u/Sublime_Travels

We recently spent a day exploring Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and learned a few things that might help first-time visitors:

• Your first entry time slot is important. If you miss it, you may need to reschedule.
• If entering through Wulingyuan East Gate, pay attention to Path A vs Path B. We accidentally went to the wrong entrance and our passports were rejected by the scanner.
• After your first entry, facial recognition becomes your pass for most attractions, including the Bailong Elevator.
• Buying tickets through our hotel was cheaper than purchasing everything separately.
• Yuanjiajie can easily take several hours if you want to visit all the viewpoints.

We filmed the entire route including Bailong Elevator, Heaven Pillar, World's First Bridge and Tianzi Mountain. If anyone is planning a trip and wants to see exactly how the transport system works, here's our vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5MJs8akBM8