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Top 5 Things to Do in Zhangjiajie

Written by Sally Guo Updated Apr. 6, 2021

Our Zhangjiajie local guides share their opinions on must-see attractions in Zhangjiajie. This article concludes their knowledge and lists the top 5 places you should not miss when traveling in Zhangjiajie. Let’s check them one by one.

Zhangjaijie Attractions Map

1. Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: Avatar Mountains

With its classic rocky tower scenery and natural wonders, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park has become an adventure spot for increasing numbers of travelers. Here are three things not to be missed in this area:

1) Taking a cable car up to the Avatar Hallelujah Mountains in the Yuanjiajie area.
2) Seeing the cloud and mist at the top of Tianzi Mountain.
3) Visiting the Old House Area between Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain to experience the lesser-known beauty of nature and folk culture.

The park offers stunning views with unique mountains, refreshing air, and clear water, however, watch out for the wild monkeys! Hold on tight to any bags and do not have any food poking out of pockets or in your hand, in case wild monkeys come to look for food- yes, they may “rob” you.

Zhangjiajie Forest Park
Zhangjiajie Forest Park: Avatar Mountains

2. Take Views in Tianmen Mountain

Tianmen Mountain, Sky Door Mountain in English, is named for its shape- it has a huge hole through which you can see the sky. At a height of 1,519 meters (4,983 feet), Tianmen is the highest peak in the Zhangjiajie area. There are also three things you should not miss:

1) Taking the world’s longest mountain cable car up to the top of Tianmen Mountain and shooting aerial views of the amazing 99-turn mountain road.
2) Walking along the terrifying glass-bottomed walkway circling the vertical cliffs.
3) Trekking the 999 steps up to Tianmen Cave, a giant natural water-eroded cave.

Zhangjiajie Tianmen Cave
Zhangjiajie Tianmen Cave

3. Explore Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Walk on the Glass Bridge

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon is well-known for its Glass Bridge which spans two steep cliffs with a length of 430 meters and is suspended 300 meters above the valley.

Therefore, the great experiences here include walking on the longest and tallest glass-bottomed bridge in the world, enjoying the grandeur of the steep cliffs on the “One Line Sky”, and walking along the Canyon Trail for views of cliffs, waterfalls, and the lush green forests.

Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge
Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

4. Explore Yellow Dragon Cave: Magical Stalactites

Yellow Dragon Cave is a very large limestone cave and also a World Natural Heritage Site. The cave is 7.6 kilometers long and 140 meters tall. It consists of two drought stores and two wet stores, two underground rivers, four waterfalls, 13 caverns, and 10,000 stalagmites and stalactites. Taking a boat ride inside the cave and walking up and down the steps to the underworld would be interesting.

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5. Relaxing at Fenghuang Ancient Town: Back to China’s Earlier Time

Fenghuang Ancient Town is one of the most famous ancient towns in China and is praised as the most beautiful small city in China. After a lot of walking in Zhangjiajie, it is worth the 4 hours’ drive to enjoy the beautiful Tuojiang, traditional Tujia stilted buildings, and folk culture of local Miao people in Fenghuang Ancient Town. The views are so different during day and night so it is recommended to plan a stay to see both.

Fenghuang Ancient Town
Fenghuang Ancient Town
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