Zhangjiajie Family-Friendly Summer Easy Trip

A family route with fewer steps: Yuanjiajie, the Ten-Mile Gallery mini train, Huanglong Cave, Baofeng Lake, and rafting on the Maoyan River.

Designed for summer trips with children or older relatives, this itinerary skips Tianmen Mountain and long hikes. In the forest park, you'll rely on the Bailong Elevator, cable cars, and the mini train. Huanglong Cave stays cool in summer, Baofeng Lake is best seen by boat, and you'll catch a show in the evening. On the last day, you'll raft the Maoyan River before leaving the city. Every afternoon has built-in rest time.

Rafting on the Maoyan River generally runs in summer. After heavy rain, the river may rise and rafting may be suspended.

Day by day

Day 1 · Arrive in Wulingyuan and Evening Show

Zhangjiajie（Xibu Street、Charming Xiangxi Show）

Take a car for about 1 hour from the airport to Wulingyuan. After checking in, stroll along Xibu Street, then catch the evening show Charming Xiangxi.

Stay: Wulingyuan Town (Wujiayu)

Day 2 · Yuanjiajie Elevator and Mini Train

Zhangjiajie（Bailong Elevator、Wulingyuan / Yuanjiajie、Tianzi Mountain、Ten-Mile Gallery）

Enter through the Wulingyuan gate and take the electric shuttle to the Bailong Elevator up to Yuanjiajie. Then take another shuttle to Tianzi Mountain, ride the cable car down, and connect to the Ten-Mile Gallery mini train.

Children under 10 generally enter free. Bring identification documents.

Stay: Wulingyuan Town (Wujiayu)

Day 3 · Huanglong Cave and Baofeng Lake

Zhangjiajie（Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) Cave、Baofeng Lake）

In the morning, take a taxi for about 15 minutes to Huanglong Cave. After lunch, head to Baofeng Lake for a boat ride. Both sites are near central Wulingyuan.

Entering Huanglong Cave at 8 a.m. or after 3 p.m. means fewer crowds. The cave is cool, so bring a jacket.

Stay: Wulingyuan Town (Wujiayu)

Day 4 · Maoyan River Rafting and Departure

Zhangjiajie（Maoyan River Rafting）

Charter a car for about 1.5 hours to the Maoyan River. Rafting takes about 3 hours. Afterward, travel about 1 hour to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station.

Rafting has age and height restrictions. Bring a change of clothes, and choose an evening return train.

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