To travel from Singapore to Zhangjiajie, it is best to take a plane. Currently there is no direct flight. You are likely better off flying directly to nearby Changsha and then taking a bullet train from there.
How to Get to Zhangjiajie from Singapore by Airplane and Bullet Train
There are direct flights to nearby Changsha from Singapore. It takes about 5 hours. The flights cost about 100-200 USD one way or 150-250 USD for a return trip, depending on the time of year.
To travel from Changsha to Zhangjiajie, you can take a bullet train with a journey time of around 2-3 hours. The train departs from either Changsha Railway Station or Changsha South Railway Station and arrives at Zhangjiajie West Railway Station. It takes about 1 hour by car from Changsha airport to the railway station. Tickets for these train journeys cost approximately from 50 USD.
In addition to the train option, we can also assist you in arranging a private car service from Changsha to Zhangjiajie. You can contact us for a quote, as the price for the transfer will depend on the number of people in your party and the amount of luggage you have. The ride will take approximately 4 hours, depending on traffic, and we can take you directly to the front door of your hotel.
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How to Get to Zhangjiajie from Singapore by Air with a Stopover
If you don't want the hassle of transferring between a flight and a train, you can choose to take a flight to Zhangjiajie with a stopover in between. The fastest option takes 10-12 hours. The cost is approximately from 400 USD. The total journey time is nearly equal to the option of taking a flight plus a train.
Zhangjiejie Travel Tips
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park gets very crowded at peak times.The best time to go is when there are no public holidays in China, as it gets really busy in Zhangjiajie, and when the weather in Zhangjiajie is best between September and early November. 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)
Touring Zhangjiajie with China Highlights
Make Zhangjiajie memories your way with China Highlights!Zhangjiajie 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.
- Beijing – Xi'an – Zhangjiajie – Guilin/Yangshuo – Shanghai
- Essence of Guangzhou and Zhangjiajie Tour
- Beijing – Xi'an – Zhangjiajie – Yangtze River – Shanghai
Please contact us here if you've got any special requests or requirements, or need help navigating your journey to Zhangjiajie from Hong Kong.