How to Get to Zhangjiajie And Travel Around
Zhangjiajie is well-connected from airports, China high-speed railway, and coach, making it easy to travel to Zhangjiajie from domestic Chinese cities and some international cities, and get around the city.
Check out our guide to Zhangjiajie transport. Find information about getting to Zhangjiajie by plane, bullet train, and bus.
Whether you are planning to visit Zhangjiajiajie National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge or Fenghuang Ancient Town, here’s all you need to know about how to get to Zhangjiajie and the best ways you can get around Zhangjiajie.
Getting to Zhangjiajie by Air
The easiest, quickest, and best way to get to zhangjiajie is taking an airplane. Right now there are scheduled flights to Zhangjiajie from over 55 Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Changsha, Guangzhou, Xian, Guilin, Guilin, and Chengdu to Zhangjiajie Hehua (Lotus Flower) Airport. Moreover, there are flights to Zhangjiajie from 25 international cities including Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Seoul, Busan, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Bangkok.
Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport
The second airport in Hunan Province, the only airport in Zhangjiajie, and the only international air port in the Wulingyuan Mountain area, Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG) locates in Yongding District, only 4 kilometers (about 2.5 miles) from the city center. Therefore, it is convenient for you to start a Zhangjiajie city tour from the airport.
Zhangjiajie Airport has more than 400 employees. The airport covers an area of 247.49 hectares, with a runway length of 2,600 meters and an apron area of 181,000 square meters. There are 19 parking spaces, including 6 corridor bridge spaces, which can be used for the takeoff and landing of Airbus A300, Boeing B767 and other aircrafts with less than 250 seats. The new terminal has an area of 46,529 square meters and can meet an annual passenger throughput of 5 million.
Zhangjiajie Airport Transportation:
A. Airport shuttle bus – the bus runs between the airport and the Airport Hotel (No.1 Daqiao Road) in downtown Zhangjiajie. It departs every 20-40 minutes, with about a 15-minute drive. The operating time is from 40 minutes after the first arriving flight lands to 00:30 the next day. Passengers with boarding passes can take the airport shuttle bus for free.
B. Bus No.4 starts from the airport and stops at the Airport Hotel, Zhangjiajie Railway Station, Zhangjiajie Passenger Station, Zhangjiajie Department Store and others, pricing at CNY2. There are also City Bus. 401 and 402 running from the airport to downtown Zhangjiajie.
C. Taxis in Zhangjaijie usually charge CNY 15 -20 for one-way service to the city center, but charge much more to the scenic spots. For example, it costs about CNY90 to get to Zhangjiajie National Park (32km / 19.9miles).
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Getting to Zhangjiajie by Railway
Zhangjiajie can be reached by rail directly from Changsha, Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Guiyang and Nanning, and via Changsha, from most cities in China, including Chengdu, Guilin, etc. There are also trains from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang Old Town (remember to get off at Jishou Station).
Zhangjiajie Railway Station is located in Yongding District. From the city center, you can take bus No.1, 2, 6 and 7 to the train station, with a about 10-minute drive, priced at 1 RMB per person.
Getting to Zhangjiajie by High Speed Rail
Zhangjiajie West Railway Station is 18 kilometers away from Wulingyuan National Park and 5 kilometers away from the center of Zhangjiajie City. On June 15, 2024, the high-speed railway connecting Zhangjiajie and Hong Kong, departing from Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, officially began operation. The Zhangjiajie West Railway Station plans to build a tourist maglev line project. This line will be introduced from the Tianmen Mountain Cableway Station and connect Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Huanglong Cave Scenic Area and Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Area, with a total length of 52.7 kilometers.
Zhangjiajie Bus No. 4, No. 6, No. 16, No. 17, link Zhangjiajie West Railway Station with Zhangjiajie downtown, airport, and bus station.
Getting to Zhangjiajie by Bus
The Zhangjiajie Long-distance Bus Station is located next to Zhangjiajie Railway Station and the entrance of Tianmen Mountain cableway, and linked by bus No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
There are regular buses to cities such as Jishou, Changsha, Zhuzhou, Shanghai, Wuhan and Zhuhai, and to the nearby scenic areas and sights like Fenghuang Old Town, Furong Ancient Town, Yangjiajie, Wulingyuan and Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
How to Get to Zhangjaijie from Major Domestic Tourist Cities
Most travelers plan their China tours to Zhangjijie with other famous Chinese tourist cities, therefore, we come up the following information for you to understand how to travel to Zhangjaijie from Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Xian, Guilin, et.
How to Get from Beijing to Zhangjiajie
The best way to travel to Zhangjiajie from Beijing is by airplane, which takes about 2.5 hours and costs about CNY 800 to CNY 1,500, There are usually only 2 flights per day, so it is recommended to book in advance.
It is not recommended to take bullet train as you will have to transfer from Changsha and it will take about 22 hours.
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How to Get from Changsha to Zhangjiajie
The fastest and best way to reach Zhangjiajie from Changsha, the capital of Hunan, is by high speed train. From Changsha Station or Changsha South Station to Zhangjiajie West Station, the fast train takes about 2.5 hours and the fare is around RMB 150 to 250.
How to Get from Shanghai to Zhangjiajie
For those planning a tour to Zhanjiajie from Shanghai, it is recommended to fly directly from Shanghai to Zhangjiajie, which takes about 2 hours, and the fare is about CNY600 to CNY1200.
The high-speed train is also possible. From Shanghai to Changsha in about 5.5 hours, and then from Changsha to Zhangjiajie in about 2.5 hours, which, together with the waiting/transfer time, is about 9 hours. The cost is about RMB 700 to 800.
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How to Get from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie
After your visit to giant panda, it is time to travel to Zhangjiajie mountains. It is very easy to fly from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie in about 1.5 hours and the ticket price is RMB 400 to 800. Taking the high speed train also requires a transfer from Changsha, which takes about 9 hours, so it is not recommended.
How to Get from Chongqing to Zhangjiajie
Similarly, the best way to get to Zhangjiajie from Chongqing is to fly, which takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes and costs CNY400 to CNY800. There is no train/high-speed train from Chongqing to Zhangjiajie/Changsha. But you can take a regular train, which takes about 6.5 hours and costs CNY123 for a hard sleeper.
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How to Get from Guilin to Zhangjiajie
For tourists who like natural landscape, it is recommended to sit the karst peaks of Guilin and the quartzite peaks of Zhangjiajie in one China tour package. However, there are no direct flights from Guilin to Zhangjiajie at present (there may be in the future). It is recommended that you take a connecting flight from Changsha or other places. In fact, it is recommended to take the high speed train directly from Guilin to Zhangjiajie, which takes about 7 hours and the ticket price is about 340 RMB.
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How to Get from Xi’an to Zhangjiajie
It is a perfect idea to combine Terracotta Army with Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. It is recommended to fly directly from Xi'an to Zhangjiajie, about 1.5 hours. And the ticket price is about 500 to 1000 RMB. You can also take the high speed train (transfer from Changsha) or the ordinary overnight train (direct), but it takes longer time.
How to Get to zhangjiajie from Hong kong
Currently, there is no direct flight from Hong Kong to Zhangjiajie, and you need to transit through Changsha/Shenzhen, which takes 3-5 hours in total and costs ¥800-1500. Therefore, it is recommended that you take the high-speed train to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station , which takes about 6.5 hours, with a ticket price of about RMB 750.
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How to Get to Zhangjaijie from International Cities
From Europe, we suggest you fly from London/Paris/Frankfurt to Beijing/Shanghai/Chengdu and then fly to Zhangjiajie. From the United States, we suggest you to fly from New York/Los Angeles to Beijing/Shanghai and then fly to Zhangjiajie. From Southeast Asian countries, there are direct flights to Zhangjiajie from Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. So it is very easy for your Zhangjiajie tour in China from Malaysia. How to travel from Singapore to China's Zhangjiajie? You need to transfer from Changsha, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
How to Get around Zhangjiajie
When Planning your Zhangjiajie tour, it is also important to know the information of getting to the major attractions.
Taxi in Zhangjiajie
Travelling around Zhangjiajie by taxi is inexpensive - the starting price is 3 to 5 RMB. If you take a taxi to the railway station or the airport, 15 RMB is enough from most places in the city center, to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park or Wulingyuan Scenic Area, 100 RMB is needed from the downtown or Airport.
How to Get to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park from Zhangjiajie city center
From the Hehua Airport: take bus No. 4 to Zhangjiajie Bus Station (1 yuan, 08:00 – 18:00), where there are tourist shuttle buses to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, departing every 10 minutes. It takes 35–40 minutes and costs about 10 yuan.
From the Railway Station: walk to the bus station, which is on the left of the railway station exit, then take a tourist bus (see above).
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How to Get to Tianmen Mountain
Tianmen Mountain is about 8 kilometers away from the center of Zhangjiajie city. And you can take buses or cabs from downtown, airport and railway station to get there.
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How to Get to Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge and Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Glass Bridge are about 30 kilometers from Zhangjiajie city center. It is recommended to take a chartered bus for the trip, which takes about 1 hour.
How to Get to Fenghuang Ancient town
There is a direct bus from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang Ancient Town, which takes about 3.5 hours (about 200 kilometers). Or you can first take high speed train from Zhangjiajie West Station to Jishou Station, about 40 minutes. Then transfer bus to Fenghuang Ancient City, about 1 hour.
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How to Get to Furong Ancient town
It is about 80 kilometers from Zhangjiajie to Furong Town and about 2 hours by bus. We suggest you charter a bus or book Easy Tour China's private transfer and private guide.
