Yangjiajie Scenic Area
杨家界
A peak-forest scenic area in the northwest of Wulingyuan, with the steep, primeval Wulong Village and Tianbo Mansion. It has fewer visitors than Yuanjiajie and suits hikers.
Yangjiajie lies in the northwest of Wulingyuan's core area, next to Yuanjiajie and Tianzishan. It is said to be named after descendants of the Yang family generals of the Northern Song, who once stationed troops here. Its main highlights are Wulong Village and Tianbo Mansion. Wulong Village is the ruin of an ancient Tujia mountain village, reached by squeezing through the narrow rock crevice known as One Line of Sky and then climbing. Tianbo Mansion is an observation platform isolated on a peak. From the top, peaks surround you on all sides, and it is considered one of the best viewpoints in Wulingyuan. Some areas, such as the Hard-to-Take-a-Step section and the Aerial Farmland, show even more primeval peak forests. The loop takes about 2 to 3 hours, with many steps, so good fitness is required. Admission is included in the Wulingyuan combined ticket. You can reach the area from Yuanjiajie by eco-shuttle, or ride the Yangjiajie cableway up or down. Stone steps are slippery after rain, so watch your footing.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00 (follows Wulingyuan scenic area hours)
Nearby sights
- Huangshizhai
- Wulingyuan / Yuanjiajie
- Golden Whip Stream
- Bailong Elevator
- Ten-Mile Gallery
- Tianzi Mountain
- Charming Xiangxi Show
- Zhangjiajie Junsheng Painting Academy