Compared to Changsha, I prefer Zhangjiajie, this low-key summer retreat canyon

# Address: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Opening hours: 7:00-18:00 Admission: 248 yuan (includes shuttle bus, valid for 4 days) Transportation: Fly to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport + 40-minute taxi ride / High-speed train to Zhangjiajie West Station + 30-minute taxi ride Self-driving: South Gate/East Gate parking lot 30 yuan maximum/day (recommend arriving before 7:30) ## Travel Guide Zhangjiajie's core scenic areas are divided into four main regions: Huangshi Village, Golden Whip Stream, Yuanjiajie, and Tianzi Mountain, recommended for a 2-3 day in-depth tour 1. Huangshi Village loop: "You haven't truly visited Zhangjiajie if you don't climb Huangshi Village," take the cable car up and down to save energy, the walking path offers panoramic views of the quartz sandstone peak forest 2. Golden Whip Stream hike: 7.5km canyon trail, monkey sightings + "Journey to the West" filming location, recommend taking the shuttle bus at Water Winding Four Gates 3. Yuanjiajie core area: "Hallelujah Mountain" from Avatar based on the "Qiankun Pillar," must visit Mihun Platform and the First Bridge Under Heaven, recommend arriving before 8am during peak season 4. Tianzi Mountain sea of clouds: View the western sea of peaks from He Long Park, recommend waiting for the sea of clouds the morning after a rainy day, taking the Tianzi Mountain cable car down is breathtaking ### Hidden experiences: - Yangjiajie Wulong Village Tianbo Mansion (thrilling and challenging, suitable for young people) - Ten-Mile Gallery mini train (best light and shadows in the evening, 38 yuan one-way) - Big Oxygen Bar Plaza morning mist (6:30-7:30 limited-time fairyland) Photo date: May 6, 2025 Three thousand magnificent peaks, eight hundred beautiful streams, this guide helps you explore a world-class geological wonder!