[2024 Zhangjiajie Attraction] Travel Guide for Golden Whip Stream (Updated Nov)
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National Parks
Address:
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Wulingyuan Scenic Spot, Zhangjiajie City
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Zhangjiajie Off-the-Beaten-Path Itinerary | One-Day Tour to Huangshi Village and Jinbian Stream to See Monkeys
| One-Day Tour to Huangshi Village and Jinbian Stream to See Monkeys. Are you still only aware of going to crowded places like Tianzi Mountain and Bailong Elevator when visiting Zhangjiajie‼️ There is such an off-the-beaten-path one-day tour route where you can come to see monkeys in winter and stream trace to breathe in the oxygen in summer! The key is that you don't have to squeeze with other people
We first took a bus to Huangshi Village
As soon as we entered, we could see many wild monkeys along the way that were not afraid of people, just sitting there❌ But it is not recommended to get too close or to feed them, as it is easy to get scratched
We chose to hike up the mountain and take the cable car down👇 On rainy days, the top of the mountain is all foggy and you can't see much, so it is recommended to go up the mountain on a sunny day / Climbing the whole way takes about 3 hours to reach the top💰 The cable car down the mountain costs 65 per person and takes just over a dozen minutes to arrive
After coming down the mountain, we headed straight for Jinbian Stream
This place is really the most stunning spot along the way / The footpath along the stream is so comfortable to walk‼️ It's also great to stream trace here in summer / The mountain scenery on both sides is also very spectacular, lush and pleasing to the eye
There are very few tour groups that walk along Jinbian Stream, so it's also much quieter / The whole journey takes about 2 hours to walk
However, be sure to pay attention to safety‼️ There are relatively more wild animals here / And you need to bring enough supplies as there are not many supply points and restrooms along the way
The exit is directly at the south gate of the forest park👀 There are many food shops, and the minibus back to the landmark gate is also nearby
LarsAndersen
Zhangjiajie + Phoenix Ancient City | Zhangjiajie + Phoenix Ancient City | Winter Travel Guide
Winter treasure travel destination: Zhangjiajie + Phoenix Ancient City⛰️
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🚗Travel route:
Day1: Forest Park→Yuanjiajie→Golden Whip Stream→Wulingyuan
Day2: Tianmen Mountain→Huangshizhai→Baofeng Lake→Charm Xiangxi
Day3: Furong Town→Furong Waterfall→Night Tour Phoenix
Day4: Phoenix Ancient City →Xiangxi Miao Village
🍣Food recommendation:
·Tujia Three Pots🥘: A special dish of Zhangjiajie, with three kinds of fresh meat paired with local special sauce, spicy and fragrant, warming and cold-relieving.
·Fern root powder🥣: A local special snack, smooth and tender fern root powder, paired with various seasonings, refreshing and delicious.
·Blood duck🦆: A special dish of Xiangxi, stewed with rice blood, duck meat and other ingredients, the meat is fresh and fragrant, soft and chewy
·Xiangxi bacon🥩: A local special dish, bacon smoked with firewood, with a rich and mellow taste, loved by foodies.
⛰️Scenic spot recommendation:
1️⃣Tianzi Mountain: One of the four major landscapes of Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan, known for its peak forest, sea of clouds, sunrise and winter snow.
2️⃣Bailong Elevator: A famous sightseeing elevator in Zhangjiajie, the highest outdoor elevator in the world, which can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the scenic area
3️⃣Phoenix Ancient City: Located in the Xiangxi section, it is a historical and cultural ancient city, with stilted buildings on both banks, the Tuojiang River is green and rippling, and the scenery is beautiful.
4️⃣Xiangxi Miao Village: One of the important birthplaces of Chinese Miao culture, it is a good place to appreciate Miao scenery and experience Miao customs.
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BRYSON BRADY
The buses leave from the base of the Mt . There are a few restaurants located at the entrance of the Golden Whip Stream. Visit the Avatar Mt first, then visit the stream , it doesnt require an entire day . There isn't much to see . This was the last stop on my trip.
adri_the_explorer
A 4-day itinerary for Zhangjiajie in autumn.
Hey guys, here is a 4-day itinerary for Zhangjiajie! This is all you need to know to explore Zhangjiajie, including attractions and routes. Save it now!
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📅Itinerary:
D1: Arrive in Zhangjiajie → 24-hour pick-up service → Check in to hotel
Arrive in Zhangjiajie, enjoy 24-hour pick-up service, and then head to the hotel to rest and recharge for the upcoming trip🔋!
D2: Wulingyuan—Bailong Elevator—Yuanjiajie Scenic Area—Yubi Peak—Tianzi Pavilion—Tianzi Mountain Cableway
Explore the strange peaks and rocks of Wulingyuan, take the Bailong Elevator to overlook the beautiful scenery, visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, admire the grandeur of Yubi Peak and the ancient charm of Tianzi Pavilion, and finally take the Tianzi Mountain Cableway to experience the magnificence of the mountains🏞️.
D3: Wulingyuan—Golden Whip Stream Canyon—Shuirao Simen—Pishan Jiumu—Ten-mile Gallery—Zhangjiajie "Charming Xiangxi" Show
Continue your adventure in Wulingyuan, stroll through the Golden Whip Stream Canyon, and enjoy the tranquility of Shuirao Simen. Listen to the legend of Pishan Jiumu and admire the beautiful scenery of the Ten-mile Gallery. In the evening, watch the Zhangjiajie "Charming Xiangxi" Show and experience the folk customs of Xiangxi🎭.
D4: Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park—Tianmen Mountain Glass Skywalk
Challenge the steepness of Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, stroll along the Tianmen Mountain Glass Skywalk, and feel the thrill of an accelerated heartbeat and the shock of the mountain scenery🌳!
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Tips:
🛫 Airport transportation: Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport is small and convenient. You can take a bus or public transportation to the city, and taxis are also convenient.
🌦️ November climate: In late autumn, the temperature in Zhangjiajie is pleasant, but the temperature difference between day and night is large, so remember to bring a warm coat🧥.
🎭 Customs: Tujia songs and dances and Baishe Dance are wonderful, so don't forget to experience the local folk culture!
🍲 Food: Tujia Sanxiaguo, stinky tofu, and duck with soy sauce are not to be missed. Enjoy a feast for your taste buds😋!
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BLAKELY NEWMAN
Perfect nature hike in China!
You might have heard of Zhangjiajie national park in China but it’s way more than the iconic floating mountains!
We just spent 2 hours hiking the Golden Whip Stream at the bottom of the floating mountains and the views were stunning!
It’s a short #hike but one that’s well worth it as you’ll get views of the mountains above you as well as a beautiful stream alongside you!
#100waysoftravel #mytravelhacks
Twobritsonthego
Golden Whip Stream: The Lost World Nature
#naturalbeauty
On our first walk, we paid attention to the waters of the Golden Whip Stream (金鞭溪)) or Jinbianxi Stream of the Golden Whip and surrounding nature stuff.
There is a very beautiful Jinbianxi Stream (Golden Whip) in Zhangjiajie. The stream flows through a 7.5 km long gorge, the waters of the stream resemble a jade ribbon; they flow quietly in a deep gorge, the water is clear like a mirror, everything is visible here to the very bottom.
The trail starts from the Old Mill Cove (Old Mill Cove, Laomowan, 老磨湾) or Laomo Wang Square, where you can hire porters who can carry you or your belongings to the end of the trail for 300 yuan.
From Laomo Wang Square to Golden Whip Peak or Golden Whip Rock (金鞭岩), because of which the river is named, there are two trails - the main one with a “wellness” path and the second one with the name Red Road (Hongjun Road (红军路)). The main one is much more interesting, and the second one is good to come back.
Next will be: The Master and Apprentices go to the West (Master and Apprentice Journey to the West |师徒取经); Candle Peak (Laju Fen | Candle Peak/ 蜡烛峰)| Split Mountain Protecting Mother (Splitting Mountain to Save Mother / 劈山救母) similar to the ears of a hare and the most recognizable, some kind of rock is associated with this rockthat's a legend; Two Turtles Peak at the Stream (Two Turtles Peaking at the Stream | 双龟探溪) - a kind of block resembling as if one turtle climbed onto another; The Source of Long Life (Long Life Spring / 长寿泉) | people bottle water at this source, apparently they believe.
All days that we have spent in Zhangjiajie Park and Wulingyuan, it was cloudy every morning, then it cleared up a little and even the blue sky was visible, and after lunch everything was covered with dense clouds again and a light drizzle rain began.
MaxS
Zhangjiajie Golden Whip Stream - Nature's Natural Oxygen Bar
🌲Specific Location
Golden Whip Stream is located in Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province, China. It is one of the core areas of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. The stream is named after the Golden Whip Rock, which is one of the 'Top Ten Scenic Spots of Zhangjiajie' and resembles a giant eagle guarding a whip.
🌺Recommended Attractions
- **Eagle Guarding the Whip**: This is one of the most famous attractions of Golden Whip Stream. The huge rock resembles a giant eagle guarding the land, sparking endless imagination.
- **Golden Whip Rock**: The rock towers into the clouds with a unique shape, making it a great spot for photos.
- **Along the Golden Whip Stream**: Walking along the stream, you can enjoy the unique landscape of the peaks on both sides. Every turn may bring unexpected beauty.
🌷Transportation Guide
- **Getting to Zhangjiajie**: You can reach Zhangjiajie City by plane, train, or long-distance bus.
- **Getting to Golden Whip Stream**:
- From Zhangjiajie City, you can take a bus or taxi to the core scenic area of Wulingyuan, which takes about 30-40 minutes.
- After entering the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, you can use the free eco-friendly tour buses within the park to easily reach the starting point of Golden Whip Stream.
- If entering from the south gate, you can follow the signs to walk to the entrance of Golden Whip Stream.
💐Accommodation Recommendations
- **Hotels in Wulingyuan District**: There are many star-rated hotels and unique inns in the district, offering high-quality services.
- **Zhangjiajie City**: If you are on a budget, you can choose to stay in the city, where there are more budget hotels and youth hostels.
🎍Local Cuisine
- **Tujia Three-Pot Dish**: This is a specialty of Zhangjiajie, including pork, pig intestines, and pig blood tofu, with a rich flavor.
- **Smoked Meat**: The local smoked meat is specially made, with a unique taste worth trying.
- **Wild Vegetables**: Fresh wild vegetables from the mountains are healthy and delicious, a rare green food.
🍃Nearby Attractions
- **Huangshizhai**: Famous for its spectacular stone pillar groups, you can take a cable car up the mountain and overlook the entire Wulingyuan scenery.
- **Yuanjiajie**: This is the famous filming location of Avatar, where you can experience the magical floating mountains.
- **Tianzi Mountain**: Climbing Tianzi Mountain, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Zhangjiajie, especially at sunrise, which is breathtaking.
☘️Tips
- Spring is the peak tourist season in Zhangjiajie, so it is recommended to book accommodation and transportation in advance.
- Remember to wear comfortable hiking shoes and prepare rain gear, as the weather in the mountains changes quickly.
REAGAN OWENS
Zhangjiajie Golden Whip Stream Travel Guide
Detailed address: Inside the National Forest Park, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province
🚗Transportation guide: Accessible by scenic shuttle bus
🕙Opening hours: 7:00-18:00
💰Ticket price: Included within Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
🌟Highlights: Known as the 'Gallery of Mountains and Rivers', one of the filming locations for the 1986 version of 'Journey to the West'
📌Little Tips:
1⃣️Golden Whip Stream runs from the Great Oxygen Bar Square to Shuiraosimen, with a total length of 7 kilometers. The whole journey requires walking, with no other means of transportation, and it takes about 2-3 hours to walk the entire distance.
2⃣️There are few restrooms along the entire Golden Whip Stream.
3⃣️Great Oxygen Bar Square can be reached by walking for about 10 minutes from the south gate of the forest park.
4⃣️Shuiraosimen can be reached by taking the eco-friendly bus from the east gate of the forest park.
5⃣️The essence of the scenic spots is concentrated between the Great Oxygen Bar Square and the 'Thousand Miles Meeting' section. If physical strength does not allow, you can choose to enter from the Great Oxygen Bar Square and only travel back and forth along this section.
Luna_5_Everhart-62
Avoid the May Day crowds!! Changsha is just 4h away from the enchanting 'Green Wonderland 100'
With the May Day holiday approaching, many group members have been asking me for advice based on my experience last year when I took a small group to camp in Zhangjiajie. I've decided to write down these experiences in detailed notes to help everyone plan their trip.
Today, I'm excited to introduce 'Little Golden Whip Stream'. This place is just short of being developed, but the undeveloped areas mean fewer people and no fees, so I highly recommend everyone to come and take a walk here! During the National Day holiday, we came here and, apart from the local residents coming to fetch water, we hardly encountered any tourists! The path is paved with cement, making it very suitable for bringing the elderly and children to breathe fresh air, with an abundance of oxygen ions. After getting used to breathing all sorts of vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions in the city, just standing here and breathing is a sublime pleasure! Some of our group members hiked along the stream for over ten kilometers without reaching the end, and I look forward to you telling me what lies at the end.
For navigation, search for 'Baihutang Community, Suoxiyu Sub-district, Zhangjiajie'. Park your car at the entrance, and walk about five to six hundred meters to the first water fetching spot. The water here is spring water, and you can drink it directly. Continue walking for about 1.5 kilometers, and you'll find another water fetching spot. The water here is drawn from 150 meters underground. Local residents will drive thirty to fifty kilometers just to fetch water here, and some even send the water to Shanghai. The water quality can be preserved for about a month. Our group filled a few buckets of water to bring back to Changsha, and we bought some local berry tea to brew. The sweet and lingering aftertaste made me feel that all other teas are just mundane!
You can plan to spend half a day here, accompanied by the sound of the babbling stream, admiring the unique peaks and rocks, walking leisurely without any specific destination in mind. Just being here and breathing the air is a supreme enjoyment.
NEVAEH SHIELDS
Location of Journey to the West
#chinatrip
The Golden Whip Stream in Zhangjiajie National Park, Hunan is famous for the movie set location of Journey to the West (西游记). It is a nice half day stroll with minimal effort required, and a good time to come is early in the morning to avoid the tour groups.
There is a wheelchair path which I found to be very accessible friendly for elderly and disabled people. Overall a nice place to enjoy nature's beauty and the limestone mountains.
Melanie.
Fairytale Golden Whip Stream
#cherryblossom2024
I recently visited the Golden Whip Stream in Zhangjiajie National Park. It is one of the most beautiful valleys in the world, and worth to spend half a day here.
The 7.5km hike passes through pristine rivers, verdant limetone mountains and abundance of wildlife, century old trees and flowers. There are many checkpoints with benches for visitors to take a rest. It took me 3 hours to enjoy the hike from start to finish.
James8
The stone pier on the Golden Whip Creek
road seems to be deliberately designed for tourists to play, carefully stepping onto a step, and playing cool to take pictures on the ground. Its very interesting to walk the little stone pier. Every time you have one, you have a little excitement and joy, and you are afraid of falling. Be careful of your front teeth.
Walk in the green wild mountain, lotus and Yang Yang and Chen Meizi stop and walk all the way, all kinds of funny, very happy, small flowing on both sides The stream seems to be singing for them.
Suddenly two monkeys emerged from the mountains. I heard that the monkeys in Zhangjiajie were very wild. I saw tourists carrying plastics and claws from humans. Grab it over. Fortunately, this is a father and a daughter, perhaps already familiar with humans.
[Travel Tips]: On the way to Golden Whip Creek, you will often encounter some monkeys. Don't provoke them, lest you get a monkey attack.
Zhangjiajie Bailong Elevator, the elevator is located in the core scenic spot of Wulingyuan World Natural Heritage in Zhangjiajie. It is the world's highest, the most loaded, the fastest running. Exposing the outdoor sightseeing elevator" This is called the elevator that the money piled up, 326 meters, 1 minute 58 seconds, 72 yuan is gone, of course, this is from the water and water around the four doors to the first bridge in Yuanjiajie, the world. , Wulongzhai, Tianzi hillside bucket, mountain insurance, it takes more than 4 hours to arrive ([2 hours from the back garden climbing). It takes only 2 minutes to take the Bailong sightseeing elevator.
wuqiuhuang.
Zhangjiajie is surrounded by mountains and rocks, which is amazing, but it is less gentle. There is also a golden whip creek that stretches for dozens of miles, like a crystal ribbon, covering the cold edges of the mountain. Because the stream is extremely clear, thousands of big cockroaches were released here in the early years. However, the watersheds that tourists can reach are only a negligible part of the long golden whips. Most of the baby fishes have been hidden in the mountains. The living fossil, which still retains the shape of the ancient animals, can only be seen in Zhangjiajie. It can be seen that the natural environment is primitive and pure. The Jinbianxi River flows long and the animals belonging to the mountains live quietly here. The sun shines through the gaps on the surface of the water, giving people a peaceful and beautiful enjoyment. The "Landscape Gallery" does not bear its name.
Amy..
The main scenery is drunk Luohan, Shenying whip, Jinbianyan, Huaguoshan, Shuilian Cave, Lushan rescue mother, Qianlixianghui, Nanmuping, and water around the four gates. Among them, the golden whip rock rises more than 380 meters, and the whole rock is composed of quartz sand. Under the sunlight, the golden light is reflected, making this "stone whip" the title of "gold". An eagle with a mountain peak like a golden whip, guarding the wind, and guarding the "golden whip" day and night, it is called the Condor. This scene is named "The Condor Whiplash"
Makiyu.
The Jinfuxi Scenic Area is 7 kilometers in length. It is not enough time to go back to Shanghai this evening because of the flight. It can only come out after a while.
Not far from the scenic spot, several characters of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park are engraved on a majestic rock. There are many such stones in the scenic area of Zhangjiajie, and there are scenery everywhere. The water flow of
Jinbianxi is not rushing, the water layered over and over, and hurriedly ran to the distance.
If you don't want to walk, you want to enjoy the beauty of the place, you can also take the environmentally friendly carbon-free transportation in the scenic spot, the price is unknown. In the scenic area, I saw several old ladies sitting in the chair and drifting past.
In the early spring of April, there are red leaves in the scenic area. The variety of plants here is very diverse, and most of them are trees that cannot be named. Look at the ecological environment of a place and pay attention to its biodiversity.
A lot of wild monkeys live in this scenic spot, and from time to time they ran to the middle of the road and fled to the tree. Don't tease the monkeys during the tour to avoid being scratched. Most monkeys see tourists rushing away, or hiding in a safe distance to watch visitors.
The climate here is warm and temperate, with abundant water, dense forests, rocks and streams are the most beautiful images.
When I got to the fish pond, the time for the return trip was over. I didn't go through the whole journey, leaving a little regret for the trip.
River2014.
The place where Jinbianxi passes is known as the most beautiful canyon in the world. The main scenery is drunk Luohan, Shenying whip, Jinbianyan, Huaguoshan, Shuilian Cave, Lushan rescue mother, Qianlixianghui, Nanmuping, and water around the four gates. While enjoying the beautiful scenery, don't forget the wild monkeys here.
Among them, the golden whip rock rises more than 380 meters, and the whole rock is composed of quartz sand. Under the sunlight, the golden light is reflected, making this "stone whip" the title of "gold". An eagle with a mountain peak like a guardian of the golden whip rock, prestige, guarding the "golden whip" day and night.
timetrees.
One hundred people who have been to Zhangjiajie, one hundred people will come and walk the Golden Whip Creek. The name of Jinbianxi is from the golden whip rock. The whole Jinbianxi is 5710 meters in length. The Jinbian River is the most beautiful boundary of Wulingyuan. The stream is clear, the canyon is quiet, the mountain is like a screen, walking like it is like Stroll through a natural landscape painting. After entering the entrance of Zhangjiajie Forest Park, walking about 300 meters is the entrance of Jinbianxi.
Walking_Wild_Goose.
After the tour of Shili Gallery, it will return along the original road, and then wait for the eco-car to Jinbianxi on the roadside.
Zhangjiajie Forest Farm to the water around the four doors, twists and turns, quiet and unusual, moving with the mountains, walking through the peaks and valleys between the clouds, the dragonfly extends in the birds and flowers.
Listen to the water, walk through the woods, breathe the fresh air, and want more quiet and comfortable time. The water of the
Gold Whip Creek is crystal clear and surrounded by mountains. It is said that when the summer is cool, it can catch fish in the stream.
Take a child to experience the charm of nature.
From here to the other side, you have to walk through the stone paved roads in the water. There are a lot of tourists, everyone you let me, I let you, be careful. The stream is clear and flowing slowly, the tourists on the shore are playing, the birds in the woods are singing, and there is a harmonious scene.
Beiou.
The clear stream flows down, and the sound of the water rang through the quiet world. The water splashed and formed a pearl necklace in the air, fresh and clear. The splashing drops of water fall, and the general starting point is bright and colorful. There are green trees and white flowers around, and there are layers of mountains in the distance. I really enjoyed the ~
long corridor and built along the creek. Let us better get close to this place and get close to the natural world.
There are some stones on the road, such as the stone of the chess piece, which may fall into the stream if you accidentally. There are a few small risks. Unfortunately, it is a bit cold now, no one is swimming in the stream.