Yangjiajie 杨家界
A quieter, steeper section with the dramatic Natural Great Wall ridge and fewer tour groups.
Wear good shoes; the stairs are steep and can be slippery after rain.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Yangjiajie in advance?
Yes – real-name, time-slotted, per-gate reservation is compulsory for both first and repeat entry; no reservation means no entry, and ordinary adult tickets are no longer sold on site (page 3). Book 1–3 days ahead via the WeChat mini-program '张家界一机游' or '张家界旅游小助手'/official account or partner platforms (同程 etc.); peak season recommended 3–7 days ahead. Entry is by swiping the original PRC ID card with face recognition, and discounted tickets must be activated at a window with the original documents; no page states whether foreign passports can be used to book or enter.
What are the opening hours of Yangjiajie?
07:00–18:00
How much is a ticket to Yangjiajie?
About ¥236. Peak season (2026) 景车联票 (gate ticket + free shuttle bus) 236 CNY/adult, valid 4 consecutive days for repeated entry; a gate-only ticket without shuttle is 165 CNY. Separately charged one-way transport: 百龙天梯 65, 天子山索道 72, 杨家界索道 76, 黄石寨索道 65, 十里畫廊 mini-train 38 (return 76). Discounts: students and 60–64 y/o half price (~119 or 83–119); children under 14 and 65+ free gate ticket but still pay shuttle/insurance (~45–73). Combo passes: 4-ride ropeway/lift pass 238, unlimited 298, all-inclusive 530. Note that 杨家界 itself has no separate ticket – it is one of the six areas of 武陵源/张家界国家森林公园.
How long do I need at Yangjiajie?
Plan about 3 hours.
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