A collection of guides on the 4 most worthwhile attractions for self-driving tours in Zhangjiajie. Recommended places to go on self-driving tours in Zhangjiajie

1. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

China’s first national forest park - Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Tianzishan Nature Reserve, Suoxiyu Nature Reserve, Yangjiajie Composed of four major scenic spots, the scenic area covers an area of ??264.6 square kilometers. It is among the first batch of world natural heritage sites in China, the first batch of geological parks in the world, and the first batch of national 5A tourist attractions.

Yuanjiajie: Located in the north of the National Forest Park, it is known as the mysterious "Pandora World". The closest to the Wulingyuan ticket station, here you can explore the unpredictable world of floating mountains and dotted stars in "Avatar". If it's light rain or the weather is after rain, you can even enjoy the enchanting scenery of clouds and mist filling the mountains. The famous Hallelujah Mountain, the majestic Ecstasy Tower, the No. 1 Bridge in the World and other aerial views are all popular attractions.

Yangjiajie: Located in the northwest of Wulingyuan, adjacent to Tianzi Mountain in the north. There are three tourist areas: Xiangzhi River, Longquan Gorge and Baihou Valley. Xiangzhi River is located in the east of Yangjiazhai Scenic Area. The stream winds in the middle and has towering peaks on both sides. Longquan Gorge is lined with stone peaks, with clear water, secluded pools and waterfalls. The Hundred Monkey Valley is the home of macaques and egrets. Teams of macaques appear among the cliffs and valleys, and groups of egrets inhabit the green branches and leaves.

2. Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area

It is named after Tianmen Cave, which crosses north and south. The gate is 131.5 meters high, 57 meters wide and 60 meters deep, rising from the ground to the sky. Tianmen Mountain not only has magnificent natural scenery, but also embodies the crystallization of human wisdom: the 99-turn winding road surrounding the mountain, the 999-step ladder in front of Tianmen Cave, and the 340-meter escalator in the mountain tunnel. What is even more impressive is the glass plank road and the ghost valley plank road on the edge of the cliff at the top of the mountain.

Tongtian Avenue: winding and straight up, it is named because it leads to Tianmen Cave, which is known as the gateway to the sky. The total length of the avenue is 11km, with thousands of cliffs on both sides, deep valleys, and 180° sharp bends. It is known as the "Road to Heaven"

Tianmen Cave: Located on a cliff with an altitude of more than 1,260 meters, the gate is high 131.5m, more than 50 meters wide, facing north and south on the Qianxun Plain Wall. It is majestic and majestic. It is a rare high-altitude mountain cave. You need to follow the 999-level ladder to reach Tianmen Cave.

3. Grand Canyon Scenic Area

There are many waterfalls and springs in the Grand Canyon. It is dizzying to see all the way. The vegetation in the canyon is lush, the air is fresh, cool and comfortable. There is a layer of mist on the stream of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, which makes people feel like they are in a paradise, which makes people feel relieved.

Ladder to Heaven: The path we are walking on now has a very steep slope. The wooden planks of the path are very narrow and extend downward one after another, like a ladder to heaven, transporting us to a charming wonderland. We call it the Sky Ladder Plank Road.

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge: The world’s highest and longest glass bridge with the world’s highest bungee jump. The bridge is built on the peaks on both sides of the Grand Canyon, spanning the Grand Canyon. The relative height of the bridge arch from the valley bottom is about 400 meters, and the total length is about 370 meters. The bridge deck is entirely paved with transparent glass. There is the world's highest bungee jump in the center of the bridge. Standing on the bridge, you can have a panoramic view of the valley floor 400 meters below your feet.

4. Fenghuang Ancient City

To the southwest of Fenghuang, there is a mountain that resembles a flying phoenix, hence the name of the ancient city. The ancient city is located in the southwest of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province. The county has a total area of ??more than 1,700 square kilometers. It is a county where ethnic minorities gather, mainly the Miao and Tujia people. Fenghuang is known as "the most beautiful small town in China" and the title of "painting town".