Where to Stay in Zhangjiajie

Many hotels or hostels of different sizes in Jiuzhaigou are mainly distributed around the three areas: Suoxi Valley, urban area and the residential area in the forest parks. Especially, most of them are scattered in the Suoxi Valley and urban area. Few of them lie in the residential area of the forest parks. But if you want to experience the essence of the water and the mountains in Zhangjiajie, you can think of staying in the farmhouse resorts in the park.

Accommodations in Suoxi Valley

Suoxi Valley has a prominent location with many famous attractions nearby, such as the Tianzi Mountain, Huanglong Cave, Baofeng Lake. The transportation to these attractions from Suoxi Valley is convenient as well. Hence many hotels or hostels center around here. But the disadvantages lie on that Suoxi Valley is about 40 kilometers from the railway station and the airport, and it is a 40-minute drive journey. If you have a plenty of time and want to visit the Suoxi Valley, Tianzi Mountain, Huanglong Cave, you can choose to stay in the accommodations in the Suoxi Valley area.

Suoxi Valley

 With many hotels of different level in the valley, tourists have many options. The price of the villas in Gaoyun Village ranges from 100 to 200 yuan, for instance. Some private hostels prices are from 20 – 50 yuan per person.

Accommodations in Urban Area

If you choose to stay in the accommodations in urban area, you are getting more close to the railway station and the airport. It is about 6-10 km from the station and the airport. Besides, there are many travel buses or taxis going to the Zhangjiajie Scenic Spot from the urban area, and you needn’t to worry about going to the destination. But you have to spend hours and money on your way. So, if you reach at Zhangjaijie for the first night, or end your trip and want to go back home by plane or train, you’d better stay in the accommodations in the urban area of Zhangjiajie.

Accommodations near the Entrance of the Forest Park

It is very convenient to go into the park if you choose to stay in the accommodations near the entrance of the forest park. But the price for your accommodation is quite expensive. Just take care of your budget.

Zhangjiajie Forest Park

Accommodations in the Farmhouse Resort

Due to the needs of environmental protection, many hotels in Wulingyuan Scenic Spot have been dismantled. But the farmhouse resorts are reserved. Tourist can choose to stay in these farmhouses, and it helps you save money though the living condition is not as good as those outside the park. Remember to book your resort in advance.

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4 Must-See Attractions in Shanghai

Shanghai, Hu (沪) for short in Chinese, is located at the estuary of the Yangtze River in the east of the China’s coast line. It is one of the four municipalities in China, a world-class international modern city with traditional Chinese culture features. More than a hundred years, Shanghai has been the commercial center of China, the place where wealth and celebrities gather around, the tie connecting China with the world. Shanghai is the No.1 city in China, and a tourist destination worth visiting. If you are traveling to Shanghai one day, some attractions are the must-see ones. Here are 4 must-see attractions in Shanghai that you should not miss.

1. Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower

Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower, better known as the Oriental Pearl Tower for short, is one of the best known TV towers in the world, and the symbol of Shanghai City. The Oriental Pearl Tower is located in Lujiazui, Pudong District of Shanghai, close to Huangpu River and facing the Bund on the other side of Huangpu River. This engrossing tower is designed by Jiang Huangcheng, an architect from Shanghai Modern Architectural Design Co. Ltd. With 467.9 meters in height, the Oriental Pearl Tower has been the highest tower in Asia, and the third highest in the world.

2.The Bund

The Bund sits along the Huangpu River bank in the city center of Shanghai. It is the must-see landscape in Shanghai for every tourists travelling to Shanghai. Over 150 years ago when the colonists landed on the land of Shanghai, they choose the bund as the place for their settlement. Since then, a group of buildings of different countries’ styles are constructed on the bund. Today, these foreign style buildings plus with the newly-established buildings have been the symble of the city.

3.Nanjing Pedestrian Street

If you can to go shopping, just go to the Nanjing Pedestrian Street. The famous Nanjing Pedestrian Street is situated in Huangpu District, extending from the Middle Xizang Road in the west to the Middle Henan Road in the east. This pedestrian street, established in the 50th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, refresh the 100-year-old Nanjing Road to be the new attraction of Shanghai.

4.City God Temple

There is a saying that you haven’t been to the Grand Shanghai without a visit to the City God Temple. From this saying, we get to that the City God Temple is a must-see place for your Shanghai tour. Generally speaking, the City God Temple in Shanghai refers to the old temple in Huangpu District, which is often called Yu Garden in many descriptions of tourist attraction. This classical garden is worth visiting.

This article is written by James Lee, a travel guide in Shanghai. If you need any help on Shanghai Hotels or Shanghai Accommodations Guide, just visit his site.