Driving: pick the right exit to save a detour
From any direction, for the Wulingyuan area leave the expressway at the Zhangjiajie West toll gate; from there take Wulingshan Avenue or the Zhangqing Highway — about 20–30 minutes to the East Gate (Wulingyuan) or West Gate (Yangjiajie). The wrong exit means crossing the city and a long detour.
High-speed rail: Zhangjiajie West Station
High-speed and bullet trains stop at Zhangjiajie West Station, which has a bus station inside for easy transfers. Direct city–scenic buses run to Wulingyuan (East Gate) and the Forest Park (South Gate) in about 30–50 minutes; the West, North and Central gates have no direct bus — take a taxi or hired car.
Regular trains: Zhangjiajie Station
K/T/Z trains stop at Zhangjiajie Station, next to the Central Bus Station, with frequent departures to the gates — very convenient.
Flights: Hehua International Airport
Flights land at Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport. There is no direct scenic-area shuttle; transfer in the city — take a bus or taxi to the Central Bus Station and change to a scenic-area bus; with heavy luggage, a taxi straight to your hotel is easiest.
In-park transport
Shuttle buses link the areas inside the park, with cableways and the Bailong Elevator as auxiliary transport — all require separate tickets (children aged 13 and under travel free including in-park transport tickets; subject to the park’s daily policy).
