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Zhangjiajie
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Fact Sheet

Park Name Wulingyuan (Zhangjiajie)
Chinese Name 武陵源;张家界
Park Website http://www.nationalparkofchina.com/wulingyuan.html
Title World Natural Heritage Site
National Park of China, The Second batch
Rated by GJGY.com
Location Hunan, China
Latitude, Longitude 29.4, 110.5
Wildlife Monkey
Park Area 390km²
Peak Elevation 1,256m
Nearby Cities Hunan
Keywords Mountain Stone Stonetower Forest Wildlife Stream Arch Stamp Cable Car

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Introduction

Wulingyuan (Zhangjiajie) (武陵源(张家界)) in Hunan is UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. Wulingyuan (Zhangjiajie) National Park is the second batch National Park of China.


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Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie (张家界) National Park, also called Wulingyuan (武陵源), is located in Hunan province. Zhangjiajie is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Zhangjiajie is famous for more than 3,000 tall quartzite sandstone pillars, some of them are more than 200 meters.


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How to visit

Huangshizhai (黄石寨), or yellow-stone-village, is the most famous scenic area of Zhangjiajie National Park, because it was developed earlier than other areas. However, it's not the best. The best areas are Tianzishan (天子山) and Yuanjiajie/Yangjiajie (袁家界/杨家界).

  • The first day: Visit Huangshizhai in the morning and Jinbianxi (金鞭溪) in the afternoon. Stay in the lodge in Yuanjiajie area.
  • The second day: Visit Yuanjiajie and Yangjiajie. Stay in the lodge in Tianzishan area.
  • The third day: Visit Tianzishan in the morning and Nantianmen or 10-mile-gallery in the afternoon.


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    Travel Information

  • The entrance fee of Zhangjiajie National Park is 245Yuan per person and good for 2 days.
  • Shuttle bus in the park is free.
  • Zhangjiajie Lotus international airport, tel: +86-744-8253187


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    Stamps

    Zhangjiajie National Park on stamps:


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    Chinese and English names

  • 张家界: Zhangjiajie
  • 武陵源: Wulingyuan, another name of Zhangjiajie
  • 天子山: Tianzishan, a major scenic area of Zhangjiajie National park
  • 袁家界: Yuanjiajie, a major scenic area of Zhangjiajie National park
  • 杨家界: Yangjiajie, a major scenic area of Zhangjiajie National park
  • 黄石寨: Huangshizhao, or yellow-stone-village, a major scenic area of Zhangjiajie National park
  • 金鞭溪: Jinbianxi
  • 南天门: Nantianmen or South heaven gate
  • 十里画廊: Shilihualang or 10-mile-gallery


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    Satellite Map

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