2025 Wulingyuan District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Located in the northwest of Hunan Province, Zhangjiajie with world-renowned natural scenery is a city that is born and thriving for tourism. Nearly 3,000 stone peaks erect and 800 streams wind in Wulingyuan Scenic Area. People who visit Zhangjiajie are all fascinated by Wulingyuan's unique sandstone peak forest landform and magnificent karst landscape. After Avatar which was once shot in Zhangjiajie came out, more people knew this beautiful place. #tigeryear2022 #mountainview

What a stunning site! I'm so glad I went during the Winter it wasn't crowded so we could get around easily and take our time taking beautiful pictures. It felt like a fairytale out of this world! Would I recommend Zhangjiajie anyone...ABSOLUTELY!!!! Go experience it for yourself it's just magical! Getting There - Our driver from the tour took us. I think going with a tour group is more convenient. Attractions - It was snowing...A real Winter Wonderland! Hotels - We stayed at the Pullman Hotel. There are loads of hotels in the area. Food & Restaurants - We went during Spring festival so most places were closes but there's a lot of restaurants to choose from.

I love every moment of my Zhangjiajie tour! I would recommend it to anyone to go, you won't be disappointed. I went with a tour group called Joy travel which made it more convenient to get by and you can just enjoy the trip. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking. I think every season is a different experience...I went during the Spring Festival which was awesome because there were no lines to wait in and it snowed. It was a real Winter Wonderland! Getting There - There are buses and shuttles to get around. I'm not sure when and how it works cause I wemt with a tour group that organized everything for us. Attractions - The park's scenery is beautiful, walking around enjoying nature and the World UNESCO site. It also has the longest and fastest elevator in the world. Hotels - We stayed in the Pullman Hotel which is close to the park. Food & Restaurants - There's kiosks to buy drinks and something to eat.

#mountainview Zhangjiaje is a very popular place for the Avatar mountain 🏔 I still remember, it was raining when I traveled there. You can have a choice to take a cable car 🚠 or walk and hike. Above the mountain, you can think about the mountains are floating. High as the clouds. Aside from that you can take a boat 🚤 to explore the place in Zhangjiaje. Traveling solo is a fun thing to do. Look beyond, you can see different amazing beautiful natural sceneries. Meet new people along the way. Learn from the locals. Just be sure to be brave and be careful. At the end of the trip, you’ll be thankful and will be a storyteller after. #tripblazers #tripaway

The famous movie ‘Avatar’ was inspired by the mountains of Zhangjiajie National forest, in Hunan province. Walking through the park, climbing and enjoying the view from the numerous terraces leave you with a mixed of emotions. The park is huge and you need at least 2 days to see the most important attractions. There are several cableways in canyons connecting the mountains, and one must-go attraction is an elevator entirely made of glass that takes you to the top of the mountain. The village at the entrance of the park is immersed in the nature, surrounded by the mountains and streams and offers many options of bed & breakfast and boutique hotels for an unforgettable experience. #nationalpark #unforgettableexperiences #scenicspotguide #travelinspiration #naturalwonders

Before going to Tianzi Mountain, I visited Yuanjiajie. After seeing Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain, it felt different! It felt sharper And unlike Yuanjiajie, it was open so I could see everything at a glance📸 So it felt more open and refreshing😮 📎 If you want to see the entire Tianzi Mountain, go to Daguan Road! (Honey tip✨: I personally liked the scenery of Daguan Road better!) 📌 Zhangjiajie City Wulingyuan District Wulingyuan Scenery Mingsheng District Northwest #Zhangjiajie Travel #Hiking #Year-end Travel #Zhangjiajie #Wulingyuan #Tianzi Mountain #China #China Travel #Overseas Travel #Overseas Travel Destination Recommendation #Travel Destination Recommendation #Life Travel Destination #Hot Place #Life Shot

Hidden place in Wulingyuan! It's Daguantai! Since there were really no people, I was able to take a lot of great shots📸 Taking pictures in a place that looked like a cliff, where you can see Tianzi Mountain, it's just a great shot... ☺️ If you come to Wulingyuan, you must! You must! Stop by Daguantai❗️ 📌 Inside the Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area of ​​Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province #Zhangjiajie Travel #Hiking #Zhangjiajie #Wulingyuan #China #China Travel #Overseas Travel #Recommended Overseas Travel Destination #Recommended Travel Destination #Daguantai #Tianzi Mountain #Spot for Great Shots #Hot Place #Travel Destination of a Lifetime

Did you know that Avatar was filmed in Zhangjiajie?! Yuanjiajie, famous for being the filming location for Avatar! It's like the Grand Canyon of the East!⛰ I was just amazed while looking around😮 Also, not only the scenery, but also the monkeys living in Yuanjiajie, It was even more interesting because it was a sight that you can't see in Korea!📸 My heart was pounding because I thought my phone would fall while taking pictures😎 📌 Inside the Wulingyuan Scenic Area of ​​Hunan Zhangjiajie City, Wulingyuan District #Zhangjiajie Travel #Hiking #Zhangjiajie #Yuanjiajie #China #China Travel #Overseas Travel #Recommended Overseas Travel Destination #Life Travel Destination #Life Travel #Wulingyuan #Avatar Filming Location #Avatar #Hot Place #Recommended Travel Destination

In Zhangjiajie, my life travel destination, I personally thought that Jinbian Valley exceeded my expectations👍🏻 Before going, I thought there wouldn't be any photo zones because there weren't many photos, but the amazing nature was just a photo zone!📸 So I took a life shot in the valley👍🏻 More than anything, I had only seen monkeys in museums, so it was amazing to see monkeys living in nature😮 (But be careful because they will attack you if you are holding food❗️) If you haven't been to Jinbian Valley in your life...you'll regret it😎 📌 Zhangjiajie City, Wulingyuan District, China 邮政编码: 427401 #ZhangjiajieTravel #YearEndTravel #Winter #JinbianValley #Zhangjiajie #OverseasTravel #ChinaTravel #China #HotPlace #TravelDestinationRecommendation #LifeTravelDestination #HiddenTravelDestination #OverseasTravelDestinationRecommendation #LifeShotSpot #LifeShot

Zhangjiajie is famous for its beautiful scenery! You can see all the scenery of Zhangjiajie from Huangshicai😮 However, the weather was bad, so I couldn't see everything, but it had its own charm, so I felt its own atmosphere!👍🏻 I took a picture with the monkey and Zhangjiajie in the background, and it turned out to be such a great picture📸 📌 8CJJ+7QC, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China 427403 #ZhangjiajieTravel #YearEndTravel #Zhangjiajie #Huangshicai #Wulingyuan #China #ChinaTravel #OverseasTravel #HotPlace #LifeTravelDestination #TravelDestinationRecommendation #OverseasTravelDestinationRecommendation

Getting There - by bus Attractions - cable cars, tracking I've been to so many beautiful places in the world. And I'm still so excited remembering the moments in Zhangjiajie. All the time I felt like I'm watching TV #unforgettableexperiences #freeryzhov #zhangjiajie

Transportation Guide: 1 hour by car from Zhangjiajie Airport It is recommended to arrive half an hour earlier than the opening time. There are too many tour groups. Tickets for local attractions are valid for three days. Please reserve time. Remember to wear sports shoes/sportswear as you need to climb the mountain and stairs #colorfulday

This is Zhangjiajie, China! A must-visit place when traveling to China 💫 It is a place where you can see the magnificent nature and the wide open scenery You can have a healing time with nature

My winter wonderland vacation, January 2020 at Zhangjiajie. My partner and I went over the Spring Festival break so we assumed it would be crowded. However, it was the opposite! We stayed near the park and the area was so quiet it felt like a ghost town. Many restaurants were closed but we still managed to get food from the locals by the hostels. After 1 day, they announced that no one could purchase tickets due to Coronavirus, but luckily we had already purchased tickets, although we did not get to go to Heaven’s Gate. We were very lucky to have experienced the park with no crowds. It felt like we were the only ones on the mountain. There was mist and didn’t get to see the view hiking up the mountain, but it gave a mystical feel🙌🏽. We only realized how high we were taking the cable car down and it was an amazing but scary view! We were also greeted by McDonald’s on top of the mountain! The few raindrops and snow was absolutely beautiful and refreshing. Perhaps less people go during this time due to the weather, but I would highly recommend to anyone who wants a Winter Wonderland experience❄️ #triplocal #zhangjiajie #china

Breathtaking views that will leave you speechless and wanting to return for another trip. The Avatar mountains is a must see when traveling in China. Add the Glass bridge to your must see list when traveling in this area. It’s truly something amazing. Getting There - Zhangjiajie can easily be reached by plane or train. Getting to the mountains would require a trip on the bus. Buses can easily be reached by going to the Public Bus Station. Attractions - Avatar mountains and other sites such as the Glass Bridge. Hotels - There are plenty of hotels to choose from. Hotels right by the entrance or hotels a little further away also offers a good stay. Food & Restaurants - Plenty of small local restaurants for those who want to try local food. For more stories follow my IG richelle_ lambert #scenicspotphotoguide#waterfall#nationalpark#roadtrip#summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountains is in Wulingyan County. Can easily be reached by bus from Zhangjiajie. The ticket already includes the bus transportation from one spot to another. If you have seen "Avatar" then these are the mountains that inspired that movie. Truly awesome and amazing just to be there and actually see those mountains. Definitely a MUST SEE... #nationalpark#roadtrip#urbanexplorer

It is for good reason that Zhangjiajie National Park is one of the most famous and popular destinations in China. There is a huge range of landscapes, most famously the massive pillars of stone nicknamed the Avatar Mountains, and forests, streams, a spring said to grant longevity to those who drink its water, and mischievous macaques. 🚅 Zhangjiajie City in Hunan is easily reached by air or rail, and a dedicated bus takes visitors to the various entrances to the park. After buying a ticket, visitors can take a free shuttle bus to reach different parts of the extensive park. 📷 Zhangjiajie is best known for its views, so bring a camera and prepare to be awed by what you see. I suggest planning at least three days to have enough time, especially if you're hiking. 🏞️ There are many hiking trails throughout the park, but for those who aren't keen on hauling themselves up and down mountains, various cable cars and elevators can bring guests to the most popular viewing points. ☕ There are places to buy food and drinks in the park, but as they are pricy and the selection limited, I suggest bringing a picnic. Make sure to carry lots of water if hiking, especially in summer. ☀️ It's said that Zhangjiajie should be seen in every season. I can't wait to return the next time to see its other guises. #nationalpark #urbanexplorer #mountains #monkeys #views #viewsfordays #hunan #zhangjiajie #zhangjiajietravel #hiking #summervacation #hikingtrails #summervacation #Hikingtrails #hikingtrail

Yuanjiajie is one of the main scenic spots in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and is located in the center of Wulingyuan Scenic Area. "The First Bridge in the World" and "The Pillar of the South Sky" (also known as "The Pillar of Heaven and Earth") are two of the most popular attractions in Yuanjiajie. Our tour happened to be during very good weather. Although it rained a bit during the trip, the sky was very clear and the photos were beautiful! The view of the sky along the way is magnificent! There are many viewing platforms and photo spots along the tour route. The road is generally flat and easy to walk. The difficulty of climbing is 3.5 stars! Travel tips: The whole journey is quite long, so you can save your energy and allocate the length of each day's journey. Don't make yourself too tired~~ #高空观景#爬山#我想住

Have you ever watched the movie Avatar? Based on James Cameron the floating Hallelujah Mountains were inspired in real place it’s Zhangjiajie National Forest Park! The place is so magical that you can wonder how on earth did this rock formation forms. Specially when the mountain and trees are covered with snow. This one is LUCKY SHOT also because on this time we are heading back home early in the morning. We are in the taxi going the train station then we saw the mountains covered with snow! the most special one! I’ll be back! #urbanexplorer #yuanshanping #lijiang #yunnan #china #explorewithtony #naturelover #adventure #life #photographersdayoff #leaveyourmark

Our spirit animal; a cheeky monkey spotted in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park - Wulingyuan Scenic Area. In Northern Hunan Province, Zhangjiajie is said to be the inspiration for the landscape seen in James Cameron’s “Avatar”, and it’s easy to see why he felt so inspired by thousands of cliff mountains! ⠀ 📍Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China⠀ #leaveyourmark

Zhangjiajie is a huge park in Hunan renowned for its bizarre pillar-like mountains. Said to have inspired the floating Hallelujah Mountains in the film Avatar, the peaks of Zhangjiajie, although they don't fly, are even more incredible for being real. The 'floating mountain' effect can be seen when it's foggy and only the peaks rise above the clouds. It was hot and sunny when I was there, so I didn't see this view, but it was beautiful all the same. Some areas, around infrastructure like the glass elevator, the cable car, and so on, can be very crowded, but there is also an impressive network of trails and it's possible to do some good hiking whilst avoiding both the crowds and modern development. Few other people bother climbing hundreds of steps when there's a lift 😆 Be sure to carry enough water if hiking and watch out for the monkeys, which are very good at stealing food.🐒 #leaveyourmark #urbanexplorer #lightthecity #zhangjiajie #hunan #china #mountains #hiking #landscapes #naturalwonders

Here comes the very famous mountain that went to inspire to make Avatar movie. Yes, the hanging mountains are conceived by the look of these tall mountains amidst the clouds. We took the flight to Zhangjiajie and headed on to Zhangjiajie national forest park. We hiked all the way up, to make it worthy. And it didn't disappoint us. This place is full of UNESCO heritage sites, and has 5A ratings. The next day we went to the world famous glass bridge, where you feel like walking over the clouds. P.S. If you're afraid of heights, better to avoid this ! It is usually super crowded, so plan it off the season/weekdays if you can. The following day, we get to see the door to heaven; yea, that's what is said about the 天门山 (Tianmen shan) entrance. This entrance truly has that spiritual look and feel. Btw, looking forward to next avatar movie already haha #urbanexplorer #leaveyourmark #avatarfloatingmountains #unescoworldheritage #urbanexplorer

The amazing floating islands came to real life! (THROWBACK - 2015 November) Be an AVATAR and a must visit place when you in China! Truly unforgettable Zhang Jia Jie! #unforgettable experiences#awesomepic#nationalpark#naturalwonders

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park aka “Avatar Mountains” in Hunan province is one of the most beautiful spots in China and worldwide. 🇨🇳 The formations are so unique and the whole scenery is absolutely breathtaking, it really feels like out of a movie. ⛰ It is so easy to get to Zhangjiajie, there is an airport there and plenty of very cool hotels near the scenic area. 🍃 The park area is huge but there are buses included in the entrance ticket going to all the main spots. 🚌 There are also a few cable car rides you cannot miss because they literally take you within the gorgeous mountains. 🤩 Oh, and not to mention that Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is also home to the world’s biggest glass bridge, world’s highest bungee jumping and world’s highest and fastest outdoor elevator. 🌍 #awesomepic#scenicspotguide#travelinspiration#unforgettableexperiences#instagramworthydestinations#couplestrip#holidayvacation#wintergetaway#tripinspired

This is a monkey in the Avatar mountains in China, amazing place is like you in heaven the Mountains are crazy and really amazing to watch, this place is really wild you can find a lot of animals and insects so be prepared to get bitten and be careful with the money's they like to steak things. #tripaway

The unique Fenglin landform in Zhangjiajie is composed of tall pillars of quartz sandstone and limestone after millions of years of dissolution, weathering, and gravity to form today's appearance. 🧐It is located at the confluence of the three places of Hunan, Hubei, and Chongqing. #happynewyear

Zhangjiajie National Park is one of the most famous and beautiful national park in China! It consists of many many parts, but the ticket allows you to enter the park for 4 days, so make sure to make the most of it :) #happynewyear #avatarmountain #happynewyear

壹城一家！Visited 2 times in 5 months. owner Diana is so friendly. Staffs are cheerful and helpful. located just opposite to Huanglong Cave, quite yet ease access location. Lots of surprises during Christmas this time. Owner offered us very good tea, wine and food. we celebrated around the exceptional fireplace. Feel like home, like family. Will certainly come back again. Highly recommend to home who travels Zhangjiajie for real pleasure! #zhangjiajietravel #yichengyijiainn