"Three Thousand Peaks in a Painting - A Walk in the Clouds at Zhangjiajie" Let's explore!!

🎈One-day Budget Travel Guide to Zhangjiajie | See World Heritage Core Area for CNY 300💰 Trip Overview Total Cost💰: Entrance ticket CNY 227 + Transportation CNY 26 + Food CNY 30 + Others CNY 10 = CNY 293 Morning Itinerary: Golden Whip Stream Secret Trail Hiking (Free) 🈯Location: Golden Whip Stream Scenic Area, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Ticket Station Entrance) 🚘Transportation: Take "Zhangjiajie-Forest Park" bus from city bus station (First bus at 6:30, CNY 13💰, 40-minute ride) Activities: 1. Arrive at ticket station before 7:30, enter with ID card (Buy tickets online one day ahead for CNY 227💰, no discount for on-site purchase) 2. Hike along Golden Whip Stream trail (7.5 km, about 2.5 hours), passing Journey to the West filming location, Divine Eagle Protecting Whip, Mother and Son Peaks, and other natural viewing platforms Noon: Yuanjiajie Cliff Adventure (Core Attraction) 🈯Location: Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Wulingyuan District 🚘Transportation: Take shuttle bus from Water Winding Four Gates to "Mihun Platform Parking Lot" Hiking Route (3 hours total): 1. Back Garden Trail: Avoid tourist crowds, enjoy exclusive views of Mihun Platform and Qiankun Pillar (Avatar Hallelujah Mountain prototype) along cliff walkway 2. First Bridge Under Heaven: Take thrilling photos at natural stone bridge (avoid shopping at bridge stores) 3. 🍱Lunch Option: Bring energy bars + boiled eggs (Park restaurants start from CNY 45💰) Afternoon Challenge: Tianzishan Free Descent Route 🈯Location: He Long Park, Tianzishan Scenic Area 🚘Transportation: Take shuttle bus from Yuanjiajie to Tianzishan parking lot (about 30 minutes) Highlights: 1. Reach He Long statue viewing platform before 15:00, overlook Western Sea Peak Forest panorama 2. Hike down (2 hours, save CNY 67💰 cable car fee!): - Take "Moon Gorge-Ten Mile Gallery" trail, passing Warrior Taming Horse, Heaven Platform Cliff - Hold handrails at steep steps, be careful in rain 3. Arrive at Ten Mile Gallery endpoint at 17:00, walk through (no need for mini train) 🧾Packing List ✅ Must-bring: ID card, power bank, 1.5L water 🉑 Optional: hiking poles (knee protection for descent), disposable raincoat (frequent mountain fog)