Zhangjiajie Phoenix Travel Guide (Exploring the Humanistic Beauty of Xiangxi Landscape)

Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang are two important tourist attractions in western Hunan, featuring strange peaks and rocks and ancient city culture respectively. This guide will introduce how to enjoy the scenery and culture of these two places as much as possible in a limited time.

Day 1: Zhangjiajie

Morning: Depart from Zhangjiajie City to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and visit Tian Zi and Tianmen Mountain. It is recommended to take a cableway to save time and energy for climbing.

Noon: Taste local specialties in the restaurant or stall in the park, such as fried rice cake with bacon and fried meat with pepper.

Afternoon: Visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, which is one of the most famous scenic spots in Zhangjiajie, with stone pillars, caves and streams as the main landscapes. It is recommended to take a tour in sightseeing bus for about 2-3 hours.

Evening: Go back to the city and taste local snacks, such as stinky tofu and hot and sour powder, at the pedestrian street or night market.

The next day: Phoenix

Morning: Depart from Zhangjiajie City to Fenghuang Ancient City, take a long-distance bus or chartered bus.

Noon: Taste local specialties in restaurants or stalls in the ancient city, such as phoenix fried meat, hot and sour fish and so on.

Afternoon: Visit the scenic spots in the ancient city, such as Tuojiang River, Fenghuang City Wall and Cangjiang Tianmen. It is recommended to visit on foot for about 2-3 hours.

Evening: Taste local specialty wines in bars or pubs in the ancient city, such as Maotai and Wuliangye.