Though the entire reserve covers some 370k㎡, most people base themselves at either Zhangjiajie City near the train station or at Wulingyuan downtown. For reasons of convince and beauty, most notably the surrounding rock walls and towering peaks, the latter is preferable. Although both areas are filled with noisy Karaoke joints and overpriced restaurants, the natural paradise of Zhangjiajie is close by.

Most Hotels in Zhangjiajie are concentrated in four areas:
● Zhangjiajie Downtown
● Wulingyuan Downtown
● Zhangjiajie National Forest Park village
● In Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

The location of hotels is very important, which not olny can save your time but also be convenient to all scenic spots if you choose the right ones:

★ Zhangjiajie Downtown: As the developing of the tourist industry, now there are a lot of good hotels in Zhangjiajie City to satisfy your needs:

Advantages:
1, Most flights arrive in Zhangjiajie at night, Zhangjiajie downtown is near to airport, railway station and bus station, you can stay in Zhangjiajie city for your first night.
2, From budget inns to Five-star Hotels: the biggest range in the area.
3, Near to Tianmen Mountain and you can have a visiting to the center of Zhangjiajie City.
4, Close to the theater of Fox Lady Show.

Disadvantages:
1, Far from Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Wulingyuan Scenic Spots.
2, The city is filled with noisy Karaoke joints in the evening and overpriced restaurants.
3, Difficult to see some local architectures and ancient buildings.

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★ Wulingyuan Downtown: Wulingyuan Downtown has the best location to the scenic spots in Zhangjiajie, most visitors choose to stay here and there are all kinds of hotels to satisfy your needs.( highly recommended ) 

Advantages:
1, Near to scenic spots, such as Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yellow Dragon Cave, Baofeng Lake, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon.
2, From budget inns to international Five-star Hotels.
3, A lot of activities you can enjoy in the evening.
4, Near to Xibu Street, convenient to buy some local souvenirs.

Disadvantages:
1, Far from Zhangjiajie Airport, Railway Station, Bus Station.

Recommended Hotels

★ Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Village: This is a small downtown and very near to the entrance of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

Advantages:
1, Near to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
2, Convenient transportation to Zhangjiajie Downtown .
3, Convenient to visit Yellow Stone Village, Golden Whip Stream and Yangjiajie Cablecar Station

Disadvantages:
1, Far from Zhangjiajie Airport, Railway Station, Bus Station.
2, The facilities in Hotel are not as good as the hotels in Wulingyuan and Zhangjiajie Downtown.
3, Almost no activities and entertainments you can enjoy in the evening.

Recommended Hotels 

★Inside Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: Many photographers and hiking lovers are willing to stay inside the park, especially when you want to shoot sunrise pictures in the morning. 

Advantages:
1, Near to scenic spots.
2, Can keep you away from groups and save your time.
3, Good for shooting sunrise pictures in the morning.

Disadvantages:
1, Far from Zhangjiajie Airport, Railway Station, Bus Station.
2, The hostels operated by local people are simple.
3, No activities and entertainments in the evening.

Recommended Hotels

Good to know: Most hotels in Zhangjiajie do not have non-smoking rooms except 5 star hotels and some 4 star hotels. All hotels in Zhangjiajie do not offer complimentary toilet articles, such as shampoo, shower gel, soap, disposable teeth brush, slippers, ect for environmental protection.

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