Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

In Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, the plunging waterfalls, the dense trees, the fresh air, and the mist on the stream make you feel like you are in an otherworldly sort of place. A spring meanders in the canyon, along which are trails built with planks. On the way, you can see the longest and highest glass bridge in the world as well as the karst landform in the north temperate zone. You have to walk for over two hours to visit the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, so remember to wear sports shoes and bring some food. You are recommended to start at the top of the canyon and move downhill, the following attractions coming into view successively.‘A Strip of Sky’ is a narrow valley through which only one person can pass at a time. The valley is over 700 meters (765 yards) long with a drop of 300 meters (985 feet) from the beginning to the end. After passing through the valley, you will see Sky Ladder Plank Road. This road is very steep and the planks are narrow, making it look like a sky ladder. Walking along it for three minutes, you come to the best place to see the entire ‘A Strip of Sky’.The canal is 1 meter (3 feet) deep and 1 meter wide, but over 10 kilometers (6 miles) long. It directs the spring from the lofty cliffs. The excavation took local people seven years, and many of them sacrificed their life for it. Thanks to the canal, residents of eight nearby villages have water to drink and irrigate the rice fields.

Tip: There is a skidway made of granite slates among the A Strip of Sky, the Sky Ladder Plank Road, and the Southern Red Flag Canal. It takes you only 3-5 minutes, 20 minutes shorter than walking.

Dangerous Plank Road

Thrilling Glass Bridge

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon skywalk is 430 meters (470 yards) long, 6 meters (6.6 yards) wide and 300 meters (985 feet) high, the longest and highest glass bridge in the world. Unlike the Glass Bridge on Tianmen Mountain of Zhangjiajie, which is inserted on the mountain side with a height of 1,430 meters (4,690 feet), Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge hangs over a valley. It provides a superb panorama of the entire grand canyon. Standing on it is like floating in the air. Come and have a try if you are brave enough. There is also a rope line nearby, which surely excites your nerves.The cylindrical cliff is neither chiseled by human nor eroded by waterfalls, and only grasses grow on it with no trees.  Geologists and botanists cannot explain why. Keep moving 10 meters (10 yards), you can see the Flying Fox Rushing Downhill. On the cliff, a big rock gets in the running waterfall’s way and the water forms a rock cover, which looks like a fox rushing downhill.The spring flows slowly downward along the cliff on which lots of plants grow. Then it forms many pearlescent crystal droplets on those plants. Thus the cliff is called Pearl Wall. After two minutes’ walk, the Waterfall of Butterfly Spring comes into view. It flows past trees and lawns, and butterflies dance there every day, giving it its name.There are thousands of swallow nests on Swallow Cliff. These rock swallows are smaller than ordinary ones and do not nest in houses. Their nests can be cooked and eaten.

At the end of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, there is a reservoir where you need to take a boat. Ducks play on the reservoir, you may also see egrets flying past.The Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie is located in Sanguansi Township of Cili County, next to Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area.

 From Zhangjiajie Railway Station
If arriving at Zhangjiajie Railway Station, tourists can take a direct bus at the Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station which is on the west of the rail station to the Grand Canyon Tourist Transport Center. The bus runs during 07:00 - 17:00 and takes CNY 23 with a duration of about 1.5 hours. 

 From Zhangjiajie West Railway Station
If arriving at Zhangjiajie West Railway Station by bullet train, tourists can take a direct bus at Zhangjiajie High Speed Rail Bus Station to the Grand Canyon Tourist Transport Center. The duration is one hour and the journey will take CNY 22. 

 From Wulingyuan Scenic Area
If tourists are in Wulingyuan Scenic Area, then it is advised to walk to the nearby Wulingyuan Bus Station to take a direct bus to the Grand Canyon Tourist Transport Center. The bus runs roughly from 07:00 - 17:00 and takes take CNY 12 and 40 minutes.

 From Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport
From the airport, passengers can take bus no. 4 or a taxi to Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station and  then get on a direct bus to the Grand Canyon there.

From the Tourist Transport Center, passengers can take the free shuttle bus to the Tourist Center, taking 10 minutes.
 

Ticket Packages	Route A the Grand Canyon	CNY 53; CNY 28 for the children aged 14-18 and the elderly aged 60-65
	Route B The Canyon and Glass Bridge	CNY 178; CNY 91 for the minors aged 14-18 and the elderly aged 60-65; CNY 66 for children under 14 and the elderly over 65.
	Route B Canyon + Glass Bridge + Projects (5 out of 7)	CNY 298; CNY 211 for the minors and the elderly aged 60-65.
Opening Hours	09:00 - 15:30

 
1. The insurance fee of CNY 3 is included.
2. For those planning to visit the Glass Bridge, please book a ticket beforehand, because the ticket is not available on the spot. Valid ID certificate like passports is required for purchasing the ticket.
 Route A is preferred for its natural view of the Canyon, but 4km (2.5 miles) walkway may be exhausting. Route B is more exciting as tourists can experience projects like sky sliding. If you are scared of heights, the Route A is a better choice.
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