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Wulingyuan (Zhangjiajie)

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First review on 11 Feb 2019

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Last review on 11 Feb 2019 (1 review)

Famed for its more than 3,000 quartzite sandstone pillars and peaks across most of the region, many over 200 metres (660 ft) in height, along with hundreds of natural landmarks and attractions.

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Category

Scenic & Historic Interest Area

Secondary Category (If any)

Zhangjiajie City District

Consists

4 National Parks (~560 Attractions):
- Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
- Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve
- Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve
- Yangjiajie Scenic Area

Price / Entry Fee

Entrance Fee
- Mar to Nov: CNY 225 for adults & CNY 160 for children between 1.3 - 1.5 meters (4.3 - 4.9 feet)
- Dec to Feb: CNY 115 for adults & CNY 85 for children between 1.3 - 1.5 meters
- Free entry for children below 1.3 meters but they need to pay CNY 65 for the battery car

Airport(s) & Port Harbor(s) Service

Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG)

Driving, Parking & Travel Info

No private vehicles are allowed inside the area
Free shuttle buses are used to transport visitors around the area

Area Size

690 km² (266 sq mi)

Max Height

Hallelujah Mountain: 1,080 Meters

Known For

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Alien Landscape (Pillars Landscape)
Tallest Quartzite Pillar in the World (Inspiration for Avatar's Hallelujah Mountain)
Tianmen Mountain
Tianmen Skywalk Glass Bridge
Tianzi Mountain
Fairytale Destination
Top Travel Destination in Asia

Day Trip from Major Cities

45 min drive from Zhangjiajie (City)
2.5 hour drive from Changde

Location See on Google Map

Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, 武陵源风景名胜区, China

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