Zhangjiajie is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hunan Province, China. This guide covers must-see spots, best routes, and practical tips for international travelers. 张家界为联合国教科文组织世界遗产，本攻略涵盖国际游客必游景点、路线及实用贴士。
一、Top Attractions 必游景点
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park： Avatar Hallelujah Mountain (Yuanjiajie), Golden Whip Stream, Tianzi Mountain. 4-day ticket ~CNY 533 with transport. 门票约533元含4日交通。
Tianmen Mountain： World's longest cable car (30 min), Glass Skywalk, Tianmen Cave, 999 steps. CNY 288. 世界最长索道、玻璃栈道、天门洞。
Grand Canyon Glass Bridge： 430m long, 300m high. CNY 60-178. 世界最长最高玻璃桥。
二、Best Time to Visit 最佳时节
April to early June: misty mornings, fewer crowds. 4-6月：晨雾缭绕，人少。
September-October: sharp skies, autumn colors. 9-10月：秋高气爽，红叶。
Summer: extremely crowded with school groups. 夏季：学生团多，拥挤。
Winter: cheapest but some cable cars may close. 冬季：最便宜，部分索道可能检修。
三、Recommended Duration 建议天数
Minimum 2 days. Ideal 3 days for main attractions without rushing. 最少2天，3天最佳可从容游览核心景点。
四、Practical Tips 实用贴士
Stay in Wulingyuan, not downtown—saves 40 min daily. 住武陵源，非市区，每日省40分钟。
Park has complex trails; plan itinerary carefully. 公园路线复杂，需提前规划。
Children under 18, seniors over 60 get discounts. 18岁以下、60岁以上有优惠。
Book Tianmen Mountain and Glass Bridge time slots in advance. 天门山、玻璃桥需提前预约时段。
五、Getting There 交通
Fly to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport or Changsha, then high-speed train. 飞张家界荷花机场或长沙，转高铁。From Beijing ~2.5h flight, from Shanghai ~2h flight. 北京约2.5小时航程，上海约2小时。
Avatar's Pandora was inspired here—don't miss it! 阿凡达潘多拉星球原型地，不容错过！
