Sandstone Pillars · Hunan, Central China
Zhangjiajie for travel agents
Zhangjiajie destination guide for agents: National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain, the glass bridge, where to stay, family pacing and seasons.
What to sell in Zhangjiajie
National Forest Park
The sandstone pillars of Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain, reached by park bus and the Bailong cliff elevator.
Tianmen Mountain
A long cable car from the city to cliff-side walkways and Tianmen Cave.
Grand Canyon glass bridge
Optional, and popular with teenagers.
Wulingyuan
The town at the park gate; the right place to stay for early starts.
How we plan Zhangjiajie
What we arrange
We stay in Wulingyuan for early park starts, time cable cars and elevators to stay ahead of queues, and plan an easier version of each day for older travellers. Three nights is right.
Getting there
Flights from Shanghai take about 2.5 hours. High-speed trains to Chongqing take about 2–3 hours.
When to go
April–May and September–October. Early summer is misty and wet; winter is cold and some walkways close in ice.
Halal, veg and Jain
Thinner than in the big cities. We fix halal, vegetarian and Jain restaurants before quoting and use the hotel kitchen where needed.
Routes that include Zhangjiajie
Questions about Zhangjiajie
Where should clients stay?
Wulingyuan, at the main park gate. Staying in Zhangjiajie city adds a long drive to every park day.
Is it suitable for elderly travellers?
Yes. The main viewpoints are reached by bus, elevator and cable car, and we keep walks short and flat.
Updated 2 November 2026. Best for: Families · Nature and photography · India, GCC and SE Asia markets.