Natural Scenery
Wulingyuan Scenic Area
Zhangjiajie, China
5-8 hours
About
Located in Wulingyuan District of Zhangjiajie, this 5A scenic spot covers 369 square kilometers, consisting of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianzi Mountain, Suoxiyu and Yangjiajie. It features over 3,000 towering stone pillars, deep valleys, waterfalls and karst caves. The 4-day valid combined ticket includes unlimited entry and free shuttle buses inside, with optional paid facilities like Bailong Elevator, Tianzi Mountain Cableway and Ten-Mile Gallery sightseeing train.
Travel Tips
- Visitors aged 65 and above get free admission; only self-pay for optional cable cars, elevators and sightseeing trains.
- Free green shuttle buses connect all core scenic spots and entrances of the area.
- Wear non-slip hiking shoes and carry light windproof jackets; mountaintops stay cool all year round.
- Book tickets online in advance during holidays to skip long queues at entry gates.
- Cable cars and elevators stop selling tickets around 17:00, arrange your itinerary reasonably.
- Do not damage stone peaks, wild plants or geological relics to protect the unique peak forest ecosystem.
- Fog and sea of clouds often appear after rainfall, bring cameras for stunning landscape photography.
Facilities
Photography Allowed
Admission
¥239/ adult
Child¥122
Senior¥122
Opening Hours
Mon07:00 - 17:00
Tue07:00 - 17:00
Wed07:00 - 17:00
Thu07:00 - 17:00
Fri07:00 - 17:00
Sat07:00 - 17:00
Sun07:00 - 17:00
Best Time to Visit
Spring & autumn for mild weather; post-rain for spectacular sea of clouds.