket: ¥298 Unlimited cable car/elevator rides within 4 days Ideal for multi-day in-depth tours or frequent rides; better value for money! 🎫 Combo Ticket Discount Total price of entrance ticket + multi-ride ticket (3 cable cars + 1 elevator) is approx. ¥486 (Official price ¥525, ¥50 discount available through some channels!) 🌟 Must-visit Attractions ▫ Yuanjiajie (Avatar filming location) ▫ Bailong Elevator (VIP service requires extra payment) ▫ Jinbian Stream (great for hiking~) 📝 Decision Guide Short-term Tour (1-2 days) Prioritize 4-ride combo ticket + entrance ticket! Core attractions can be covered with proper route planning~ Recommended Route: Day 1: Take Bailong Elevator up to Yuanjiajie → Yangjiajie → Tianzishan → cable car down Day 2: Round trip via Huangshizhai Cable Car + hiking Jinbian Stream (partial section) In-depth Tour (3-4 days) Choose multi-ride combo ticket for flexible scheduling and less queuing~ ✔ Advantages: Multiple cable car rides save energy, suitable for travelers with elderly/children or photography enthusiasts 💡 Hidden Tips Cable Car Priority: Take cable cars instead of hiking when possible (Yangjiajie can be skipped for hiking) Save energy with cable cars to visit more attractions! #cocorun #zhangjiajie #chinatravel #travelguide #历史古迹 #天门山 #tianmenmountain
Posted: Jul 15, 2025
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