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Zhangjiajie Tour of
Scenic Spot
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Zhangjiajie National
Forest Park, set up in 1982, is the first authorized national forest
park in China. The area covers 480 thousand square meters (185
square miles). This park, together with Suoxiyu Natural Resource
Reserve, Tianzishan Natural Resource Reserve and Yaozizhai makes up
the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, also known as Zhangjiajie Scenic Spot.
It is located 32 kilometers (19 miles) from urban Zhangjiajie and 28
kilometers (17 miles) from Wulingyuan Scenic Area.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park has been described
differently, such as, majestic, eccentric, tranquil, delicate and
wild. The park features grotesque peaks, lucid brooks, abundant
fauna and floras and hospitable climate. There are six main scenic
spots and over 90 smaller ones in the park to date.
Climate
It belongs to the sub-tropical climate of Central Asia.
Splendid mountains and luxuriant trees help form a favorable
climate: warm in winter and cool in summer. The average temperature
is 13C (55F), the highest 17C (62F ) while the lowest is 10C (50F)
on average in winter. The charm of the park varies with the
alternation of seasons; therefore, it attracts visitors all year
round. Besides its pleasant climate, the environment and air quality
also provide visitors a chance to breathe healthy air which is
believed to be rich in negative oxygen. It is also believed that
hypertension patient may have their blood pressure lowered if they
stay in the park for a period of time. This is due to the fact that
dust particles in the park are 88% lower and the air 10% mistier
than outside.
Foliage
About 98% of the area is covered with vegetation. There
are 720 species of the 102 families, including all the five most
important floras, namely, the rose family, pulse family, grass
family, composite family and orchid family. Some of these trees are
rare and regarded as national treasure. For example, the Dove tree,
known as living fossil, can be traced back as early as the Fourth
Ice Age. The great variety of plants in the park takes up 82% of all
the flora families in Hunan Province.
Animals
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park also boasts a variety
of animals. Exuberant forests offer them ideal habitats to live in
and procreate their own species. There are more than 149 kinds of
chordate animals inhabitants in this park. Among them, 28 kinds are
under national protection, amongst which, are the Golden Pheasant,
Rhesus Monkey, Giant Salamander and Musk Deer. Visitors will be able
to hear birds singing and see monkeys playing in the tree.
Main Scenic Spots
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is endowed with many
scenic spots, such as the Yellow Stone Stronghold (Huangshizhai),
Yaozizhai, Yuanjiajie and the Golden Whip Stream.
Yellow Stone Stronghold (Huangshizhai)
Yellow Stone Stronghold (Huangshizhai), Yaozizhai is
located west of the park. It is named after a story whereby Huang
Shi saved Zhang Liang from misfortune when the latter isolated
himself from society in this forest.
Occupying an area of 41 acres and 1,200 meters (0.8
miles) above sea level, this stronghold is the largest observing
spot of the forest park. One cannot claim to have visited
Zhangjiajie without visiting Yellow Stone Stronghold. The main
scenic spots include Tranquil Trail in Fir Woods, Imperial Edict and
the Precious Box, Needle Peak, the Southern Gate to Heaven,
Five-Finger Peak and so on.
Golden Whip Stream
Sceneries along the Golden Whip Stream are most
enchanting in the park. Named after the Golden Whip Rock that it
flows by, this stream, 5.7 kilometers long (3.5 miles), joins the
Lute stream in the west and Suoxi Stream in the east. A 300-meter
(984 feet) walk from the gate of the park will lead you to the
entrance of the Golden Whip Stream. Flanked by ridges and peaks, the
crystal clear water makes it possible to observe every action of the
fish in the water. Wild flowers are in abundance here.
On the way, girls from Tujia will present visitors
traditional folk songs when requested. The main scenic spots here
include: the Welcoming Guests Rock, Golden Whip Rock, Reunion Rock
and the Purple Grass Pond.
Yuanjiajie
The northern part of the park is the essential tourist
route. Yuanjiajie is a natural platform that faces giant rocks
rising from deep valleys and surrounded by higher mountains. Unique
in their shapes and covered with pine trees, these rocks resemble a
vivid Chinese painting.
Main scenic spots include: Back Garden, breath taking Mihun Stage
and the First Bridge under the Sun.
Tour Zhangjiajie
with Great Wall Adventure Club, the best
Zhangjiajie
tour agent to help
you with your hotel booking and transfers.
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