Yuanjiajie - a core attraction in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, also called Wulingyuan Scenic Area, is known for many beautiful peaks and valleys with an average altitude of 1,074 meters (3,524 feet). Among them, there is the prototype of the Hallelujah Mountain in the film Avatar. Here in Yuanjiajie, you will also get an unforgettable travelling experience riding Bailong Elevator - the highest outdoor sightseeing elevator in the world. So far, there are still some Tujia people living in Yuanjiajie, from whom one can experience the Tujia customs.
 Qian Kun Peak, also known as Southern Sky Column, is the prototype of the Hallelujah Mountain in the famous American epic science fiction film “Avatar”. It is also because of this that the peak is renamed as Hallelujah Mountain. The mountain with peculiar shape has a vertical height of about 150 meters (490 feet) and has lush vegetation on the top. One good site to appreciate Hallelujah Mountain is Lian Xin Bridge, which is just next to the No.1 Stone Bridge.

Hallelujah Mountain

 

Yuanjiajie No.1 Bridge

The No.1 Bridge under the Sun, also known as Rocky Natural Bridge, is the iconic attraction of Yuanjiajie. The bridge is about 2 meters (2.2 yards) wide and 5 meters (5.5 yards) thick. It spans 25 meters (27 yards) between two mountains and has a vertical height of 400 meters (1,310 feet). It is the rocky natural bridge with the largest vertical height found in the world so far.
 It is known as the “Natural Bonsai”. The stone peaks in Back Garden are in various poses with a stream flowing around; the ancient trees in the mountains are towering. The whole landscape is very beautiful, just like the back garden of the ancient Chinese imperial palace.
 Enchanting Stage, also known as Mihun Stage, is the best viewing stage in Yuanjiajie. When standing there, one can see that there are hundreds of peaks standing around and the scenery is extremely wonderful and spectacular. It is said that visitors can be enchanted by the beauty of the scenery, so this stage was named “Enchanting Stage”.

Enchanting Stage

 It is the only well-preserved Tujia village of the 18 villages in Zhangjiajie. One can experience the folk customs of the Tujia people and know about their living habits and culture.
 To get to Yuanjiajie, you can either climb for 2 - 3 hours or take Bailong Elevator to complete the vertical height of 335 meters (1,100 feet) in just 1.5 minutes. In this world’s highest and fastest outdoor sightseeing elevator, you can watch the scenery outside through its transparent glasses.

Bailong Elevator

 Enter from the east gate of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park - take eco-bus to lower station of Bailong Elevator - take Bailong Elevator to mountain top - walk for about 8 minutes to nearby eco-bus stop - take eco-bus to Yuanjiajie - Enchanting Stage - Worshipping Terrace - Avatar Hallelujah Mountain - Tortoise Looks up at the Sky - The No.1 Stone Bridge under the Sun - walk to nearby eco-bus stop – take the eco-bus to next scenic spot
Time needed: over 3 hours

Peak Forests in Yuanjiajie

Recommended Travel Route after Yuanjiajie: Take the eco-bus to Tianzi Mountain – Tianzi Mountain – take Tianzi Mountain Cable Car to go downhill – take eco-bus to Ten-Mile Gallery – Ten-Mile Gallery – take eco-bus to Golden Whip Stream – exit from the south gate
Time needed: over 6.5 hours
 1. There are many cliffs and mountain roads in Yuanjiajie, so please pay attention to safety when playing.

2. There are monkeys in some areas of Yuanjiajie. Please do not provoke them to avoid being attacked.

3. If you expect to explore Yuanjiajie first or take it as your main attraction to explore in the Forest Park, enter from the east, west or north gate as the three gates are close to it.
 First, one needs to get to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Both Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station (beside Zhangjiajie Railway Station) and High Speed Rail Station (beside Zhangjiajie West Railway Station) operate buses to Wulingyuan with frequent departures and a duration of 40-60 minutes. The bus fare for reference is CNY 12 – 13. Then, take the eco-bus near the entrance to get to Yuanjiajie.
 

	Admission Fee	Admission Fee + Eco Bus
Adults	CNY 165	CNY 224
Children aged 14-18 and seniors aged 60-65, with 14 and 60 included	CNY 83	CNY 113
Seniors over aged and over 65	Free	CNY 30
Children aged under 14	Free

 1. The admission fee includes visit to all attractions in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, except Yellow Dragon Cave and Baofeng Lake.
2. The ticket has 4-day validity.
 Adults: CNY 65
Children aged 14 – 18 and seniors over 60, with 14 and 60 included: CNY 33
Children aged under 14: Free
 
Yuanjiajie: 07:00 - 17:30

Bailong Elevator
Mar. to Nov.: 07:30 - 19:00
Dec. to Feb.: 08:30 - 17:45