The photos that I want to show is the urban district of Zhangjiajie in the province of Hunan, namely, the so-called Mount Avatar. Heard for the highest elevator in a world that raises the mountain and from there a very beautiful view. So I rode, without any preparation - what, where, and how? As well, and always, I do not know where, and I like it, then the impressions of the trip, it seems to me stronger, impressive and emotionally. So this time I went to look at the elevator and a beautiful view from the mountain, and got into a fantastic place - Mount Avatar. That day, when I rose to the mountains, there was a wonderful, sunny weather.

The entrance to the park costs 158 yuan and gives the right to visit the park for two days.

First on foot, then the pump and a pesha, a pesha and a foot, a five-kilometer line on the cable car, and here I am in the booth, along with the Chinese go up, we swim between the rocks, the look is simply amazing.

Cabins are designed for 6 people, if "people" are small, then it is possible to rebride.

The place is not much in demand from European tourists, for all the time I met from the strength of two - three Europeans and not Russian.

Therefore, I think the Chinese and looked at me with interest and surprise, probably, as well as I am on the mountains.

Each turn has opened more and more, exciting spirit, panoramas.

The mountain area is famous for its quartzite cliffs, up to 800 meters high. The highest peaks of Southwan have a height of more than 3 km above sea level.

Throughout the path, my attention was attracted not only beautiful types of mountains, but also girls dressed in bright national costumes.

With them it was possible to take pictures for 10 yuan.

It was convenient to go, along the rocks are laid out exactly and neatly tracks with outlets on viewing platforms.

Mountains are a picturesque sight: huge stone pillars over the rainforest.

Met them on one of the viewing sites.

The baby was frightened, but his mother was very pleased when I photographed them.

The wife called this photo - "Dad, do not leave." -)

Mountain flower.

High, horizontal flat rocks. Watching platforms are with a removal over a discontinuity with a glass bottom.

Virtually the entire route is such steps, you can relax on them.

For those who are tired, it was possible to relax, enjoying the views from the "route taxi. "-) But it is not suiced.

Taksopark -).

At the transshipment points, the sale of souvenirs and beautiful pictures with picturesque views of Pandora.

There, you can also eat something to eat or drink tea, coffee and on the way, there is little time, and there are so many interesting ahead.

Leaving in the evening of the reserve, a flock of wild monkeys flew and one of them took away from me a banana, which I wanted to eat, and so happened with everyone who had something edible in his hands. And here, one of the monkeys begins to shout, his whole pack runs away, and in the distance I saw a running man, he ran up, shot on him from a slingshot into the jungle and ran fonders. Monkeys instantly appeared and continued their gop-stop chaos.

Well, as such not to give a banana, although they do not ask, and do not ask, but are selected.

Fruits for tourists are more expensive than for the Chinese, asked for the fingers of the passerby, buy me apples and bananas, ran four cheaper times.

Market, the seller fell asleep.

As in a fairy tale, Masha and the Bear.

Throughout the path, the pumps were sold on the trays, could not understand why, then I understood ...

In the evening, returning to the hotel, I could not not dinner in a cafe, where very unusual dishes are served, and made the original order - frogs.

Fighting ahead, I will say that the next day I ordered 20 frogs, only another individual, when they jerked, throwing about the ground, the spectacle is not very pleasant, but the taste, no worse than the chicken, ate everyone.

The next day the weather led a little, it rained. It was windy and cloudy, but it did not prevent me from moving by bus to the highest elevator in the world. The elevator is transparent from glass, the floor is normal, not transparent, when you rise, then you can see all the beauties, if you want to see anything - it is necessary to go to the first and become the glass wall, the latter will only see the napes and listen to enthusiastic ahs. Part of the lift passes through the mine inside the rock, then the beautiful look opens sharply. Lifting elevator to the top, height 326m., Lifting time 1m.58c. It was not possible to sfotkat the elevator outside, as there was a good rain, and all attempts were unsuccessful, just had to wipe the fotik and lens from the water.

With the fog even lucky, the feeling of hanging mountains Pandora.

Fog pairs slowly float, it closes, then not for a long time opening the peaks of the vertices.

On this day, the rain did not prevent, his drops fell far down and disappeared from my gaze, only emphasizing the height and splendor of the mountains.

Mountains are covered with moss - in fact it is trees.

The dragon flies off the cliff on the rock, the Chinese have tried, everything reminds about the film.

When I got to the famous Allilyuya Mountain, I was already wetted through (the camera saved the umbrella, which I took at the hotel), and did not expect that I could not be so lucky. The mountain was all in the fog, and nothing was visible at all.

For about 10 minutes, there was no limit after 10 minutes, the fog began to dissipate and Hallelujah appeared in front of me in all its glory, probably, so that I managed to take a picture of it, and also quickly hid in the fog, as it appeared.

Fencing along the paths were covered with locks so that I had the impression that the Chinese were not 1.5 billion, but 6 billion people of the planet Earth.

Castles have a heart shape, lovers specifically come here to fasten your lock.

Transition from one cliff to another, this huge stone arch is a natural bridge.

Right on the rock, attached a banner with the inscription.

Looking at the mountains that were in the shooting of avatar, I went to the cable car to descend and move to another part of the reserve by bus. Lucky, defended a three kilometer, yet less than when climbed.

The cabins fell into fog, as if in the abyss.

The continuation should be in - Planet Pandora from Avatar - Real!

Want to look at the soaring mountains avatar with your own eyes? Then go to the Chinese park Zhangjia National Forest Park. Amazing rocks of this unique park became real prototypes of the world-famous "Allelujah soaring mountains". You can talk about this park infinitely. The beauty and unusual nature of Nature is simply incredible. Mountains, streams and parks soothe, inspire, admire and make them think about the eternal. No photos can pass through all the magnificence and grandeur of this place.

Read also about other places Zhangjiajie:

Mountain formation

The world famous park is Zhangjiajie, or rather the wider area - the Wulangyuan Scenic Area (Wulingyuan Scenic Area), is the first Chinese Park, which received the status of the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Object.

As a result of weathering of sandstones and limestone, as well as soaking soil, about 3,000 peaks and cliffs of the most bizarre outlines were formed. Mountains are covered with thick vegetation, and they are separated by deep gorges with rivers, lakes and waterfalls. These peculiar mountain formations are a distinct feature of the Chinese landscape depicted on numerous ancient paintings.

Geography of Park Zhangjiazz

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park National Park (Zhangjiajie National Forest Park), known as "Avatar Park", located in the North-West Hunan Province (Hunan) in China and is part of the Huge Reserve of Wool'yuan (Wulingyuan Scenic Area). The nearest airport and train station are located in Zhangjiajie (Zhangjiajie, 张家界市). But, park is located 50 km from ZhangjiajieSo stop in the hotels of the city for visiting the park is not recommended. Next to the park there is a town of Walingyuan (Wulingyuan), also known as the village of Zhangjyad (Zhangjiajie), with all the necessary infrastructure, including hotels and restaurants.

China is always difficult with names. They are duplicated and invested in each other as a nesting thing. I will try to clarify a little like things with the parks near Zhangjiajie.

Reserve Ugrauan (Wulingyuan Scenic Area, 武陵源) consists of four parts:

• National Park Zhangjiajie (Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, 张家界 国家 森森 公园),
• Mount Tianji | Tianzishan (Tianzi Mountain Natural Resource Reserve, 天 18),
• Oblast Yangjuzyzz (Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, 袁 家界),
• Valley Suty (Suoxiyu Natural Resource Reserve, 索溪 峪).

Ticket Park Zhangjiajie allows you to visit all the above zones.

However, in Wulingyuan Scenic Area), there are attractions for which individual tickets are required:

• Yellow Dragon Huangon Cave (Yellow Dragon Cave, 黄黄洞) - 100 RMB
• Cave of the Dragon King Lunavandong (Longwang Dong, 龙王洞) - 81 RMB
• Artificial Lake Baofeng (Baofang) - 98 RMB
• Museums, rafting on rivers, etc.

Also close to the city of Zhangjiajie (Tianmenshan National Forest Park, 天门山 森森区). It is located entirely to the other side of Zhangjiajie and is not included in the zone of the Wool'yuan Reserve. This is a perfect, majestic and unique place. With a completely different from the park Zhangjiajie atmosphere.

Main areas of the park Zhangjiajie

Yuanjiajie (Yuanjiajie)

View of the elevator 100 dragons

The most picturesque, but tourists crowded by tourists. In this zone are located (the most important thing that is the main attraction of the entire park and is renamed "Mount Avatar" in honor of the famous film), The First Bridge Under Heaven (Natural bridge between two cliffs), Lost Souls Platform, Bailong elevator (The highest elevator in the world).

Bailong Elevator - the world's highest elevator

Bailong Elevator Glass Elevator (Bailong Elevator | Hundred Dragon Elevator)

Elevator hundred Dragon – the highest open lift in the world. He delivers tourists to the top of the 330-meter sheer slope in the very center of Zhangjiajie Park. A ride in the elevator glass cabin will open in front of you a stunning view of the plain. The main thing is to get closer to the window, because 50 people are placed in the cabin, and not everyone can enjoy the beauties opening from above.

Mount Avatar Alliluia (Avatar Hallelujah Mountain)

1080-meter mountain The "pillar in the South Sky" (Southern Sky Column) was renamed Hallelujah Mountain (Avatar Hallelujah Mountain) in honor of the epochal film "Avatar". The mountain is located in Yuanjiajie.

Natural Bridge No. 1 (The First Bridge Under Heaven)

Natural bridge number 1 (The first Bridge Under Heaven | Tianxia Diyi Qiao) or "Bridge over the sky" is a kind of sole in the world, unique natural creation. At an altitude of 357 meters it connects the peaks of two rocks.. Its length is 50 meters, width - 4 meters, thickness - 5 meters. This is the highest natural bridge in the world.

Tianzisshhan | Mountain Son Sky | Mount Emperor (Tianzi Mountain)

Forest cliffs | Stone Peaks Forest

The most important advantage of this area is height. The height of 1182 meters gives a gorgeous opportunity to see the famous mountains in the clouds. Here the mountains really seem soaring. The region is popular with photographers. In this area, you can see Dian Jiang Tai, Yubi Feng, Ten-Li Gallery.

Emperor Pavilion | Tianzi Pavilion.

Gallery of ten Lee | Ten-Li Gallery

Yellow Rock Area (Yellow Stone Village)

Peak five fingers | Five Fingers Peak.

The area is almost north of the creek "Golden whip." This part of the park is famous peak Five Fingers (Five-Fingers PEAK). The region is as picturesque, but less popular than Yuanziazz. Many go to the main visor area, overlooking Five-Fingers Peak on foot, without using expensive lifts.

Yangjiajie Scenic Area)

it area for real researchers. Here you have to walk not by the laid out tracks, but on dangerous and slippery trails. No infrastructure, but also no tourists and queues. Real Nature.

Lowuchang Area (Laowuchang Area)

One of the most "wild" regions of the park. Walking will have to dirty paths. But this is the best area for photographers. Here are rice fields. Paddies in the Sky and Spirit Soldiers 'Gathering'.

Creek "Golden whip" (Golden Whip Stream)

Pleasant walk along a beautiful stream surrounded by incredible mountains is the most popular route of the park. The path is quite long - 7 km, but absolutely not difficult. All is well, except that there are many people here.

How much is a ticket to Zhangjiajie?

Ticket to the park is worth 248 Rmb. for 4 days or 298 RMB. For a week. Students, elderly and children prices 160 RMB and 193 RMB, respectively. Children growing up to 1.2 meters for free. The price is far from low, but it is definitely worth it! Do not regret any penny.

The ticket price includes all the above zones and viewing platforms, as well as all vehicles on buses inside the park. However, trips to the cable rooms, tram and elevators require a separate board.

Price for lifts and trams:

• Glass elevator Bailong | Elevator 100 Dragons (Bailong Elevator) - 72 RMB.
• Tianzishan Cable Car (Tianzishan Cable CAR) - 67 RMB in one direction / 134 RMB back.
• Funicular Huangshi Zhai (Yellow Stone Village Cable Car) - 65 RMB in one direction / 118 RMB back.
• Tramway in the gorge of ten Lee (Tenli Gallery's Mini Train) - 38 RMB in one direction / 52 RMB back.

Basic entrances to the park

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park has two main entrances. Park ticket allows you to visit all the attractions located inside.

• Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Gate (on map A): Southwestern entrance, convenient, if you want to go along the Gold Whip Stream (Gold WHIP Stream).
• Wulingyuan Gate. (on the map B) : Closefore of hotels in Wulingyuan. It is convenient to get to Bailong Elevator, to the Tianzi Mountain Cable Way and to the Ten-Li Gallery train.

How much time do you need to visit the park?

We had only 3 days on everything about everything, and even during the Chinese holidays. We went pretty much and had time to see the most interesting in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in the park. For half a day, went to the yellow dragon cave (Yellow Dragon Cave), and on the last day I looked at Tianmenshan National Forest Park.

When is it better to visit Zhangjiajie Park?

• Avoid Chinese holidays (May 1-3, October 1-7) and the period of Chinese holidays (July and August). Tourists will not be just a lot, and horror as much. Perhaps you have to stand for hours in line for lifts.
• In winter it is very coldAnd in February, besides, the park can close for reconstruction.
• From April to June good time but high humidity And the high probability of rains and fogs. But if it doesn't scare you (and I advise not to scare small rains), then this time is great.
• From May to October high season. Accordingly, the price is higher, tourists with an average more.
• September and October. - best time To visit the park. It is still quite warm, but this is already a low season, and therefore there are no queues and prices do not bite.

Where to stay to eat?

Restaurants in the park are small and very authentic. The most European place is McDonald's on the Tianzi Mountain. But on every corner street merchants with sausages, stinking tofu, fruit, water and other snacks. It is still quite expensive and not particularly tasty. So I recommend to take with you sandwiches, nuts or fruits. You can fully eat in the town of Wulingyuan or near the attractions outside the park, for example near Yellow Dragon Cave.

Zhangjiajie Hotels in Zhangjiajie

I recommend to stay in the village of Wulangyuan Town, which is also called Zhangjiajie Village, or inside the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Park. Of course, it is not necessary to stop in the city of Zhangjiajie (Zhangjiajie), because it is located quite far away (50 km or ride hour) from the park.

Hotels in Cool Wulangyuan

Hiking access to the entrance to the park. You can come early in the morning and get back in the evening. Village infrastructure is much better than inside the park. Restaurants, shops, everything is there. Hotel level from hostels up to 5 stars.

Surprisingly beautiful hotel with bright fully equipped rooms, swimming pool, terrace overlooking the mountains. And all this is from $ 30.

3 *, the best combination of price-quality and the highest rating of 9.6! Prices below $ 30.

Hotels Inside Park Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Hotels inside Zhangjiajie Park do not differ as comfort and quality. But it is not necessary to stand in queues at the entrance and you can soon come to the most interesting places, as well as meet sunrises and sunsets in the park. In terms of infrastructure, you will have to count on the hotel and what brought with you.

How to get to the mountains avatar?

Getting to the famous Avatar Park is not at all difficult:

1. Fly in Hunan Airport. Airplanes in Zhangjiajie fly from any major city of China.
2. Drive on a taxi or bus to the park or hotel.

I recommend TaxiSince the path is not close, a taxi in China is not expensive, and there are always cars near the airport. The price of the park and the village of Wulingyuan will request about 300 RMB, but they can actually be understood for 100 (such prices are offered to the Chinese). Counters include do not like, especially at night, so tramp fiercely.

If you want to get there to the park by bus, go to the bus station (next to the train station and McDonald's). You need a bus that goes to the main entrance to the park. Stop is called Ulaunuan Manpiaozhan (Wulingyuan Menpiaozhan, 武陵源 门票站). The passage costs 12 yuan, the controller takes money during the trip.

The entrance to the park is indicated by a huge pathocence, it can be seen from afar.

• Queues. The Chinese are a lot. And during the holidays there are even more. You can be kept (as we are May 1) in line for an elevator 2-4 hours or an hour in line by bus. Therefore, more walks, less transport.
• Come to the park early. Better then get over in the early evening. The bulk of tourists arrives after 10, and the park opens in 7.
• If you are traveling yourself, then it is better to learn the most important phrases in Chinese. In China, almost no one speaks English.
• Need to be able to pronounce the name of the hotel and addressTaxi drivers often do not know how to read and do not always know the terrain well.
• Cash Money (of course yuan) will save you always and within. Currency and Visa Cards, Master Card may not accept. Do not be surprised, in China use their banking system.
• If you are brought map Park at the entrance, choose Anglo-Chinese. She is most like the truth.

basic information

• A place: Zhangjiajie National Park (Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, 张家界 国家 森森 公园).
• Nearest city: Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China (Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China).
• Location: Wulangyuan Scenic Area, 武陵源).
• The size: 48 square meters. KM
• Ticket price: 248/298 RMB
• Opening hours: 7.00-18.00
• Time at the inspection: 2-4 days
• Number of visitors: lot
• Best time to visit: September, October.
• Be sure to visit: Yuanjiajie areas, Yellow Stone Village, Tianzi Mountain.
• We were in Park: 1-2 May 2014

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10 - 18 September 2021
(Stay in China 7 nights, September 11 - 18 )

Their growth is three meters, they have blue skin, and faces are like cat. Their planet Pandora,
Located for several light years from the ground. Most of it is covered with jungle,
mountains hang in the air, plants are glowing in the dark ...
To get acquainted with Pandoroa, you need to go to the film James Cameron "Avatar", the inspiration for which Mountains of Wool'yuyan served.
To see the "flying" mountains in revealing, break out of everyday life and sense yourself with the heroes of Avatar - you need to fly to China.

The program: Panoramic highways - serpentines, various cableways (among which the longest in the world). Rocks are wicked by route ribbons from stones and even from glass, connected by giant bridges. Built, ascending to the top, the world's highest outdoor elevator. The unreal beauty of the landscapes seemed to have come down with the canvases of Chinese painters, became accessible to the miracle of human genius and hard work.

China. Edge of four wonders
China. Sichuan. Merry Panda
China. Day in Urumchi
China. Two capitals.Excursions in Beijing and Xian
Taiwan . Tiger who lives by itself

Day 1. September 10

Departure from Russia. 21.10 - 11.10 - Moscow (Sheremetyevo) - Guangzhou

Day 2. September 11

23.00 - Departure from Guangzhou. 00.40 - Arrival in Zhangzadze late at night. Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Night in Zhanjadze (night from September 11-12).

Zhangjiajie National Park Southeast Hunan Province, 32 km from Zhangjiajie - the first national forest park of the State Level of China was opened in 1982. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Monument and the most
the famous and visited China Nature Reserve. And in total, UNESCO World Heritage List includes 52 objects of China.

On 4940 hectares of the park, 243 mountains and 3,000 peaks and the rocks of an amazing form are soaring in the air as a result of weathered sandstones and limestone. The vertices of the cliffs are covered with thick caps of coniferous rocks with a medium height - 800 meters, there are three kilometer giants. 88% occupy dense mountain forests. The most popular observation deck, Huanshi, rises above the sea level by 1300 m, which lead exactly 3,800 steps to it. 19.4 meters - the height of the largest stalagmites in the Huanlong cave. In this picturesque area there are more than 40 caves and two natural stone bridges of huge sizes. About 150 animals live, including 28 countries recorded in the Red Book, for example, the Golden Pheasant and Macake - Rus.

When fog comes to the mountains and clouds melt under their feet, the atmosphere in the park becomes especially magical, surreal. Many, seeing the "avatar" of James Cameron, appreciated the unreality of the landscapes of the planet Pandora, to the basis of the landscape of which Mount Jiankunzhu Mountain and the mountain ridge Juanshan. I left the screens in 2009, the film "Avatar" broke all records for fees and became the most cash film film of all times on the planet. Mount Jiankunzhu (1080 meters high above sea level) was renamed Hyor-Aliluya-from-Avatar, and starting with 2010 Chinese masters began to create unique giant "gadgets" in the park in order for everyone to see the "flying mountains of Avatar".

At the end of 2018, there are 5 cable cars in the park, among which the longest in the world is 7.5 km (on the way about 30 minutes), the most high-speed panoramic elevator in the world, three unique glass bridges.

Zhangjiajie Park is unusual at any time of the year. In winter, snowfall turns the park into the magical fairy tale of the Snow Queen. Spring blooms nature and fragrant flowers. In the fall on the trees sparkles the whole luxury of paints. And thick fogs and mountain coolness of heights create a special atmosphere in the summer.

Day 3. September 12

Excursion to Mount Tanynmen, translated from the Chinese - Mountain "Heavenly Gate".

Feeling a flight will accompany you all day. The spectacular climb on the longest mountain cable car in the world (7.5 km, travel time is 28 minutes). Walking on the Suspended Glass Road "Heavenly Way", the total length of which is 1600 meters at an altitude of 1400 meters. On Mount Tanynmen, there is a glass bridge brave, according to which the most desperate travelers can pass. There is also on Mount Tanynam Glass Bridge "Appearable Dragon" with special effects: It is worth a man to step on the glass, and cracked crashed on it.
A visit to the Buddhist center on the mountain with the help of an open cable car (800 meters). Panoramic moving along the mountain serpentine road (99 turns).
Lifting to the Tanymny cave (height 132 meters, width 57 meters).
Travelers who do not want to rise at 999 steps to the cave, can stay in a tea house at the foot of the foot, and to taste the famous imperial yellow tea Yin Zhen, which is performed only in this region.Dinner. Excursion to National Population Tujia, where you will get acquainted with the folk customs and traditions of one of the small peoples of China. You will see the highest, multi-storey wooden building in China, which is created on the basis of the ancient fortress of the residents of Siancs. Theatrical mini speeches in national costumes based on the episodes of Tujia's true life will be presented to your attention. You will hear the People's Songs Songsitsa. Crafts and dances of the people Tuzzy are listed on the list of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO.

If desired, visiting the evening show Tianmen Fox Fairy Show. Night at the hotel of Zhangtsadze.

In the show Tianmen Fox Fairy Show More than 500 people take part, modern lighting technologies are used, the scenery is built into the natural mountain landscape. This is one of the most expensive theatrical projects of the world, the creation of which has been spent 177 million dollars! The show takes place from 20.00 - 22.30. The average price of the ticket 60 USD.

Mount Tanyne It is famous for the giant "window" in the rock called "Heavenly Gate". This is the most highly mountainous cave of the world, which was formed in 263 as a result of landland. The height of the cave is 131.5 meters, the width is 57 m, the depth of 60 m. To the "heavenly gates" leads a staircase from 999 steps and mountain serpentine from 99 turns: in Buddhism, the number "9" means the highest spiritual force and a heavenly number. On the grief since the Tang Dynasty there is a Buddhist temple.
Interesting the fact that in the 20th century, from the top of Tanymny 4 times, a 1500-meter waterfall disappeared after a quarter of an hour: in 1949 (the formation of the PRC), in 1976 (the death of Mao Zedong), in 1989 (suppressing student speeches In Beijing) and in 1998 (flood). At the top of the mountain, a glass pathway is laid right around the edge, which is very often higher than the clouds ... Descent from the mountain over the serpentine "Heavenly Highway" with a length of 11 km - one more adventure. The mountain is leading the longest and high cable car (7455 meters) with spans up to 500 meters away! Sometimes the road rises at an angle of 70, crashed directly into the clouds.

It was built over the precipice at an altitude of 180 meters above the Earth. The design has a length of 299 meters from glass thickness of 24 mm and is able to withstand 800 people. Initially, the bridge was wooden, but in 2015 he received a new glass life. It is considered one of the longest glass bridges in the world and is of great popularity among guests of the park.

The "Apoligating Dragon" bridge has a length of glass trail - 100 meters, and the width of a little more than one and a half meters. The bridge leads directly on the gentle slope of the cliff, 1430 meters high; Under the legs only 6.5 cm of transparent glass and the abyss. A low glass side is separated from the abyss. Mandrels, who decided to cross the bridge, asking to wear special boot shoes on their feet, so as not to scratch the glass.

Before the views of tourists, a truly dizzying view of the valley on the other side of the mountain ridges. The bridge hangs at an altitude of 1,500 meters above the Earth and is the third similar bridge on Mount Tianmen. Most recently, he was an ordinary wooden trail. Only the most courageous and brave tourists pass along the rock to the rugged caves the slope of the mountain. A walk through such a glass road in heaven gives a colossal emission of adrenaline, as well as the ability to observe incredible beauty of the landscape of the Mountains Avatar.

Day 4. September 13

We continue to travel on National Park Zhangjiajie.Excursion to the "yellow fortress" Juanshizhazhai: You will see a large cliff, a pavilion of six wonders, a starry harvest, an echo corridor, a golden turtle, peak of five fingers, a heavenly bridge - the best places with traditional poetic names for China. The journey includes a cable car to Huangshiji and takes about 3 hours. Dinner. Walk one of the longest canyons in the world "Golden Knut" (about 3 hours). Arrival in the city of Wooljuan. Accommodation at the hotel for two nights.

Canyon Golden whip, framed by sheer cliffs, has a stream at the bottom of the gorge, which sparkles on a sunny day with gold, hence the poetic name. On historical stone in the canyon, it is written that the famous Chinese emperor, Qin Shihuan (who united the kingdoms to the great state and combined individual parts into the Great Wall of China), was so fascinated by the mountains and the gorge, which dreamed of moving the mountains to the sea and admire the water from the water . During a walk through 6 kilometer canyon, you will pass through the suspended bridge, see the 380-meter peak of the golden whip, the pond of the crimson grass, and can drink from the "long life source". Canyon "Golden Knut" The Chinese are considered the most beautiful in the world.

Day 5. September 14

Excursion to the Mountain Avatar. "Widescreen" lifting on a glass baylor's glass elevator (translated "100 dragons") to the top of the mountain with a height of 326 meters in 2 minutes. A third elevator passes inside the mountain, the remaining two thirds go to open mountain landscapes. This highest open elevator in the world is an engineering miracle of light. Exit to the panoramic platform Yuanjiajie Senic Spot, offering unforgettable types of avatar mountains. The view of the main mountain Jiankunzhu (in the "Southern Heavenly Pipple") in honor of the film, which became a masterpiece of world cinema, today renamed "Alliluya, Avatar". The highest peak is called "Rabbit, looking at the moon." Stone Peak Heatsunnao is famous for century pines.
A visit to the largest natural bridge between the cliffs in the world, which is called "No. 1 in The World" - "number one in the world." Dinner. Inspection of the picturesque Mount Tianzzu with the top of Kunlun - "The Abode of Gods". Return over a cable car with a length of 2084 meters, 692 meters high.
In the evening, at the request, visiting the show "Charm of Western Hunany". The show introduces the mysterious ethnic culture of Hunan Province - Peoples Tujia, Miao and Bai. Night in Wool'yuan.

Elevator Bailong ("Elevator hundred Dragons") - the highest external elevator in the world. It is built directly in the cliff and raises tourists to the viewing platform on the top of the mountain to a height of 330 meters.
The elevator itself consists of three two-storey cabins, each of which is placed 50 passengers. The elevator also has seismic sensors, when the elevators should evacuate all people down in a short time. The "Elevator hundred Dragons" entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest forms, the fastest passenger elevator, the highest modern lift, the highest open exposure elevator.

Performance "Charm of Western Hunany" Reveals the traditional culture of these places to the music of ethnic groups in combination with sound, light and electrical technologies of the modern scene. The program typical local folk customs, such as "wedding crying", "funeral ceremony", witchcraft, climbing up the mountain, as well as modern songs and acrobatics, interpreting lifestyle and the original culture of ethnic minorities of Western Hunany.

Day 6. September 15

Excursion to the stalactite cave "Juanlong" ("Yellow or Golden Dragon"), which is one of the most beautiful caves of the world and is protected by UNESCO. The excursion lasts 3 hours and includes a boat walk along the labyrinths of the underground river. Dinner. Excursion to the Mountain Lake Baofen, surrounded by picturesque mountains.
Boat journey to Suoxiyu panoramic location with waterfall inspection. The lake leads a rise with overcoming 333 steps.A visit to a unique place of beauty - Grand Canyon Zhangtsadze, where you can walk along a glass bridge between the two mountains at an altitude of 380 meters. It is one of the longest and high pedestrian bridges with a glass bottom, a length of 430 meters and 6 meters wide. Hotel night.

Yellow Dragon Cave in Avatar Mountains - One of the most beautiful "magic karst caves" in the world. In the formation of the cave, water plays an important role. This four-level cave has one lake, two rivers, three waterfalls, 98 pedestrian galleries and 13 large halls, one of which reaches a height of 140 meters. Travelers are surrounded by hundreds of thousands of natural stalactites and stalagmites affecting fantasy intricate forms. You will see the Dragon Palace and Tsar Dragon, a ballroom with draped stone curtains, an immortal waterfall, a "longevity" gates, the gate of "happiness" and much more.

Lake Baofen. Located on the top of the mountain Baofen (peak of jewels). It has a length - 2.5 km, width - up to 500 meters, depth - 72 meters. During the cruise on the lake, guests see the floating houses, a Baquen waterfall, the mountain peak "Nestreb nest", ancient temple and a narrow gorge. Sometimes a melodious singing of a young couple of local people tucia transparent air, fragrant nature and complete unity with nature.


Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon It is famous for the huge glass bridge over the precipice, the construction of which cost $ 3.4 million. Designed by the Israeli architect by Haim Doten in 2016, the bridge had already established 10 world records in the field of architecture and design; It is made entirely of glass and does not have a steel design at the base. Bridge out of 99 three-layer transparent glass panels connected two rocks. The design can withstand 800 people simultaneously and has additional tests for resistance to ambient temperature changes and windscreen rack.

Additional attraction: On the bridge there is the highest in the world, a special platform for bungee-jumping, located under the central span of the bridge at an altitude of almost 270 meters above the Earth. And at the beginning of the bridge, where its width reaches 12 meters, theatrical representations are carried out and the stands are 3000 places.

Day 7. September 16

Moving to southwest (4 hours) and on the way to visit the "Red Stone GeoPark". Inspection of a plot of southern Great Wall in the vicinity of Fenguhan. Hotel night.

National Park "Red Stone Forest" Red Rocks National GeoPark) was first discovered for visiting in 2005. In sunny weather, rocks, similar to forest trees glow

aksna.

Southern Chinese Wall It was built at the beginning of the 17th century during the Ming Dynasty, with the participation of 5,000 soldiers for the protection of the country's southern borders. The ensemble once included more than 800 terraces, dressing and outposts. The total length is 190 km, the height of the wall is about 3 meters, the width is at the base of about two, it passes along the mountains and washed by rivers. Most of the South Great Wall was built on sheer rocks.

Ancient town Fenghuan Located in the southwest of the province of Hunan, at the foot of the mountain on the banks of the River Tutszyan.
Translated in the Chinese Phoenix - a wonderful bird that embodies in the Mythology of China Women's Beginning (Yin) and the symbol of the country's south; while the dragon is a male start. The earliest mention of Fenjuan is found on the Yin gadetting inscriptions about the 15th century to our era. One of the most beautiful ancient cities in China is located at the foot of the mountains next to the water, and is built with the observance of the artistic and philosophical traditions of the ancient China. Authentic Fenghuan retained to this day layout and the original appearance of the time of the empire of the Min XIV century and the Empire of the Qing of the XVII century, sending inquisitive travelers by car time deep into the epoch. The city is surrounded by the fortress walls, the gate with the towers, behind which there are 20 streets and more than 200 civilian residency and generic temples, ancient wells and rainbow bridges. Fenhuang - a candidate for introducing UNESCO.
Fenjuan spread out on the lands, where representatives of the three small distinctive peoples of China live: Miao, Bai and Tuzzy. Each original people has its own language, customs, clothing and fectures of life.

Day 8. September 17

Free morning in the authentic city of Fenjuan. A pedestrian tour of the authentic city of Fenhuang, including a boat cruise on the river. Through the city passes 5 kilometer pavement, turned into a pedestrian street. Walk on Craft Street, famous patterns of wax painting and batik. Departure in Zhangzadze. Accommodation and night at the hotel of Zhangtsadze (September 21 - 22).

For those who take the program "The edge of four wonders" , Second night in Fehuan

Day 9. September 18

Breakfast and transfer to the airport of Zhangtsadze.
Flight and arrival in Russia.

The fabulous world avatar is waiting for you!

Combined well with tours:
China. Edge of four wonders
China. Sichuan. Merry Panda
China. Day in Urumchi
China. Two capitals.Excursions in Beijing and Xian
Taiwan . Tiger who lives by itself

tour cost"China. Flying Mountains Avatar "

per person with double placement:

350 USD / 370 USD Supplement for Single Room 3 * / 4 *

Tour is considered prepaid when making 500 USD at the expense of the tour.

Until February 1, the 120 USD discount on accommodation in hotels 4 *, subject to prepayment - 500 USD

Hotel description "China. Flying Mountains Avatar "

Flights according to Program:

from 32,000 rubles. MOSCOW - Guangjow - Zhangsydets (Diaong)- Guangjow - Moscow

Flights are booked and discharged individually for each tourist. The cost of air tickets depends on:
- availability of tariffs for the day of booking;
- Airline courses on the day of the ticket statement.

Included in the price:

• Russian-speaking accompanying all over the route;
• Meeting at the airport and transfers (from / to airport) - in case of arrival of the whole group by one flight;
• Accommodation on the basis of double accommodation in selected hotels;
• Excursion service according to the program;
• Transport bus and driver services;
• Entrance tickets to all overview of the program;
• Food according to the program: breakfasts, dinners (except for the eighth day);
• State taxes.

The price does not include:

• Visa registration services;
• International and internal airfares;
• Nutrition and drinks not specified in the program;
• Tips for guides, accompanying, drivers, etc.;
• Personal expenses;
• The shows shown in the program as optional.

Attention! To participate in the tour, the passport must be valid for a period of not less than 6 months after the end of the trip.

For a visa required:

1. Passport
2. Photocopy of the passport of the Russian Federation (1 pp. And p. With registration)
3. 1 Color photo 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, on light background
4. Profile

Visa timing - from 5 working days

Note: Guangjow International Airport (White Clouds ") is 30 km away. From the city and connected with it metro (20 min.)
1. You can spend the day in the city

Ladies and gentlemen, I want to introduce you to a unique place in the central part of China, Hunan Province, which served as an inspiration for creating a picture of the film Avatar famous for the whole world. Welcome to the Lost World Pandora - Zhangjiajie National Park!

Reserve Ugrauan

Zhangjiajie Park, created in 1982, and noted as the first authorized National Forest Park in China. He spread out in the territory of the picturesque Mountains of Walingyuan (Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Kit. 武陵源 风景 名胜区), listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here, water and wind created about three thousand peak of bizarre forms consisting of sandstone and quartz. The picturesque territory boasts natural beauty, where in full harmony, mountains, valleys, forests, caves, lakes and waterfalls are adjacent. It's truth to say, it was this place that served as the main reason for the trip to China. I really love nature in her original form, so when looking for, which could not be impressed not worse, I found my treasure and began to lay it.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park National Forest Park (Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Kit. 张家界 国家 森森 公园) refers to the Wool'yuan Reserve and includes 4 zones:

• Suoxi Gully Valley (Suoxi Gully, Kit. 索溪 峪)
• Yuanjiajie (Yuanjiajie, Kit. 袁家界 风景区)
• Janjiajie (Yangjiajie, Kit. 杨家界 风景区)
• Mountain Tianji (Tianzi Mountain, Kit. 天 18)

Other objects located outside the park are also among the Wavyuan Reserve:

• Lake Baofeng (Baofeng, Kit. 宝峰湖)
• Yellow Dragon Cave (Huanglong Cave, 黄黄洞)
• Cave of King Moon Wang Dong (Long Wang Dong, 龙王洞)

A few kilometers south of the city of Zhangjiajie (not to be confused with the park Zhangjiajie) there is another chic park - Tianmenshan. It is not included by the protected zone of Wool'yuan, but it is no less unique place, but he will be discussed in the next post.

In 2016, 20 kilometers north-east of Park Zhangjiajie discovered another interesting place - Grand Canyon with a fully transparent bridge. When it opened, it became the longest and highest glass bridge in the world.

For convenience, information on how to get to Zhangjiajie and where it is better to stop, I brought. But here I once again note that if you are planning to visit the National Park of Zhangjiajie, it is best to stay on the eve of the southeast entrance to the village of Southyast Gate (Wulingyuan, Southeast Gate, Kit. 武陵源, 东南门). Just below on the map below it is marked as Entrance B.

Well, let's see the great creature of nature? From our hotel to the southeast entrance to the park 25 minutes walk or 5 minutes by taxi. In order not to waste time, catch a taxi for 10 yuan to the park.

How much is a ticket to Zhangjiajie National Park?

There are 2 types of entrance tickets:

• For 4 days. The cost of the input ticket of 248 yuan for an adult, 163 yuan for beneficiaries.
• For 8 days. The cost of the input ticket 301 yuan for an adult, 196 yuan for beneficiaries.

Notes:

• Children from 1.2 to 1.5 meters increased by a preferential ticket, students under 24 years old, pensioners aged 60-70 years.
• For persons with the 1st or 2nd group of disabilities and retirees over 70 years old, the cost of the entrance ticket for 3 days - 60 yuan, for 7 days - 80 yuan.
• Free ticket is provided to Chinese military personnel, journalists and children growth to 1.2 meters.

When buying your finger is scanned, so if you come the next day, it will be enough to make a finger to the turnstile. Together with the tickets give a park card with routes and stops. It is possible to navigate through the park between the main points on free shuttlers that run every 10-15 minutes. Bus stops at the main attractions on the map below marked "P". The cost of tickets for additional transport I will write in the process of describing the route.

Schedule Park

• Park works every day from 07.00 to 18.00
• Cable car operating time from 07.30 to 16.00, down from 07.30 to 18.00
• Buses run from 07.00 to 18.00

Map of National Park Zhangjiajie

For convenience, I post a map of National Park Zhangjiajie

Route visits to National Park Zhangjiajie

Park share to the top and bottom plateau, between which you can move onto the funicular and a huge elevator in the rock. There are many routes, there are including hiking trails. We took 1 full day to visit the park, so we decided to move clockwise.

We go to the park, sit on the bus and go to the railway station, where the first stop is waiting for us - Ten-Mile Natural Gallery (Ten-Mile Natural Gallery, Kit. 十里 画廊)Located in the northwestern part of Suos Valley at the foot of Mount Tianji . Little railway line of 5.8 kilometers (the map is marked with gray) runs through the picturesque landscapes of unusual rocks. The path takes 10 minutes. Travel in both sides of 52 yuan per person. If you don't want to spend money, then there is a path, which will take no more than 30 minutes.

On both sides, many tops look like a statue as if cut out by someone. The most famous peak - Old Grass Collector (Herb Collecting Old Man, Kit. 画廊 采药 老人 图片). He is a symbol of this valley and looks like an old man with a basket on the back, collecting medicinal herbs.

Not far from the collector of herbs, you can also see the towering peak, which, according to Local, reminds a person with crossed legs, and near him a smaller series. This composition is called Immortal, worshiped Guaniain (Immortals Worshipping Guanyin, Kit. 观音 十里 画廊). According to the legend, it is said that the highest peak is the Deity of Guanin, and 19 submitted, asking for mercy to this world and blessed people with a happy life.

At the end stop can be seen 3 sisters (Three Sisters, Kit. 三 姐妹).

Admire on monkeys living in a cage.

And to invest the first money in the Chinese economy, peering into various counters in which Chinese trace, postcards, wood and glass products are sold. Cooking a wooden fruit basket, return back by train and go to the stop.

Next point - bailong Elevator (Bailong Elevator, Kit. 百龙 电梯). He is in the area Yuanjiajie (Yuanjiajie) and installed in the mountains of the same name, and Biilong itself is translated as "one hundred dragons" and is considered the highest external elevator in the world, its height is 326 meters. When you approach this construction, your legs are cut, and the lens cannot fully fit it in one picture.

We go upstairs. The cost of lifting 72 yuan per person. On the way to the elevator there are posters from the movie "Avatar".

Lifting time takes 2 minutes. At first, part of the lift passes in the rock, but then this height opens the outstand and you no longer know what to do, whether to take pictures, or be afraid. If you get out of the elevator and turn right, you can find a cool viewing platform to the elevator itself.

Little having loved the views and fashionable Chinese sneakers with pandas, we moved on to the bus stop, already at an altitude of more than three hundred meters.

Arriving to one of the most important points of the park, McDonalds was discovered. Suddenly. But we decided to still support the local manufacturer and tried unknown fruit for us - Youngmy, a Chinese strawberry tree or a mountain peach. Juicy and tasty.

So, the hiking path lies along the cliff. There are viewing platforms from which breathtaking panoramas opens. Where types are especially good for photographers, which for a fee will make you a snapshot for memory.

The weather was not solar, sometimes the mountains enveloped the White Pelney. And it is not clear whether it is a clouds, or the fog, however, anyway, all this added some mysticism, visually it seemed that the mountains were filled, and you are as if on another planet, as if you were in the truth now from somewhere Men. But, by the way, they.

Overcoming several hundred meters we approached the most important exhibit. Mount Jiankunzhu (Qiankunzhu, Kit. 乾坤柱) A more than a kilometer and consisting of quartz sandstone is translated as a column of the southern sky and has a deep philosophical value.

Qian (䷀) - the first trigram in the ancient Chinese philosophy and-jing, a symbol of a male start, sky, sun, father, her husband, fortresses.
Kun (䷁) - the second trigram in the ancient Chinese philosophy and Jing, a symbol of female start, land, moon, mother, wife, subject.
Zhu - pillar, column.

Deciphering the trigms, we get another name "Column between Heaven and Earth", which, as for me, sounds much better.

In 2010, commerce defeated philosophy when the Western media extended information that this mountain was based on the creation of the Pandora Pandora from the movie Avatar. After some time in order to develop tourism, Mount Dali new name - Avatar Hallelujah Mountain, Kit. 阿凡达 - 哈利路亚山). And immediately came up with a clogged slogan: "Pandora is far away, and Zhangjiajie is close!".

However, despite the fact that the park is promoted at the international level, in fact we walked through this fleet the only Europeans. By the way, my girl is blonde, and these 2 weeks in China she was a celebrity. Here and here every 10-15 minutes they were trying to us either to attach, so that we would fall into someone's lens, or was openly asked to take a picture together.

Further on our way - The first natural bridge under the sky (The first Natural Bridge Under Heaven, Kit. 天下 第一 桥). It connects two peaks at an altitude of 360 meters and is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the highest natural bridge in the world.

You can buy a lock on the bridge in love with 40 yuan, ask to cut the names and hang it, and throw the key into the abyss. It is said that after that the family will be happy and strong. True, it will be not easy to find a place for your camp - railing and stairs closely around thousands of castles. It seems to me that from time to time they are written.

Passing to the end of the paths, we leave already to another stop. Here we found the post office, but my attempts to find out whether our postcards will come to Russia were not crowned with success.

In order to get to the next attraction, which is already in another area Yangjiajie (Yangjiajie)next to the same feature, we go out at the next stop "Wulong Village" and go to a small tracking. First go down, and then on the T-shaped intersection turn up to the right. Compared with previous paths, this is a fairly steep rise, and some stairs seem to be about to break.

But at the end of the rise, surprise awaits us - Mansion Tianbo (Tianbo Mansion, Kit. 天波府). Hence the amazing panorama on Great natural wall Stone pillars (The Natural Great Wall). A distinctive feature of this place is narrow and high natural rock walls other than typical pillars.

After descending back to the T-shaped intersection and go in the opposite side to the next viewing, which is called One step to the Heaven (One Step to the Heaven, Kit. 一步 登天).

I will say that the first was more interesting. Although it is also beautiful, but after spending half of the day in the park you are already starting to get used to and "wow-effect" disappears a little. Someone manages even sleep.

Return back to the bus stop and go to the area Tianzi (Tianzi) To the final attractions today. The highest peak of Tianji Mountain, also called the Son's Mountain Son, is the highest point in the park, its height is 1182 meters. Friends, just look at this beauty!

Well, plunge a little in history? Mount Tianzzi until the reign of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) was called "Mount Qing Yang." In 1353, Xiang Dakun (Xiang Dakun), the leader of the ethnic group of Tujs, began the uprising in the area and declared himself as Tianji, which means the son of the sky and is the traditional synonym for the Chinese emperor. In 1385, Xiang Dakun collided with a fierce siege of the army, who was commanded by the emperor Zhu Yuanzhan (1328-1398), the first emperor of the Ming dynasty, about which we have already heard. Unfortunately, Xiang died in the battle and fell into the Shantan Bay. To show their respect Xiang Dakuan, the settlements were restored, and the mountains called the name Tianji. The legend says that sometimes the sounds of the drums, Rzhanye of horses and cries of people, as if an ancient medieval battle continues somewhere at the bottom!

Nothing confuses? Right. There is no bay here. So called Valley of the Heavenly Resident (Sentang Gulf, Kit. 神堂湾)where we headed. In order not to go in the opposite direction, you need to ask the driver to stay a little earlier than the extreme stop. In the heart of the gorge there is a dark pool and there is only one way there - a terrible staircase, as if leading to the abyss. Shantan's bay still remains untouched human tracks, like a mythical maze with bottomless gorge, which bathes in the fog all year round. And again fascinating panoramas make us freeze us for a moment to capture this extraordinary beauty forever in memory.

At the final stop of the main route we fall into hE Long Park (He Long Park, Kit. 贺贺 公园), named after the Chinese revolutionary Marshal He Luna. Tianji district was one of his hostilities in the 1930s. In these parts, he organized the Soviet Red Army with a number of more than 200,000 people and in 1935 joined Mao Zedun to support him in the uprising. After he headed the guerrilla forces in Northwestern China, both in the civil war in China and during the Sino-Japanese war, and in general, achieved success in expanding communist control. By the end of 1945, he commanded the force of 170,000 military personnel. After the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, he held a number of civil and military posts, and in 1955 he was assigned the honorary title of Marshal (in total in China 10) for an invaluable contribution to the victory of the Communist Party. In order to perpetuate the memory of the Great Marshal, at the 90-year birthday celebration in 1986, the Government of the city of Zhangjiajie was founded by the park and the sememeter bronze statue was erected by about 9 tons. She is the biggest in China.

Bypassing the bronze statue we find ourselves Emperor Platform (Tianzi Sightseeing Platform, Kit. 天子 观景台)With which the next breathtaking landscapes opens. Of course, the amazing things do nature, somewhere created huge canyons, somewhere the magnificent ensemble from the rivers and lakes, and here it does not fit where they appeared on the mountains from each other, which seem to stand on a thin leg, and something will wait. After 10 minutes, this beautiful picture was again covered by white pelle. The weather here is completely unpredictable. It is believed that the best time for visiting Zhangjiazz is spring and autumn.

Time to closing the park remained not so much, the shutters cease to run at 18.00, and we still need to go down on the funicular, so we make the last jerk towards the pagoda, which is called Pavilion Son of God (Tianzi Pavilion, Kit. 天 18). Here you can also have a snack, buy souvenirs or go inside.

Further from the Pagoda takes its beginning a long hiking descent to Suos Valley (remember, at the very beginning of it and started?). Of course, we will not go down on it, and we will pass only down a couple of hundred meters to capture the final and one of the most important attractions of the park - Imperial Brushes or Yube Feng (Imperial Writing Brush Peaks or Yu Bi Feng, Kit. 御 笔峰). These are detached sandstone columns, surrounded by mountain green peaks. The tops of more massive peaks smoothly flow into thinner. The name of the Jubie Feng is derived from the brush used by the imperial calligrapher, where the thickest end goes into a thin brush. The legend states that stone brushes belong to the very king of Xiang. It is said that it was these places that served as the Park to be on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Well, it's time to go back to the ground, for this, towards the Park He Hue Longs and sit on another bus, which delivers us to the top station of Tianzi cable car (Tianzi Cable Car, Kit. 天 18 索道, the cost of which is 67 yuan per person. Well, finally, I probably want to say to His visitors: "You still have not realized all my majesty and power? So get a flight on my planet!".

Time flew here imperceptibly. Of course, one day to inspect the park is completely not enough, but to be honest, it is also no longer necessary, especially considering that there are other attractions in the vicinity, but the park Zhangjiajie will definitely enter the top of the most amazing places on the planet that I happened To see Such places are remembered for a lifetime and give rise to inspiration and passion for traveling.

Or Park Tianmenshan, you need to fly to the same airport of Zhangjiazie and from there to reach the parks themselves. In this article, I will tell you in detail how it is better to get to, where to stay to visit the appropriate park and what to pay attention to the route.

With a detailed description of the National Park, Zhangjiajie can be found in.

In order not to be confused to start expanding geographic names on the shelves. There are 5 objects of the same names titled Zhangjiajie:

1. Czezhangzia district (Kit. 张家界区). Region, which includes the northwestern part of Hunan Province.
2. Airport Zhangjiajie (Kit. 张家界 荷花 机场).
3. City of Zhangjiajie (Kit. 张家界市), which is 3 kilometers from airport And where does the cable car in the park TianMenshhan originate from?
4. located 35 kilometers north of cities.
5. Village Zhangjiajie (Kit. 张家界). Located in the southern entrance to national Park Zhangjiajie.

And there are 2 objects of the same name with the name of Wool'yuan:

1. Mountains Wooljuan (Kit. 武陵源), which are in the mining system of Walreshhan. They are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
2. Village Wooljuan (Kit. 武陵源, 东南门), located in the southeast entrance to national Park Zhangjiajie.

How to get to Zhangjiajie

It is most convenient to get from Russia through Guangzhou, Shanghai, Wuhan or Beijing. China Southern and Air China fly. There are still trains, but it is much longer.

We had a route Beijing - Zhangziajie (8268 rubles per person), Zhangjiajie - Guangzhou (4137 rubles from Chevugeare). When buying a ticket, it is important not to confuse the name. I almost did not buy a ticket to another city when I book a flight. Still, some names are identical for a Russian-speaking person, so if you look for how to get to Zhangjiajie and what airport you need to fly, please note that you need a Dayong Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (Keith. 张家界 荷花 机场), and the code The airport must be dyg.

By the way, landing at the airport Zhangjiajie was the most tough over my entire flight of flights. It seems that the captain of the aircraft tried to try on an altitude of 3-4 meters where he best to sit down, and at some point he was tired and he just collapsed as it was. The airport itself is very small, located 3 kilometers from the city of Zhangjiajie.

Where to stay, if you need to visit the National Forestry of Zhangjiajie

If you are going to visit, you can stay in 3 places:

• In the park itself. On the park itself there are many mini hotels and hostels. Amenities minimal.
• In the village of Zhangjiazz village near the south entrance to the park. But if you are going to go to the park through this entrance, then it will take more time to get to the main attractions.
• In the small town of Streyuan near the southeast entrance. This option is the most optimal. Hence closer to the main attractions and you can choose a good hotel.

In Uzhynuane, only 2 hotels of a good level: Zhangjiajie Pullman (Kit. 张家界 京武铂尔曼 酒店) and Qinghe Jinjiang International Hotel (Kit. 张家界青 和 锦江 国际 酒店). Before the trip, he chose between them. The decisive role in the choice of the latter was provided by the announced free transfer from the airport when booking the Deluxe Rooms category. He wrote to the hotel about his flight 3 times. According to the result, no one met. With a taxi driver from Zhangjiajie Airport to the hotel in Uzhynuan, they agreed for 150 yuan without a counter. Upon arrival at the hotel, I went a little planted on the topic of the transfer, but everyone was very apologized, they said that when we evicted, we will take us free where let's say. The word was restrained.

As for the placement. On Buking, the Deluxe Room with a beautiful view is declared for 7-8 floors, however, in the hotel there are 7th. Dali on the 6th. The view from the window is so-so, especially if the fog. The cost of two days with breakfast: 1738 yuan. Deposit: 761 yuan.

Breakfasts are good, but European and American cuisine is not enough. The restaurant has excellent service, smile, accompanied for a table, are interested in preferences. All the Chinese sutra hardened acute soup with noodles, and mix different spices, sauces and greens on the manner "DIY", and I decided not to be different - came to the Chinese, gave my plate and gestured he asked him to make me too "Megaspac" . A couple of minutes of frauds with spoons and "nudals" and now I am already sitting at the table, we have breakfast in China and Ahrenevoy from how acute !!!

What else can be said about the hotel. The staff is very trapped, especially the main manager in glasses: every time I asked if everything was in order, what plans for visiting parks, tried to give advice on the preparation of the route. You know, the staff was even very intrusive. It seemed to me that even when I was in the toilet, this kind of boy will appear in glasses and ask me: "Mr., Arthur, are you all right? Toilet paper is enough? ".

The location of the hotel, though 20 minutes walk from the eastern entrance to the park, but the hotel is the furthest. There are hotels and closer to the entrance.

Uzhnyuan this small tourist town, consisting of several streets, along which various shops, boutiques and cafes spread. The soul demanded piquancy, so after visiting the park we decided to taste the street cuisine. Well we are in China, why not? Chicken legs, local crayfish, octopuses and some other not understandable garbage. All delicious, acutely, all alive, healthy.

Where to stay, if you need to visit Tianmenshan Park

If you are going to visit Tianmenshan Park and Mount Tiananmen, then the best option will stay in the city of Zhangziajie, because directly from the city center takes its beginning the longest high-alley funicular in the world, which will deliver you straight to the park.

Prices for hotels here are quite democratic, but there is no high level. We booked for a few days the first hot hotel with a decent ranking and a round bed in the room for 189 yuan.

The city of Zhangjiajie is small. He pierces him like an arrow, 4-way road.

In places in the alleys, you can observe a typical picture of Chinese quarters, a bunch of signs, street counters.

The Lesui River is held in the urban art, there is a promenade for walking. Many make charging. Generally, Chinese retirees are great. That's where you find your grandmothers, who will be so deft to throw their feet on the railing and stretch?

If you move from the cable car along Yingbin Road, then passing through the bridge and turning the left you can find a central street with squares. The density of people here shook! Many shopping centers, shops, pharmacies, banks. Here, on the shelves sell fruits, vegetables, some dried pieces.

In stores everywhere sales.

Somewhere here we managed and dine. Ordered it is not clear that, just poked in the pictures, since the menu in English did not turn out. As a result, pork ears brought, rice Chinese vodka, incomprehensible meal bucket and chicken soup basin. The soup was with a surprise in the form of a chicken head and legs with curls. Rice vodka on a large amateur. In the institution there are round tables with a rotating tray in the middle. Convenient for companies when you order a lot of dishes.

The city of Zhangjiajie turned out to be tourist, though from tourists mostly only the Chinese themselves. In the evening there is nothing to do here. Well, if only TV see.

Coming out of the restaurant, we went to a slow step towards our mini hotel. Tourists diverged, the sellers gradually turn the trade, the city was empty. Zhangjiajie slowly prepare for sleep.