5-Day In-Depth Zhangjiajie Travel Guide

Dear friends visiting Zhangjiajie and its surroundings, don’t miss this 5-day itinerary! The schedule is packed with activities, including a night boat ride to experience romantic water vibes; you can also try on Miao ethnic costumes and take amazing photos; plus, there’s aerial footage of Yuanjiajie, offering a breathtaking view of the unique peaks. Save this now! -------- Must-visit attractions: 🌄 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: The filming location of the movie "Avatar," with picturesque overlapping peaks🏞️ 🌉 Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park: Steep cliffs that are thrilling to explore, walk on the glass skywalk, and enjoy endless beautiful scenery😱 🏯 Furong Town: A thousand-year-old Tujia ancient town hidden beside a waterfall, where pumpkin lanterns and flowing waterfalls create a charming scene at night🎃 🏰 Phoenix Ancient Town: The ancient town nestled by mountains and water, with the Tuojiang River flowing through, guarded by red city walls along the shore🌊 -------- 🎒 Travel essentials: Super practical checklist for Zhangjiajie in December, pack according to this to avoid any mistakes! 🧥 Clothing: December in Zhangjiajie is damp and bone-chilling! Layer a down jacket with thermal underwear, bring a windproof coat, choose non-slip hiking shoes, and keep a scarf, hat, and gloves set firmly on you! 👒 Accessories: Pack an umbrella or raincoat as it can rain anytime in the mountains; fill a thermos with hot water to keep you warm when shivering; choose a foldable hiking pole for ease and convenience! 📄 Documents: Keep your ID in an inner pocket, don’t forget student or senior cards (tickets can be half price!), store electronic copies on your phone to stay calm if you lose the originals! 📱 Electronics: Bring a 20,000mAh power bank since renting in scenic spots is expensive and hard to find; prepare an anti-fog lens cloth for your camera as temperature differences in the mountains cause fogging; pick a telescopic selfie stick to capture panoramic shots without asking for help! 💊 Medicine: Take motion sickness medicine half an hour in advance (winding mountain roads can be dizzying), bring cold medicine in powder form, band-aids and iodine swabs for minor injuries, and stomach medicine to handle spicy hotpot aftereffects! -------- Not had enough of Zhangjiajie’s beauty? Follow me and next time I’ll unlock more hidden group tour experiences for you!