3 Days 2 Nights Exploring Wulingyuan! Avatar-like Wonderland Babysitter-Level Guide

, Itinerary Overview (3 Days 2 Nights) 🌟 Budget per person ≈ 1000 RMB to fully enjoy the wonderland! D1: East Gate → Bailong Elevator (8:00-17:30) → Yuanjiajie → Yangjiajie Wulong Village 🏡 Accommodation: Mountain top guesthouse or Xibu Street (No.1 Jundi Road, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie) D2: Tianzi Mountain Sea of Clouds → Helong Park → Ten-Mile Gallery Mini Train (8:00-17:00) → Jinbian Stream 🏡 Accommodation: Near Wulingyuan Landmark Gate at Chadian Town (5-minute walk to the scenic area) D3: Huangshizhai Loop → Big Oxygen Bar Square → Baofeng Lake / Huanglong Cave (choose one) ✨ Recommended Huanglong Cave (8:00-17:30) – spectacular karst cave! II. Money-Saving Ticket Tips 💰 1. Core Scenic Area Combo Ticket: 228 RMB/4 days (half price for students) 2. Hidden Savings: Buy "Combo Ticket + Choose One of Three" to save 80 RMB instantly! 3. Buying cable car or mini train tickets separately is a loss; booking in advance on the Trip.com app is the best deal~ III. 5 Must-Visit Attractions Guide 🌈 1️⃣ Yuanjiajie (Avatar’s Wonderland!) 📍 Location: Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Wulingyuan Scenic Area ⏰ Best Time: Before 7:00 AM to capture stunning morning mist! 2️⃣ Tianzi Mountain (Epic Sea of Clouds) 🌄 Sunset Tip: Secure a spot at Yunqing Rock before 17:00 3️⃣ Jinbian Stream (Monkey Playground) 🐒 Feeding Guide: Bring bread but keep a 3-meter distance 4️⃣ Yangjiajie (Adventurer’s Paradise) 🧗‍♀️ Iron Ladder Challenge: 90° cliff, super thrilling! 5️⃣ Huangshizhai (Classic Old Filming Location) 📸 Photo Tip: Wait at 6:30 AM for the golden sunlight on the mountain IV. Taste of Wulingyuan 🍜 Top1: Sanxia Pot (Suoxi Village / Master Hu’s Sanxia Pot) 🔥 50 RMB to eat your fill! Mild spicy is the baseline Top2: Rock Ear Stewed Chicken (Mountain Top Farmhouse) 🍗 Rock ear mushroom is a local specialty, incredibly fresh Top3: Kudzu Root Jelly (Jinbian Stream Street Stall) 💪 5 RMB life-saving snack! Perfect with honey V. Accommodation Money-Saving Tips 🏨 1. Mountain Top Guesthouse: 300-400 RMB/night (best for sunrise) 2. Xibu Street: 200-300 RMB/night (vibrant nightlife) 3. Chadian Town: 100-200 RMB/night (best value for money) VI. Pitfall Prevention Guide ⚠️ ⚠️ Bailong Elevator queues over 2 hours in peak season ✔️ Solution: Have your guesthouse owner book VIP access for you ⚠️ Monkey robbery gangs appear ✔️ Solution: Keep food in opaque bags VII. Expense Breakdown 💰 2 people for 3 days ≈ 1800 RMB Play smart, under 1k RMB per person! (Students get even better deals~) Come experience the Avatar-like wonderland! Remember to wear comfortable shoes 👟