Wulingyuan (Zhangjiajie National Forest Park)

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Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan surges forward by embracing the waves of 380 million years of the time river and whispers from graceful pictures full of spirituality and feelings.

Wulingyuan, with numerous peculiar peaks and green water, is known as an expanded bonsai and a narrowed fairyland. In the plain 397-square-kilometer land, a globally unique and brilliant "Zhangjiajie landscape" springs up. With the sonorous development pace of China's tourism, Wulingyuan "used to be kept in purdah" now follows the beat in pursuit of dreams. It has won a number of laurels, such as the World Natural Heritage, World Geopark, China's First National Forest Park, 5A-level Scenic Spot and the National Civilized Scenic Spot, and has become a window to Hunan province, a living room for hospitality, and a new business card of beautiful China.

The pride of a nation is also the pride of the world. Here, 16 ethnic minorities including Tujia ethnic group, Miao ethnic group, Bai ethnic group, etc. have created an excellent national culture, in particular, in the Xibu Old Street, Artist Village and other cultural blocks; Zhangjiajie International Country Music Week, Zhangjiajie International Forest Protection Festival, Tujia Culture and Folklore and other festivals; "The Charming Xiangxi", "Amidst in Misty Rain of Zhangjiajie" and other tourism and entertainment programs. It shows to the vast number of Chinese and foreign tourists a deep foundation of history and culture, colorful B & B style, and writes a new legend of integrated development of culture and tourism.

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It takes half a day to both enjoy in the world’s “All-around Champion” of karst caves - Huanglong Cave and to go boating at the beautiful and romantic Baofeng Lake where you are free to arrange your time. In the evening, you can go to the charming Xiangxi or Xibu Old Street to experience the ethnic customs.

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Self-Driving:the roads in the core scenic areas of Zhangjiajie are all first-class provincial roads with good road conditions. Check the car, pay attention to the locations of gas stations, “feed well” your car, and then start a pleasant journey. Please be slow at the bend, and do not drive in fatigue.

Hiking: Zhangjiajie is a mountain-type scenic spot with many stone roads and more steps. A pair of flat-bottomed hiking shoes will make your journey easier. There is a saying in Zhangjiajie - "The sunny days won’t continue for three consecutive days and the weather is different in a ten-li area". An umbrella will shelter you from rain and the sun; a coat is essential to avoid the temperature difference between Zhangjiajie scenic spot and urban area, difference in and under the foot of the mountain, and the difference in the morning and evening.

Professional travel: there are rich outdoor travel routes in Zhangjiajie. Please be careful while challenging yourself. Do not to go alone to professional routes. Instead, you need to contact the local professional outdoor club for professional guidance and protection. Please also take care of our wild animals and plants as you would protect yourself.