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Zhangjiajie

Hunan, China · Asia

About Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie works well as a base: 30 minutes from Wulingyuan, 9km from Tianmen Mountain Road.

Zhangjiajie is a city located in Hunan, China. With a population of 441,804, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Zhangjiajie sits in China, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Zhangjiajie to your route.

About Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie (simplified Chinese: 张家界; traditional Chinese: 張家界; pinyin: Zhāngjiājiè; Tujia: Zanxjiaxgaif /tsán tɕá kǎi/) is a prefecture-level city in the northwestern part of Hunan Province, China. It comprises the district of Yongding, Wulingyuan and counties of Cili and Sangzhi. It contains the Zhangjiajie National

Read more Forest Park, part of the Wulingyuan Scenic Area which was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.

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Zhangjiajie offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Zhangjiajie located?

Zhangjiajie is located in Hunan, China, Asia. The coordinates are 29.1294 latitude, 110.4783 longitude.

What is the population of Zhangjiajie?

Zhangjiajie has a population of approximately 441,804 people, making it a city in China.

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Quick Information

Population
441,804
Continent
Asia
Country
China
Region
Hunan
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
29.1294, 110.4783

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in China

Police
110
Ambulance
120
Fire
119
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Zhangjiajie

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Tianmen Mountain Road

A jaw-dropping road with 99 hairpin turns ascending Tianmen Mountain in China's Hunan province.

9 km · about 15 min drive

national park

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Towering sandstone pillar formations that inspired the floating mountains in the movie Avatar.

21 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Zhangjiajie Pillar Formations

Towering quartzite sandstone pillars that inspired the floating mountains of Pandora in the film Avatar.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge

The world's longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge spans 430 meters across a canyon at 300 meters height in Zhangjiajie.

25 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Wulingyuan Scenic Area

A UNESCO area encompassing over 3,000 quartzite sandstone pillars and peaks, natural bridges, waterfalls, and 40 caves within Zhangjiajie.

25 km · about 30 min drive

photogenic

Tianzi Mountain

Thousands of quartz-sandstone spires rise from mist-filled valleys in the Zhangjiajie massif, the landscape that inspired Avatar's floating mountains. A park road and cable car reach the ridge; dawn mist is the shot.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Zhangjiajie

  • Right hereTianmen Mountain RoadA jaw-dropping road with 99 hairpin turns ascending Tianmen Mountain in China's Hunan province.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Zhangjiajie.

Wulingyuan

🇨🇳 China

25 km awayPop. 52,712

Liyuan

🇨🇳 China

43 km away

Lingxi

🇨🇳 China

63 km away

Cili

🇨🇳 China

71 km away

Yuanling

🇨🇳 China

76 km away

Guyang

🇨🇳 China

78 km away

Qianling

🇨🇳 China

93 km away

Rongmei

🇨🇳 China

96 km away

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