Written by Catherine |
Zhangjiajie, with its world-rare quartz sandstone peak forest canyon landforms, attracts the attention of tourists everywhere. Choosing accommodation is crucial for a Zhangjiajie travel. Due to the wide distribution of Zhangjiajie scenic spots, accommodation in different locations has a significant impact on the travel experience.
When choosing your Zhangjiajie accommodation location, it is better to take various factors into consideration such as transportation convenience, living facilities, and natural scenery. Here are some useful information about where to stay in Zhangjiajie.
Top Areas to Stay in Zhangjiajie
During yourĀ ZhangjiajieĀ trip, it is convenient to stayĀ in the Zhangjiajie City or Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Both of these places offer a variety of hotels and inns to choose from, and are conveniently located for easy access to various attractions.
1. Zhangjiajie City Center
The advantage of staying in downtownĀ Zhangjiajie is that it is the political, economic, and cultural center of Zhangjiajie, with complete and convenient livingĀ facilities. In the evening, you can stroll through the food street and taste authentic cuisine. In addition, it is relatively convenient to travel from the Zhangjiajie city center to attractions such as Tianmen Mountain, as well as the airport and high-speed railway station. However, it should be noted that it takes some time to drive from the downtownĀ ZhangjiajieĀ to Wulingyuan Scenic Area.
The downtownĀ ZhangjiajieĀ is mainly in the form of hotels, supplemented by apartments and homestays, with a large number of guest rooms and diverse price levels, with significant differences between peak and off–peak seasons. It is particularly recommended to stayĀ near the bus station, which is close to Tianmen Mountain Cableway StationĀ and isĀ the first choice for most people.
Recommended HotelsĀ in Zhangjiajie City:
- Economy hotels: Home Inn, Hanting Hotel, etc;
- Comfortable star-rated chain hotels:
- Firend He Hotel, Vienna Hotel, etc;
- Luxury hotels: AtourHotel, Hilton Hotel, Huatian Hotel, Sunshine Hotel, etc.
2.Ā Wulingyuan District (Near Zhangjiajie National Park)
Considering where to stay in Zhangjiajie, Wulingyuan District is an ideal choice. Wulingyuan District has a large geographical range, and it is recommended to stay around the scenic area. As Zhangjiajie National Forest ParkĀ (Wulingyuan Scenic Area) has totally five ticket entrances, the two main entrances – East Gate (Wulingyuan Town) and South Gate (Forest Park) are the best areas to stay in Zhangjiajie.
East Gate (Wulingyuan Town)
Located near WulingyuanāsĀ largest entrance and the āCharming XiangxiāĀ theatre, there are also many scenic spots in the surrounding area, such as Baofeng LakeĀ and Yellow DragonĀ Cave. It is about a 40 minute drive from the ZhangjiajieĀ Grand CanyonĀ Glass Bridge.Ā Superior location, complete supporting facilities, and convenient travel.
Accommodation situation: There are various levels, and the main form is homestays (prices range from tens to hundredsĀ RMB). The hotels are mostly team hotels or high-end star-rated hotels (prices may beĀ over a thousand RMB, such as five-star hotels). AndĀ the total number of guestrooms is quite sufficient.
South Gate (Forest Park)
It is very convenient to visit HuangshiĀ VillageĀ and Golden Whip Stream. But the surrounding areas are all rural, with limited options for dining and shopping.
Accommodation situation: The main form is homestays, and the hotels are mostly old team hotelsĀ such as Hunan Pipaxi Hotel ZhangjiajieĀ (ēµē¶ęŗŖ宾é¦). The overall price is not high, there are no high-end hotels, and the number of guestrooms per homestay is not many.
3.Ā Where to Stay Inside Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Please note: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park does not allow accommodation on the mountaintop. The original mountaintop hotels, guesthouses, inns, and restaurants have all been demolished.
Accommodation Inside Zhangjiajie National Park:
At present, there are only a few homestays and inns insideĀ Zhangjiajie Scenic Area, such as Xishan YunsheĀ (ęŗŖå±±äŗč), Zitong Yaju homestayĀ (åę”é å± )Ā in Yangjiajie Scenic Area, and Banshanhai XinyuejuĀ (åå±±ęµ·Ā·é¦Øę¦å± ), Zhangjiajie Qianyuan InnĀ (ä¹¾å 客ę ) inĀ Dingxiangrong Village, Tianzishan Town.
Hotels in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park usually have limited accommodation conditions, but the natural environment is beautiful, and it can save a lot of transportation time, as most major attractions such as Yuanjiajie, TianziĀ Mountain, and Golden Whip StreamĀ are located here.
Top-Rated Hotels in Zhangjiajie
When choosing where to stayĀ in Zhangjiajie, youĀ can also choose different types of accommodation based on yourĀ budget and needs, such as luxury hotels, economy hotels, family hotels, etc.
Luxury Hotels & Resorts
ZhangjiajieĀ WyndhamĀ GardenĀ HotelĀ (å¼ å®¶ēęø©å¾·å§č±åé åŗ)
Located next to the cableway station of Tianmen Mountain,Ā this luxury ZhangjiajieĀ hotel offers guestrooms withĀ transparentĀ lighting, a whole-house voice intelligent system, and complete functional supporting facilities. There are also Chinese and Western restaurants, lobby bar, gym, laundry room, cafĆ©, and a terraceĀ on the third floor. There are a total of 300 indoor and outdoor parking spots, as well as two robot services.
Neodalle Zhangjiajie WulingyuanĀ (å¼ å®¶ēēŗ³ē¾å©åŗ¦åé åŗ)
Located in the core area of Wulingyuan Scenic Area, thisĀ hotel covers an area of about 95,000 square meters. As one of the best hotels in Zhangjiajie, China, itāsĀ architecture cleverly integrates modern fashion elements with the architectural characteristics of Tujia and Miao ethnic minorities. The guestroomsĀ areĀ spaciousĀ withĀ comfortableĀ layout, and the surrounding dining options are also abundant. It is very suitable for family travel whenĀ planning a trip to Zhangjiajie.
Hotel Pullman ZhangjiajieĀ (å¼ å®¶ēäŗ¬ę¦éå°ę¼é åŗ)
Located in the core area of Wulingyuan Scenic Area, it highlights the theme of Zhangjiajie landscape culture and Southeast Asia resort hotel architecture. The hotel offersĀ various specifications of guestrooms and suites, with luxurious facilities available in each room. It also hasĀ large Chinese and Western restaurantsĀ and a unique poolside bar for barbecue. ProvidingĀ sincere services to everyĀ guest, this hotel can be said one of the best place to stay in Zhangjiajie.
Forest homestay at sunriseĀ (å¼ å®¶ēēéøå± ę°å®æ)
Located next to Yangjiajie Scenic Area, Zhonghu Town, Wulingyuan District. The interior space of the guestroomsĀ is spacious, the layout is reasonable, and the decoration is exquisite; Fully floor-to-ceiling glass windows and open balcony design, providing zero distance access to nature. There are alsoĀ a 24-hourĀ restaurant,Ā Spa,Ā fitness center, infinity pool, and traditional natural farming ecological experience. So where to stay in Zhangjiajie? Try this uniqueĀ vacation homestay.
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Family-Friendly Stays
Suoxi BoutiqueĀ HotelĀ (ē“¢ęŗŖå±±å± č½»å„¢åŗ¦åé åŗ)
ThisĀ leisure style resort hotel is near the East EntranceĀ of Wulingyuan Scenic Area. The hotel has an elegant environment,Ā complete facilities, various guestrooms (including family rooms),Ā luxurious Chinese restaurants, private tea rooms, and kid-friendly amenities.Ā A Zhangjiajie best hotel choice for your China tours.
Yunting Time Hotel (äŗåŗę¶å é åŗ)
It is a high-quality comprehensive hotel that integrates accommodation, catering, business, and leisure vacation. There is free parking, kid-friendly amenities, and the 1st floor includes the hotel lobby, restaurant, supermarket, gym, etc.Ā The 2nd to 5th floors are for guestrooms.Ā The 4th andĀ 5th floor is equipped with an outdoor garden rest area, a laundry and drying area, and a childrenās playground.
Yishu Yihua Inn (äøę äøč±å®¢ę )
It is a boutique hotel near Zhangjiajie National Parkās East Entrance (Wulingyuan).Ā There is free parking lot, free tea room,Ā library,Ā supermarket,Ā rooftop garden-style restaurant.Ā OfferingĀ complete supporting facilities, kid-friendly amenities, and familyĀ rooms.
Budget-Friendly Stays
Zhangjiajie Tingyunlu Hotel (å¼ å®¶ēå¬äŗåŗé åŗ)
Located near the East Entrance of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, it is known for simple and comfortable modern business style. Tingyunlu HotelĀ is a good choice for budgetĀ RMB 100 to 300Ā (one of ideal cheap hotels in Zhangjiajie).
Yunqi Qingshe Hotel (ę²ę ęø čé åŗ)
Only 300 meters away from Tianmen Mountain Cableway Station. The overall layout design of the hotel rooms is luxurious and fashionable, equipped with automatic curtains and large floor-to-ceiling bay windows. TheĀ lobby offers reading, tea, and coffee. The 10th floor is equipped with a self-service laundry room for free use.Ā And the hotel provides 24-hour butler service, making your Zhangjiajie tourĀ worry free.
Tips for Choosing Accommodation
When planing where to stayĀ in Zhangjiajie, the following points should also be noted:
- Advance booking: Booking accommodation in advance can ensure you have more choices and enjoy better prices.
- Confirm details: Before booking Zhangjiajie hotels, confirm the room type, quantity, breakfast, and other details to avoid unnecessary trouble.
- Understand hotel policies: Understand the hotelās check-in and check-out time policies to avoid affecting your zhangjiajie itinerary.
