This tiny village in the foothills of the Wuling Mountains is gateway to one of China’s most spectacular landscapes. Just beyond this outpost is the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, a breathtaking land of karst sandstone pillars.
On par with other world-class feats of nature like the Grand Canyon, the scenic area boasts more than 3,000 spindly towers reaching a maximum height of nearly 3,500 feet. Many of the scenic area’s special attractions incur a fee on top of the park admission price, but the walking paths through the lowland are free (and subsequently crowded).
Highlights close to Zhangjiajie Village include Golden Whip Stream, a brook that gurgles through the village and then winds for several miles through the park. There is also a cable car in Zhangjiajie Village that climbs to the 3,450-foot summit of the highest pillar, Huang Shi Zhai.
Getting There & Away
Zhangjiajie Village is connected to its counterpart, Zhangjiajie City, by a shuttle bus that takes an hour to travel between them. From the larger city, tourists can make use of the newly opened airport with 2-hour flights to Beijing’s massive international airport, along with other domestic routes.
Things to Do
Zhangjiajie Village Attractions
- Wulingyuan Scenic Area
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The village is gateway to the entire scenic area and has a selection of hotels catering to park visitors.
- Golden Whip Stream
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This stream is followed by a walking path that can be picked up in zhangjiajie village.
- Huang Shi Zhai
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The tallest karst structure in the park can be visited on foot (via a 3,878-step staircase) or by cable car from zhangjiajie village.