Zhangjiajie is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Hunan Province, formerly known as Dayong City. It has jurisdiction over two municipal districts (Yongding County and Wulingyuan) and two counties (Cili and Sangzhi). Located in the northwest of Hunan, in the middle and upper reaches of Lishui, it belongs to the hinterland of Wuling Mountain.
Zhangjiajie is located between 28 52' N and 29 48' E109 40'-1120-.