Things to do in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Beautiful view and scenery! Be sure to wear comfortable shoes because you will be walking a lot, and there are many stairs! Bailong elevator was impressive; glass bridge was solid and safe; zip line was fun!

We departed at 9 AM and were back by 5 PM. We checked out all the park’s most famous spots, and the scenery was absolutely stunning even in winter. It’s low season right now—no waiting in lines for any attractions, making the whole experience much smoother. I’d heard the park gets super crowded during peak season!

You mast to go there!!! Most beautiful place! Its a breathtaking view that you will keep in your memory forever. Very easy to travel to this park, a lot of great option to stay in hotels. Very tourist friendly, water, small sneak stations, benches, and bathrooms are everywhere. Get an Allipay for your cellphone and don't worry about cash.

Wonderful park with breathtaking scenery at every turn. Arm yourself with a map and plan in advance which areas to visit because it is truly immense. If, like me, you intend to enter it for two days (even though the ticket is valid for 4), I advise you (unlike what I did) to buy the basic ticket and, if necessary, add the various means of transport not included later (in the end you should save a little). Absolutely a must-see!!!

My friend and I joined the 2-day Zhangjiajie and Wulingyuan tour, which included an overnight stay in Tianzi Town. We visited every destination listed in the itinerary. Our guide was knowledgeable about the national park, and she shared fascinating stories about the history and even pointed out the best photo spots. I highly recommend this tour if you’re short on time but still want to experience the highlights of Zhangjiajie. The tour includes VIP access, which acts as a fast pass to the scenic sites and saves us so much time. We didn’t have to wait in the two-hour line for the Bailong Elevator like many other tourists! Looking back, I am glad we booked this tour; otherwise, we would have had to navigate the mountain all on our own and wait in those long lines.

Our tour guide, Mr. Han Jinwei, provided attentive care throughout the trip. He equipped each member of the group with headphones, allowing us to clearly hear his explanations of the attractions. He also proactively offered to help take photos, and his photography skills were excellent! The itinerary was flexible, allowing us to stop and slowly appreciate each attraction. After the two-day trip, Xiao Jin also helped us book a ride-hailing car to the high-speed rail station. A responsible and five-star tour guide!

Zhangjiajie is hands down one of the most breathtaking places I’ve ever visited! Even with spotty weather, the hotel’s round-trip transfers made the trip super convenient, and our tour guide was total pro—he took us to all the must-sees. The landscapes? Nothing like photos—standing there seeing those towering peaks in person gave me chills. Riding the Bailong Elevator up the valley felt like stepping into a fantasy movie. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!

Today’s trip was one of the best I’ve experience while in China!! This area is mysteriously beautiful and without Liz by our side, we would not be able to feel its magic!! She was great at explaining the story behind this city and the mountains, but also was very patient with our group and super friendly! There were various group ages within our group, and everyone enjoyed the trip! we all definitely appreciated the logistics and breaks that were provided! Also there was enough time to take beautiful pictures, admire the scenery and even the rain could not stop the great energy we felt! We even got the chance to see the monkeys!! I would definitely recommend this tour.