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 your Zhangjiajie trip, it is convenient to stay 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 downtown Zhangjiajie is that it is the political, economic, and cultural center of Zhangjiajie, with complete and convenient living 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 downtown Zhangjiajie to Wulingyuan Scenic Area.
The downtown Zhangjiajie 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 stay near the bus station, which is close to Tianmen Mountain Cableway Station and is the first choice for most people.
Recommended Hotels 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. 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 Park (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.
l East Gate (Wulingyuan Town)
Located near Wulingyuan’s largest entrance and the “Charming Xiangxi” theatre, there are also many scenic spots in the surrounding area, such as Baofeng Lake and Yellow Dragon Cave. It is about a 40 minute drive from the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge. 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 hundreds RMB). The hotels are mostly team hotels or high-end star-rated hotels (prices may be over a thousand RMB, such as five-star hotels). And the total number of guestrooms is quite sufficient.
l South Gate (Forest Park)
It is very convenient to visit Huangshi Village 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 hotels such as Hunan Pipaxi Hotel Zhangjiajie (琵琶溪宾馆). The overall price is not high, there are no high-end hotels, and the number of guestrooms per homestay is not many.
3. 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 inside Zhangjiajie Scenic Area, such as Xishan Yunshe (溪山云舍), Zitong Yaju homestay (子桐雅居) in Yangjiajie Scenic Area, and Banshanhai Xinyueju (半山海·馨悦居), Zhangjiajie Qianyuan Inn (乾元客栈) in 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, Tianzi Mountain, and Golden Whip Stream are located here.
Top-Rated Hotels in Zhangjiajie
When choosing where to stay in Zhangjiajie, you can also choose different types of accommodation based on your budget and needs, such as luxury hotels, economy hotels, family hotels, etc.
Luxury Hotels & Resorts
Zhangjiajie Wyndham Garden Hotel (张家界温德姆花园酒店)
Located next to the cableway station of Tianmen Mountain, this luxury Zhangjiajie hotel offers guestrooms with transparent lighting, a whole-house voice intelligent system, and complete functional supporting facilities. There are also Chinese and Western restaurants, lobby bar, gym, laundry room, café, and a terrace on the third floor. There are a total of 300 indoor and outdoor parking spots, as well as two robot services.
Neodalle Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan (张家界纳百利度假酒店)
Located in the core area of Wulingyuan Scenic Area, this hotel covers an area of about 95,000 square meters. As one of the best hotels in Zhangjiajie, China, it’s architecture cleverly integrates modern fashion elements with the architectural characteristics of Tujia and Miao ethnic minorities. The guestrooms are spacious with comfortable layout, and the surrounding dining options are also abundant. It is very suitable for family travel when planning a trip to Zhangjiajie.
Hotel Pullman Zhangjiajie (张家界京武铂尔曼酒店)
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 offers various specifications of guestrooms and suites, with luxurious facilities available in each room. It also has large Chinese and Western restaurants and a unique poolside bar for barbecue. Providing sincere services to every guest, this hotel can be said one of the best place to stay in Zhangjiajie.
Forest homestay at sunrise (张家界璞逸居民宿)
Located next to Yangjiajie Scenic Area, Zhonghu Town, Wulingyuan District. The interior space of the guestrooms 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 also a 24-hour restaurant, Spa, fitness center, infinity pool, and traditional natural farming ecological experience. So where to stay in Zhangjiajie? Try this unique vacation homestay.
Family-Friendly Stays
Suoxi Boutique Hotel (索溪山居轻奢度假酒店)
This leisure style resort hotel is near the East Entrance of Wulingyuan Scenic Area. The hotel has an elegant environment, complete facilities, various guestrooms (including family rooms), luxurious Chinese restaurants, private tea rooms, and kid-friendly amenities. A Zhangjiajie best hotel choice for your China tours.
Yunting Time Hotel (云庭时光酒店)
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. The 2nd to 5th floors are for guestrooms. The 4th and 5th floor is equipped with an outdoor garden rest area, a laundry and drying area, and a children’s playground.
Yishu Yihua Inn (一树一花客栈)
It is a boutique hotel near Zhangjiajie National Park’s East Entrance (Wulingyuan). There is free parking lot, free tea room, library, supermarket, rooftop garden-style restaurant. Offering complete supporting facilities, kid-friendly amenities, and family rooms.
Budget-Friendly Stays
Zhangjiajie Tingyunlu Hotel (张家界听云庐酒店)
Located near the East Entrance of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, it is known for simple and comfortable modern business style. Tingyunlu Hotel is a good choice for budget RMB 100 to 300 (one of ideal cheap hotels in Zhangjiajie).
Yunqi Qingshe Hotel (沄栖清舍酒店)
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. The lobby offers reading, tea, and coffee. The 10th floor is equipped with a self-service laundry room for free use. And the hotel provides 24-hour butler service, making your Zhangjiajie tour worry free.
Tips for Choosing Accommodation
When planing where to stay 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 hotel’s check-in and check-out time policies to avoid affecting your zhangjiajie itinerary.
