Zhangjiajie National Forest Park 张家界国家森林公园
China’s first national forest park and the core of the Wulingyuan UNESCO landscape, famous for thousands of quartz-sandstone pillars.
Enter through the Forest Park gate early and walk Golden Whip Stream before tour groups arrive.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in advance?
Mandatory real-name, timed, gate-specific booking via the '张家界旅游小助手' WeChat mini-program or a travel platform; every visiting day needs its own booking; face/passport check at the gate, no paper ticket.
What are the opening hours of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park?
Gates 07:00–17:00
How much is a ticket to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park?
About ¥224. ¥224 gate + unlimited park shuttle buses, valid 4 consecutive days (gate only ¥165); free under 14 and 65+, half price 14–18 and 60–65. Bailong Elevator ¥65, Tianzi cable car ¥72, Yangjiajie cable car ¥76, Huangshizhai cable car ¥65, Ten-Mile Gallery train ¥38 one way
How long do I need at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park?
Plan about 8 hours.
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