Zhangjiajie is 990 kilometers (or 615 miles) from Guangzhou. There are flights daily between Guangzhou and Zhangjiajie, taking around 2 hours.
The bullet train from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie takes 6-7 hours. Taking the train in China is an experience in itself and is a great way to enjoy the Chinese countryside views as well as make friends and experience Chinese life on a train!
How to Get to Zhangjiajie from Guangzhou by Air
There is one direct flight available from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie each day except on Thursday. The flight takes approximately 2 hours. On Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, the flight departs around 6:30 am. On Tuesday and Saturday, the flight departs around 12:00 pm.
Tickets start at approximately 140 USD but will double in the lead up to peak season.
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How to Get to Zhangjiajie from Guangzhou by Train
There are 12 bullet trains a day from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie. The train departs from either Guangzhou Railway Station, Guangzhou Nan (South) Station, or Guangzhou North Railway Station. The journey takes 6-7 hours.
If you're interested in a short visit to Changsha (the hometown of Chairman Mao), you can take the bullet train from Guangzhou to Changsha (6-7 hours), and then from Changsha to Zhangjiajie (2-3 hours).
You can use the China Highlights train ticket service to instantly check ticket prices per seat category or to find out the latest availability on both stretches.
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Zhangjiajie Travel Tips
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in winter: Winter in Zhangjiajie is less crowded, even more economical, and still beautiful, but very cold and access may be restricted.The best time to go to Zhangjiajie (and Guangzhou) is when there are no public holidays in China, as it gets really busy, and when the weather is best.
Between September and early November, the weather is comfortable. You can also go between April and June if you don't mind humidity and the occasional rain.
Chinese public holidays will lead to more expensive accommodation and flights (and sold out flights), these times are:
- China's summer holiday season (July and August)
- Labor Day (May 1–3)
- National Day (October 1–7)
- Spring Festival (late January or early to mid February)
We recommend you get to the airport at least 2½ hours before departure, and 3 during peak times. There can be really long check-in and security lines during holidays and weekends.
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Touring Zhangjiajie and Guangzhou
Tianmen Mountain cable car, Zhangjiajie: longest in the worldZhangjiajie is really a once-in-a-lifetime destination. We've got plenty of Zhangjiajie tours depending on how much time you have and how active you want to be.
We can take you around for four full days to explore everything these gorgeous mountains have to offer, or take you on a one-day tour of the glass bridge and Baofeng lake.
And of course, tours can be tailored to your needs. Please contact us here if you've got any special requests or requirements, or need help navigating your journey from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie.
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