Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province is famous for its rich natural landscape, which attracts countless tourists to explore. If you are planning to visit Zhangjiajie during your private China tours, you may want to refer to this travel guide.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is the most popular attraction during Zhangjiajie tours. It is China’s first national forest park and a world natural heritage site. Strolling in the forest park, you will feel the ingenious work of nature. You will enjoy the treacherous peaks, deep canyons and peculiar landforms.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is home to over 3,000 strange peaks in a variety of shapes and sizes. Among them, Yuanjiajie Scenic Spot is one of the filming locations of the movie Avatar. You can take a cable car overlooking those towering stone pillars as if you were in the world of the movie.
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon has spectacular canyon scenery, clear streams, waterfalls and other natural landscapes. You can also explore humanistic landscapes such as primitive Tujia villages and ancient trestles.
The Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge is the tallest and longest spanning glass bridge in the world. The bridge is built on the peaks on both sides of the Grand Canyon and spans the Grand Canyon, with all the bridge decks paved with transparent glass. This bridge attracts tourists from all over the world to come and challenge themselves in Zhangjiajie adventure tours.
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
Hunan Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park is located 8 kilometers south of Zhangjiajie city. You can enjoy the spectacular peaks and forests, sea of clouds, sunrise and other fascinating natural scenery. Climb to the top of the mountain and look down on a breathtaking image of rolling hills and a sea of clouds.
The Tianmen Cave here is the highest and deepest natural cave in the world. Standing in front of Tianmen Cave, you will be shocked at the ingenious work of nature. You can also take the world’s longest cableway and feel the thrill while enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way.
Huanglong Cave
Huanglong Cave is a typical karst landform, located in the core scenic area of Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province, Wulingyuan Scenic Spot. The cave is lined with stalagmites of various shapes. Within the cave lies an underground dark river as well, allowing you to navigate through it by boat and marvel at the sights of this enigmatic subterranean palace.
Baofeng Lake
Baofeng Lake is the only water-based sightseeing tour area in Zhangjiajie, a natural lake surrounded by mountains. The lake is crystal clear and the surrounding peaks are reflected in it, creating a picturesque scenery. A boat tour on the lake also offers some great views of the island in the center of the lake. The lake, encircled by lush green trees, offers a tranquil and harmonious sense of nature.