2025 Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

Day 1: 12:00 Arrive at Furong Town Station 13:00 Transfer to Furong Town by hotel staff 14:00 Check in at hotel, late lunch 15:00-17:00 Relaxed sightseeing 17:00-19:00 Rest at hotel within Furong Town 19:00-21:30 Relaxed sightseeing and dinner while watching the night view 21:30- Relax at hotel until bedtime Day 2: 10:00 Wake up 11:00 Breakfast and lunch 11:30 Hotel staff transfer to station 12:00 Board bullet train [Impressions of Furong Town] It goes without saying, but if you come here, take a leisurely stroll around the grounds. You can get a feel for Chinese culture from the town's atmosphere, buildings, music, etc. If you are quick, you can explore the site in a few hours, but since there are no particular tourist attractions in the area, we recommend taking your time. The site is lively with a screening of the movie "Furong Town," which is set in Furong Town, and street performances. As you can see from the first and second photos, the observation deck overlooking the entire town is a spectacular sight. [Recommended Hotels] Hotels within the Furong Town site *Furong Town admission fees apply separately to accommodation. You are free to enter and exit. 💰Price per person: 20,000 yen for 1 night and 2 days #Furong Town #furongzhen #china #China #Zhangjiajie #zhangjiajie #Wulingyuan

Chaoxi Mountain Residence is definitely my top choice for a weekend outing with kids and relaxing the mind and body! It’s only a 2-hour drive 🚗 from Changde to this fairy-like paradise～ The entire guesthouse is backed by mountains and faces a stream, surrounded by greenery 🌿, with birds singing and cicadas chirping. It’s like stepping into a fairy’s sanctuary. I, an ordinary person, can only exclaim that fairies must live here! 🙊 📍 Address: Near Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province 🚗 Transportation: Self-driving is recommended The room we booked offers a breathtaking mountain and water view the moment you open your eyes 🏞️! Although it doesn’t have the luxury decor of a five-star hotel, nature lovers 🌲 and those who yearn for a relaxed and carefree atmosphere will definitely fall in love with this place～ 🌅 Best morning experience: Brew a cup of tea and sit on the rattan chair in the small courtyard 🪑 Watch the distant mountains and nearby water while listening to birdsong Daydreaming all day long without getting bored... It’s like throwing away all the urban anxiety! 🤗 💦 Summer essentials for kids: ✅ A huge lawn to run and roll around freely ✅ A clean swimming pool for fun water play 🏊‍ ✅ A 5-minute walk to a stream in the water source protection area The water is so clear you can see little fish 🐟 The ecology is amazing! Definitely a rare natural classroom for city kids 🌱

The warm welcome from Chef Anan, the gentle and amiable lady boss, the friendly receptionist, the shy and cute guy on duty, the noodle-cooking auntie with excellent cooking skills, and the two cats 🐱 made our four-night stay feel like meeting old friends in a foreign land 🥰 The rich breakfast, freshly brewed coffee, and delicious fruits 👍 were truly worth the money!

Are you inspired by the images of Avatar's floating mountains? Then it's time to plan a true immersion into this fantastical world! After all, Zhangjiajie is a vast park, and uncovering all its secrets requires a good strategy. Tips from a seasoned Pandorian: 1. Plan at least two days. On the first, explore the peaks—Mount Yuanjiajie (the very same one featured in Avatar), ride the Bailong Elevator, and walk the Glass Path. On the second day, descend down to Golden Whip Gorge (Jinbianxi). Here, you'll see the cliffs from a completely different angle, enjoy the views from the trails along the emerald river, and encounter playful monkeys. (Hold on tight—they love anything shiny!) 2. Seek out the magic of the "golden hour." Arrive at sunrise for the park's opening or stay until sunset. It's during these hours that the low sun paints the quartzite pillars in warm, golden tones, while clouds shroud them in a mysterious haze. The sunrise from the observation deck is a sight worth traveling to the other side of the world for. 3. Wear comfortable shoes. You'll be doing a lot of walking on stairs and trails. Comfort is key to enjoyment. And don't forget a raincoat—the weather in the mountains is changeable! 4. Take the tour bus. Free shuttles run throughout the park, taking you to key points: cable cars, lifts, and hiking trailheads. Save your energy for the essentials. Personal life hack: After an active day, stop by the town at the park entrance and try some local Sichuan cuisine. A spicy dish will warm you up and restore your strength after a long day among the stone giants. Zhangjiajie is a place where everyone can find their own Pandora. Some are in the breathtaking panoramas, others in the soothing whisper of the ancient forest, and still others in the friendly gazes of the local monkeys. Discover yours! #Zhangjiajie #Zhangjiajie #AvatarMountains #ChinaTravel #TravelTips #Itineraries #GoldenHour #Dawn #GoldenWhipGorge #Jinbianxi #Monkeys #NatureBeauty #PandorraOnEarth #Tourism #DiscoverTheWorld #Tripcom #TripcomRussia #TravelHacks #TravelPhotos #AroundTheWorld

Meet the place where the lines between sci-fi blockbusters and reality blur! Welcome to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park—the very same "Avatar Mountain" that inspired the creators of the famous film to create the floating cliffs of Pandora. It's hard to believe that such landscapes exist outside of computer graphics. Thousands of limestone pillars, covered in lush greenery, soar up to 200 meters into the sky! They were formed over centuries by wind and rain, creating this incredible, almost otherworldly landscape. What awaits you: · A view from above: Ride the glass Baiyulong Elevator (popularly known as the "Hundred Dragons Elevator"), one of the tallest external elevators in the world. The view from the top is breathtaking and leads smoothly to the observation decks. Sky Trail: Walk along a glass bridge or a path along the edge of a cliff. The feeling of floating in the clouds among these stone giants is indescribable! A photographer's paradise: Every turn of the trail, every viewpoint, is a perfect postcard. Be sure to capture the moment when the clouds cling to the cliff tops—it's a magical sight. Cable Car: A cable car ride is an adventure in itself. You float between the peaks, like a ship amidst a sea of ​​stone, viewing them almost up close. This place is more than just a tourist attraction; it's an immersive experience. Zhangjiajie makes you believe in miracles and understand that our planet is the most brilliant creator. Ready to set foot on Pandora? #Zhangjiajie #Zhangjiajie #AvatarMountains #Avatar #PandorraOnEarth #China #ChinaTravel #ChinaNature #NaturalWonders #BestPlaces #NationalPark #ForestPark #Travel #Tripcom #TripcomRussia #TripcomMoments #TravelPhotos #Landscape #Rocks #IncrediblyBeautiful #Dream

#zhangjiajie We're talking about Wulingyuan. There's a tiny town next to the national park, but it's very warm and colorful😍. Quiet, peaceful. I'd love to see it in winter. I've often heard the phrase "漂亮" there.🙂

#chinatravel A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wulingyuan is a fantasy-like landscape of over 3,000 sandstone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in the movie Avatar. Located near Zhangjiajie, the park is crisscrossed with walkways, cable cars, and glass elevators like the Bailong Elevator, which scales a cliff face. It’s like walking through a living painting—misty, majestic, and otherworldly. Every turn reveals a new photo opportunity, and the scale is truly humbling.

#chinatravel A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wulingyuan encompasses Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and several other natural reserves. It’s famous for its quartz sandstone pillars, some over 200 meters high, which rise dramatically from the forest floor. Walking trails, glass walkways, and sky-high cable cars let you fully appreciate the vertical beauty of this landscape. This area feels like an open-air geological museum and fantasy world rolled into one. Unmissable for landscape lovers and hikers.

Soar 600 meters above the three thousand unique peaks of Wulingyuan and turn Zhangjiajie into your own sandbox in 4-6 minutes! --- 🎫 How to choose tickets? | Student Ticket | ¥580 | Insurance | Special forces with student ID 🎒 | | Single Ticket | ¥680 | Standard experience + insurance | Casual players, buy with confidence 👍 | | VIP Ticket | ¥980 | Skip the line + pick-up + insurance | ⚠️ Video fees extra: - GoPro flat shot ¥168📸 - 360 panoramic ¥268📽️ --- 🚗 Transportation Tips - Self-drive: Navigate to "Wulingyuan International Paragliding Base" with parking available 🅿️ - VIP users: Book 1 day in advance, pick-up and drop-off provided - Bus: Take bus No. 2 from Wulingyuan Bus Station → get off at "Yangjiajie Ticket Station," then taxi with starting fare --- 🎒 Must-bring List - ID card (student ID required for student ticket) - Sports shoes! (Sandals will be mercilessly rejected by the instructor 👟) - Sun protection sleeves (UV rays triple up at high altitude) --- 📸 Best photo angles - Takeoff moment: Instructor’s GoPro overhead shot + friend’s ground upward shot (misaligned hugging the peak top) - In the air: Stretch legs forward to show length, fingers make a "V" sign pointing at Yubi Peak ✌️ - Landing: Unbuckle early, run to land and capture the flowing feeling 🏃 --- Notes Ages 3 and above, preferably under 70 Children under 1 meter cannot participate; weight must be over 30 jin (15 kg); customers over 180 jin (90 kg) will be charged an overweight fee of 100 yuan per 10 jin (4.5 kg) (and so on) No heart disease, high blood pressure, pregnancy, or history of major surgery (please inform in advance if children participate) Flight experience: about 40 minutes total, flight time about 4-6 minutes, actual duration depends on air currents Dress code: All sports carry some risk; please wear sports shoes and long pants to avoid scrapes during the flight experience Paragliding flight experience is affected by weather and airspace availability; booking in advance is essential! Benefits Community Creation Center

While a precise number of monkeys 🐒in Zhangjiejie isn't available, it is reported that there are thousands of monkeys in the Zhangjiajie area, including the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. 🏞️✨The park's environment, with abundant trees🌲 and fruits🍌, provides ideal living conditions for these animals. The monkeys, particularly Rhesus monkeys, are a common sight in the park, especially during the hot summer months.🌞 ### Reasons Why Monkeys Are Common in Zhangjiajie: 🙈🙊🙉💰 1. **Natural Habitat🌴🌲🌳** – The dense forests, cliffs, and caves provide an ideal environment for macaques to thrive. 2. **Protected Environment** – As a UNESCO Global Geopark and part of Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Zhangjiajie has strict conservation policies that help preserve wildlife. 3. **Tourist Interaction🫂** – Monkeys have learned that tourists often carry food, so they gather in popular areas expecting snacks (though feeding them is discouraged). 4. **Abundant Food Sources🍎🍌🥕🌲** – The region’s rich biodiversity ensures monkeys have plenty of fruits, leaves, and insects to eat. ### Be Cautious Around the Monkeys! While they may look cute, macaques can be aggressive if provoked or if they see food. It's best to: - Avoid direct eye contact. 👀 - Keep food hidden. 🍌🍎🍇 - Not attempt to touch or feed them. 🚫🍌 Would you like tips on where to see monkeys responsibly in Zhangjiajie?😉

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Wulingyuan was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1992 and is very famous as the model for the movie "Avatar"! It's one of the places you want to visit at least once in your life! It consists of three landscapes: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, and Suoxiyu Nature Reserve. It's so large that one day wasn't enough⛰️ The admission ticket automatically includes a three-day validity period, so if you're staying for a long time, we recommend taking it easy. The Bailong Ladder (elevator) is registered in the Guinness World Records as the world's tallest outdoor elevator🛗 Take a bus from Zhangjiajie city for 2 yuan (40 yen)

#discoverchina A Wulingyuan Scenic Area (or called Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area) tour is somewhat traveling outside the earth land. Before coming to Wulingyuan, we held the view that mountains in the world are always fat and huge, and we could never take selfies with an entire mountain. However, things change when it comes to Wulingyuan. The mountains there are split into countless tall, narrow and straight pillars, and you can easily find their border. Some of the pillar tops only allow several small trees to stand. If you stand tall enough, you can even easily squeeze one of the pillars and these small trees into a picture! When James Cameron was looking for inspiration for the alien landscape of “Pandora” depicted in Avatar, he couldn’t move his eyes from these marveling finger-like projections. Finally, he brought these columns into his movie, and thus the mountains of Wulingyuan got their name “Avatar Mountains”. #zhangjiajie

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck Always a Stone Corner of Zhangjiajie I believe that because of the movie Avatar, everyone wants to see and visit this place. 😌 Is it true that there are tall stone pillars that can stand without falling? Tens of meters high, and many of them are in a valley. Buy tickets and fly to Wulingyuan. It's not as difficult as you think. 🚆High-speed train from Changsha, only 2-3 hours. When you arrive, take a short bus. I guarantee that it's so beautiful that you'll forget to breathe. 🎫For the park entrance ticket, you can enter for up to 3 days. If you want to hike, you can do so here, but please be careful. But if you don't walk inside, there are buses running every now and then. Then you'll fall in love with Avatar Valley💕

If you still can't picture it, this set of images will help you decide‼️ Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Park is divided into upper and lower parts, connected by a glass elevator or cable car. Both of these routes will take you to the top of the park to see the natural stone pillars. The top area is very wide and divided into two zones, connected by a bus. The first zone after taking the elevator is called the Avatar zone, where you will get a view of the stone pillars from above, looking deep down. In the second zone, you will find the General's Statue, which is the General's Garden zone. The view here is from above, looking far over the stone pillars. Believe me, you should experience it at least once in your life, and you will never forget it👍 🕰️Operating hours: 08:00-17:00 💰Average price per person: 170-250 CNY

#deliciousfood #localguides #china #chinatravel #wulingyuan #zhangjiajie #avatarmountains ITINERARY🗺️ ❗️Attraction Wulingyuan National Scenic Spot Scenic Area (East Gate) ❗️Hotel Listen to Ya'anju Featured Inn (Xibu Street Branch) ❗️Food Jinshi Beef Noodle (Group 3, Yujiazui Community, Suoxiyu Street, Jundiping Street, Wulingyuan National Scenic Spot District, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province (Kang Chunzhi's private house) (beside the floor of the sacred elephant) 📝Recommendation: Better use elevator and cable car instead of hiking routes. Bus is free. Chinese food is expensive, better eat in McDonald’s, Starbucks, Luckin coffee (my opinion). Good time for arrival - 7 a.m.

#outdooradventures Leave the best moment to worship mother nature: Zhangjiajie, home to the World Heritage site Wulingyuan Scenic Area in central China's #Hunan Province, is a wonderland for shutterbugs.