How Much to Spend on Zhangjiajie Tickets
If you are calculating your Zhangjiajie travel budget and wondering exactly how much you need to spend on Zhangjiajie tickets, this up-to-date 2026 price breakdown covers every top scenic spot including Wulingyuan National Forest Park (Avatar Mountains), Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Huanglong Cave, Baofeng Lake and Qixing Mountain. We also include ticket prices for three famous local evening performances.
Many first-time visitors get confused about what each entrance ticket includes and excludes, especially optional cable cars, Bailong Elevator and sightseeing transport inside parks. Whether you plan to visit Zhangjiajie in spring, summer or autumn (the best time to visit Zhangjiajie for sea of clouds and fantastic hiking), this guide lists separate single tickets, cable car fees and value combo tickets, with clear notes on included attractions and extra self-pay items to help you avoid unexpected hidden costs during your trip to Zhangjiajie.
1. Wulingyuan (Zhangjiajie National Forest Park – Avatar Mountains)
| Scenic Spot & Ticket Type | Price (CNY/person) | What’s Included | What’s Excluded & Important Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Wulingyuan 4-Day Entrance Ticket | 239 | Unlimited park entry for 4 consecutive days; free eco-shuttle buses connecting Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, Golden Whip Stream, Ten-Mile Gallery, Huangshizhai, Yangjiajie | All mountain transport: Bailong Elevator, Tianzi Mountain Cable Car, Yangjiajie Cable Car, Huangshizhai Cable Car, Ten-Mile Gallery Mini Train; optional travel insurance |
| Bailong Elevator (One-way) | 65 | Single vertical elevator ride up/down mountain | Not covered by basic park ticket; VIP skip queue service available at extra cost |
| Tianzi Mountain Cable Car (One-way) | 72 | One cable car trip between mountain top & valley | Separate charge, not included in park entrance ticket |
| Yangjiajie Cable Car (One-way) | 76 | One-way cable car for Yangjiajie Great Wall | Extra cost for all visitors |
| Huangshizhai Cable Car (One-way) | 65 | One-way trip to Huangshizhai peak | Suitable for travellers with limited hiking stamina |
| Ten-Mile Gallery Mini Train (One-way) | 38 | Sightseeing train along Ten-Mile Gallery valley | Visitors can walk this route free of charge |
| 4-Ride Transport Combo Ticket (Three Cableways & One Elevator) | 238 | 4 random one-way rides: Bailong Elevator, Tianzi Mountain Cable Car, Yangjiajie Cable Car, Huangshizhai Cable Car; valid for 4 days | Requires separate Wulingyuan entrance ticket; Ten-Mile Gallery mini train not covered |
| Unlimited Trips Transport Combo Ticket | 298 | Unlimited rides on Bailong Elevator + three cableways within 4 days | Requires separate Wulingyuan entrance ticket; mini train excluded |
| Scenic Area All-In-One Pass Ticket | 518 | 4-day park entry, free eco-buses, unlimited rides on Bailong Elevator & all three cable cars | Ten-Mile Gallery mini train, personal travel insurance |
2. Tianmen Mountain (Heaven’s Gate Mountain)
| Scenic Spot & Ticket Type | Price (CNY/person) | What’s Included | What’s Excluded & Important Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Tianmen Mountain Ticket (Route A/B/C same price) | 288 | Park entrance, round-trip long sightseeing cable car, Tianmen Cave viewing platform, Yunmeng Summit, Ghost Valley Plank Road, free internal shuttle bus | Trans-mountain escalator, summit mini cable car, glass skywalk shoe covers, all payable on site |
| Trans-Mountain Escalator (Optional One-way) | 32 | Continuous outdoor escalators leading down to Tianmen Cave | Not included in base ticket; long waiting lines during peak hours |
| Summit Mini Cable Car (One-way) | 25 | Short cable car on the mountain top loop | Voluntary choice for saving hiking energy |
| Glass Skywalk Shoe Covers | 5 | Disposable shoe covers for glass plank road | Mandatory if you walk on the glass skywalk, self-paid on site |
3. Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon & Yuntiandu Glass Bridge
| Scenic Spot & Ticket Type | Price (CNY/person) | What’s Included | What’s Excluded & Important Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route A: Pure Grand Canyon Ticket (No Glass Bridge) | 50 | Canyon hiking trails, first sightseeing elevator, Rainbow Lake boat ride, eco shuttle bus | Yuntiandu Glass Bridge, VR Flying, zip line, slides & other amusement projects |
| Route B: Grand Canyon + Yuntiandu Glass Bridge Base Ticket | 178 | Full canyon hiking trails, Yuntiandu Glass Bridge, first sightseeing elevator, Rainbow Lake boat ride, free shoe covers for glass bridge, eco shuttle bus | VR Flying, high-altitude zip line, 3 special elevators, two hillside slides (7 optional experience items) |
| Route B + 7-Choose-5 Experience Combo Ticket | 298 | All items in Route B base ticket + pick any 5 out of 7 optional activities: VR Flying, Zip Line, Sky Strip Slide, Sightseeing Elevator, Treasure Hunt Elevator, Sculpture Elevator, King Wu Hillside Slide | Snacks, drinks, souvenirs, extreme bungee jump & Feilada climbing |
| Single Add-on: 7-Choose-5 Experience Pack (For guests who already bought Route B) | 120 | Access to pick any 5 of the 7 optional amusement projects | Only valid with valid Route B base ticket |
4. Other Major Scenic Spots
| Scenic Spot & Ticket Type | Price (CNY/person) | What’s Included | What’s Excluded & Important Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huanglong Cave (Yellow Dragon Cave) Adult Ticket | 121 | Cave entrance, underground river boat ride, all karst viewing platforms | Voluntary tour guide tips, bottled water, travel insurance |
| Baofeng Lake Regular Ticket | 121 | Lake entrance, round-trip sightseeing boat tour with Tujia folk commentary, free lakeside shuttle bus | Extra electric sightseeing carts, snacks and handmade souvenirs |
| Qixing Mountain (Seven Stars Mountain) Entrance Ticket | 198 | Park entry, round-trip mountain cable car access | Optional additional amusement facilities on the mountain top |
| 72 Wonder Buildings (72 Qilou) – Day Ticket | 48 | Daytime admission before 16:30, full ancient stilt house streets, all light shows & folk performances, stay until closing | Hanfu rental, food, drinks, travel photography service |
| 72 Wonder Buildings (72 Qilou) – Night Ticket | 88 | Admission after 16:30, 7D holographic light show, bonfire party, all Tujia live performances | Hanfu rental, local snacks, souvenirs, parking fee |
5. Evening Performance Tickets
| Show Name & Seat Tier | Price (CNY/person) | What’s Included | What’s Excluded & Important Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charming Xiangxi Show | |||
| Economy C Seat | 178 | General admission to Tujia ethnic folk performance | Premium seat upgrades, hotel transfer, drinks & snacks |
| Standard B VIP Seat | 198 | Mid-tier viewing area with clear stage views | Front-row super VIP zone, private pick-up service |
| Premium A Super VIP Seat | 228 | Front-center best viewing seats with full unobstructed view | Bottled beverages, exclusive souvenir gifts |
| Tianmen Fox Fairy Outdoor Real-Scene Show | |||
| Regular Standard Seat | 178 | Basic outdoor auditorium viewing zone | VIP zones, hotel round-trip transfer |
| Basic VIP Seat | 198 | Mid-range premium viewing area | Front VIP A & central VIP B sections |
| Mid VIP B Seat | 288 | Central premium viewing rows with great landscape backdrop view | Top front VIP A seats |
| Top VIP A Seat | 398 | Front-row prime seats closest to the stage and mountain backdrop | Private host service, premium refreshments |
| Zhangjiajie Eternal Love Show | |||
| Economy Regular Seat | 158 | Indoor standard spectator area | VIP front seats, theatre shuttle service |
| Standard VIP Seat | 178 | Balanced mid-tier viewing seats | Front premium super VIP zone |
| Premium Super VIP Seat | 228 | Front-row central viewing with full stage visibility | Snacks, bottled drinks and exclusive souvenirs |
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