Zhangjiajie is located in the northwest of Hunan province, the source of Lishui and the hinterland of Wuling. It borders Changde in the east, Yuanling County in the south, Yongshun County and Longshan County in the west, and Hefeng County and Xuanen County in Hubei Province in the north.
Zhangjiajie has a moderate climate, which is located in the middle latitude of the north, and belongs to the prototype monsoon humid climate of the middle subtropical mountain. Therefore, there is abundant rainfall, abundant sunshine, long frost-free period and short severe cold period, and the annual average temperature is about 16℃.
Because of its special geographical features, Zhangjiajie has established itself as a city with tourism, and its rich tourism landscape and unique tourism resources have long enjoyed a good reputation. The scenery in the territory-beautiful scenery, secluded peaks and valleys, secluded valleys, has its own characteristics. Its largest natural scenic spot, Wulingyuan, consists of Zhangjiajie Forest Park, Suoxiyu and Tianzi Mountain, with a huge area and spectacular scenery. The scenic spot has won the reputation of "Natural Museum" with 3,111 emerald peaks, 811 glazed water and fantastic canyon peaks and forests.
in addition to the natural landscape, Zhangjiajie also has scenic spots and historical sites such as Puguang Temple and Yuhuangdong Grottoes, and the former residences of celebrities such as He Long and Du Xinwu, and also has the quaint and beautiful local ethnic customs with a little mystery. No wonder Li Bai, a great poet, once thought, "When you are successful, you will go to Wulingyuan."
The best travel time in Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie belongs to the monsoon climate of the middle subtropical mountain, with comfortable and pleasant temperature, abundant rainfall, abundant sunshine, short cold period and an average annual temperature of 16 degrees.
when you visit Zhangjiajie, you can enjoy it in all seasons. In spring, everything recovers and is fresh, which is a good time to enjoy flowers and go for an outing; In summer, the trees are lush and lush, which is a good time for summer vacation and rafting; In autumn, the sky is crisp, the mountains are overlapping, and the oil painting scenery is a good time to taste the fruit and climb the mountain. In winter, it's a good time to walk in the snow and Xun Mei.
On the whole, spring and autumn are more suitable for traveling, so April, May, September and October are the best time to travel, but please try to avoid the "May Day" and "Eleventh" golden weeks, because at that time, tourists will not only meet each other, but also the prices of accommodation and food will rise sharply.
Scenic Spot
Tujia Style Garden
Tujia Style Garden is located in the scenic Zhangjiajie City. It is a large-scale comprehensive tourist scenic spot that integrates human landscape and natural landscape, and integrates tourism, cultural performances, exotic exhibitions, accommodation, catering, entertainment and shopping.
Tujia Folk Customs Garden is mainly composed of Tujia architectural community, folk customs display, cultural performances, guest rooms, restaurants, large hunting grounds, rare botanical gardens, root carving bases and other functional areas.
The architecture in the park is unique to Tujia minority, with magical diaojiao building, carved beams and painted buildings, resplendent and magnificent, cornices and corners, exquisite and elegant. The towering tower, built on the mountain, is magnificent, with a height of 48 meters. It has 12 floors and a winding path, which is unique in originality. People often praise it: "What a Tujia tower, half of which rises to the cloud, whoever climbs to the top, the fairy invites him to be friends"; In addition, there are Tusi Castle, Handwaving Hall, Tujia Shanzhai, Dong Palace, etc. These buildings are also quite distinctive, which is an important landscape to appreciate the architectural characteristics of Tujia folk houses and understand Tujia culture.
In Hunan, people often say: "View the scenery on the mountain, and taste the customs below". Therefore, we should not only appreciate Tujia characteristic architecture, but also appreciate Tujia minority customs in Tujia customs garden. From the entrance bar wine to A-mei's folk songs, from tasting Tujia's "Top Ten Bowls" to people's singing and dancing, all of them reflect the enthusiasm and hospitality of Tujia people, showing the prosperous scene of national unity and prosperity.
tourist tips for scenic spots
Tickets: 48 yuan
Arrival mode: Tujia Style Garden is only 5 minutes' drive from the airport, so it is very convenient to go.
Diet: You can taste the distinctive Tujia cuisine, such as the famous "Top Ten Bowls", sour fish, black-bone chicken and Tianma soup, and the fragrant Tujia bacon.
Shopping: You can buy some Tujia handicrafts and tourist souvenirs in the amorous feelings garden.
Accommodation: The accommodation conditions in Tujia Style Garden are good. There are three-star hotels with complete facilities and functions, and the accommodation is very convenient.
Baofeng Lake Scenic Area
Located in the south of Suoxiyu Town, Baofeng Lake Scenic Area belongs to Wulingyuan Scenic Area, a world natural heritage. It is named after its back to Baofeng Mountain, a Buddhist resort, with a total area of 274 hectares. It is composed of Baofeng Lake and Yingwozhai, blending lakes and mountains, and the humanities and landscapes complement each other.
baofeng lake scenic area has beautiful natural scenery. It is located between high mountains, where natural water flows and fresh air is melted, and the scenery between mountains and rivers is quite different. Around the lake, sandstone peaks with different shapes and different shapes are covered by green trees. Stone peaks have various styles and postures. In the meantime, there is also a spectacular Qifeng Waterfall, and the sound of crashing is shocking. The waterfalls are ups and downs, just like the lower bound of the heavenly soldiers, and they are magnificent. They are known as the "eyes" of Baofeng Lake because of their brightness and vitality. The deep and narrow valley with an average width of less than 4 meters is another classic landscape in the scenic spot. The two peaks are abrupt and towering upward, and the sky in the middle is like a thin and long silk thread. Its length, narrowness and depth are among the best in all scenic spots in China.
In addition, Baofeng Lake Scenic Area also has Baofeng Mountain with a height of 1,212.8 meters, which is majestic and towering into the sky. Yingwozhai, with dangerous terrain, sits on a high mountain overlooking hundreds of peaks and mountains; Shi Ying sandstone peak forest with thousands of forms stands tall and full of charm; Baofeng Temple between the green hills is antique, hidden and mysterious, and exudes a strong religious and cultural atmosphere; The beautiful and calm Baofeng Lake is like a goddess, which is pure and quiet. Boating in the lake, the lake is like a mirror, and the Qifeng green trees are all reflected in the lake, showing a wonderful landscape painting that is symmetrical up and down, which is full of interest.
tourist tips for scenic spots
Tickets: 65 yuan
Arrival mode: take a long-distance bus from Zhangjiajie to Wulingyuan, and then take a motorcycle or other means of transportation from Wulingyuan to the scenic spot.
the best time to travel: baofeng lake scenic area is full of lakes and mountains, and you can visit it in April, may, August and September. the scenic spot has a good climate and suitable temperature, which is very suitable for sightseeing.
Food: You can taste local specialties and famous domestic dishes in the scenic spot.
Shopping: You can buy some handicrafts and tourist souvenirs of Tujia and other ethnic minorities.
Accommodation: There are many hotels in the scenic area, such as Baofeng Hotel and Baofeng Mountain Villa, with convenient accommodation.
Huanglong Cave Tourist Area
Huanglong Cave Tourist Area belongs to Wulingyuan Scenic Area, which is the earliest cave in Wulingyuan Scenic Area, and is known as "the magical cave house in China and the wonders of caves in the world".
Huanglong Cave is a typical karst landform, with a proven total area of 48 hectares, a total length of 15 kilometers and a vertical height of 141 meters. It is divided into two layers of dry caves and two layers of water caves. There are holes in the Huanglong Cave, which are connected with each other, and there is underground hidden in the hole. The cave landscapes, such as stalactites, stalagmites, stone flowers, stone curtains, stone branches, stone tubes, pearl and coral, which are condensed from calcareous solutions, are all over the cave, high or low, or similar or similar, showing the magical nature in different forms.
Huanglong Cave Scenic Area has a unique scenery, and * * has six characteristics: several caves are stacked, and the circle is reciprocating; The cave is wide and abstruse; The pillars are tall and strange; The cave stone is clear and colorful; The cave stone sounds and hooks people's souls; There is a river in the cave, so you can go boating. The Tianxianshui Hall in the cave covers an area of 5,483 square meters, and three waterfalls pour down from the dome and fall into the jade pool, which is spectacular. The Dragon Palace in the cave is the largest and the most beautiful of the thirteen halls in Huanglong Cave. More than 2,111 stalagmites have risen from the ground, with a variety of colors, like soldiers standing in groups and rockets waiting to be launched. The visual effect is strong and shocking.
The magical Huanglong Cave is unique in the cave landscape at home and abroad because of its complicated cave structure, tall stone waterfalls, vast halls in the cave and numerous stalagmites with various postures. It deserves to be called "the best cave house in China", the crystallization of poetry, the cohesion of philosophy and the beautiful statue.
tourist tips for scenic spots
Tickets: 65 yuan
Arrival mode: Huanglong Cave is located 41 kilometers away from Zhangqing Highway, with convenient transportation, 35 kilometers away from Zhangjiajie Railway Station, Zhangjiajie Airport and Zhangjiajie Bus Station. The quality of the highway is all standard national road surfaces, and the driving distance is only 31 minutes.
local delicacies in Zhangjiajie
Mud loach and tofu
Main products: Little Mud Loach and Tofu
Features: Special preparation method; It tastes fresh, tender, heavy and delicious.
Related introduction: Fresh loach is poured with clear water and a small amount of salt, fed overnight and washed inside and outside. Then pour the fresh loach into the white tofu and heat it with fire, and the loach will naturally drill in the tofu. In this way, the taste of tofu and loach can blend with each other.
Combined cuisine
is also called "Tuannian cuisine"
Main dishes: radish, tofu, Chinese cabbage, scallion and pork
Features: strong and beautiful taste; The soup is fresh and nutritious
Legend has it that during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, the imperial court recruited Tusi soldiers from western Hunan and Hubei to fight against the enemy at the front, just in time for the attack. In order not to delay the military aircraft, the toast king ordered the Spring Festival one day in advance. For the sake of simplicity, people put bacon, tofu, radish, etc. in a pot to cook braised dishes as a new year's meal, which is called "combined dishes".
Blood tofu
Main products: tofu, pig blood
Features: Tofu is mixed with pig blood, pork, pepper and other ingredients, pounded into mud, smoked and roasted until it is sallow, which tastes delicious, chewy and chewy, and can be called the top grade of wine
Sour fish
Main products: pickled fish
Features: Processing. Fish is not greasy or fishy, and it is antiseptic and tasty.
Wuji Tianma Decoction
Main product: Gastrodia elata, a specialty of Badagong Mountain in Zhangjiajie
Features: It is carefully made by folk nourishing secret recipe. The Gastrodia elata in Badagong Mountain is golden in color and shiny, which can be described as the top grade of Gastrodia elata. It can not only treat dizziness, stroke, hemiplegia and other diseases, but also be a nourishing nutrient. Gastrodia elata in Badagong Mountain is matched with black-bone chicken, which is the top grade of nutritional supplements.
Mulberry-planted salted bean curd
Main product: dried bean curd
Features: it has a long history of making and is famous in Sanxiang; It has high nutritional value, and has the effects of clearing away heat, moistening dryness, promoting fluid production, detoxicating, relaxing intestines and reducing turbidity. It tastes strong and delicious.
Social meals
Main products: social dishes, bacon, glutinous rice, etc.
Features: Tujia people must eat "festive meals" on February "Social Day"; The glutinous rice is fragrant and the bacon is delicious. It is cooked with a small fire, so that the rice and the meat blend with each other, and the taste seeps into each other. Suddenly, the aroma is overflowing and the taste is wonderful.
Introduction to Guilin
Guilin, a key scenic tourist city and a famous historical and cultural city in China, is blessed with national-level scenic spots, known as the most beautiful city in the world for the rest of its life, and is a bright pearl shining in the south of the motherland and the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The city has jurisdiction over Xiangshan, Xiufeng, (high-tech) Qixing, Diecai and Yanshan, and twelve counties of Yangshuo, Lingui, Lingchuan, Xing 'an, Quanzhou, Lipu, Gongcheng, Ziyuan, Yongfu, Longsheng, Guanyang and Pingle, covering an area of 27,819 square kilometers.
Guilin has a long history. There are ancient and modern human remains in Baoji Mountain, Zhupi Rock, Jiaozi Rock, Sakyamuni Rock, Dangui Rock and Chuanshan Xiayan. In January, 29 (1941) of the Republic of China, the capital of Guangxi was located in Guilin. After liberation, the capital moved to Nanning, and Guilin was a municipality directly under the central government. In September, 1998, with the official approval of the State Council, Guilin and Guilin were formally merged to form a new Guilin.
Guilin is a multi-ethnic region, with dozens of ethnic groups, such as Zhuang, Yao, Hui, Miao and Dong, and there are 4.76 million people in the urban area.
There is little snow in three winters and spring in four seasons in Guilin, with an average annual temperature of around 19℃. In winter in Guilin, osmanthus flowers are in full bloom, and the city is full of fragrance. The average temperature is around 15℃, and the lowest is over 8℃. Therefore, when traveling in this season, you only need to wear spring and autumn clothes and bring one or two winter clothes to keep out the cold (underwear and other light winter clothes are the best), so you can cope with it. The division of spring, winter and rainy season in Guilin is not obvious, so the temperature difference is not big, so you can wear spring clothes.
Summer is the rainy season in Guilin, with abundant rainfall mostly concentrated in May and June, which is called "rainy Guilin". If you choose to travel far at this time, don't forget to bring a "sunny umbrella" for emergencies. At this time, you can wear ordinary summer clothes. The air temperature is high in summer, which is difficult for northern tourists to adapt to. When traveling, you should prepare some heatstroke prevention drugs and mosquito prevention drugs as much as possible in case of emergency.
there are more than 1,111 kinds of higher plants in Guilin, including precious trees such as silver fir and ginkgo. Pinus massoniana is the main natural vegetation, and osmanthus is the main city flower in Guilin. There are many kinds of animals in Guilin, including more than 411 kinds of terrestrial vertebrates, including clouded leopard, yellow-bellied pheasant, pangolin, civet and so on. There are 144 species of aquatic life, including precious giant salamander, mandarin fish and eel. The main minerals in Guilin are hematite, pyrite, lead, zinc, talc and high-quality marble.
Guilin's native products mainly include: Guilin's "three treasures": sanhua wine, bean curd and Chili sauce; Shatian pomelo, Siraitia grosvenorii, ginkgo, Lipuwei, horseshoe, yuba, Guilin rice noodles, lotus fish, etc.
city features: Guilin is a famous scenic and cultural city. Lijiang River and reed flute cave are world-renowned brand-name products. Successive dynasties have left splendid cultural heritages in Guilin, such as the forest of steles in Guihai, the former site of Guilin office of the Eighth Route Army, Jingjiang Mausoleum, Xing 'an Lingqu and Gongcheng Confucian Temple. There are 552 cultural relics in the urban area, and 121 are listed as cultural relics protection units at all levels. These cultural relics and historical sites have high literary, historical and artistic values and appreciation values.
Highway: Guilin highway extends in all directions, including Guihuang first-class highway, Guilin-Yangshuo second-class highway and Guilin-Liuzhou-Nanning-Beihai expressway. National highways 321, 322 and 323 pass through the territory, among which 322 in the city has developed into a high-grade highway, and 111% of towns and 87% of administrative villages have access to highways.
Railway: The newly-built Guilin Railway Passenger Terminal covers an area of 41 hectares, with a hall capacity of 1.5 million people and an annual throughput of 1 million people. The railway connects Beijing-Guangzhou line in the north, Guizhou-Guangxi and Zhiliu arteries in the south, and Xianggui Railway runs through Xianggui Corridor, and the train can reach major cities in China.
Aviation: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport covers an area of 4.16 square kilometers, with a building area of 1.7 million square meters and a terminal building of more than 51,111 square meters. The flight zone is 4D, and the runway is 2811 meters long. The designed annual flight volume is 42,111, and the annual passenger throughput is 5 million. At present, there are 44 international and domestic routes, and 21 airlines fly to Guilin Airport, which can serve 29 domestic cities and Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan Province, Fukuoka, Jeju, Korea and Bangkok, Thailand.
Waterway: There are Xiangjiang River and Lijiang River, which are connected with the Pearl River along the Lijiang River through Wuzhou, and can reach Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Macao directly.
post and telecommunications: the local telecommunications power network has been completely built, and the program-controlled telephones in cities and counties have been popularized and all mobile phones, incompetent paging and computer internet services have been opened. Domestic postal savings outlets have been set up, and express delivery of special books has been launched with 151 countries and more than 211 cities in China.
energy: a power supply system with a total capacity of 41.3KW has been built in Guilin network area, and the maximum load of electricity consumption in urban areas is 35KW. Oil, liquefied gas and coal are in sufficient supply.
water supply and drainage: