Yuanjiajie
袁家界 · Yuánjiājiè
The clifftop area with the “Avatar Hallelujah Mountain” pillar and the First Bridge Under Heaven, a natural stone bridge.
Booking requiredBring your passportHalf a day
Tip
The famous pillar viewpoint is always crowded; walk the full loop, since quieter viewpoints are just a few minutes further.
- Opening hours
- Same as the park; eco-buses stop running around 18:00 To be confirmed
- Price
- Included in the park ticket
- How to book
- Covered by the park ticket; no separate booking. Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
- Getting there
- Park eco-bus, or the Bailong Elevator up from Golden Whip Stream
- Address in Chinese
- 湖南省张家界市武陵源区袁家界景区
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