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 at Sanguansi Township of Cili County, next to Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area.

1. From Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station, take a bus to Wenya Hot Spring and get off at the canyon.
2. From Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station, take a bus to Wulingyuan; and then transfer to the bus to the Grand Canyon, or the bus to Cili County and get off at the Canyon. It takes around 1h.
3. From Wulingyuan Bus Station, take a bus to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon or the bus to Cili and get off at the canyon. It takes no more than 20 minutes.
 

Entrance Fee

Ticket A for the Grand Canyon: CNY 118  plus insurance fee of CNY 3; Ticket B for the canyon and Glass Bridge: CNY 219 plus insurance fee of CNY 3; Ticket C for the Glass Bridge:  CNY 138 plus insurance fee of CNY 3; Free for children under 1.3m (4.3 feet). Cable car to the Glass Bridge: CNY 35 Skidway: CNY 22 Rope line: CNY 30 Note: For those planning to visit the Glass Bridge, please book a ticket beforehand, because the ticket is not available on spot. Valid ID certificate like passport is required for purchasing the ticket.

Opening Hours

March-November: 07:30-17:30 December-February: 08:00-16:00 On Chinese New Year Holiday: 08:00-17:00

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