How to Get to Zhangjiajie
By Air
Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG)
Distance to city center: About 5 km
Distance to Wulingyuan Scenic Area: About 30 km
Transfer Options:
- Airport shuttle: Direct to city center and Wulingyuan
- Taxi: About 15-20 minutes to city center
- Ride-hailing: Available on platforms like Didi
By Train/High-Speed Rail
Zhangjiajie West Station (High-Speed Rail)
Distance to city center: About 10 km
Distance to Wulingyuan Scenic Area: About 20 km
Transfer Options:
- Scenic area shuttle bus: Direct to Wulingyuan
- Public bus: Routes 4, 16, etc.
- Taxi: About 25 minutes to Wulingyuan
By Bus
Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station
Located in city center, convenient transportation
Main Routes:
- Changsha, Changde, Jishou and other cities
- Nearby attractions like Fenghuang Ancient Town
- Neighboring provinces like Chongqing, Wuhan
Internal Scenic Area Transportation Map
Shuttle Bus System
The Wulingyuan core scenic area has a shuttle bus network connecting major attractions and cable car stations. The bus ticket is included in the main entrance ticket, allowing unlimited rides.
Main Routes:
- Main Gate - Tianzi Mountain Cable Car Lower Station
- Main Gate - Shuiraosimen - Bailong Elevator
- Forest Park Main Gate - Yellow Stone Village Cable Car
Cable Cars & Elevators
Bailong Elevator: From Shuiraosimen to Yuanjiajie, world's highest outdoor elevator
Tianzi Mountain Cable Car: From Tianzi Mountain lower station to mountain top
Tianmen Mountain Cable Car: From city center to Tianmen Mountain top, world's longest mountain passenger cable car
Parking & Transfer Point Information
Wulingyuan Main Gate Parking Lot
Location: Wulingyuan Wujiayu Ticket Station entrance
Capacity: Large parking lot, accommodates 800+ vehicles
Fee: Small vehicles 30 RMB/day, large vehicles 50 RMB/day
Forest Park Main Gate Parking Lot
Location: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park main entrance
Capacity: Medium parking lot, accommodates 500+ vehicles
Fee: Small vehicles 30 RMB/day, large vehicles 50 RMB/day
Practical Transportation Tips
⏰ Best Travel Time
Avoid peak periods like National Day, Labor Day holidays. Weekdays have fewer tourists and more convenient transportation.
🎫 Tickets & Transportation Tickets
Wulingyuan main entrance ticket includes shuttle bus fee, but cable cars, elevators require separate tickets. Recommended to book in advance.
🚗 Self-Driving Tips
Private cars are not allowed inside scenic areas. Park in designated parking lots and transfer to shuttle buses.
🗺️ Navigation Usage
When using maps, search directly for specific attraction names or parking lot names, such as "Wulingyuan Main Gate", "Tianmen Mountain Cable Car", etc.