Zhangjiajie, (zhangjiajie national forest park), is a huge park area in the southwest of China (Hunan province). The breathtaking 479 square kilometer geo park has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. A unique corner of China's nature, the pearl of the Wulingshan mountain system, is called Zhangjiajie Avatar Park (China) in tourist guides and avenues. Some of the episodes of the famous film were filmed here.

Main attraction national reserve- rock massifs (weathered sandy and quartz pillars) soaring towards the sun and soaring in the clouds.

Zhangjiajie National Chinese Park is open to the public all year round. Experts recommend getting acquainted with the protected area from September to November.

Interesting! The mountainous autumn presents tourists with a comfortable temperature, the absence of low clouds and annoying rainy drizzle.

In winter, some of the routes in the park are closed, snowfalls and fogs obviously spoil the panoramic views, it is cold to walk through the "beauty". The only good reason for a winter visit is the reduced entrance ticket prices.

Spring and early summer flood the region with rain. Thick clouds and fogs envelop the valley, creating the effect of rocky spurs "soaring in the sky".

In order to "fluently" get acquainted with the beauties recognized by UNESCO, a traveler will need at least a week to visit all the places of worship and significant observation points of the geo-reserve and the adjacent territories.

Zhangjiajie National Park how to get there?

To get in touch with the beauties of a natural location, you need to be in Zhangjiajie (this is the most convenient way to get to the natural massif).

By plane

• from Beijing: $ 130;
• from Shanghai: $ 115;
• from Guangzhou: $ 80.

From the air harbor to the center of the settlement there is shuttle bus, the taxi is working.

A train

For sedate and leisurely tourists the best choice there will be a railway. There are a lot of train routes to the destination. The trip from Beijing lasts 26 hours, the price of a reserved seat train ticket is $ 60.

Zhangjiajie station is located at a strategically verified point: the center, nearby (within walking distance):

• the airport;
• launch pad cable car to Tianmen rock;
• bus station.

By bus

To get to Zhangjiajie, you can also use the bus. It is long and uncomfortable. Travel guides recommend this type of communication when traveling from nearby cities (Changsha, Fenghuang).

Where is the park?

Starting zones of the national reserve - small villages with hostels, hotels, restaurants at the entrance to the park. There travelers "take a breath", have a snack, solve the problems of accommodation and lodging. There are three official entrances on the territory:

• the "start" closest to the city is located thirty kilometers away (the village of Zhangjiajie);
• intrans in Wulingyuan area;
• the most distant entrance to the observation area at the Tianzi mountain.

Accommodation options

Zhangjiajie offers travelers an excellent choice of hotels, but having settled in the city, you will have to spend time on the road to the walking and observation areas every day. Cost per night in a deluxe room in a central city hotel: RMB 869 (breakfast included).

Choosing a guesthouse in a starting village or a hostel inside a park can save you a lot of money and personal time. Living conditions and the service provided are Spartan (real interruptions in water, electricity, Wi-Fi).

Work schedule and issue price

Park areas are hospitably open:

• in summer from 6:30 (7:00) to 19:00;
• in winter from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm;

Entrance ticket price

There are two variations:

• for four days: 245 yuan;
• for the week: 298.

A separate price list includes:

• Baylong: 72 yuan;
• funicular to Tianzi: 67;
• funicular to Huangshichzhai: 70;
• Funicular to Yangjiajie: 76;
• walking narrow-gauge railway: 38.

The basic ticket price includes the use of buses within the park.

Local travel tips

The main tourist slogan of the forest park is: "He who gets up early, God gives to that (tourist)!" Early wake-ups and visits to the base locations will protect the "lark travelers" from the tedious waiting and the hustle and bustle of queues. The languor before loading into the coveted Baylong elevator (in the "high" season) can take up to four hours!

Long hiking trails strongly require appropriate footwear and sports equipment. Experts recommend the guides: to the top by funicular / downhill on foot.

Interesting! Absolutely all guides and reference books on the protected area warn tourists about the aggressiveness of the local monkeys.

Do not tease monkeys / watch the safety of valuables.

In walking equipment, the following will be appropriate: a map, a guidebook, a Chinese phrasebook, cash, drinking water, dry rations. The prices "for food" in the park are mercilessly raised.

Object top of the national park

National park Zhangjiajie (China) is conditionally divided into four platform-zones. In addition to funiculars and ski lifts, there are several bus routes in the "UNESCO heritage": purple cars run in the valleys, funny beige cars transport travelers along the tops of mountain ranges.

Each observation area is individual, exotically beautiful and stunningly picturesque.

Chinese Pandora: Yuanjiajie

The northwestern part of the park, the Yuanjiajie area, is the most visited territory of the geo-reserve. It is these landscapes that are compared to the peaks of the movie "Avatar".

The sightseeing trail "3500 steps", in addition to long stepped ascents and breathtaking descents, includes a lot of well-equipped viewing platforms and points for photography.

You can get to the top of Yuanjiajie with the famous "transparent lift" Bailong.

This area is famous for the "Sky Bridge" and the majestic rock mass, which has recently been called "Hallelujah".

Creator - designer of the "transparent transition": Engineer Dotan. Cloud Transition budget is US $ 3.5 million. Length of the crossing: 430 meters. The transparent viaduct can hold 800 people at a time.

The most beautiful place in the park is the unforgettable Avatar Hallelujah. Initially, the rock was called Jiankunzhu, which meant the Southern Heavenly Pillar.

Yangjiajie

The Yangjiajie Zone is the youngest tourist area of ​​the nature reserve. This is the northeast of Zhangjiajie. The observation platform connects the Xiangzhi watercourse, Longquan and Baihou valleys.

The real pearl of Yangjiajie is the breathtaking Dragon's Waterfall.

Tianzi

The mountain range adjoins the Suoxi tract, the central park zone of Zhangjiajie and the Sanzhi district. Tianji is the pearl of Wulingyuan. The peak of the rock formation hovers at around 1262.5 meters (Kunlun), and the lowest point is 534 meters above sea level (Shilan).

Tianji Park Reserve is a virgin natural site with protected forests and reservoirs of crystal clear water.

Interesting! The population of the province adores the saying: "He who did not climb Tianji, did not know the beautiful."

In the west of the platform, the so-called "Western Sea" is freely spread. It is a valley dotted with rocky formations covered with green jungle. This part of the park is also called the "forest ocean" or "palisade of peaks."

The vale of the "Heavenly Abode" is a gorge with sheer cliffs around.

Bottom part mystical place shrouded in clouds. The descent is difficult and time consuming, there is a narrow staircase-trail.

An absolute decoration of the tourist route of the Tianzi zone is the Emperor's Shelter pagoda.

Knuth canyon

The Canyon of the Golden Knut stream is the easiest walking area. No stairs, no precipices, no cable cars: tourist route runs along a flat valley, along a quiet, shady stream of water.

A real communion with nature: the hubbub of birds, the murmur of water, fantastic mountains and emerald greenery.

Huangshizhai

Huangshichzhai means "yellow stone village" or "yellow village". The Huangshichzhai Rocks are spread over seventeen park hectares. "Stone settlement" is a horizontal "patch" at an altitude of 1100 meters.

The three kilometers long mountain trail takes two hours to overcome and requires good physical fitness. On the way, tourists are delighted with equipped observation decks with romantic Chinese names:

You can get to the top by funicular, which can be reached by a bus from Laomuvan.

The Yellow Stone Village (on the top of the mountain) has a restaurant where you can have a good meal.

Noteworthy surroundings

In addition to Zhangjiajie Park, Hunan Province offers tourists a lot of beauty, attractions and exotic natural areas.

Tianmen summit

Tianmen skyscraper and the same name nature Park spread out on the far outskirts of Zhangjiajie. Within walking distance, the launch pad of the world's longest funicular, delivering thirsty people to the top of the mountain. Extreme tourists get to the reserve on foot, along the famous serpentine trail "99 bends".

A real hit of the mountain reserve is the Buddhist pantheon of the Ming dynasty. The Heavenly Gate Temple is hidden in a rocky cave.

The temple is ten thousand square meters. To get to the arch, you need to overcome a difficult climb of 999 steps.

An alternative answer to the famous glass bridge and the center of attraction for extreme lovers, adrenaline addicts from all over the world is the "cloud trail" along the edge of the cliff.

The cost of the park excursion (including the funicular or the shuttle bus service on the winding road) is 258 RMB. You will have to pay 5-10 yuan for a defile along a transparent section of the track.

Fenghuang Museum Settlement

Fenghuang is located on the water (city on stilts) and attracts tourists with the atmosphere of the Celestial Empire. Fragile structures, delicate bridges, winding, shady nooks and fishing nets drying in the sun.

At night, everything is illuminated by the lights of paper lanterns, which makes the city stylish and solid.

From Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang, travel 240 km (five hours of shaking on the bus). A visit to the city-museum is paid: 148 yuan.

Baofeng

Baofeng water body is a man-made object formed during the construction of the dam. Located high in the gorge, the reservoir of the purest water is surrounded by emerald wooded slopes.

From Wulingyuan Township to the property world heritage you can take a taxi (10-15 yuan) or take a walk (leisurely forty minutes of walking).

The entrance ticket will cost an adult traveler 96 yuan (includes a swim on the lake with songs and national costumes of rowers). Locals call the surface of the lake "the paradise of the bustling world."

Huanglong

Near the village of Wulingyuan is the "Burrow of the Golden Dragon". A river flows through the entire cave with meanders framed by illuminated stalactites.

It is easy to get there by bus or taxi for 20 RMB. Price: 100 RMB (with boat, underground walk).

What else is famous for the national natural park

Zhangjiajie invites tourists with unearthly beauty, surreal reliefs and landscapes.

The real "diamonds" of the national reserve are:

• flying quartzite rocks over 800 meters high;
• wooded peaks, overcoming the mark of 3000 meters above sea level;
• caves, reservoirs, flora and fauna;
• well-functioning tourist infrastructure (lifts, funiculars, walking and car routes).

China generously endows travelers with the wealth and delightful beauty of nature.

Conclusion

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (zhāngjiājiè) is the pride and natural landmark of the country. The sensations from the trip, walks, excursions, contact with virgin nature will be remembered for a long time and will be called on the road more than once.

Would you like to see the soaring mountains of Avatar with your own eyes? Then head to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. The amazing cliffs of this unique park have become real prototypes of the world famous "soaring Hallelujah mountains". You can talk about this park endlessly. The beauty and uniqueness of nature is simply incredible. Mountains, streams and parks calm, inspire, delight and make you think about the eternal. No photographs can convey all the splendor and grandeur of this place.

Read also about other places in Zhangjiajie:

Formation of mountains

The world famous Zhangjiajie Park, or rather the wider area, the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, is the first Chinese park to receive the status of a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site.

As a result of weathering of sandstones and limestones, as well as soil leaching, about 3000 peaks and cliffs of the most bizarre outlines were formed. The mountains are covered with dense vegetation, and they are separated by deep gorges with rivers, lakes and waterfalls. These distinctive mountain formations are a hallmark of the Chinese landscape, depicted in numerous ancient paintings.

Geography of Zhangjiajie Park

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, known as Avatar Park, is located in the northwest of Hunan Province in China and is part of the huge Wulingyuan nature reserve(Wulingyuan Scenic Area). The nearest airport and train station are located in Zhangjiajie (张家界 市). But, the park is located 50 km from the city of Zhangjiajie, so it is not recommended to stay in city hotels to visit the park. Near the park there is Wulingyuan town, also known as Zhangjiajie village, with all the necessary infrastructure, including hotels and restaurants.

In China, names are always difficult. They are duplicated and embedded in each other like nesting dolls. I will try to clarify a little how things are with the parks near Zhangjiajie.

Wulingyuan nature reserve(Wulingyuan Scenic Area, 武陵源) has four parts:

• Zhangjiajie National Park(Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, 张家界 国家 森林 公园),
• Tianji Mountain| Tianzi Mountain Natural Resource Reserve (天子山),
• Yangjiajie Region(Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, 袁家界),
• Suosi Valley(Suoxiyu Natural Resource Reserve, 索溪峪).

The Zhangjiajie Park ticket allows you to visit all of the above zones.

However, the Wulingyuan Scenic Area has attractions that require separate tickets:

• Yellow Dragon Cave (黄龙 洞) - 100 RMB
• Dragon King's Cave Longwang Dong (龙王 洞) - 81 RMB
• Baofang artificial lake - 98 RMB
• Museums, river rafting, etc.

Also near the city of Zhangjiajie there is (Tianmenshan National Forest Park, 天门山 森林 区). It is located in a completely different direction from Zhangjiajie and is not included in the Wulingyuan reserve zone. It is an absolutely beautiful, majestic and unique place. With a completely different atmosphere from Zhangjiajie Park.

Main Areas of Zhangjiajie Park

Yuanjiajie

View from the elevator 100 dragons

The most picturesque, but touristy area of ​​the park. In this zone are located (the one that is the main attraction of the entire park and is renamed "Avatar Mountains" in honor of the well-known film), The first bridge under heaven(natural bridge between two rocks), Lost Souls Platform, Bailong elevator(the world's highest elevator).

Bailong Elevator - the world's tallest elevator

Bailong Elevator | Hundred Dragon Elevator

Hundred Dragons Elevator – the tallest open lift in the world... It takes tourists to the top of a 330-meter steep slope in the heart of Zhangjiajie Park. A ride in the glass elevator will give you stunning views of the plain. The main thing is to get closer to the window, because 50 people can fit in the booth, and not everyone will be able to enjoy the beauty that opens from above.

Avatar Hallelujah Mountain

1080 meter mountain The Southern Sky Column has been renamed Avatar Hallelujah Mountain in honor of the landmark film Avatar. The mountain is located in the Yuanjiajie region.

Natural Bridge No. 1 (The First Bridge under Heaven)

Natural bridge number 1 (The First Bridge under Heaven | Tianxia Diyi Qiao) or "Bridge over the sky" is a kind of unique in the world, unique natural creation. At an altitude of 357 meters it connects the peaks of two rocks... Its length is 50 meters, width - 4 meters, thickness - 5 meters. It is the tallest natural bridge in the world.

Tianzishan | Mountain of the Son of Heaven | Emperor's Mountain (Tianzi Mountain)

Rocks forest | Stone peaks forest

The main advantage of this area is its height. The height of 1182 meters gives a great opportunity to see the famous mountains in the clouds. Here the mountains really seem to be floating. The area is popular with photographers. In this area you can see Dian Jiang Tai, Yubi Feng, Ten-Li Gallery.

Emperor's Pavilion | Tianzi Pavilion

Gallery ten li | Ten-Li Gallery

Yellow Stone Village

Five Fingers Peak | Five fingers peak

The region is just north of the Zolotoy Khlyst stream. This part of the park is home to the famous Five-Fingers Peak... The area is just as picturesque but less popular than Yuanjiajie. Many go to the main observation deck, which offers views of the Five-Fingers Peak on foot, without using expensive lifts.

Yangjiajie Scenic Area

This area for real explorers... Here you will have to walk not along paved paths, but along dangerous and slippery paths. No infrastructure, but no tourists and no queues. Real nature.

Laowuchang Area

One of the wildest areas of the park. You will have to walk on muddy paths. But this is the best area for photographers. Here are the rice fields Paddies in the sky and Spirit Soldiers 'Gathering'.

Golden Whip Stream

A pleasant walk along a beautiful stream surrounded by incredible mountains is the most popular route in the park... The path is quite long - 7 km, but not at all difficult. All is well, except that there are always a lot of people here.

How much is a ticket to Zhangjiajie?

A ticket to the park costs 248 RMB for 4 days or 298 RMB for a week. For students, seniors and children, prices are 160 RMB and 193 RMB, respectively. Children up to 1.2 meters tall are free. The price is far from low, but it's definitely worth it! You will not regret a dime.

The ticket price includes all the zones and observation decks listed above, as well as all bus movements within the park. However, rides by funiculars, trams and elevators require a separate fee.

Price for lifts and trams:

• Glass Elevator Bailong | Elevator 100 dragons (Bailong elevator) - 72 RMB.
• Tianzishan Cable Car - 67 RMB one way / 134 RMB round trip.
• Funicular Huangshi Zhai (Yellow Stone Village Cable Car) - 65 RMB one way / 118 RMB round trip.
• Tram in the ten li gorge (Tenli Gallery's Mini Train) - 38 RMB one way / 52 RMB round trip.

The main entrances to the park

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park has two main entrances. The park ticket allows you to visit all the attractions located inside.

• Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Gate (on map A): southwest entrance, convenient if you want to walk along the Gold Whip Stream.
• Wulingyuan gate (on map B) : Closest to hotels in Wulingyuan town. It is convenient to get to Bailong Elevator, Tianzi Mountain Cable Way and Ten-Li Gallery train.

How long does it take to visit the park?

We had only 3 days for everything, and even during the Chinese holidays. We walked quite a lot and in a day and a half managed to see all the most interesting things in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. For half a day we went to the Yellow Dragon Cave, and on the last day we saw Tianmenshan National Forest Park.

When is the best time to visit Zhangjiajie Park?

• Avoid Chinese Holidays(May 1-3, October 1-7) and the Chinese holiday period (July and August). There will be not just a lot of tourists, but a lot of horror. You may have to queue for hours for the lifts.
• It's very cold in winter, and in February, the park may be closed for reconstruction.
• April to June good time but high humidity and a high probability of rain and fog. But if this does not scare you (and I advise you not to be intimidated by small rains), then this time is great.
• May to October high season... Accordingly, prices are higher, there are more tourists on average.
• September and October – the best time to visit the park. It is still warm enough, but this is already a low season, and therefore there are no queues and prices do not bite.

Where to stay to eat?

The restaurants in the park are small and very authentic. The most European place is McDonald’s on Tianzi Mountain. But on every corner there are street vendors with sausages, tofu, fruits, water and other snacks. Everything is quite expensive and not particularly tasty. So I recommend bringing sandwiches, nuts or fruit with you. Full meals can be found in Wulingyuan Township or near attractions outside the park, such as Yellow Dragon Cave.

Hotels in Zhangjiajie

I recommend staying in Wulingyuan Town, also called Zhangjiajie Village, or inside Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. It is definitely not necessary to stop in Zhangjiajie city, because it is located quite far (50 km or an hour's drive) from the park.

Hotels in Wulingyuan

Walking distance to the entrance to the park. You can come early in the morning and return late in the evening. The infrastructure of the village is much better than inside the park. Restaurants, shops, everything is there. The level of hotels from hostels to 5 stars.

Marvelous a beautiful hotel with bright fully equipped rooms, pool, terrace overlooking the mountains. And all this from $ 30.

3 *, the best combination of price and quality and the highest rating of 9.6! Prices below $ 30.

Hotels inside Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Hotels inside Zhangjiajie Park are not comfortable and quality. But you do not need to stand in queues at the entrance and you can come before others to the most interesting places, as well as meet sunrises and sunsets in the park. In terms of infrastructure, you will have to rely on the hotel and what you brought with you.

How to get to the Avatar Mountains?

Getting to the famous Avatar Park is not at all difficult:

1. Fly to Hunan Airport. Aircraft to Zhangjiajie fly from any major city in China.
2. Take a taxi or bus to the park or hotel.

I recommend taxi since the way is not close, taxis in China are not expensive, and there are always a lot of cars near the airport. The price to the park and to the village of Wulingyuan will be asked for about 300 RMB, but in fact, they can be delivered for 100 (such prices are offered to the Chinese). They don't like to turn on the meters, especially at night, so bargain fiercely.

If you want to get there to the park by bus then go to the bus station (next to the train station and McDonald’s). You need a bus that goes to the main entrance to the park. The stop is called Wulingyuan Menpiaozhan (武陵源 门票 站). The fare is 12 RMB and the controller takes the money during the trip.

The entrance to the park is indicated by a huge pagoda, it can be seen from afar.

• Queues... There are a lot of Chinese. And during the holidays there are even more of them. You can hang around (as we did on May 1) in the queue for the elevator for 2-4 hours or an hour in the queue for the bus. Therefore, more walks, less transport.
• Come to the park early... Better then sleep off in the early evening. The majority of tourists arrive after 10, and the park opens at 7.
• If you are traveling on your own, then learn the most important phrases in Chinese better... In China, almost no one speaks English.
• You must be able to pronounce the hotel name and address, taxi drivers often do not know how to read and do not always know the area well.
• Cash money (of course yuan) will save you always and everywhere. Currency and Visa, Master Card may not be accepted. Don't be surprised, China uses their own banking system.
• If you take map park at the entrance, choose English-Chinese... It most closely resembles the truth.

basic information

• Place: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, 张家界 国家 森林 公园.
• Nearest town: Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, China.
• Location: Wulingyuan Scenic Area (武陵源).
• The size: 48 sq. km
• Ticket price: 248/298 RMB
• Opening hours: 7.00-18.00
• Time for inspection: 2-4 days
• Number of visitors: lot
• Best time to visit: September, October.
• Must visit: areas of Yuanjiajie, Yellow Stone Village, Tianzi Mountain.
• We were in Park: 1-2 May 2014

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Pay attention, on the left in the mountain there is a huge hole - the famous "Heavenly Gate". Leaving our belongings at the Zhangjiajie Dachengshanshui International Hotel, which was a 10-minute walk from the funicular station, we hurried towards new experiences. Honestly, I didn't expect anything worthwhile from this excursion, because many travelers unanimously claim that Tianmen Mountain is lost against the background of the beauty of Zhangjiajie National Park. The cable car station is located opposite the city bus station, and there is also… .aaaa… McDonald's! Where were my eyes when I prepared for the trip? Why did they miss out on such important and valuable information? Before my trip to China, I had no idea that the location of this fast food restaurant would worry me that much. But I will write about food a little later. When buying a ticket for the funicular, pay attention to the visiting time, which will be on the ticket costing 258 yuan. Arriving there by noon, we were only allowed to start climbing the mountain at 16:00. The guards were unshakable to all our requests and entreaties "russo turisto, amoral appearance, tsigel-tsigel ai lu-lu". Fortunately, our hotel was located nearby, so after parting with Iskra, we had a place to rest for a couple of hours. The funicular has its own website, http://tianmenshan.com.cn/, where, as Iskra said, you can pre-order tickets for the time you want. Why she didn’t do it then, is still a mystery to me.

To my question “Is there a decent establishment in the city with European cuisine?” Iskra answered without batting an eye that there was such a restaurant in our hotel, which made me incredibly happy. Finally, I thought. Having quickly settled in, we went with Sanka towards such a long-awaited moment. But in one of best hotels For some reason no one understood us in the city of Zhangjiajie. Having grabbed a girl at the reception who spoke at least some English, I dragged her to the restaurant so that she would explain to the waiters what I want from them. Well, the European menu was very decent: hamburger and pizza. Everything! Apparently, the Chinese believe that we do not eat anything else. My child, of course, was delighted with such a set of dishes. I went into prostration. Only a week of our wanderings in China has passed, and the prospect of another two weeks of such food did not please me at all. While we were waiting for our order, a waitress came up to us and began to twitter something in Chinese, thrusting a brochure with a menu under my nose. Having correctly sent her to my workplace, I plunged into not very funny thoughts. After some time, another waitress came up to us and began to put Chinese dishes on the table. The first thought that crossed my mind was related to the set menu. Apparently, a great desire to feed my child with normal food, dulled my ability to think. The dishes looked quite appetizing. Having tasted the taste, I very quickly stuffed them into Sanka, and, having calmed down, thanked the Almighty for giving us the opportunity to eat normally. Imagine my surprise when they brought us a hamburger and pizza. It turned out that a young girl had mixed up the orders and brought us someone else's lunch. I won't tell you what started there. But somehow it didn't bother me too much. At that moment I felt very good, to be honest. I was not going to refuse to pay for what I had eaten, but they did not take anything from me. So there are miracles in the world, and in difficult moments, they definitely help us.

It was in such a great mood that we went to ride the longest cable car in the world. The total length of the cable car is 7,455 meters, the height difference is 1,279 meters. After standing in line for two hours, we finally got to the cable car.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (湖南 张家界 国家 森林 公园) is a unique place, once in which you will not believe that all this is happening in reality. And if you watched the movie "Avatar", then you will recognize the satellite Pandora with its towering rock pillars. The park is located in southwestern China, on the territory of the Wulingyuan reserve, in the Hunan province and belongs to the Wulingshan mountain system. Zhangjiajie became the first park in China to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The formation of such an unusual landscape is due to the prolonged weathering and washing out of rocks. The pillar rocks are composed of quartzite and sandstone. The most beautiful rock has a height of 1080 m, the Chinese called it "Mount Avatar-Hallelujah" and put several avatar figures here, where tourists like to take pictures.

In total, there are more than 3 thousand similar rocks in the Zhangjiajie Forest Park, the third part of which rises by more than 200 m. high point terrain - Mount Doupeng, its height is 1890 m.

Must see: the most beautiful areas of Zhangjiajie park

"Bridge over the sky"

"Bridge over the sky", also known as Natural Bridge No. 1, is a unique creation of nature, which is located at an altitude of 357 m. The bridge connects the tops of 2 rocks. The width is 4 m, the length is 50 m, and the thickness is 5 m.

Tianzishan - Mountain of the Son of Heaven

The terrain of this area is located at an altitude of 1182 m. From here it is possible to contemplate the peaks piercing the clouds. The spectacle is truly incredible!

"Elevator 100 Dragons"

The 100 Dragons Elevator (Bailong Glass Elevator) is an open lift, which is also the tallest in the world. An elevator takes you to the top of a 330 m high steep slope.A lift in a transparent cabin will give you unforgettable experience... The elevator can accommodate up to 50 people, so not everyone is able to observe the beauty. It is better to come here in the morning, otherwise later you can get into the 4-hour queue.

Laowuchang

The wildest area of ​​Zhangjiajie National Park, where tourists walk on muddy paths. Here are the rice fields Spirit Soldiers Gathering and Paddies in the Sky. This place is especially loved by photographers.

Stream "Golden whip"

One of the most popular routes in the park, which stretches for 7 km. The path lies along a lovely stream surrounded by beautiful rocks. Of the minuses - too many people, and always.

Yellow Rocks Region

This area is located slightly north of the Golden Whip. The famous Five-Fingers Peak is located here. Tourists prefer to stay at the observation deck, because from here an incredible view opens up - and it is not at all necessary to pay for the lift.

It should also be noted that in the Wulingyuan Nature Reserve, on the territory of which Zhangjiajie Park is located, there are several natural attractions, where tickets must be bought separately:

• Dragon King's Cave Longwandong - 81 ¥ ($ 12.5);
• Yellow Dragon Cave Huanglong - 100 ¥ (16 $);
• Baofeng artificial lake - 98 ¥ (15 $).

Fauna and flora

About 3 thousand species of rare plants grow on the territory. Among the rarest representatives here you can find red and pigeon trees, as well as gingko. And more than 500 representatives of the animal world live in the reserve - various monkeys, civets, salamanders, etc.

Information for visitors

The address: Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China, 427400

Schedule: 07:00-18:00

Best months to visit: April, September, October

How much is needed for inspection: 3-5 days

Ticket prices:

• 4 days for 245 ¥ (38 $);
• 7 days for ¥ 298 ($ 46).

Where to stay

The nearest railway station and airport are in Zhangjiajie city. From here to the park as much as 50 km, so it makes no sense to stop in the city. Not far from the park there is small town called (Wulingyuan). There are cafes, hotels and all the infrastructure necessary for a tourist.

There are also accommodation options on the territory of the national park itself.As a rule, these are hotels with a minimum of amenities.

How to get there

By plane you can fly to Zhangjiajie from any major city in China:

• from Beijing - $ 110-130;
• from Guangzhou - $ 70-80;
• from Shanghai - $ 115;
• from Xi'an - $ 70-80.

It is better to get from the airport to the national park by taxi, the approximate cost is $ 15.

If you prefer trains, then you can consider the options:

• from Beijing (60-100 $ *);
• from Guangzhou (50-80 $ *);
• from Shanghai (60-80 $ *);
• from Changsha ($ 30-40 *);

*more low price indicated for the reserved seat, the higher one - for the compartment.

From the railway stations there are buses to Wulingyuan city, from where you can take a taxi or walk to the park.

All calculations are in RMB, prices are for better understanding.

To visit Zhangjiajie Park in China, don't forget:

• water;
• snack (everything on the territory is quite expensive);
• raincoat;
• comfortable shoes;
• camera;
• a map of the park;
• cash.

10 - 18 September 2021
(Stay in China 7 nights, September 11 - 18 )

Their height is three meters, they have blue skin, and their faces are similar to those of a cat. Their planet is Pandora,
is located several light years from Earth. Most of it is covered in jungle
mountains hang in the air, plants glow in the dark ...
To get to know Pandora, you need to go to the James Cameron movie "Avatar", which was inspired by the Wulingyuan Mountains.
To see the "flying" mountains in reality, escape from everyday life and feel like the heroes of "Avatar" - you need to fly to China.

In the program: panoramic trails - serpentines, various cable cars (among which the longest in the world). The cliffs are surrounded by route belts made of stones and even glass, connected by giant bridges. The world's tallest open elevator was built to the top. Landscapes of unreal beauty, as if descended from the canvases of Chinese painters, became available thanks to the miracle of human genius and hard work.

China. Land of four wonders
China. Sichuan. Funny panda
China. Day in Urumqi
China. Two capitals. Excursions in Beijing and Xi'an
Taiwan ... A tiger living on its own

Day 1. September 10

Departure from Russia. 21.10 - 11.10 - Moscow (Sheremetyevo) - Guangzhou

Day 2. September 11

23.00 - departure from Guangzhou. 00.40 - Arrival in Zhangzadze late at night. Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Zhangzadze (night from 11 to 12 September).

Zhangjiajie National Park in southeastern Hunan Province, 32 km from Zhangjiajie City - China's first national forest park, was opened in 1982. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most
famous and visited nature reserve in China. A total of 52 sites in China are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

On 4940 hectares of the park, there are 243 mountains and 3000 peaks and cliffs of amazing shape, as if floating in the air as a result of the weathering of sandstones and limestones. The tops of the cliffs are covered with dense coniferous caps with an average height of 800 meters; there are also three-kilometer giants. 88% are dense mountain forests. The most popular observation deck, Huangshi, rises 1300 m above sea level, with exactly 3800 steps leading to it. 19.4 meters - the height of the largest stalagmite in Huanglong Cave. This picturesque area is home to over 40 caves and two huge natural stone bridges. There are about 150 animals, including 28 listed in the Red Book of the country, for example, the golden pheasant and the rhesus monkey.

When fog comes to the mountains and the clouds melt under your feet, the atmosphere in the park becomes especially magical, surreal. Many, having seen "Avatar" by James Cameron, appreciated the unreality of the landscapes of the planet Pandora, whose landscape was based on Mount Jiankunzhu and the Huangshan mountain range. Released in 2009, Avatar broke all box office records and became the highest-grossing film of all time on the planet. In 2010, Chinese craftsmen began to create unique giant "gadgets" in the park so that everyone could see the "Flying Avatar Mountains".

At the end of 2018, the park operates: 5 cable cars, including the longest in the world - 7.5 km (about 30 minutes on the way), the fastest panoramic elevator in the world, three unique glass bridges.

Zhangjiajie Park is unusual at any time of the year. In winter, snowfall turns the park into a fairy tale of the Snow Queen. In spring, nature blooms and flowers are fragrant. In autumn all the luxury of colors sparkles on the trees. And dense fogs and mountain coolness of heights create a special atmosphere in summer.

Day 3.September 12

Excursion to Mount Tanmen, translated from Chinese - mountains "Heavenly Gates".

The feeling of flight will accompany you all day. Spectacular climb on the longest mountain cable car in the world (7.5 km, travel time 28 minutes). Walking walk along the suspended glass road "Heavenly Way", the total length of which is 1600 meters at an altitude of 1400 meters. On Mount Tanmen there is a glass Bridge of the Brave, over which the most desperate travelers can walk. There is also a "Winding Dragon" glass bridge on Mount Tanmen with special effects: as soon as a person steps on the glass, cracks immediately spread across it.
Visit to the Buddhist center on the mountain using the open cable car (800 meters). Panoramic drive along a mountain serpentine road (99 turns).
Ascent to the Tanmen cave (132 meters high, 57 meters wide).
Travelers who do not want to climb the 999 steps to the cave can stay in the teahouse at the foot and taste the famous imperial yellow tea Yin Zhen, which is produced only in this region.Dinner. Excursion to the Tujia National Park, where you will get acquainted with the folk customs and traditions of one of the small peoples of China. You will see the tallest, multi-storey wooden building in China, which was created on the basis of ancient fortress residents of Xiangxi. Your attention will be presented to theatrical mini performances in national costumes, based on episodes of the true life of Tujia. You will hear Xiangxi folk songs. Tujia People's Crafts and Dances Listed Intangible cultural heritage UNESCO.

Optionally, attendance at the Tianmen Fox Fairy Show in the evening. Overnight at the hotel in Zhangzadze.

In the Tianmen Fox Fairy Show more than 500 people take part, modern lighting technologies are used, decorations are built into the natural mountain landscape. This is one of the most expensive theatrical projects in the world, on the creation of which was spent $ 177 million! The show runs from 20.00 - 22.30. Average ticket price is 60 USD.

Mount Tanmen famous for a giant "window" in the rock called the "Heavenly Gate". This is the highest mountain cave in the world, which was formed in 263 as a result of an earthquake. The height of the cave is 131.5 meters, width - 57 m, depth 60 m. A staircase of 999 steps and a mountain serpentine of 99 turns leads to the "Heavenly Gate": in Buddhism, the number "9" means the highest spiritual power and a heavenly number. A Buddhist temple has existed on the mountain since the Tang Dynasty.
An interesting fact is that in the 20th century, the Tanmen summit suddenly collapsed 4 times, and a quarter of an hour later a 1500-meter waterfall disappeared: in 1949 (the formation of the PRC), in 1976 (the death of Mao Zedong), in 1989 (suppression of student protests in Beijing) and in 1998 (flood). At the top of the mountain, right along the edge, there is a glass path, which very often turns out to be higher than the clouds ... Descending from the mountain along the 11 km long serpentine "heavenly highway" is another adventure. The longest and highest cable car in the world (7455 meters) with spans up to 500 meters leads to the mountain! Sometimes the road rises at an angle of 70, crashing right into the clouds.

It was built over an abyss at a height of 180 meters above the ground. The structure is 299 meters long and made of glass with a thickness of 24 mm and is capable of supporting 800 people. The bridge was originally made of wood, but in 2015 it received a new glass life. It is considered one of the longest glass bridges in the world and is very popular with park guests.

The Wriggling Dragon Bridge is glass trail - 100 meters, and a little more than one and a half meters wide. The bridge leads directly along the gentle slope of the cliff, 1430 meters high; underfoot only 6.5 cm of transparent glass and an abyss. A low glass rim separates you from the abyss. Daredevils who dare to cross the bridge are asked to put on special shoe covers on their feet so as not to scratch the glass.

A truly dizzying view of the valley on the other side of the mountain range opens before the eyes of tourists. The bridge hangs 1,500 meters above the ground and is the third such bridge on Tianmen Mountain. More recently, it was just an ordinary wooden path. Only the most daring and courageous tourists walk along the cliff to the mountain slope indented with caves. Walking along such a glass road in the sky gives a colossal rush of adrenaline, as well as the opportunity to observe the incredible beauty of the landscapes of the Avatar mountains.

Day 4.September 13

We continue to travel through National Park Zhangjiajie.Excursion to the "Yellow Fortress" Huangshizhai: You will see the Big Rock, Pavilion of Six Wonders, Star Harvest, Echo Corridor, Golden Turtle, Five Fingers Peak, Sky Bridge - best places with poetic names traditional for China. The journey includes the cable car to Huangshizhai and takes about 3 hours. Dinner. Walk along one of the longest canyons in the world "Golden Whip" (about 3 hours). Arrival in Wulingyuan city. Accommodation at the hotel for two nights.

The Golden Whip Canyon, framed by sheer cliffs, has a stream at the bottom of the gorge, which sparkles golden on a sunny day, hence the poetic name. On a historical stone in the canyon it is written that the famous Chinese emperor, Qin Shihuang (who united the kingdoms into a Great State and connected separate parts into the Great Wall of China), was so fascinated by the mountains and the gorge that he dreamed of moving the mountains to the sea and admiring them from the water side. ... During the walk along the 6 km long canyon, you will pass the suspension bridge, see the 380-meter Peak of the Golden Whip, the Crimson Grass Pond, and you will be able to drink from the "Well of Long Life". The Chinese consider the Golden Whip Canyon the most beautiful in the world.

Day 5.September 14

Excursion to the Avatar mountains. "Wide-angle" ascent on the glass lift Bailun (translated as "100 dragons") to the top of the mountain with a height of 326 meters in 2 minutes. One third of the lift goes inside the mountain, the other two thirds overlook the open mountain landscapes. This tallest open elevator in the world is an engineering wonder of the world. Access to the panoramic platform Yuanjiajie Senic Spot, from where you can enjoy unforgettable views of the Avatara mountains. View on main mountain Jiankunzhu (translated as "southern heavenly pillar") in honor of the film, which has become a masterpiece of world cinema, today renamed "Hallelujah, Avatar". The most high peak called "Rabbit Looking at the Moon." Heitsunnao Stone Peak is famous for centuries-old pine trees.
Visit to the world's largest natural bridge between rocks, which is called “No. 1 in the world"-" Number one in the world. " Dinner. Inspection picturesque mountain Tianzu with the Kunlun peak - "Abode of the Gods". Return by cable car 2084 meters long, 692 meters high.
In the evening, optional visit to the show "The Charm of Western Hunan". The show introduces the mysterious ethnic culture of the Hunan province - the Tujia, Miao and Bai peoples. Overnight in Wulingyuan.

Bailun elevator("Elevator of the Hundred Dragons") - the tallest external elevator in the world. It is built directly into the cliff and takes tourists to the observation deck at the top of the mountain at a height of 330 meters.
The elevator itself consists of three two-story cabins, each of which can accommodate 50 passengers. The elevator is also equipped with seismic sensors, when triggered, the elevators must quickly evacuate all people down. "Elevator of the Hundred Dragons" entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest in terms of carrying capacity, the fastest passenger elevator, the highest modern lift, the highest open exhibition elevator.

Performance "The Charm of Western Hunan" reveals the traditional culture of these places to the music of ethnic groups combined with the sound, light and electrical technologies of the modern stage. The program includes typical local folk customs such as “wedding crying”, “funeral ceremonies”, witchcraft, mountain climbing, as well as contemporary songs and acrobatics that interpret the lifestyle and original culture of the Western Hunan ethnic minorities.

Day 6.September 15

Excursion to the stalactite cave "Huanglong" ("Yellow or Golden Dragon"), which is one of the most beautiful caves in the world and is under the protection of UNESCO. The tour lasts 3 hours and includes a boat ride through the labyrinths underground river... Dinner. Excursion to the Baofen mountain lake, surrounded by picturesque mountains.
Boat trip to the Suoxiyu panoramic site with a view of the waterfall. The ascent leads to the lake with overcoming 333 steps.A visit to a uniquely beautiful place - the Zhangzadze Grand Canyon, where you can walk along a glass bridge between two mountains at an altitude of 380 meters. It is one of the longest and tallest glass-bottomed pedestrian bridges in the world, 430 meters long and 6 meters wide. Overnight at the hotel.

Yellow Dragon Cave in Avatar Mountains- one of the most beautiful "magic karst caves" in the world. Water plays an important role in the formation of the cave. This four-level cave has one lake, two rivers, three waterfalls, 98 pedestrian galleries and 13 large halls, one of which is 140 meters high. Travelers are surrounded by hundreds of thousands of natural stalactites and stalagmites, striking the imagination with intricate shapes. You will see the Palace of the Dragon and the Dragon King, the Ballroom with draped stone curtains, the Immortal Falls, the Longevity Gate, the Happiness Gate and much more.

Lake Baofen is located on the top of Mount Baofen (Jewelry Peak). It has a length of 2.5 km, a width of up to 500 meters, and a depth of 72 meters. During a cruise on the lake, guests see floating houses, Baofen waterfall, mountain peak"Hawk's Nest", an ancient temple and a Narrow Gorge. Sometimes the melodic singing of a young couple of the local Tujia people is heard. Transparent air, fragrant nature and complete unity with nature.


Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon famous for huge glass bridge over the precipice, which cost $ 3.4 million to build. Designed by Israeli architect Haim Dotan in 2016, the bridge has already set 10 world records in architecture and design; it is made entirely of glass and has no steel construction at the base. A bridge of 99 three-layer transparent glass panels connected two rocks. The structure can support 800 people at a time and has additional tests for resistance to changes in ambient temperature and swing in wind.

Additional attraction: the bridge has the highest in the world, a dedicated bungee jumping platform, located under the central span of the bridge at an altitude of almost 270 meters above the ground. And at the beginning of the bridge, where its width reaches 12 meters, theatrical performances are held and there are stands for 3000 seats.

Day 7.September 16

Drive to the southwest (4 hours) and on the way visit the Red Stone Geopark. Inspection of the section of the South Great Wall of China in the vicinity of Fenhuan. Overnight at the hotel.

National Park "Red Stone Forest"(Red Rocks National Geopark) was first opened to the public in 2005. In sunny weather, rocks that look like forest trees glow kr

bright color.

South Chinese Wall was built in the early 17th century during the Ming dynasty with the participation of 5,000 soldiers to guard the southern borders of the country. The ensemble once included more than 800 terraces, bunkers and outposts. The total length is 190 km, the height of the wall is about 3 meters, the width at the base is about two meters, it runs along the mountains and is washed by rivers. Most of the South Great wall was built on sheer cliffs.

Fenghuan Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Hunan province, at the foot of a mountain on the banks of the Totjiang River.
In translation, it means "Chinese Phoenix" - a miracle bird that embodies the feminine principle (yin) and the symbol of the south of the country in the mythology of China; while the Dragon is masculine. The earliest mentions of Fenghuang are found in Yin fortune-telling inscriptions around the 15th century BC. One of the most beautiful ancient cities in China is located at the foot of the mountains next to the water, and was built in accordance with artistic and philosophical traditions. ancient China... Authentic Fenghuan has preserved the layout and pristine appearance of the 14th century Ming and 17th century Qing empires, sending curious travelers in a time machine deep into the eras. The city is surrounded by fortress walls, gates with towers, behind which there are 20 streets and more than 200 civil residences and ancestral temples, ancient wells and rainbow bridges. Fenhuang is a candidate for UNESCO listing.
Fenghuan is spread over the lands where representatives of three small distinctive peoples of China live: Miao, Bai and Tujia. Each distinctive people has its own language, customs, clothing and everyday life.

Day 8.September 17

Free morning in the authentic city of Fenghuan. Walking tour of authentic Fenghuang city including river boat cruise. The city is crossed by a 5-kilometer pavement turned into a pedestrian street. Walk along Crafts Street, famous for its wax paintings and batik. Departure to Zhangzadze. Accommodation and overnight at a hotel in Zhangzadze (September 21 - 22).

For those who take the program "Land of four wonders" , second night in Feihuang

Day 9. September 18

Breakfast and transfer to Zhangzadze airport.
Flight and arrival to Russia.

The fantastic world of Avatar is waiting for you!

Combines well with tours:
China. Land of four wonders
China. Sichuan. Funny panda
China. Day in Urumqi
China. Two capitals. Excursions in Beijing and Xi'an
Taiwan ... A tiger living on its own

tour cost"China. Flying mountains Avatar "

per person based on double occupancy:

350 USD / 370 USD supplement for single room 3 * / 4 *

The tour is considered prepaid if you deposit 500 USD at the expense of the tour cost.

Until February 1, there is a discount of 120 USD for accommodation in 4 * hotels, subject to prepayment - 500 USD

Description of hotels under the China. Flying mountains Avatar "

Flights according to the program:

from 32,000 rubles Moscow - Guangzhou - Zhangjiadze (Dayong)- Guangzhou- Moscow

Air tickets are booked and issued individually for each tourist. Airfare depends on:
- availability of rates on the day of booking;
- the airline's rate on the day the ticket was issued.

Included in the price:

• Russian-speaking escort along the entire route;
• Meeting at the airport and transfers (from / to the airport) - if the whole group arrives on one flight;
• Accommodation based on double occupancy in selected hotels;
• Excursion service according to the program;
• Transport bus and driver services;
• Entrance fees to all observation platforms according to the program;
• Meals according to the program: breakfasts, lunches (except for the eighth day);
• Government taxes.

The price does not include:

• Visa processing services;
• International and domestic flights;
• Food and drinks not mentioned in the program;
• Tips for guides, attendants, drivers, etc .;
• Personal expenses;
• Shows listed in the program as optional.

Attention! To participate in the tour, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip.

To apply for a visa, you need:

1. International passport
2. A photocopy of the passport of the Russian Federation (1 page and page with registration)
3.1 color photo 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, on a light background
4. Questionnaire

Visa processing time - from 5 working days

Note: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (translated as "White Clouds") is 30 km away. From the city and the metro is connected with it (20 min.)
1. You can spend a day in the city