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Zhangjiajie Facts
Zhangjiajie City is located on the northwestern border of Hunan Province. Covering an area of 9,516 square kilometers, there are four areas under its governance: Yongding District and Wuling District, Cili County and Sangzhi County. The city enjoys subtropical moist mountain climate, thus for visitors it is an ideal place to spend one's holiday. Here lists Zhangjiajie travel information.
Fast Facts
Area: 9,516 square kilometers (about 3,674 square miles)
Location: northeast of Hunan Province
Population: about 1,600,000
Nationalities: Tujia, Bai, Miao and Han
Area Code: 0744
Zip Code: 427000
Useful Numbers
Tourist Complaint: 8380188
Fire: 119
Ambulance: 120
Police: 110
Traffic: 122
Weather Forecast: 121
Telephone Number Inquiry: 114
Weather
The weather of Zhangjiajie features a short spring of only two months and a long summer with five months. From April to June is the recommended time to go. During this time, it is most delightful to climb on the mountains and admire the colorful flowers and green trees.
Banks
To exchange currency, it is both available in Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport and the Bank of China in the city. Here are two of the addresses of Bank of China in Zhangjiajie for your convenience.
Dongmenqiao Branch: No. 1 Xin Matou (new dock), Dongmenqiao (east gate bridge).
Ziwu Road Branch: located at the opposite of Commission of Education of Yongding District, Ziwu Road.
Cost
A one day visit in Zhangjiajie generally costs CNY 500-700 per person. Living in ordinary hotels near attractions, the cost for a double room one night is about CNY 150, while in the peak season from March to November, the price will increase to over CNY 300. In public holidays such as May 1st to 3rd and October 1st to 7th, May Day and Chinese National Day, you need to book the hotel two weeks ahead of time. Having a meal in Zhangjiajie usually costs CNY 50-100 per person.
Medical Care
There are several large hospitals in downtown. Medical care centers have covered most scenic areas as well. Here are the information of some hospitals and clinics.
1. In Downtown
Zhangjiajie People's Hospital
Address: No. 192, Guyong Road.
Phone: (0744) 8222270
Zhangjiajie Traditional Medicine Hospital
Address: No. 19, Huilong Road, Nanzheng Street, Yongding District.
Phone: (0744) 8200120
2. Near
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Wulingyuan District People's Hospital
Address: Wuling Road, Wulingyuan District
Phone: (0744) 5610120
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Medical Service Center
Address: Near Jinbian Road.
Phone
The mobile phone signal is good in most scenic areas. Besides, some stores in the city supply public telephones where visitors can make both domestic and international calls.
Internet
It is easy to find Internet bars or cafes in downtown. In most scenic areas, there is free wifi for visitors to chat with friends or search for information conveniently.
Post Office
Send a postcard to your friend or family and share your feels in the trip. Here are the addresses of some post offices.
Zhangjiajie City Post Office: No. 2, Daqiao Road
Wulingyuan County Post Office: Jundiping, Suoxiyu Town, Wulingyuan County
Yongding District Post Office: Xixiping, Yongding District
Sangzhi County Post Office: No. 13 Heping Road, Liyuan Town,
Sangzhi County
Cili County Post Office: No. 1 Lingyang Bijia Road,
Cili County
University
Zhangjiajie College of Jishou Univercity
Add: Wulingshan Avenue, Shadi Township, Yongding District,Zhangjiajie City