What Are Zhangjiajie's Must-See Attractions?
Zhangjiajie is famed for its "three thousand peaks and eight hundred streams." The scenic area is vast (up to 500 square kilometers), sprawling and complex—a defining feature. It is divided into four major zones: 1. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, whose well-known attractions include Golden Whip Stream, Golden Whip Rock, Couple Rock, Huangshizhai (Huangshi Village), Star-Picking Platform, and Heaven's Book...
This article is compiled from the original travel notes on the "Zhangjiajie Tour Guide Network" (33519.com); it is a record of trips from earlier years. Time-sensitive information such as ticket prices, schedules, and accommodation prices is subject to the latest announcements from scenic areas and transportation authorities; the itinerary ideas and attraction introductions still have reference value.
Zhangjiajie has the reputation of "three thousand exotic peaks and eight hundred beautiful waters." The scenic area is large (covering 500 square kilometers), vast, and complex—these are its typical characteristics. The entire scenic area is divided into four major regions, namely:
I. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, which includes the following well-known scenic spots:
Golden Whip Stream, Golden Whip Rock, Couple Rock, Huangshizhai (Huangshi Village), Star-Picking Platform, Heavenly Book Box, Heavenly Bridge Remaining Piers, Fir Forest Path, Meeting of a Thousand Miles, Purple Grass Pool, and more;
II. Suoxiyu Nature Reserve, which includes the following well-known scenic spots:
The champion of Asian karst caves—Huanglong Cave, the earthly jade pool—Baofeng Lake, Baizhang Gorge, South Heavenly Gate, West Sea, Ten-Mile Gallery, Water Surrounding Four Gates, and more;
III. Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, which includes the following well-known scenic spots:
Imperial Brush Peak, Helong Park, Shentang Bay, Point-General Platform, Fairy Presenting Flowers, and more;
IV. Yangjiajie Nature Reserve, which includes the following well-known scenic spots:
General Rock, Wulong Village, One Step to Heaven, Tianbo Mansion, Number One Bridge Under Heaven, Soul-Enchanting Platform, Heavenly Suspended White Silk, and more.