By Zhangjiajie Guide Team | Published July 2026 | Updated August 2026
Tickets

Tickets & Entrance Fees

Every ticket price on this page was verified at the gate in April 2026. Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain, Glass Bridge, Fenghuang — all four attractions with real prices, where to buy, and how much you can save.

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Aerial view of Zhangjiajie National Park entrance area

Main Ticket

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Covers all core scenic zones (Yuanjiajie, Tianzi, Yangjiajie, Golden Whip Stream, Huangshi Village) plus the internal shuttle bus network. Valid for 4 consecutive days from first use.

Important: Your ticket is linked to your passport number. Bring your original passport — no photocopies, no phone photos. We watched someone get turned away at the Bailong Elevator because they only had a photo of their passport. You scan your passport at each checkpoint inside the park.
Ticket Type Peak
Mar–Nov		 Off-peak
Dec–Feb
Adult (peak: Mar–Nov) ¥225 ¥115
Adult (off-peak: Dec–Feb) — ¥115
Student (with valid ID) ¥115 ¥58
Senior (60–69) ¥115 ¥58
Senior (70+) Free Free
Child under 1.2m Free Free
Disabled visitor Free Free
Military personnel Free Free

Prices verified at Wulingyuan gate, April 2026.

What's Included

  • Entry to all 5 scenic zones
  • Unlimited shuttle bus rides inside the park
  • 4 consecutive days validity

What's NOT Included

  • Cable cars, elevators, mini-trains
  • Tianmen Mountain (separate ticket)
  • Glass Bridge (separate ticket)

Other Attractions

Tianmen Mountain, Glass Bridge & Fenghuang

Three major attractions outside the Forest Park. Each requires its own ticket — none are included in the Forest Park entry.

Tianmen Mountain

¥261 (peak: Mar–Nov) / ¥225 (off-peak: Dec–Feb)

Includes: Cable car ride (world's longest: 7.5 km) + mountain entry. The cable car alone is worth the ticket.

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (last entry 4:00 PM)

Separate from Forest Park ticket. Cable car starts from downtown Zhangjiajie, not from Wulingyuan.
  • ▸ Book the morning slot (8:00-9:00 AM) — the cable car queue builds fast after 10 AM
  • ▸ Students get 50% off (¥130 peak / ¥113 off-peak)
  • ▸ Combine with the Forest Park: do Tianmen on Day 1 (cable car from city), then move to Wulingyuan for Days 2-3

Grand Canyon + Glass Bridge

¥128 (bridge only) / ¥219 (bridge + canyon hike + boat ride)

Includes: Glass Bridge crossing + optional canyon hike + exit boat. The full combo is significantly better value.

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Time slots: 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30.

Must book a specific time slot online (at least 1 day ahead). Walk-up tickets rarely available.
  • ▸ Get the 8:00 AM slot — half the crowd, twice the experience
  • ▸ The CNY 219 combo (bridge + hike + boat) is the right choice for most visitors
  • ▸ Add CNY 30 for the canyon slide — saves 1,000 steps downhill and is genuinely fun
  • ▸ Bungee jump (¥2,998) and zipline (¥168) are available at the bridge, book separately on-site

Fenghuang Ancient Town

¥128 (town entry) · Optional boat ride: ¥60

Includes: Town access + major attractions. The entry fee was introduced in 2016; before that it was free.

Hours: Open all day. Ticket booths close at 6 PM. Best visited in the late afternoon through evening when the lanterns light up.

3-4 hours from Zhangjiajie by bus (¥80). Many visitors go as a day trip or overnight.
  • ▸ If you arrive after 6 PM, some ticket checkpoints are unmanned — but this is unofficial and not guaranteed
  • ▸ The boat ride at dusk with lanterns reflecting on the river is worth the ¥60
  • ▸ Overnight stay (¥100-300) lets you see the town lit up at night with far fewer day-trippers

In-Park Transport

Cable Cars, Elevators & Mini-Trains

Not included in the Forest Park ticket. Budget ¥350-450 per person for in-park transport over a 2-3 day visit.

Bailong Elevator (one way)
¥72
Bailong Elevator (round trip)
¥144
Tianzi Mountain Cable Car (one way)
¥72
Yangjiajie Cable Car (one way)
¥76
Huangshizhai Cable Car (one way)
¥65
Mini-train · Ten-mile Gallery (one way)
¥38
Tianmen Mountain Escalator (inside mountain)
¥32

Tip: Buy single-trip tickets. Round-trip fares are exactly 2× the one-way price — zero discount for committing to a round trip.

Where to Buy

Four Options — Ranked Best to Worst

Our honest ranking based on 20+ visits. Pick the one that fits your situation.

1

At the Gate (Recommended)

Our pick
Pros

Face-value pricing · No markup · Immediate · Works with cash

Cons

Queues 9-11 AM (up to 30 min in peak season) · No foreign credit cards accepted at ticket machines

💡 Arrive by 7:15 AM and you are through in 5 minutes. Ticket booths open at 7:00 AM.

2

Klook / Trip.com

Pros

Pay with international card · English interface · Dedicated 'online ticket' window (shorter queue)

Cons

5-15% markup (we paid ¥248 for a ¥225 ticket on Klook in April 2026) · Must print or show QR code on phone

💡 Good option if you want peace of mind before arrival. The ¥23 markup is worth the shorter queue on busy mornings.

3

Hotel Concierge

Pros

Face-value pricing · No queue · They handle everything · Often available at check-in

Cons

Only available if staying in Wulingyuan · Not all hotels offer this · Cash payment to hotel

💡 Ask at check-in. Most mid-range and above hotels in Wulingyuan offer ticket service. Our go-to method.

4

Chinese Apps (WeChat / Alipay)

Pros

Face-value pricing · Instant · Book time slots for Glass Bridge

Cons

Chinese-language only · Requires Chinese bank card or WeChat Pay/Alipay with balance

💡 If you have a local friend who can help, this is the cheapest and fastest option. The official mini-program is called '张家界旅游'.

Save Money

5 Ways to Cut Your Ticket Costs

We calculated the savings from our own visits. A family of four can save over ¥1,500 by making a few smart choices.

Visit in winter (Dec–Feb)

Save ¥110 per person

Park entry drops from ¥225 to ¥115 — half price. Fewer crowds, snow-dusted pillars, and all major cable cars run year-round. The only downside: shorter daylight (sunset around 5:30 PM) and some Yangjiajie trails may close after snow.

Skip the mini-train in Ten-mile Gallery

Save ¥38 per person

The path is flat, paved, and 5.6 km long. You can walk it in about 90 minutes at a relaxed pace. The train saves time but you miss the close-up views of the rock formations. We walked it and do not regret skipping the train.

Avoid tour packages

Save ¥600-1,300 per person

A 'Zhangjiajie 3-day tour' from a travel agency costs ¥1,500-2,500 per person. Our DIY cost for the same itinerary is ¥900-1,200 — and you control your own schedule. Tour groups also tend to hit every viewpoint at peak crowd times.

Use the free shuttle buses inside the park

Save ¥200-400 per day

The internal shuttle network is comprehensive and included in your park entry. You rarely need to walk more than 10 minutes between shuttle stops and trailheads. Some visitors pay for private cars inside the park (¥200-400/day) — unnecessary for most itineraries.

Buy single-trip transport tickets

No savings, but no penalty for flexibility

Cable cars and the Bailong Elevator sell one-way and round-trip tickets. Round-trip is exactly 2× the one-way price with zero discount. Buy one-way tickets — you can decide on the day whether to hike down or take the ride back, with no financial penalty for changing plans.

⛔ Reminder: Bring your original passport. Every ticket is tied to your passport number. Foreign visitors must show the original at ticket checkpoints, gate entrances, and major attractions like the Bailong Elevator. No photocopies, no driver's licenses, no phone photos. We have seen people turned away.

Got your tickets figured out? Now plan the rest of your trip.

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