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Zhangjiajie Red Ant Tribe: Tour Guide Xiaotian tells you

Summary of Zhangjiajie Travel Guide

About Zhangjiajie Tour Guide:

There are many side roads in Zhangjiajie Scenic Area , it is still necessary to hire a tour guide. Spend the least time to see the most and the most exciting scenery, help you control your time, arrange travel, food and accommodation for you, and use their familiar local information to save you money, effort and worry.

Safety

1. Zhangjiajie’s tourist trails have been well repaired, but since it is a mountainous area, you still need to be prepared for outdoor sports and try to wear sports shoes and hiking shoes. When visiting in icy and snowy weather, it is recommended to wear a pair of straw sandals over your shoes. All rainproof and anti-slip clothing can be rented and sold at various kiosks in the scenic area.

2. You should look at, ask and touch the things at the stalls in scenic spots first (look first, then ask if you feel it is appropriate, and then touch the goods after asking clearly) to avoid unnecessary trouble.

3. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a special fire prevention area. Smoking, picnics and bonfires are strictly prohibited in the scenic area. If you want to smoke, you must go to a designated smoking area.

4. When staying in a hotel, if a stranger knocks on the door or calls in the middle of the night, be sure to verify before opening the door to avoid pornographic blackmail. This kind of extortion mainly targets male tourists, usually asking if they want foot baths, massages, leisure or door-to-door services.

5. When visiting Tianmen Mountain, be sure to pay attention to safety when climbing the 999-level ladder at Tianmen Cave. Do not play up and down, and hold on to the stone pillars or iron ropes on both sides. The elderly and children should pay special attention to avoid falling injuries.

6. When visiting scenic spots, follow the signs and do not go to the depths of the forest alone. Don't be bold in trying areas marked as "no access" or "dangerous". If you get lost, you can call the scenic area information phone or emergency rescue phone.

Luggage

Zhangjiajie Scenic Area has a luggage check-in service to and from the train station and accommodation in the scenic area. You can check in your luggage at the check-in point near the train station to the hotel where you are about to stay. , On the contrary, you can also check your luggage to the train station in advance in the scenic spot, and then pick it up yourself.

Before shipping, it is best to confirm with the tour guide or accommodation owner whether this business is available for shipping and collection.

Things you must pay attention to in Zhangjiajie:

1. The temperature difference between the scenic spot and the urban area is about 5 degrees. It is not an exaggeration to cover yourself with a thin quilt in the scenic spot in summer;

2. The less luggage, the better, and the lighter the better. It is best to bring an umbrella or rain-proof clothes (you can also buy a raincoat locally for 3-5 yuan a piece). Because the weather in the mountains is unpredictable. Be sure to bring mosquito repellent in summer. Prepare some disinfectant wet wipes, band-aids, anti-inflammatory tablets, anti-leak tablets (to prevent acclimatization) and other simple medicines; wear non-slip sneakers, and the mobile phone battery must be fully charged to avoid losing connection.

3. If you have students, the elderly (over 60 years old), the disabled, military officers, or provincial press cards, don’t forget to bring them with you before going out, as you can enjoy corresponding discounted tickets.

4. Prepare a small amount of dry food (climbing is more physically demanding) to satisfy your hunger, bottled drinks (to reduce travel expenses), and keep your money. If you have a national bank magnetic card, it is best to bring it, as well as your ID card; It is best to travel with a few people, so that many expenses can be shared equally and each other can take care of each other.

5. Don’t believe the words of those uniformed staff of so-and-so travel agencies on the train. They are all “drags” and they usually hire people for 100-150 yuan. They were resold to black travel agencies for the price per person. No one cared about them on the train because they had already paid the fare. After leaving the train station, do not strike up conversations easily and listen to other people's words. It is best to contact the tour guide in advance (the tour guide will come to pick you up). Pay attention to keeping your belongings to prevent being picked up. Tourist cities are crowded and crowded, so be special careful!

6. Zhangjiajie is famous for its mountains, so you spend most of your time climbing, so you must choose flat shoes, preferably ones that have been worn before, so that your feet will not be worn. Neither inns nor hotels provide disposable toiletries, so it is best to bring them by yourself or buy them locally.

7. Taxi drivers in Zhangjiajie can be said to be the biggest “trustees” in the local area. Regarding what they recommend to you, you must close your ears and stand firm, otherwise, you will lose money. But it’s not just a little bit. The most common method is that they only charge you 10 yuan or 20 yuan per person and send you to the entrance of the scenic spot. The final destination is to talk to you and brainwash you on the road, and then take you to the sales department of the travel agency to get a high commission. This fee will ultimately be borne by you. If you don't listen to their arrangements, you can imagine the consequences. You will lose your mood and how can you have fun traveling; be careful about pickpockets when taking the bus. I believe everyone still recognizes their skills.

8. Be sure to remember the tour guide’s phone number during the trip. There are many people in the scenic area. If you encounter any problems, even if you call the United Nations, your tour guide will still be the one to solve the problem for you.

Things to note when traveling in Zhangjiajie

1. Girls in Zhangjiajie are most taboo about being called "Miss". Everyone knows that people in the north and big cities are accustomed to calling her "Miss" and regard it as a kind of Honorific title.

But if you call me this in Zhangjiajie, you will be in trouble if you meet a shrewd person, and they may give you a slap in the face, because here only those who work in the fourth industry are called miss;

2. The most popular people doing business in Zhangjiajie It’s taboo not to buy something if someone else has negotiated the price, especially in the morning, and you can’t change money, so you’d better buy it after you think about it;

3. The driving masters in Zhangjiajie are most taboo about others whistling when they get in the car, so too Especially older masters are particularly particular about these things, so be sure to pay attention before getting in the car. It is taboo to change clothes in the car when drifting ashore;

4. Don’t throw rubbish in Zhangjiajie. If you really think Zhangjiajie is beautiful, please protect the environment and learn not to throw rubbish casually;

5. Take good care of your belongings. Public security in Zhangjiajie has improved a lot now, but when there are many people, there are also a lot of outside thieves;

6. Zhangjiajie has a big mountain, and mountain climbing is the main activity. Considering mountain climbing, be prepared before coming. Sneakers. Remember;

7. There are many ethnic minorities living in Zhangjiajie. When visiting ethnic minority scenic spots, you must learn to respect the local folk customs, which are detailed above.

Tips for traveling in Zhangjiajie

1. During the tour, please pay attention to your own safety at all times. If there is no special reason, please do not leave the group and move freely;

2. During the tour, please abide by the time and follow the tour guide's arrangements;

3. Please keep your luggage carefully. Especially mobile phones, wallets and other valuables;

4. Pay special attention to clothing and shoes before climbing. Try to pack as lightly as possible and bring less debris to reduce the load; shoes should be sports shoes, cloth shoes and travel shoes. Shoes, do not wear high heels, so as not to cause inconvenience when climbing and hinder safety; when using crutches, pay attention to the length, weight and strength;

5. Wear rain gear to avoid becoming a drowned rat;

6. When visiting scenic spots and scenic spots, tourists should pay attention to the phenomenon of unlicensed tour operators chasing and touting and robbing customers. These unlicensed vendors often appear in large and famous tourist attractions, selling fruits, drinks and small souvenirs to passers-by and tourist groups;

7. Tourists should pay attention to the traffic conditions in the scenic spots when visiting them. Various signboards are installed to avoid unnecessary troubles such as getting lost or getting lost;

8. If tourists need to leave the group temporarily when visiting the scenic spot, such as going to the bathroom, please inform the tour guide or other group members;

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9. The scenic spots in Zhangjiajie are mainly natural landscapes and have extremely strong folk customs. Under the guidance of the tour guide, you can learn about many different customs, habits and anecdotes of many different ethnic groups. ;

10. The many newly developed natural landscapes and folk custom interpretation shows are highly enjoyable and are worth appreciating.

Notes on accommodation

1. Do not follow the solicitors or aunts at the airport or station exits to go to the hotels recommended by them;

2. Zhangjiajie Hotels There is a big difference in the off-peak and peak seasons. Don’t think that the price is the same all year round just because it is very cheap in the off-season;

3. Hotels in Zhangjiajie need to be booked, otherwise they may not be able to book due to subsequent guests’ reservations. Let you continue your stay;

4. The same hotel will have different prices due to the orientation of the room or other differences;

5. There are many hotels in Zhangjiajie for foreign guests, compatriots from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao and domestic guests. Prices vary;

6. Individual guest rooms usually do not include breakfast;

7. Rooms on high floors in most hotels are better. The price is also relatively high;

8. For hotels that have joined the long-distance alliance, long-distance calls are free. Please confirm this with the front desk staff when checking in;

9. Please leave valuables to the front desk for safekeeping;

10. Smoking in the hotel room will burn out the carpet in the room, even if it is just You will also have to pay for a small cigarette butt mark, the price is not cheap;

11. It is best to book a room before you come to Zhangjiajie. Especially at night, you will be very passive when looking for temporary accommodation;

12. In most hotels, an extra bed in a room will be charged half the room price. It is recommended to consider the number of people when coming;

13. When checking into the hotel, please close the door tightly and ignore some harassing phone calls when taking a rest;

14. Accommodation conditions in Zhangjiajie There are differences from developed areas. Some of the listed star-rated hotels are old and their hardware facilities are relatively backward.

Entrance to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Scenic Area

1. There are 5 ticket stations in Zhangjiajie, namely Forest Park Ticket Station, Wulinyuan Ticket Station, Tianzishan Ticket Station, and Shuirao Four Gates Ticket station, Yangjiajie ticket station. You can enter the scenic spot by purchasing a ticket at any ticket station.

2. The most common choices for tourists are the Forest Park Ticket Station and the Wulinyuan Ticket Station. Because it is most convenient to take a bus from Zhangjiajie city to these two ticket stations. If you want to avoid the crowds and take a bus directly to the top of the mountain, you can also choose to enter the Tianzishan Ticket Station.

3. Forest Park Ticket Station:

Go to the Forest Park to buy tickets and enter the scenic area, then you will reach the Golden Whip Creek. The Golden Whip Creek is 7.5 kilometers long and requires a 15-mile hike. If you intend to stay in the mountain, it will be tiring to walk through this entrance with a lot of luggage.

4. Wulinyuan Ticket Station

Entering the scenic spot from the Wulinyuan gate, you can take an eco-friendly car to the Bailong Elevator and instantly reach the top of the mountain with an altitude of more than 1,200 meters.

After a series of processes such as walking and transferring, you can reach Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. If it is during the peak tourist season, you may have to queue for an hour at the Bailong Ladder.

5. Tianzishan Ticket Station

Tianzishan Ticket Station is far away from Zhangjiajie city. The drive takes about 25 minutes longer than going to Forest Park and Wulinyuan Ticket Station, and the train frequency is longer. Very few. Other buses to scenic spots leave every 10 minutes. Only the bus to Tianzishan Ticket Station leaves every half an hour. The fare is 13 yuan and it takes 75 minutes to get there. The advantage of this ticket station is that you can take an eco-friendly car directly after entering the gate, and you can reach the top of the Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area in 12 minutes, and then you can transfer to an eco-friendly car to go anywhere in the scenic spot. Save money on taking the Bailong Elevator or cable car up the mountain, and save the time of queuing and hiking.

About food: Zhangjiajie is located in the greater western Hunan region, with rich ethnic minority customs. Its food has strong Tujia ethnic characteristics and integrates the essence of Hunan cuisine. Spicy is a characteristic of Hunan cuisine, and Tujia cuisine is no exception. In addition to spicy food, Tujia people also particularly love wax, sour, and pickled vegetables, which have unique flavors.

Zhangjiajie’s specialties include: Master Hu’s Tujia three-pot pot, stir-fried bacon with kudzu root, rock ear, Xiangxi beer duck, dry pot game, and blood daddy. These dishes are very local and worth tasting.

Dining in the Zhangjiajie Scenic Area is relatively expensive. Meat dishes cost more than 50 yuan per portion, and game costs 80 yuan or more, including wild boar, bamboo chicken, fir fungus, wild fungus, etc., and vegetables. Usually more than 15 yuan. If you find it too expensive, you can ask a travel agency to provide meals. Breakfast is usually 10 yuan per person, and lunch and dinner are 20 yuan per person. The conditions are average but still delicious, and you will be satisfied.

I would like to remind everyone that if you are in a scenic spot, you'd better be patient and eat as much as you can. If you want to eat well, go back to the city and eat at an authentic restaurant. The price is relatively cheap and the food tastes good. .

Famous restaurants with better quality and better taste include "Shangui Village", "Linye Restaurant", "Wulong Village", "Xiang Madam", etc. Although the price is more expensive than the above, the dining location is It’s more hygienic and has more cuisines.

How to get to Zhangjiajie

Plane: Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport is located in Hehua Village, Guanliping Office, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie City. It currently has flights to and from more than 20 cities across the country, except Shanghai. , Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Chengdu, Changsha, Xi'an, Qingdao, Shenyang, Xiamen, Hangzhou, and Nanjing, other cities do not have flights every day, and the aviation schedule changes frequently, so the one displayed on the computer at the local ticket office Subject to shift.

The airport is only 5 kilometers away from Zhangjiajie city, with convenient transportation.

Airport bus: It is actually a minibus with the words "Zhangjiajie Airport Hotel" or "Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport" written on it. It usually stops at the airport exit. It takes more than ten minutes and costs 5 yuan to get to the city. Airport hotel.

Bus: Take bus No. 4 (8:00-18:00) into the city (to the airport hotel, long-distance bus station, etc.), the fare is 1 yuan, and the journey takes about half an hour.

Taxi: fare depends on destination. It costs about 15-20 yuan to go to the city during the day and about 30 yuan at night, depending on your bargaining ability; if you want to go directly to the scenic spot, the price will be more expensive, around 100 yuan.

Train: There are not many railway lines in Zhangjiajie, but it is connected to other railway arteries through the Shichang Line. It is currently connected to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Changsha, Nanning, Guiyang, Yichang, Zhanjiang, Zunyi, etc. Passenger trains have been opened in large and medium-sized cities. There are departure trains from Zhangjiajie to Guangzhou, Changsha, Nanning, Guiyang and other cities, making it more convenient to travel.

If you just want to visit Zhangjiajie, don’t take the N569 bus from Changsha to Zhangjiajie, because this bus has to detour to Jishou, Huaihua and other places, which is a waste of time (it takes about 10 hours, while the N589 bus only costs 5 more than hours); of course, if you want to visit Phoenix, you can take this bus and get off at Jishou. Zhangjiajie train timetable

Bus: There are many buses to the city in the square. No. 1, 2, 6 and 7 are all available, and the fare is 1 yuan. Buses No. 1 and 2 will pass by the bus station after entering the city, where you can transfer to the minibus to the scenic spot (10 yuan to Forest Park, 12 yuan to Wulingyuan, every 10 minutes); bus No. 6 enters the city at Get off at the department store, turn left and walk 400 meters to the bus station; bus No. 7 takes another road after entering the city, and there are many hotels along this road.

Taxi: You can also choose to take a taxi directly to the city or scenic spots at the train station square. Going to the city is about 15 yuan; going directly to the scenic spot is about 60-100 yuan, depending on your bargaining ability.

The main ticket pre-sale offices in Zhangjiajie City include: Post Office Building (Post Office 185), Train Ticket Office (Address: Zhangjiajie City Post Building), Agricultural Bank of China Sales Office Train Ticket Office (Address: Zhangjiajie City Lingyuan Road Guanghe Shopping Center).

The bus lines in the city passing through Zhangjiajie Railway Station: mainly include No. 1, No. 2, No. 6, No. 7, etc.

Self-driving: Starting from Changsha, take the Changchang and Changzhang Expressways. The total distance is 320 kilometers (the toll for tolls and bridges is about 200 yuan). It only takes 2.5-3.5 hours, which is convenient and fast. From Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and surrounding provinces and cities to Zhangjiajie by car, you can take the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway and other arterial roads to Changsha first, and then transfer to Changsha-Zhangjiajie Expressway.

Route reference

Departure from Changsha - (via Changsha Expressway) → Changde → Cili County (go straight after crossing the bridge) → Wulingyuan Scenic Area (Suoxiyu). The driving time is about 7 hours.

Depart from Wuhan - (via Hanyi Expressway) → Jingzhou → Public Security → Hunan Li County → Shimen County → Cili County (go straight after crossing the bridge) → Wulingyuan Scenic Area (Suoxiyu). The driving time is about 10 hours.

Depart from Beijing - (via Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway) → Changsha - (Changsha-Changzhou Expressway, Changzhang Expressway) → Zhangjiajie.

Depart from Shanghai → Nanjing → Hefei → Qianshan → Huanggang → Wuhan → Changsha → Zhangjiajie; or Shanghai → Hangzhou → Jinhua → Quzhou → Nanchang → Zhuzhou → Changsha → Zhangjiajie.

Beliefs and customs of Zhangjiajie ethnic minorities

Beliefs

When traveling to other places, it is inevitable to have contact with local people. Some simple exchanges such as asking questions, asking for directions, etc. Buying and selling, etc., if you are not careful, it will cause unnecessary trouble. If you want to win the respect of others, you must first respect others yourself. If you want to understand a country, you must first understand its culture. If you want to understand Xiangxi, you must first understand the culture of the Tujia and Miao people. So when traveling to Zhangjiajie to interact or talk with locals, we must understand their taboos! As the saying goes: "The customs are different in ten miles, and the customs are different in a hundred miles"; "When you go abroad, ask about the taboos, and when you enter the country, ask about the customs." The area under the jurisdiction of Zhangjiajie City is a place where various ethnic groups such as Tujia, Bai, and Han live together. The primitive and dangerous living environment has created the special character of these ethnic minorities and nurtured unique ethnic customs. Zhangjiajie was originally called "Dayong" ", its ethnic minorities are mainly Tujia and Bai, and the total minority population reaches more than 1 million, accounting for more than 70% of the city's total population. It is known as the "ethnic people of the mountains", and its national temperament is as thick and thick as the mountains. The pristine water, the primitive and dangerous ecological environment, and the ups and downs of social changes have created the special characters of these ethnic minority people and have given birth to unique ethnic customs. There are many ethnic minorities in Dayong, and the customs of each ethnic group have retained their traditional elements. There are mutual penetration and mutual integration elements, and some parts have even reached the level of integration, such as the four seasons, food, accommodation and daily life, which are quite similar.

Customs

1. The people of Zhangjiajie are the most similar. Avoid "thirty-six", "when a person reaches thirty-six, he will be happy and sad", "thirty-six, he will fall into trouble", so regardless of men and women, they must do the thirty-sixth birthday to overcome evil spirits; in daily life, If you happen to encounter thirty-six (numbers, numbers, etc.), it is an unlucky sign;

2. Check the time when going out. It is most taboo to meet a "four-eyed person" (referring to a pregnant woman) when going out. If you don’t go out for seven days, you won’t come home for eight days, and when you go out on the ninth day, you will come back empty-handed.”; “Don’t pick up deer when going up the mountain, and don’t pick up carp when going down the river.” Picking up shoes when going out is a good omen, and is meant to “promote you upwards.” Picking up handkerchiefs is not good, and is said to be cloth;

3. The carpenter’s pallet cannot be sat on, the blacksmith’s anvil cannot be struck, the eunuch’s horn cannot be blown, the actor’s trunk cannot be looked at, and the farmer’s support cannot be stepped on (deceiving the master);

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4. Pregnant women should not make the bed for the bride. Pregnant women should not hit snakes because they will spit after the child is born. During pregnancy, they should not cut nails in the house for fear that the child will be born disfigured;

5. Avoid saying "red" in front of a tile kiln, and avoid saying "sun" when riding on a boat; theater troupes call umbrellas "supports", so avoid using the word "umbrella" (which sounds the same as "sankai");

6. When livestock enters the house early on the first day of the Lunar New Year, it is a sign of "pig coming" "When you are poor, dogs will make you rich, and when cats come, you will wear mourning clothes." I don't like women visiting the house early in the morning, especially pregnant women;

7. The most taboo word for "death" during the Chinese New Year is the same as "si".

When I was a kid, adults started telling me about it half a month before the Chinese New Year