Zhangjiajie is serviced by Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport, Zhangjiajie West Railway Station (for high-speed trains), Zhangjiajie Railway Station (for regular trains), and the Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station.
By Air:
Direct flights arrive at Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG) from major Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi'an, and Chengdu.
International direct flights are available from cities such as Seoul and Busan in South Korea, and Bangkok in Thailand.
Flight from Shanghai to Zhangjiajie takes approximately 2.5 hours, with fares starting around S$178 for a round trip.
A direct flight from Beijing takes just over 2.5 hours, with costs ranging from ¥1400 - ¥3000.
From the airport, a taxi to the city center costs approximately 50 yuan and takes about 10-12 minutes. City bus No. 4 also runs to the downtown area and Zhangjiajie Bus Station for around CNY 2.
By Train:
High-speed trains arrive at Zhangjiajie West Railway Station.
Travel from Changsha to Zhangjiajie West takes about 2-3 hours, with second-class tickets ranging from RMB 144-288.
A direct high-speed train from Beijing to Zhangjiajie West takes around 11 hours.
From Shanghai, a bullet train to Zhangjiajie West takes approximately 9 hours, with tickets costing between 200-400 yuan.
The Zhangjiajie Railway Station serves regular trains and is near the city center.
By Bus (Long-distance):
The Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station offers routes to nearby cities, including Changsha and Fenghuang Ancient City.
A bus journey from Changsha to Zhangjiajie takes about 4-5 hours and costs around 100-130 RMB.
Local Transportation:
Buses connect Zhangjiajie city to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan Gate) and Tianmen Mountain. A bus from Zhangjiajie Bus Station to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park takes about 45 minutes and costs around 10-12 yuan.
Taxis are available, with fares starting around 5-8 CNY for the first few kilometers. It is advisable to negotiate the fare before starting the journey.
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