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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park was established by the State Council in 1982 as the 1st National Forest Park of China. Covering 13 sq km, the park is known for its unique landscape with lush forests dominated by quartzite sandstone pillars. Bubbling brooks and charming lakes wind around the area and connect giant caves.

One of China's most beautiful nature reserves, Zhangjiajie has wonderful hiking trails in a serene environment of staggering natural beauty.Highlights in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: Huangshizhai(Yellow Stone Stronghold)  Golden Whip Brook,Yaozizhai,Yuanjiajie.Zhangjiajie village is a part of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.and also a hospitality center with a population of 500 local people, tourist facilities have been set up, there are one 4-star hotel(Xiangdian International Hotel), one government VIP reception hotel(Pipaxi Hotel), 3-star hotel(Honghegu Hotel, Minsu Hostel, Yalin Hotel),and some hostels like Transport hotel and Railway hotel, a post office, a China Mobile office, a bank of agriculture where ATM is for foreign credit card, internet cafe, shops for daily necessity and local Souvenirs, and local restaurants.Transport information: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is 32km away to Zhangjiajie city, 38km away to Zhangjiajie Train Station and Airport; it will take 40 minutes drive to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, public buses run between the city and the park.

Origin of the name,The new name of Zhangjiajie City was adopted in 1994, after the National Forest Park in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area (武陵源) in order to give it more prominence and after this site had been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. The National Forest Park had been given the name of Zhangjiajie after the name of a small village located within its bounds, and now a popular tourist attraction within the park. The three-character name (张家界) can be interpreted as follows: Zhang (张) is a common surname in China; jia (家) can be translated as family; and jie (界) can be translated as homeland, giving the completed translation of Zhang family homeland. It has been reported that at least one tourist guide has said that the name may have been chosen to convey the idea or impression of Open the family door to welcome the world, but this is not the locally-accepted and directly translated meaning of the name.

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  • How to A/B/C/D Line tour in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park-Avatar park

    How to A/B/C/D Line tour in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park-Avatar park

    You can use the package ticket for 4 consecutive days in avatar park,And there is no limit to the number of times the cableway and elevator and bus service can be used.Once booked,Your passport are all of tickets for park entrance & cable car & elevator & scenic area bus.Also reduce the time for queuing up to purchase tickets and easy trip in Zhangjiajie.
    2025-07-01 18:49 View:530
  • Mist transforms Zhangjiajie into Avatar-like wonderland

    Mist transforms Zhangjiajie into Avatar-like wonderland

    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park's iconic sites were bathed in the ethereal beauty of mist following rainfall on Monday, marking the end of China's May Day holiday and the beginning of summer in the Chinese calendar.
    2025-05-06 17:25 View:863
  • Farmland terraces grace clifftops at stunning Zhangjiajie avatar park

    Farmland terraces grace clifftops at stunning Zhangjiajie avatar park

    Following rainfall, the airborne farmland scenic area of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan province transformed into an ethereal wonderland on Monday.
    2025-04-25 17:19 View:688
  • Dove trees bloom in Zhangjiajie park's spring spectacle

    Dove trees bloom in Zhangjiajie park's spring spectacle

    Rare dove tree flowers, often dubbed the "panda of the plant kingdom", recently graced Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan province with their beauty.
    2025-04-22 17:16 View:738
  • Wulingyuan Tianzi mountain's autumn flourish attracts tourists

    Wulingyuan Tianzi mountain's autumn flourish attracts tourists

    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park-Tianzi Mountain has been ablaze recently with autumn colors, presenting a picturesque landscape of colorful peaks, forests and valleys. The enchanting scenery attracts numerous visitors who come to admire the views.
    2024-11-28 15:14 View:748
  • Zhangjiajie airport under 240-hour visa-free transit policy

    Zhangjiajie airport under 240-hour visa-free transit policy

    Zhangjiajie Exit-Entry Border Inspection Station will set up a special area and a green channel to process the 240-hour visa-free transit procedures at the entry-exit site. Taking account of the characteristics of the international routes of Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport, the border inspection station will conduct real-time monitoring of the flow of cross-border passengers, accordingly adjusting working staff arrangements,
    2024-12-18 15:03 View:1225
  • Artists Make Drawings for Zhangjiajie

    Artists Make Drawings for Zhangjiajie

    "Sketching Zhangjiajie - Painting Wulingyuan" activity. They visited Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Huanglong Cave, Xibu Street, and other scenic spots, to depict the beauty of nature and humanity of the "Wonderland Zhangjiajie".
    2023-10-19 17:23 View:1625
  • Zhangjiajie Tianzi Mountain puts on colorful clothes

    Zhangjiajie Tianzi Mountain puts on colorful clothes

    Like making a seasonal change of clothing, trees are turning red and yellow in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan province.
    2023-11-23 17:18 View:1858
  • Yahor Arlou wins wingsuit flying championship in Zhangjiajie

    Yahor Arlou wins wingsuit flying championship in Zhangjiajie

    Eight finalists participated in the competition held at Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. They had to jump from a glass platform with an altitude of 1,458 meters and travel through mountains and canyons.
    2023-09-30 16:46 View:1699
  • Farmland atop cliff offers unique views in Zhangjiajie

    Farmland atop cliff offers unique views in Zhangjiajie

    Farmland atop a cliff in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park attracted a lot of tourists recently for its unique scenery.
    2023-06-14 18:06 View:1643