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The Most Detailed Map Guide to Zhangjiajie (Part 1)
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Zhangjiajie, a filming location for Avatar, is a world-renowned scenic area. Due to its vast size, navigating it can be overwhelming. This is the first part of our Zhangjiajie map guide, focusing on the tickets and routes of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
Zhangjiajie Four-Ride Combined Ticket
🎫 Rules for Using the Four-Ride Combined Ticket
- Validity and Usage Count: The four-ride combined ticket can be used for 4 one-way cable car/elevator rides within 4 days (one ride for going up the mountain and one for going down, each counting as a separate ride). There is a total limit on the number of rides, but no restriction on park entry.
- Suitable Scenarios: Ideal for 2-3 day itineraries. It is recommended to plan routes wisely to avoid wasting rides (e.g., 2 rides on the first day and 2 rides on the second day).
- Example of Cross-Entrance Usage:
- East Gate (Sign Gate): Usually paired with Bailong Elevator (Yuanjiajie) and Tianzishan Cable Car.
- South Gate (Forest Park Gate): Usually paired with Huangshizhai Cable Car and Jinbian Stream hiking.
- The same combined ticket can be used with transportation from different entrance gates (e.g., Bailong Elevator + Huangshizhai Cable Car).
📍 Differences Between Entrance Gates
- East Gate (Wujiaoyu Ticket Office)
- Key Attractions: Yuanjiajie (Avatar filming location), Bailong Elevator, Yangjiajie.
- Recommended Route: Take Bailong Elevator up → Yuanjiajie → Yangjiajie → Take Tianzishan Cable Car down.
- South Gate (Forest Park Ticket Office)
- Key Attractions: Huangshizhai, Jinbian Stream.
- Recommended Route: Round trip via Huangshizhai Cable Car + hiking Jinbian Stream.
- Other Gates (West/North Gates): Suitable for in-depth tours with fewer tourists. Transportation should be planned in advance.
Optimization of the Combined Ticket
The four-ride combined ticket can cover:
- Bailong Elevator (up + down) + Tianzishan Cable Car (up + down); or
- Combinations with Huangshizhai Cable Car.
⚠️ Notes
- Ride Counting: Each one-way cable car/elevator ride (up or down) counts as one ride (e.g., Bailong Elevator up + down = 2 rides).
- Cross-Entrance Restriction: The combined ticket is for the exclusive use of the holder (via ID card scanning) and cannot be shared among multiple people.
- Refund/Change Policy: Unused rides are non-refundable. It is recommended to purchase based on actual needs.
2-Day Tour Route Map
Day 1: Essential Mountain Route (East Gate In → East Gate Out)
Route: East Gate → Bailong Elevator (up, one-way: ¥65) → Yuanjiajie (Avatar filming location, including Misty Platform and other viewing decks) → Yangjiajie (Natural Great Wall) → Tianzishan (Helong Park, Imperial Brush Peak) → Tianzishan Cable Car (down, ¥72) → Exit via East Gate.
Time Allocation:
- Bailong Elevator + Yuanjiajie: approx. 3 hours
- Yangjiajie: 1 hour
- Tianzishan: 1.5 hours
- Cable car downhill: 0.5 hours
Cost: Additional transportation fees: approx. ¥137 (Bailong Elevator up + Tianzishan Cable Car down). Purchasing separately is more cost-effective.
Energy-Saving Tips: Rely on cable cars and shuttle buses throughout to reduce hiking distance. After taking the Tianzishan Cable Car downhill, shuttle buses go directly to the East Gate.
Elderly/Child-Friendly: This route involves minimal uphill climbing. The combination of Bailong Elevator and cable car saves energy.
Day 2: Lower Mountain Oxygen-Inhaling Route (South Gate In → East Gate Out)
Route: South Gate → Huangshizhai Cable Car (up, ¥65) → Grand Loop Hike (2 hours) → Jinbian Stream (7km hike) → Shili Gallery (optional one-way train: ¥38) → Exit via East Gate.
Time Allocation:
- Huangshizhai: 2.5 hours
- Jinbian Stream: 2-3 hours
- Shili Gallery: 1.5 hours
Cost: Huangshizhai Cable Car ¥65 + optional train ¥38. Some users report that combined tickets are not cost-effective.
Notes: Jinbian Stream is flat throughout but be cautious of monkeys. For Shili Gallery, take the one-way train and hike back—it’s more enjoyable.
💡 Hidden Tips
- Cable Car Choices: Bailong Elevator is a must (saves 2 hours of hiking). Tianzishan Cable Car is more worthwhile than Yangjiajie Cable Car.
- Transport Connections: There’s a scenic area shuttle bus between East Gate and South Gate (one-way ¥10/person) but it takes longer. Taking a taxi (approx. ¥30) is recommended.
- Ticket Optimization: If you need multiple cable car rides over two days, purchase the "Three Cable Cars + One Elevator Multi-Ride Combined Ticket" (total approx. ¥486). For single-use needs, buying individual tickets is cheaper.
🏠 Accommodation & Avoiding Pitfalls
- Recommended Area: Near Wulingyuan East Gate (e.g., Boman Hotel, Huazhu Group hotels)—close to the scenic area with convenient dining.
- Avoidance Guide:
- Reject "unlicensed tour guides" offering shortcuts; the scenic area has clear signage.
- Bring shoe covers on rainy days as mountain roads are slippery. Do not carry plastic bags in Jinbian Stream to prevent monkeys from snatching food.
📌 Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Is a combined ticket necessary?
- A: For the above routes, Day 1 requires 2 cable car rides (¥137) and Day 2 needs Huangshizhai Cable Car (¥65), totaling approx. ¥202—cheaper than a combined ticket.
- Q: How to adjust for the elderly/children?
- A: Prioritize Day 1 (cable cars + shuttle buses save energy). For Day 2, shorten the Jinbian Stream hike (e.g., walk half the distance).
- Q: How to avoid crowds?
- A: Enter before 7 AM during peak season. On Day 2, enter via South Gate to avoid crowds at East Gate.
Once you have a clear grasp of the overall layout, everything else will fall into place.
This is the second episode of "How to Travel in China". We are committed to creating the simplest map guides for traveling in China. The next episode will cover Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area.
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