October 14th, Morning: Chaozong Street Chaozong Street was enveloped in a gentle mist of drizzle. The stone pavement gleamed, washed clean by the rain. Along the street lined my favorite kind of artsy little shops, each window seeming to tell a story. I walked to the “Snail Yard” café, pushed open the door, and the…
Travel Experience Sharing in Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang Ancient Town, Western Hunan.
This journey should have happened ten years ago, but through a series of twists and turns, it was delayed until now. I have to say, it truly felt like fate’s design. It fell right during the holiday season when train tickets were sold out. I managed to get a ticket with Zhangjiajie as the final…
This is a travelogue of Zhangjiajie.
How do you get to Tianzi Mountain?
Zhangjiajie is famous worldwide for its unique peaks, strange rocks, and sea-of-clouds scenery. Many elderly travelers worry that their age might make it unsuitable to visit Zhangjiajie. In fact, whether it is suitable mainly depends on physical condition, itinerary arrangements, and the characteristics of the scenic spots. I believe elderly people can also enjoy traveling…
Location of the Tianmen Mountain Winding Road Tianmen Mountain is located in Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province, part of the Wulingyuan UNESCO World Heritage Site. Zhangjiajie’s Enchanting Mountain Scenery Zhangjiajie’s mountains, one of China’s most iconic tourist destinations. The floating mountains in the movie Avatar were inspired by Zhangjiajie’s extraordinary peaks and rock formations. These mountains…
What is the best month to visit Zhangjiajie?Each season in Zhangjiajie offers its own unique charm. Read on to find out more: Spring (April–May) This season brings more rainfall. After spring showers, the mountains are often cloaked in mist and clouds, with wildflowers blanketing the slopes. Mountain peaks appear faintly visible through the haze, and…
From Zhangjiajie to the Avatar Mountains (Yuanjiajie Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park), you can refer to the following routes: About TicketsThe entrance ticket to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park includes the shuttle bus service inside the park. If you wish to take the cable car or elevator, additional fees apply. Prices vary for each…