The natural scenery in Zhangjaijie is quite fascinating and attractive.  Tourists are attracted to Zhangjiajie by its reputation. Zhangjiajie has been known as a famous tourist place as the film Avatar was shot in Zhangjaijie.

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Must-see Places in Zhangjiajie
No.1 : Wulingyuan Scenic Area
Comprising Zhangjiajie National Forest Park,Tianzishan Mountain Nature Reserve, Baofeng Lake, Yangjiajie Scenic Area, Golden Whip Stream and Suoxi Valley, Wulingyuan Scenic Area is a very popular filming and tourist destination. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is located in Wulingyuan Distrct, about 35 km from downtown Zhangjajie.

No.2: Tianmen Mountain
Tianmen Mountain National Park, Tianmen Cave, Tongtian Avenue (Avenue toward Heaven), Tianmen Mountain Cableway. It is quite closed to the downtown. As for those who comes to Zhangjaijie for the first time, he may have no idea about where to stay in Zhangjiajie is the best place to maximize the tourist time. Here some useful tips are recommended for you. Hope It helps you to find a good accommodation in Zhangjaijie.
No.3: Zhangjaijie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge is located in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon,a recently-developed natural wonderland that is located in Sanguansi Township, Cili County, Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, it is 38 km to Wulingyuan District of Zhangjiajie City.

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Where to Stay in Zhangjiajie?

1. Stay 1 or 2 nights in downtown Zhangjiajie
Traveling to Zhangjiajie, you'd better to stay one or two nights in downtown Zhangjiajie. Usually, you can stay in downtown Zhangjiajie at the first night when you get to Zhangjiajie, or the last night before your departure.
- Closed to Zhangjiajie Airport  Zhangjiajie Railway Station, and Zhangjiajie Central Coach Station
  8 km only from downtown Zhangjiajie to Zhangjiajie Airport.
  Zhangjiajie Railway Station, nearby Zhangjiajie Central Coach Station, is located in the foot of Tianmen Mountain, also situated in downtown Zhangjiajie.
- Closed to Tianmen Mountain, only 8 km away from downtown Zhangjiajie, is one of the three must-see places in Zhangjiajie. Tianmen Mountain Cable Car Station is located in downtown Zhangjaijie, visitors can start visiting Tianmen Mountain to take the cable car to the top of the mountain from downtown Zhangjiajie.
- More attractions in downtown Zhangjiajie

•   Tujia Folk Customs Park
•   Tian's Old Courtyard
•   Laodaowan Scenic Area
•   Maoyan River Scenic Area
•   The Show of "Tianmen Fox Fairy"
•   Puguang Temple   

- More Hotels in downtown Zhangjiajie
Over 100 hotels, including 5-star,4-star, 3 star and lots of  hostels are located in downtown Zhangjiajie. You  can choose the best hotel that you like to stay in downtown Zhangjiajie. Here are some  popular Hotesl in downtown Zhangjiajie:

• Zhangjiajie Sunshine Hotel & Resort     5*
• Zhangjiajie Dacheng Shanshui Hotel     5*
• Zhangjiajie International Hotel  4*     

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2. Stay 2 or 3 nights in Suoxiyu,Wulingyuan
Suoxiyu Town,capital of Wulingyuan District, is 28 km from downtown Zhangjiajie. I is located in the central area of Zhangjiajie. Visitors usually stay two or three nights in Suoxiyu Town because many attractions are sitting around there.
- Closed to Wulingyuan Scenic Area
The entrance gate ( ticket office) is located in Suoxiyu Town. If staying in Suoxiyu Town, visitors can walk to the entrance gate and start your sightseeing in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area.

• 2 km to Baofeng Lake  from the center of Suoxiyu Town
• 8 km to Tianzi Mountain Lowrer Cable Car Station  from the center of Suoxiyu Town
• 10 km to Yellow Dragon Cave from the center of Suoxiyu Town
• 14 km to Bailong Elevator / Yuanjiajie Scenic Spot  from the center of Suoxiyu Town
• 17 km to Zhangjiajie National Forest Entrance Gate (ticket office)  from the center of Suoxiyu Town
• 18 km to Shuiraosimen Entrance Gate (ticket office)  from the center of Suoxiyu Town
• 19 km to Jiangya Hot Spring Resort  from the center of Suoxiyu Town
• 20 km to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge  from the center of Suoxiyu Town

- Many hotels in Suoxiyu Town,Wulingyuan
Located in the score scenic area of Wulingyuan, Suoxiyu Town has many hotels and hostels. Here lists some popular hotels:

• Pullman Zhangjaijie Hotel & Resort  5*
• Zhangjiajie State Guest Hotel 4*
• Zhuanjiacun Hotels 4*

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How many days should to stay in Zhangjiajie?
You would better stay there for 4 days/3nights, or 5 days/4nts, including arrival and departure, as there are two large parks in Zhangjiajie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Tianmen Mountain Park. If you do not have so much to see them all, I am sure you will come back.
Another advantage is that you can get also discounted entrance tickets if you travel to Zhangjiajie in winter. And hotel rates are much cheaper than that in tourists high season.
In word, you are not afraid of coldness and want to save money for the trip, it is not bad to travel to Zhangjiajie in winter. Hope the above tips are helpful for your winter tour plan in Zhangjiajie.

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Best Zhangjiajie Tour Itineraries 
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5 Days ZhangjiajieTour
Day1: Arrive in Zhangjiajie.  Overnight in downtown Zhangjiajie
Day2: Visit Tianmen Mountain.   Overnight in downtown Zhangjiajie
Day3: Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.  Overnight in Suoxiyu, Wulingyuan
Day4: Visit Yuanjiajie +Tianzi Mountain. Overnight in Suoxiyu,Wulingyuan
Day5: Visit Baofeng Lake + Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge- Departure

4  Days ZhangjiajieTour
Day1: Arrive in Zhangjiajie. Overnight in downtown Zhangjiajie
Day2: Visit Tianmen Mountain. Overnight in Suoxiyu,Wulingyuan
Day3: Visit Yuanjiajie +Tianzi Mountain. Overnight in Suoxiyu,Wulingyuan
Day4: Visit Baofeng Lake + Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge- Departure
 

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