I'm going to visit Zhangjiajie in the middle of May this year. Just me and my girlfriend. How to do it cost-effectively?

Show you the way (self-help tour-go on road trip)-tourist route-price guide of scenic spots (accommodation)

First, Zhou Huaibai, a Tujia nationality in Zhangjiajie, will give you free advice and tell you how to get there. The tourist attractions are summarized as follows:

Objectively speaking, Zhangjiajie's scenic spots are more ornamental than Guilin and Huangshan, and the reception facilities are relatively complete, and the tourism market is relatively mature, so it is feasible to join a group tour. Joining a tour group at the starting point can save you a lot of things, such as food, accommodation and so on, but it is not just fun. Relatively speaking, many self-funded projects and necessary shopping links are essential after joining the group. Moreover, if the guests don't contribute, the tour guide may not have a good face. This is something that can't be changed, because all the mature scenic spots in the country are taking tours at cost or at a loss because of competition, and the tour guide and the tour guide's remuneration basically come from the second income of the tour guide. And you don't join the tour group at will. Every place is a cursory tour. Choose the appropriate housing standard and the self-help travel mode you need; Enjoy a free, in-depth and distinctive trip. The first is the autonomy of tourism activities, including the determination of tourism destination and itinerary, the choice of transportation mode and accommodation standard, and the arrangement of tourism projects. At the same time, the self-help tour also has great flexibility, and you can temporarily adjust or change your itinerary according to your personal preferences. As long as you contact the local inn or hotel that receives the self-help tour, you can easily get it. Compared with other scenic spots in China, self-help tourism in Zhangjiajie has more advantages, that is, you must never go to the most attractive scenic spots in Zhangjiajie, such as Tianbofu, Wulongzhai, Daguan Platform, Xianrenqiao, Tian Zi Zuodi, Old House Gathering Magic, Pastoral Sky and Yuanyang Waterfall in Yang Jiajie.

2. Pay attention to the places in Zhangjiajie.

1. If you come by train, you will pass a huge square as soon as you get out of the railway station. There will be many women or men coming around, foaming at the mouth and enthusiastically recommending how to travel. If you are from Sichuan or Chongqing, as long as you speak Sichuan dialect, these people will suddenly disperse, because the accent of Zhangjiajie is similar to that of Chongqing, Sichuan and western Hubei. These people will mistake you for a local and lose interest in you. If you can only speak Mandarin, tell them I'm visiting relatives, and someone will answer. Wow, here we go again. Birds and beasts are scattered!

Go 20 meters further from the exit, and see the taxi in the square greeting you warmly. Tell you the market, thank you. If you go to the city, the maximum is 10 yuan. If you strongly urge the driver to hit the meter, seven or eight yuan will be enough. Let's find a place to rest in the city first.

If you come by plane, there are three ways to get to the city: First, there is a civil aviation bus waiting for you at the exit, which can take you directly to the civil aviation hotel on Da Qiao Road in the city for free. However, in the car, you will be harassed by the staff of the civil aviation bus for half an hour. If you feel uncomfortable, why not take a taxi? Take Wen to the downtown area opposite the airport exit, 30 yuan.

Third, eat and play in Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie city is not big. But business is more developed. The bigger and more comprehensive shopping places are Wanjia Department Store and Times Square. Recommend these two places. Times Square is a newly opened supermarket in Zhangjiajie with clean windows. Suggestions. No matter which hotel you stay in downtown, taking a taxi to these two places is no more than 10 yuan. The first floor of Times Square is worth visiting. There are some Miao silver ornaments, which are inexpensive, distinctive and fair. On the corner of the first floor, there is a place selling special goods. It doesn't hurt to have a look. On the second floor, you can buy necessities and local products. Because it is a newly opened supermarket, all kinds of discounted goods are flying all over the sky. As long as you go, you may get something. If it's noon or dusk and you don't want to eat food from food stalls or hotels, go to a place called Yinmandou to eat beef with sauerkraut. It is delicious. A hot pot for 30 yuan is about enough for three people. The location is in the alley down from the aviation school, next to the pedestrian street. If you really can't find it, Master Hu, who was on the way, ate a special dish of Zhangjiajie-fried sausage walnut hotpot, 15 yuan, but now the weight is a little less, the guests are a little more, and the taste is a little worse, but it is still worth tourists to taste.

The tourist attractions worth visiting in Zhangjiajie are divided into three lines:

Tourist routes in Zhangjiajie: mainly including Dayong Fucheng Multi-folk Culture Grand View Garden and Tianmenshan National Forest Park.

Dachong Fucheng Scenic Area focuses on the religions, performing arts, architecture, handicrafts, costumes, food and other cultures of five ethnic minorities in western Hunan. If you want to feel the charm of Xiangxi's colorful intangible cultural heritage, Zhangjiajie is your first stop. The ticket price is 70 yuan, and the evening song and dance party price is 80 yuan.

Tianmen Mountain is more famous. 1999, man flew over the Tianmen cave for the first time. In 2005, Russian warplanes planned to cross the Tianmen Cave. In 2005, French spiders climbed the Tianmen cave with their bare hands. In 2008, the national self-driving enthusiasts conquered Tianlu. In 2008, Ai Shan, the seventh generation descendant of Dawazi in China, walked a tightrope. Whether it is success or failure, this series of amazing and frightening stories are repeated every time. In addition, the mysterious mysteries such as Tianmen Zhuan, Tianmen Zhuan, Tianmen Kaikai and Li Na's marriage also make Tianmen Mountain even more fascinating to tourists. The longest cableway, the most thrilling cliff plank road and the most exciting road wonders in the world are all challenging the limits of tourists' blood boiling and inner strength. At present, Tianmen Mountain has been rated as one of the 50 most popular places for foreigners in China. Tianmen Mountain tickets to 260 yuan.

Zhangjiajie Westward Journey: Westward Journey includes one hole, one village, one lake and one drift;

One cave is the first cave in Asia-Jiutian Cave, which is divided into upper, middle and lower floors, with a total area of more than 2.5 million square meters, and the lowest floor is 420 meters above the ground. There are 40 halls, 3 Yin rivers, 65,438+02 waterfalls, 5 autogenous bridges, 6 hilly areas and 3 natural lakes in the cave. During the period of 1987, more than 20 cave experts from 17 countries made three field trips and determined Jiutian Cave as the first cave in Asia. 1995, Jiutian Cave was designated as the "International Cave Association Exploration Base" (only two in China) and was accepted as a member of the International Cave Association (only three in China). The three scenic spots in Jiutian Cave-Tujia Mountain Villa, underground forest wonders and glittering Crystal Palace-make every tourist applaud.

One of the villages is Millennium Kuzhu Zhai. Kuzhuzhai was founded in the Tang and Song Dynasties and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with a history of nearly 2,000 years. Because she inherited the Sangzhi county government, facing the steep canyon, surrounded by mountains and waters, the terrain is dangerous. It used to be a commercial pier in the upper reaches of Lishui River, with people coming and going, which was very prosperous. There are shops, inns, brothels, embroidery, workshops, pawn shops, theatres, temples and temples in the town, which is known as "the old pier in Qian Fan, the ancient market where businessmen gather, the carefree caves where citizens can stroll, and the kaleidoscope of Ming and Qing societies". The ancient wind-fire wall and the low diaojiao building once made all beggars linger, and now they still show the intelligence of Tujia people to tourists. The green slate in the stockade and the Tujia village maid's laundry stick by the river are all telling the changes of this ancient stockade.

One lake is the Kuzhu River Grand Canyon, which is a part of the upper reaches of Mao Yan. It is about 30 kilometers long and is the most mysterious place in Zhangjiajie. It is one of the birthplaces of Tujia culture; It is the ancient battlefield where the leader of Tujia nationality in western Hunan, King Qin Dong, confronted the Ming Dynasty. Qin, the last bandit in Xiangxi, has been hiding for fifteen years, and there are mysterious Ba people hanging coffins. Here, green mountains and clear waters, high gorge and dangerous cliffs, ancient caves, Tujia customs and folk customs make the Kuzhu River Grand Canyon magnificent and moving. The cliffs on both sides of the lake are mostly 90 degrees. The winding waterways and the rushing valleys extending deep into the mountains make the Kuzhuhe Grand Canyon more primitive and ancient, just like the plot of a big book, which is interlocking and intoxicating. On Pinghu Valley and luxury cruise ships, the rich Tujia folk culture and customs are vividly reflected here, and the passionate Tujia A-mei folk song and dance will make you think a lot.

The first drift refers to the drifting of Maoyan River. Among the four major water systems in Hunan, Lishui is an ecological river with the most beautiful scenery, the biggest drop and the fastest current, and Mao Yan is the most beautiful river with the biggest beach risk and the biggest wind and waves. It is 32 kilometers west of Zhangjiajie City, with a drifting distance of 28 kilometers and a drop of 66 meters. There are 55 narrow beaches. The Maoyan River has picturesque scenery, deep canyons, numerous waves, steep cliffs on both sides, waterfalls and flowing springs, strange mountains, deep rocks, lush forests and magical ancient fields. The river is as swift as an arrow. If the fierce wave surges, the rocks break the gorge and the peaks turn, it is better than the Three Gorges.

There are many local products here, among which pueraria lobata powder, fern root powder, tremella and Eucommia ulmoides tea are the most famous. These are all pure natural green foods. Ge Fen has the effect of beauty beauty for women and the effect of hangover for men. Ge Fen fried bacon is a famous dish in Xiangxi. Stone ear is renamed expensive, because it grows on the precipice and is very rare, so the best stone ear in Zhangjiajie market is at least two or three hundred yuan a catty. Of course, there are dozens of defective products. Eucommia ulmoides Oliv Tea has the function of lowering the three highs (hypertension, hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia), so it is a very good gift to buy it back to honor the elders.

Fourth, the air ticket discount strategy:

1, children:1.2m children are free;

2. Minors and students: 1.2- 1.5 meters above minors and full-time students under the age of 24 can enjoy 80 yuan discount with their student ID cards;

3. Servicemen: Servicemen can enjoy free tickets with their military or officer's cards;

4. Older people: Older people over 70 years old can enjoy free tickets with the "Old Age Certificate" issued by the old-age care institution;

5. Reporter: With the press card issued by the publishing department at or above the provincial level, you can enjoy it for free.

6. College students: 80 yuan, Huanglongdong/40 yuan with student ID card/person; Zhangjiajie/Tianzishan 248 yuan/person with student ID card and ID card 163 yuan/person;

2. Tianmenshan National Forest Park: 260 yuan/person (including ropeway fee). The preferential and free conditions for different tourists are as follows:

1, children:1.2m children are free;

2. Student: Generally, there are discounts during the summer vacation;

3. Servicemen: Servicemen can enjoy preferential treatment in 70 yuan with their military certificates;

4. Older people: Older people over 70 years old can enjoy preferential treatment in 70 yuan with the "Senior Citizen Card" issued by the old-age care institution;

5. Reporter: With the press card issued by the publishing department at or above the provincial level, you can enjoy it for free.

3. Other scenic spots in Zhangjiajie are different from cableway/sightseeing elevator in terms of preferential treatment and free tickets, but children under 1.2 meters are generally free (except drifting scenic spots).

Wulingyuan refers to a district, including: Forest Park (namely Huangshizhai, Jin Bianxi and Yuanjiajie), Yang Jiajie, Tianzishan Nature Reserve (including Daguan Platform, Laowuchang and Helong Park) and a part of Suoxiyu-Shili Gallery. Tickets for these places are 248 yuan, which means that whether you only visit Yuanjiajie or Shili Gallery or Laozhai Farm or all the above places, it will cost 248 yuan. There are five ticket stations that can be entered, namely Forest Park Ticket Station, Wulingyuan Ticket Station, Tianzishan Ticket Station, Zimugang Ticket Station and Yang Jiajie Ticket Station. You can enter the above scenic spots by buying tickets at any ticket office.

Eight, how to play the core scenic spots?

The core scenic spot of Wulingyuan is very large, covering an area of 264 square kilometers. There are 3,000 stone peaks rising from the ground and 800 streams winding, which can be described as the integration of peaks, forests, caves, lakes and waterfalls. It is a combination of strangeness, beauty, seclusion, wildness and danger. "Five steps and one scene, ten steps and one day" is praised by Chinese and foreign tourists as "the first wonder mountain in the world". It takes about six to seven days to visit all the scenic spots, and generally it takes three days to visit all the scenic spots. There are many forks in the road in the core scenic area, and many scenic spots are relatively remote. Tourists often can't estimate the time correctly from one scenic spot to another. Detours and going back and forth in the wrong way are common things for many tourists who travel by themselves. Friends who travel freely must first understand the route.

Nine, Zhangjiajie Tujia Zhou Huai Bai route reference:

Day 1: After the tour guide picks up the car in downtown or at the ticket station, he goes to the inn to lay down his salute. In the morning (Yuanjiajie Tour Line), the first bridge in the world: the back garden, the ecstasy table, the expedition of five women, the business card house, the turtle asking heaven, the lover's valley and the worship in Sendai. After lunch (Yang Jiajie tourist route), attractions: Wulongzhai, Dawn Golden Rooster, Sanmen, Tianbofu and Gangster's Nest.

The next day: morning (Tianzi Mountain Tour Line), attractions: Shentang Bay, Dianjiangtai, He Long Park, Kansai Sea, stone boat sailing, fossil turtle, Yubi Peak, immortal offering flowers and Tianzi Pavilion. In the afternoon, visit the Grand View Platform-(panoramic view of Shili Gallery), one step is difficult to walk, the god chicken pecks at it, Xianrenqiao, Tian Zi block. Overnight scenic spot

Day 3: Get up early to watch the sunrise. After breakfast, go to Jin Bianxi Club or take Bailong Ladder to Jin Bianxi to enter the scenic spots (Zhangjiajie National Forest Park-Jin Bianxi Tour Line): Meet a thousand miles, Zicaotan, Shuangguitan Creek, Split Mountain to Save Mother, Changshou Spring, Master and Apprentice, Golden Whip Rock, Wife-carrying and Guanyin to see off your son, and end the happy journey at the gate of the forest park.