Yangjiajie - The Most Pristine Scenery in Wulingyuan Scenic Area

Although Yangjiajie is one of the four subsections of the Wulingyuan Scenic Area (The other three are Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianzi Mountain, and Suoxiyu), the natural heritage of the world, it is the latest one to be exploited. Thus, you could find that it has the pristine scenery. Generally, it seems steeper than the other 3 subsections of Wulingyuan. Adventure lovers would like to explore this scenic area.

Yangjiajie is well-known for its magnificence, steepness, comeliness and tranquillity. Here you could explore the house of brigands in ancient China after hiking a thrilling road, see grotesque peaks, find exotic flowers and vines, and play with cute streams and waterfalls.

Notice: Yangjiajie, a less-commercialized tourist destination, demands a greater level of physical fitness from its visitors. Consequently, many tourists treat Yangjiajie merely as a transportation hub between Yuanjiajie and Tianzishan. A thorough exploration of Yangjiajie's attractions necessitates a full day, with each of the key sites—such as Wulongzhai and the Sky Corridor—demanding over two hours of hiking for a single route.

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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park | Yuanjiajie | Tianzi Mountain | Ten Miles Gallery | Golden Whip Stream | Huangshizhai

The Natural Great Wall (天然长城) - Unique Peak Wall Formations

The Natural Great Wall in Yangjiajie is one of the most acclaimed scenic spots in the area, known for its unique peak wall formations, which have been hailed as “a significant discovery in Zhangjiajie’s landform.” These peak walls, formed around 380 million years ago from weathered stone peaks, present a spectacular layered and orderly natural beauty. From the viewing platform of the Natural Great Wall, dozens of peak walls stand tall and mighty, reminiscent of China’s Great Wall, hence the name “Natural Great Wall.”

One Step To The Heaven (一步登天) - Climbing Up to Get the Great View

One Step to Heaven is a small viewing deck located on a mountain. Its name suggests that you can reach the sky with just one step. To reach the deck, you must climb very narrow iron stairs. These stairs are so narrow that only one person can pass at a time. However, if you are brave enough to climb the stairs, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the distant mountains. The mountains are surrounded by clouds, creating the illusion that you can touch the sky with just one step.

Corridor in the Cliffs (空中走廊) - Walking in the Cliffs

The Corridor in the Cliffs lives up to its name as it resembles a narrow pathway through the cliffs. A large peak, approximately 300 meters long and 1 meter wide, is divided in the middle, creating a passage for people to walk through. The corridor is enclosed by peaks on three sides, with a 50-meter-high stone wall on the north side, its peak obscured from view.

Oolong Village (乌龙寨) - Used to Be Brigands’ Home

Oolong Village, with an elevation of about 1122 meters, is the most charming and dangerous place of Yangjiajie. It used to be brigands' home. You must hike through a thrilling road first, and along the way you may through a hole or along a crevice or sideway from a precipice. Then you need to walk for about 1 km to the village. It is also difficult to walk and demands caution. Finally, you will sigh how smart these brigands were for personal safety.

Tianbo Mansion (天波府) - The Best Viewing Deck Demanding Thrilling Hiking

Tianbo Mansion refers to the house of the Generals of Yang Family (杨家将) in their hometown. This Tianbo Mansion at Yangjiajie is not the house of them, but a platform on a mountain peak surrounded by many stone hills. Locals believe that this platform used to be the headquarters of this group of generals. Now it is the best viewing deck of Yangjiajie, which is suitable for taking photos.

Classic Route: First Bridge of the World (天下第一桥) - Vines Bay (古藤湾) - Oolong Village(乌龙寨) - Tianbo Mansion (天波府) - One Step To the Heaven (一步登天) - Corridor in the Cliffs (空中走廊) - Forest Park Ticket Station

Visiting Hours: About 4~6 Hours

Most travellers choose to have a hiking tour combining Yuanjiajie and Yangjiajie. Vines Bay, Oolong Village, and Tianbo Mansion are on the same route, and One Step to Heaven and Corridor in the Cliffs are on the other route. (You can find this on the map.) You could first visit Yuanjiajie, and then take a free sightseeing bus at the First Bridge of the World (天下第一桥). After about 20 minutes, you will arrive at the Upper Station of Yangjiajie Cable Car. There you can see the Vines Bay (古藤湾). Then you can hike to Oolong Village (乌龙寨) and Tianbo Mansion (天波府). After the visit, return the same way you came and make a turn at an intersection to explore One Step To The Heaven (一步登天) and Corridor in the Cliffs (空中走廊). When finished, you can follow the path near the Air Corridor to make the descent. Finally, you can take a free sightseeing bus to Forest Park Ticket Station.

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Yangjiajie is located at the Wulingyuan Scenic Area of Zhangjiajie. It is about 72 km to Zhangjiajie City by car (2 h 10 mins' driving distance). It is near Yangjiajie Ticket Station and Forest Park Ticket Station. You could take direct bus from Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station to Forest Park Ticket Station. Then take the free sightseeing bus from Laomowan Parking Lot to Longfengan(龙凤庵) (lower) Station Parking Lot for 5min. After that, walk for about 20 mins from Longfengan lower station to Longfengan upper station parking lot. Finally take a sightseeing bus to Yangjiajie cable car lower station.

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How to plan a Yangjiajie tour? Most travellers would take a whole day to deep tour Yangjiajie. They would first visit Yuanjiajie and then visit Yangjiajie in one day. Generally, travellers may spend 3-5 days in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. On the first day, they will arrive at Zhangjiajie and check-in. Then on the second day, they will officially begin their tours by visiting Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, where they could enjoy Huangshizhai - the viewing deck - to overlook the whole view of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, and then hike to Golden Whip Stream. On the third day, they will go to Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain. Then they will visit Yangjiajie on the fourth day. On the last day, they will visit Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie City and then go back.

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