Zhangjiajie has numerous highlights, each with its own unique charm and natural beauty. Here are some of the must-see highlights:
1. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park:
This is one of the most famous attractions in Zhangjiajie, as well as a World Natural Heritage Site, a World Geopark and a national 5A-level tourist attraction. The park is famous for its natural landscapes such as strange peaks and rocks, canyons and streams, and primitive forests, especially the areas of Yuanjiajie, Yangjiajie, and Tianzishan, which have breathtaking peaks and magnificent natural sceneries.
2. Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park:
Tianmen Mountain, named after the natural wonder Tianmen Cave, is the highest mountain in Zhangjiajie and is known as “the first sacred mountain in western Hunan”. Riding the Tianmen Mountain cable car, you can overlook the entire Zhangjiajie city and the spectacular natural scenery. Tianmen Cave is a natural cave through the mountain and is the highest natural cave through the mountain in the world, attracting countless tourists with its thrilling experience.
3. Huanglong Cave:
Huanglong Cave is an organic part of the World Natural Heritage, World Geopark, and the first national 5A tourist attraction Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan. Inside the cave, there are rich stalagmites, stone pillars and other karst geomorphological landscapes, with different forms and colorful, known as the “underground magic palace”.
4. Grand Canyon Glass Bridge:
This is the world's longest and highest fully transparent glass bridge, located in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Spot. Standing on the glass bridge, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire canyon and experience the excitement and thrill at the same time. Meanwhile, the Grand Canyon itself is also a worthwhile attraction with clear streams, steep canyons and rich vegetation.
5. Baofeng Lake:
Baofeng Lake is part of the World Natural Heritage, World Geopark, and the first batch of national 5A tourist attractions Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Spot. With the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, waterfalls and springs, it is known as the “Yaochi on earth”. Visitors can take a boat trip on the lake to enjoy the scenery of the lake and the surrounding nature.
All these attractions are the essence of Zhangjiajie, and each of them has its unique charm and value. Tourists can choose the right attractions to visit according to their interest and time schedule.