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Attractions

Three landscapes, one valley

Wulingyuan’s pillar forest, Tianmen Mountain and the Grand Canyon each ask for a different day, pace and kind of light.
Cliff face at the Bailong Elevator
01 · 1 to 2 days

National Forest Park

Thousands of quartzite pillars, the Bailong Elevator and the ridge views of Yuanjiajie.
Location
Wulingyuan, 40 min from the city
Best for
Scale, mist and big viewpoints
02 · 1 day

Tianmen Mountain

A long cable car from the city, glass cliff walkways and a natural arch through the summit.
Location
Zhangjiajie city centre
Best for
The climb, cliff walks and Heaven’s Gate
Heaven’s Gate arch, Tianmen Mountain
Boat on Baofeng Lake
03 · Half day to 1 day

Grand Canyon & Glass Bridge

A glass-floored bridge high above a forested canyon, then a walk and boat ride along the valley floor.
Location
Cili county, about 1 hour from Wulingyuan
Best for
The glass bridge and a canyon walk
One destination, three experiences

Which part of Zhangjiajie is right for you?

The three main attractions are separate parks with separate entry. Here is how they compare.
Cliff face at the Bailong Elevator
1 to 2 days

National Forest Park

Thousands of quartzite pillars, the Bailong Elevator and the ridge views of Yuanjiajie.
Time needed
1 to 2 days
Location
Wulingyuan, 40 min from the city
Best for
Scale, mist and big viewpoints
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Heaven’s Gate arch, Tianmen Mountain
1 day

Tianmen Mountain

A long cable car from the city, glass cliff walkways and a natural arch through the summit.
Time needed
1 day
Location
Zhangjiajie city centre
Best for
The climb, cliff walks and Heaven’s Gate
Explore →
Boat on Baofeng Lake
Half day to 1 day

Grand Canyon & Glass Bridge

A glass-floored bridge high above a forested canyon, then a walk and boat ride along the valley floor.
Time needed
Half day to 1 day
Location
Cili county, about 1 hour from Wulingyuan
Best for
The glass bridge and a canyon walk
Explore →

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