Overview
China’s first national forest park
The park sits inside the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. Its sandstone pillars were cut by water and wind over millions of years, and on most mornings they rise above a sea of cloud.
The park is large and spread across several areas linked by shuttle buses, cable cars and the Bailong Elevator. Seeing it well is about order and timing rather than distance.
Highlights
What not to miss
01
Bailong Elevator
A glass lift fixed to the cliff face, rising 326 metres in about a minute.
02
Yuanjiajie
Ridge trails and the viewpoints that made the pillars famous.
03
Tianzi Mountain
Wide panoramas over the pillar forest, best in early light.
04
Golden Whip Stream
A quiet, flat walk along the valley floor between the peaks.
Tours
Tours that include National Forest Park
Every tour includes entry, transport inside the park and an English-speaking guide.
1 day · Small group
National Forest Park Day Tour
The pillar forest in one well-paced day, with the Bailong Elevator and Yuanjiajie.
Park entry · Shuttle and elevator · English-speaking guide · Lunch
From $129 pp
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2 days · Small group or private
2-Day Zhangjiajie Highlights
The two icons, National Forest Park and Tianmen Mountain, without the rush.
All entry · 1 night hotel · Transport · English-speaking guide
From $329 pp
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3 days · Small group or private
3-Day Complete Zhangjiajie
All three attractions at an easy pace. Our most recommended journey.
All entry · 2 nights hotel · Transport · English-speaking guide
From $549 pp
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Practical information
Before you go
The park is large, and the order you visit the areas decides how much time you spend queuing. Our guides plan the route around crowds and light.
Read the full visitor guide →
Opening hours
Roughly 7am to 6pm, varies by season
Entry
Multi-day park pass, passport required
Getting around
Shuttle buses, cable cars and elevator
Walking
Moderate, many steps on some trails
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