Zhangjiajie is a rising tourist city famous for its unique natural scenery and abundant tourism resources. It is located in the northwest of Hunan province, about 400 kilometers away from Changsha, capital of Hunan, covering a total area of 9,563 square kilometers, with 76% mountainous area. Among the total population of 1.57 million, almost 72% people belong to ethic minorities, including Tujia , Bai and Miao nationalities.

     Zhangjiajie is a prefecture city, consisting of Yongding and Wulingyuan Districts, Cili and Sangzhi Counties. Wulingyuan District is also called Wulingyuan Scenic Historic Interest Area, listed in the “World Heritage Catalogue” by the UNESCO in 1992, as it is the most beautiful place in respect of natural scenery in China. What’s more,　it was accredited the title of “the World geological Park” and regarded as “Number-one miracle mountain in the world "and "Original manuscript of Chinese landscape painting,.

    The outstanding landscape feature in Zhangjiajie is Quartz Sandstone Peak Forest and Karst Caves which are rare in the world. Here you'll find yourself with hundreds of grotesque peaks, beautiful waters, towering trees, deep valleys, marvelous caves and exuberant forest, forming a complete primitive ecological environment. She is a perfect combination of the beauty of Guilin, the queerness of Huang Mountain, the peril of Hua Mountain and the magnificence of Tai Mountain. Therefore, She enjoys the reputation of “an enlarged potted landscaping”, “a miniature fairyland” as well as “a maze of nature”, integrating the characteristics of quietness, wildness, mystery, beauty, grotesqueness and elegance.

     Zhangjiajie has over 300 marvelous scenic spots. Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area is regarded as the core of Zhangjiajie attractions which has a total area of 397 square kilometers, including Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and two major Nature Reserves, Tianzi Mountain and Suoxi Valley, and the new Yangjiajie Scenic Area. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, set up in 1982, is the first authorized national forest park in China, featured by its unique hills, queer ridges and peaks, tranquil valleys, thrilling streams and abundant fauna and floras and hospitable climate. There are six main scenic spots and over 90 smaller ones in the park which can bring you a lot of excitement and fancy.

Near Wulingyuan stand Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park called “Soul of Wuling”, Maoyan River suitable for drifting enjoying the reputation of one-hundred-li-long painted corridor, Jiutian Cave called “the number-one cave in Asia” and other natural scenery. In addition, you can take great delight in touring the Puguang Buddhist Temple, Hongjiaguan- Former Residence of Marshal Helong, Tujia Folk Customs Park, The Old House and some other great human attractions.

In recent years, tourism industry has become the leading industry in Zhangjiajie along with other industries related to tourism growing rapidly. In the meantime, ecotourism in this city has been developed greatly. When you come to Zhangjiajie, you will not only enjoy magnificent natural scenery but also the appealing folk customs and hospitality of local people and other thrilling tourist activities as well. You will be sure that your visit to Zhangjiajie is an exciting, joyful and valuable travel experience.