Zhangjiajie
张家界

Where to stay in Zhangjiajie

Our guide's area notes. Book directly; we take no commission.

AreaWhy we would stay there
Wulingyuan townAt the park gate for an early entry.
Zhangjiajie cityFor Tianmen Mountain; 40 minutes from the park.
Inside the park (Yuanjiajie guesthouses)Basic, but you wake up among the pillars.

What to eat in Zhangjiajie

  • Tujia sour-and-spicy dishes
  • Summit lunches (simple; we bring snacks)

What the days are for

  • Avatar pillars
  • Tianmen glass walkway
  • Golden Whip Stream

Zhangjiajie hotel questions

Which area is best for a first visit to Zhangjiajie?
Wulingyuan town: At the park gate for an early entry.
Is it worth staying somewhere quieter in Zhangjiajie?
Zhangjiajie city is the usual answer: For Tianmen Mountain; 40 minutes from the park.
Will the guide collect me from any hotel in Zhangjiajie?
Yes. Every tour starts at your lobby; Rui will suggest an earlier start if your hotel is far from the first stop.

Want a specific hotel name?

Ask Rui; we will name the two or three we would book ourselves at your budget, and you book direct.