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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is China’s first national forest park and one of the country’s most breathtaking natural wonders. Famous for its towering sandstone pillars, deep valleys, and misty mountain scenery, the park inspired the floating mountains in the movie Avatar.

With convenient sightseeing buses, cable cars, and glass bridges, visitors can easily explore iconic attractions such as Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, and Yellow Stone Village. Book your Zhangjiajie National Forest Park tickets in advance to enjoy a smooth and unforgettable journey through this world-famous landscape.

Avatar Hallelujah Mountain
Avatar Hallelujah Mountain

What to Expect

  • Dramatic sandstone peaks rising through the clouds.
  • Scenic cable cars, cliffside walkways, and peaceful forest trails.
  • One of China’s most spectacular natural landscapes, famous for inspiring Avatar.

Open Hours

Tourists must enter Zhangjiajie National Forest Park between 07:01 and 16:00, and leave before 17:00.

Entry Time Slots

Visitors must enter Zhangjiajie National Forest Park within the selected time slot. Entry will be denied if you miss your assigned time. Available entry time slots are as below:

  • 07:00 – 08:00
  • 08:01 – 09:00
  • 09:01 – 10:00
  • 10:01 – 11:00
  • 11:01 – 12:00
  • 12:01 – 13:00
  • 13:01 – 14:00
  • 14:01 – 15:00
  • 15:01 – 16:00

Recommended One-Day Sightseeing Route

The recommended route starts from Wulingyuan Gate (East Entrance), then continues to Tianzi Mountain, Yangjiajie, Yellow Stone Village, Yuanjiajie, and Bailong Elevator before returning to Wulingyuan Gate.

This route covers most of the major attractions in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and is ideal for a one-day sightseeing trip. The highlights of each section are introduced below:

One-Day Sightseeing Route Map
One-Day sightseeing route map for the park

Highlights in the Tianzi Mountain Section

  • Fairy Scattering Flowers – Shrubs on the summit resemble emerald-green ornaments, while wildflowers blanket the slopes from spring to summer. Ahead, seven rounded hills appear like scattered flower baskets, forming a landscape of natural beauty.
  • Imperial Brush Peaks – It is the iconic landmark of Tianzi Mountain in Zhangjiajie. Several quartz sandstone pillars, each over 100 meters high, stand side by side, resembling giant writing brushes pointing toward the sky.
Imperial Brush Peaks
Imperial Brush Peaks

Highlights in the Yangjiajie Section

  • One Step to Heaven – It is the highest point in Yangjiajie, standing at an altitude of 1,130 meters. Visitors must climb a steep iron ladder with 32 steps to reach the top, making it a thrilling and adventurous experience.

Highlights in the Yellow Stone Village Section

  • Good View – Huangshi Village stands at an altitude of 1,080 meters. The summit is broad and open, forming the largest cliffside viewing platform in Wulingyuan, where visitors can enjoy a 360° panoramic view of countless towering sandstone peaks and dramatic vertical cliffs.
Yellow Stone Village
Yellow Stone Village

Highlights in the Yuanjiajie Section

  • Avatar Hallelujah Mountain – It rises about 150 meters vertically, standing alone with steep cliffs and a lush green summit, making it one of the most iconic sandstone pillars in Zhangjiajie. When surrounded by drifting clouds and mist, the peak appears and disappears like a floating paradise, combining dramatic natural scenery with a surreal, sci-fi atmosphere.

Highlights of Bailong Elevator

  • World’s Tallest Outdoor Elevator – With a vertical height difference of 335 meters, Bailong Elevator is the world’s tallest outdoor elevator.
  • Breathtaking Aerial Views – Riding the elevator offers breathtaking aerial views of the sandstone peaks and deep valleys.
  • Fully Transparent – Built with vertical shafts inside the mountain and steel structures attached to the cliff, its three fully transparent elevators travel side by side and complete the journey in about 88 seconds, combining remarkable engineering with spectacular natural scenery.
Bailong Elevator
Bailong Elevator

What's Included

4-Day Ticket with Unlimited Cable Car & Bailong Elevator Rides

  • Multiple entries within 4 days
  • Free shuttle bus transfers inside the scenic area
  • Unlimited rides on the Tianzi Mountain Cable Car, Yangjiajie Cable Car, Yellow Stone Village Cable Car, and Bailong Elevator during the valid period
  • For this type of ticket, you must enter the park through Wulingyuan Gate and pass through the entrance gate leading to Tianzi Mountain.

4-Day Ticket with FOUR Cable Car & Bailong Elevator Rides

  • Multiple entries within 4 days
  • Free shuttle bus transfers inside the scenic area
  • Includes a total of FOUR rides on the Tianzi Mountain Cable Car, Yangjiajie Cable Car, Yellow Stone Village Cable Car, and Bailong Elevator combined. Four rides are usually not enough to visit all major attractions comfortably.
  • For this type of ticket, you must enter the park through Wulingyuan Gate and pass through the entrance gate leading to Tianzi Mountain.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation is available before the tickets are booked.
  • Once the tickets are booked, the service fee is non-refundable.
  • If tickets are canceled three days or more before the visiting date, approximately 90% of the ticket price will be refunded.
  • If tickets are canceled 2–3 days before the visiting date, approximately 80% of the ticket price will be refunded.
  • Tickets cannot be canceled within two days of the visiting date.

How to Use the Ticket

A confirmation email will be sent once your tickets are booked. Please bring your passports to the ticket office at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park to collect paper tickets before entering the canyon area.

Good to Know

  • It is recommended to book your tickets at least 8 days in advance, as they may sell out quickly, especially during peak seasons.
  • We strongly recommend purchasing tickets with unlimited cable car rides, as climbing between attractions can be time-consuming and physically demanding.
  • Some attractions may be temporarily closed due to maintenance, weather conditions, or other operational reasons. No refunds will be provided in such cases. 

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