Zhangjiajie Itinerary: The best 3-4 Day Itinerary, Travel Guide and Tips.

Planning a trip to one of China’s most breath-taking destinations? This Zhangjiajie itinerary will guide you through everything you need to know to plan the perfect 3 to 4-day adventure.

From the world-famous Avatar Mountains to glass bridges and stunning lakes, Zhangjiajie offers a mix of jaw-dropping landscapes and thrilling experiences. Honestly, I’ve never seen anything like the beauty of this place before. Whether you’re into hiking, photography, or unique cultural sights, this Zhangjiajie itinerary and travel guide has you covered. I hope it helps you plan an unforgettable trip and that you can fall in love with this beautiful part of China just as much as I did.

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Zhangjiajie, China

Zhangjiajie is a beautiful city in Hunan Province, China. It is famous for its breath-taking national park filled with dramatic sandstone pillars, misty mountains, lush forests, and wild monkeys. The area gained international fame after inspiring the floating Hallelujah Mountains in James Cameron’s Avatar.

However, there is much more to Zhangjiajie beyond the famous Avatar Mountains. Zhangjiajie offers a mix of incredible attractions and stunning landscapes that appeal to nature lovers, photographers, adventurers and thrill-seekers alike.

Zhangjiajie also connects well with other popular destinations in China, making it easy to include in a broader travel itinerary. From here, you can conveniently travel to some of my favourite spots like Guilin with its breath-taking karst mountains, or continue on to the vibrant city of Macau for a mix of culture, history, and entertainment

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Where to Stay in Zhangjiajie

To make the most of your trip, it is important to base yourself in the right district in Zhangjiajie. Our Zhangjiajie itinerary consisted of us staying in two different districts, Wilingyuan and Yongding.

Wilingyuan

Wilingyuan is best to stay in when you are visiting Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. One of the most popular entrances to the park, the West Gate, is in Wilingyuan. Staying here allows you to easily walk to the West Gate entrance and be there early to avoid the large crowds. It’s a beautiful small tourist town with plenty of hotels, hostels, and restaurants within walking distance of the park entrance. I highly recommend checking out Tusi Bieyuan Hotel, we loved our stay here.

Yongding (Zhangjiajie City Centre)

If you’re arriving late or planning to visit Tianmen Mountain, it is best to stay in Yongding. This area is more urban and closer to the airport, train station, and Tianmen Mountain cable car entrance.

We stayed in Wilingyuan for the first 3 nights in Tusi Bieyuan Hotel. Then for our final night we stayed in Yongding in Zhangjiajie Yueting Eco Inn (i.e the night before visiting Tianmen Mountain). It was perfect for our one night stay in Zhangjiajie City Centre and it was only a 15 minute walk to Tianmen Mountain cable-car.

We arrived at Zhangjiajie West Train station on the Thursday night around 9pm and took a Didi (Chinese uber) to Wilingyuan. The journey took 30-minutes and cost around 60 RMB.

How to purchase tickets for activities in Zhangjiajie

I highly recommend having all your tickets booked in advance, especially if you are going during peak seasons.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

You can book your tickets in advance for Zhangjiajie National Park here. Your ticket is valid for 4 consecutive days, and you just need to make sure you have your passport with you to enter the park. I recommend purchasing tickets for the East Gate, however if the East Gate sells out, I recommend purchasing tickets for the South Gate. We purchased our Bailong Elevator ticket and Huangshi Village Cable-Car ticket in advance here also. This saved us time queuing once inside the park.

Tianmen Mountain

Tickets to enter Tianmen Mountain are available to purchase in advance here. We chose Route A, which I highly recommend. This ticket price includes entry, the use of Tianmen Cable Car, the use of the escalator through the mountains as well as the express cable-car back to the bottom of the mountain.

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Glass Bridge

We purchased our tickets for Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Glass Bridge here. We purchased route A tickets. This included entry to the Glass Bridge and the Grand Canyon. Then we paid for additional activities once we arrived. However, we did regret not having tickets for the zipline purchased in advance.

The Best 4-Day Zhangjiajie Itinerary

Day 1: Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area (Avatar Mountains) & The Golden Whip Stream

We are starting off this Zhangjiajie itinerary in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, spending the full day exploring its most famous highlights.

Tip: For day one it is best to start at the East Gate of the Park. And once you enter the gates go to the right and get on the bus going towards Bailong Elevator. Everything is well signed to help you go in the right direction.

Bailong Elevator

Bailong elevator is one of the most popular attractions at Zhangjiajie National Park and a starting point for many people accessing the park. It is the world’s tallest outdoor elevator (326m) offering a fast ride up the side of the mountain and breath-taking views as you reach the peak. The ride takes under 2 minutes, but the views are worth every second, and to make it even better it saves you hiking up 1000 steps to get to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area.

As I mentioned, it’s one of the park’s most popular attractions. Therefore, I highly recommend arriving early to beat the queues. Moreover, purchasing your tickets online in advance helps you avoid standing in line twice. Once booked, you can simply scan your passport at the entrance to access the elevator directly.

Important note: Get here as early as you can. The best thing to do is to be at the East Gate for opening at 7am, get on the bus and head straight for the elevator. If you don’t arrive early, the queue can range from 1 to 3 hours. For example, we got there at 9 a.m. and ended up waiting in line for nearly three hours. That said, we were travelling during one of China’s busiest public holidays, Labour Day (May 1st–May 5th), which significantly increased the crowds.

Book your tickets for Zhangjiajie National Forest Park & Bailong Elevator here.

How to get to Bailong Elevator

Enter the park through the East Gate. Once inside, head to the right-hand side and board the shuttle bus heading toward Bailong Elevator. For the most part, it’s clearly signposted, but if you’re unsure, just ask one of the staff members, they’re helpful and will confirm you’re heading in the right direction.

The bus ride takes around 20–30 minutes in total. Partway through, you’ll stop and switch to another bus, though the reason for the transfer isn’t entirely clear. Even so, the process is very straightforward: simply get off the first bus and follow the signs for Bailong Elevator to board the second one. Eventually, you’ll arrive at an area with some shops and cafés. While it’s tempting to stop for a quick break, I highly recommend continuing straight on to stay ahead of the crowds. Walk up a small hill, about a 5-minute walk and you arrive at the ticket station for the Bailong Elevator.

Yuanjiajie

Once you get off the elevator head towards Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. This is the heart of the “Avatar Mountains.” Yuanjiajie is one of the most stunning and popular parts of the National Park. The trails here are well-maintained with pathways and signposts all around. In addition, you’ll come across several viewing decks and platforms to walk out on to capture spectacular photos of the mountains.

How to get to Yuanjiajie

After exiting Bailong Elevator, follow the signs to the right, you’ll walk for less than 10 minutes before reaching another bus station. From there, hop on the shuttle bus, which will take you uphill to the start of the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. Although the area was quite busy, we never waited more than five minutes for a bus. Alternatively, if you prefer to skip the elevator, you can hike up to Yuanjiajie from the Golden Whip Stream trail, a scenic but more physically demanding route.

Viewpoints you can’t miss in Yuanjiajie Scenic Area

Avatar Hallelujah Mountains

The most iconic part of Zhangjiajie National Park is without a doubt the Avatar Mountains. This is one of the most picturesque parts of your Zhangjiajie itinerary, and a bucket-list travel destination for many people around the world.

The Southern Sky Pillar is what inspired the floating Hallelujah Mountains in the famous Avatar movie. The views here are incredible, and if you are lucky enough to witness some low hanging clouds and mist, you will understand why they are called the Hallelujah Floating Mountains. It creates the illusion that the sandstone peaks are floating amongst the clouds.

Once we got off the bus at Yuanjiajie Scenic Area we followed the signs towards “Heaven and Earth Pillar Avatar Floating Mountain” to find these famous sandstone peaks. You will find there are many viewpoints and decking’s here to capture a look at the parks most famous mountains, so if you see huge crowds just keep moving along until you find somewhere more peaceful or less crowded to enjoy the view.

First Bridge Under Heaven

The first bridge under heaven is believed to be the highest natural stone bridge in the world. This narrow stone bridge connects two sandstone peaks around 350 metres above the canyon.

Fun fact: Local legends say this bridge was once used by immortals to cross between the heavens and the earth, hence where it got the name ‘First Bridge Under Heaven’.

Fascinating Terrace

Fascinating Terrace is one of the best panoramic viewing platforms in Yuanjiajie in my opinion. This spot offers uninterrupted 360° views of the dramatic sandstone forest. This part of Yuanjiajie is honestly like something from a movie (no pun intended here) and it is by far my favourite view found on this Zhangjiajie itinerary.

Here, you can see the dense clusters of peaks stretching as far as the eye can see. I must admit I enjoyed looking out at the scenery from the fascinating terrace more than I did over at the Hallelujah Mountains. It is relatively open, allowing you to take your time, snap photos, and soak in the surreal landscape without the madness of the crowds. It was much more peaceful with very little crowds, and I felt like it had a much wider and better panoramic view of the area.

 It’s also a great spot to rest if you’re hiking through the park. You will find platforms and tables to sit down at where you can relax, enjoy some snacks and take in the breath-taking scenery.

What to do after you explore Yuanjiajie Scenic Area

After exploring Yuanjiajie you have two options, either continue exploring another part of the park or hike back down from Yuanjiajie. It really depends on how much time you have left.

Unfortunately, we spent so much time queuing for the Bailong Elevator and then exploring Yuanjiajie that we did not have enough time left to continue exploring the park. However, if you want to continue exploring the National Park, I highly recommend making your way over to Tianzi Mountain. But if you are ready to leave the park you can take a good hike back down towards the Golden Whip Stream (this is what we done) or take the Bailong Elevator back down again if you would like an easier option. We hiked down the mountain towards the Golden Whip Stream and explored this stunning trail once we finished in Yuanjiajie.

Tianzi Mountain

• Recommended if you have more time (and energy) to continue exploring.
• Takes you to another beautiful side of Zhangjiajie National Park
• You can take a shuttle bus from Yuanjiajie to Tianzi Mountain.
•  Ride the Tianzi Mountain cable car for stunning aerial views or hike along the trail to witness Tianzi’s raw natural beauty.

Golden Whip Stream

• Recommended if you have less time & less energy.
• An easy hike down the mountain (still takes 2 hours but it’s easy and very peaceful).

Golden Whip Stream (Jinbianxi)

This is one of the most peaceful trails in the park. It is a flat, 7.5km walk along by the stream. You are surrounded by exotic plants and trees, stunning views of the mountains and even some wild monkeys. We spotted lotssssss of monkeys along this trail.

What makes this trail particularly beautiful and unique is the perspective it offers. Rather than viewing the mountains head-on from above, you’ll be looking up at them from the valley, which gives you an entirely different perspective again.

Day 2: Huangshi Village and Xibu Street

Start day two off by heading in the direction of Huangshi Village. Huangshi Village, also known as Yellow Stone Village, is on average 1100m high. It has steep edges and a flat surface. This platform represents the early formation of the yellow sandstone, which was created from water cutting through the joints causing the sandstone to break down in various directions to create the peaks we can see today.

Many say that visiting Zhangjiajie without visiting Yellow Stone Village, is not worth the visit at all, and I have to say after visiting, I agree. I really enjoyed exploring this part of the park, it offered an alternative view of the Avatar Hallelujah Mountains, and it was much more peaceful and less crowded than Yuanjiajie Scenic Area.

Like I mentioned this side of the park was much more peaceful and less crowded than Yuanjiajie, so you do not need to worry about arriving too early if you don’t want to. We arrived at the South Gate entrance to the park for about 8.45am and it was perfect.

Huangshi Village Cable-Car

We entered Zhangjiajie National Park via the South Gate and walked for about 10 minutes and reached the beginning of the Golden Whip Stream. From here we took a left up-hill and got on a shuttle bus to Huangshi Village.

When we arrived at the bottom of Huanghsi Village we took the cable-car up to the top of the peak. Alternatively, you can hike but be prepared for a challenging climb, as the trail consists of hundreds of steep steps winding continuously uphill through the mountain. Later in the day, we chose to hike back down, which was a much more manageable option.

Huangshi Village cable-car cost 65 RMB and you can pre-book your tickets in advance here to save you queuing on the day.

Huangshi Village Loop-Walk

When you arrive at the top of Huangshi Village, follow along the Huangshi Village Loop Walk. It is approximately 3km around and we spent 2 and a half hours in total here. The Huangshi Village Loop Walk offers panoramic views of Zhangjiajie National Park and lots of wild monkeys.

The best viewpoints in Huangshi Village

• Six Wonders Pavilion
• Five Finger Peak
• The Sea of Clouds
• Imperial Garden
• Lovers Peak

Five Finger Peak

The Five Finger Peak is the most iconic formation in Huangshi Village. The formation gets its name as it looks like a giant hand with jagged peaks resembling fingers which point towards the sky. I highly recommend stopping here and taking some beautiful photos of the formations.

Lovers Peak

Here you will see two peaks side-by-side, which are said to resemble two lovers gazing at one another. We spotted many couples stopping here for cute photos together.

Imperial Garden

Here you will find a stunning panoramic view across the park’s forest. It is filled with tall trees, some flowers and many sandstone peaks. We were lucky the weather was fantastic when we were here, so we really got to see the lush greenery blooming. You can also see the Avatar Hallelujah Mountains in the distance from here.

Six Wonders Pavilion

As you’re coming towards the end of the Huangshi Village Loop, you will come across the Six Wonders Pavilion. This is a multi-tiered platform on the edge of the cliff, which offers an incredible view of the sandstone peaks. At this point in the park, in the distance, you get an elevated perspective of the Avatar Mountains but from the opposite side. I highly recommend stopping here for a rest to take in the breath-taking views. In addition, there is a shop here to get some drinks and snacks.

The Sea of Clouds

Huangshi Village is also one of the best spots to catch the famous ‘Sea of Clouds’, which refers to the view you get when you are above the clouds and the peaks are coming out over the clouds. It is usually at its best in the early morning or after a shower of rain, however the day we were here the weather was incredible and there was not a cloud to be seen in the sky.

Once you are finished doing the loop around Huangshi Village you can either take the cable car back down or you can take the mountain trail down. We took the mountain trail back down and it took us approximately 40 minutes. It is probably a few hundred steps down, but its not too hard. We even spotted some more monkeys along our way down. When you get down you end up back at the beginning of the Golden Whip Stream trail.

 Xibu Street (Evening in Wulingyuan)

After a day of hiking and exploring Zhangjiajie National Park I highly recommend unwinding in Xibu Street. Xibu Street is the famous pedestrian street in Wilingyuan. It is filled with stunning traditional Chinese architecture, fabulous restaurants and delicious street food.

While it is a little touristy (filled with mostly Chinese tourists), it has a beautiful atmosphere. In particular, if you go as the sun sets, the street lights up with colourful lights and lanterns.

Street Food I recommend trying

• Cili Noodles
• Mugwort Cake
• BBQ Skewers

The Best Restaurants in Wilingyuan

1. Zhai Zi Li De Bo Bo Cai
2. Hunan Flavor Characteristic Restaurant

After exploring Xibu Street and enjoying delicious food we headed back to our hotel, Tusi Bieyuan Hotel, which I highly recommend, to get a good rest.

Day 3: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Glass Bridge & Baofeng Lake

Day 3 is a mix of relaxation, stunning views and an adrenaline rush. In my opinion no Zhangjiajie itinerary is complete without a trip to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Glass Bridge. We had the best day here. The views are breath-taking and there is an unbelievable mix of adventurous activities you can take part in. If you’re an adventure seeker like me, you are going to love it here.

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon & Glass Bridge

Start your day off early and head to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. It is about a 30-minute drive from Wilingyuan. We took a Didi (Chinese version of Uber) and it cost around 60 RMB (€7.30/£6.20/$8.20) but you can ask your hotel about times for buses that also go out to the Grand Canyon and cost as little as 12 RMB. On the way back we took the bus.

We pre-booked our tickets for the Grand Canyon & Glass Bridge here to guarantee entry and to save time queuing when we arrived. Specifically, we chose route A which included access to the glass bridge and the canyon. Once inside, we paid for the additional activities. Nevertheless, we did regret not purchasing our zipline ticket in advance.

Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

When taking route A, you arrive at the Glass Bridge first. Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge is the highest glass bridge in the world. It stretches 430 metres across a deep gorge and sits about 300 metres above Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. Walking across the glass bridge offers breath-taking panoramic views of the canyon.

When you look out across the bridge you have a beautiful view of the water flowing through the canyon, the glass elevators going up and down the side of the mountain, along with views of tourist’s zip-lining across the canyon. This is by far one of the best views on this Zhangjiajie itinerary.

Then when you look down through the glass floor, you get an adrenaline rush like no other. However, don’t worry, if you are terrified of heights, it’s not glass the whole way. In fact, it is only the middle part of the bridge which is transparent, which you can easily avoid walking across if you wish.

I highly recommend stopping here to take in the views and taking some of the most beautiful photos you will take on your trip to Zhangjiajie. Once you are here you have lots of different activities you can take part in.

Activities at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

• Bungee jump off the Glass Bridge
• Zipline across the canyon
• Skywalk along the edge of the mountain
• Slide down the side of the mountain
• Take a glass elevator down the mountain
• Scenic mountain walk

We were hoping to zipline across the canyon, but unfortunately the line was 2 hours long when we arrived, and it was beginning to get late, so we decided not to wait. However, what we did do was we took the glass elevator a quarter of the way down, then took the scenic walk down another patch of the mountain and we reached the slide. From there we slid down through the mountain until we reached the bottom. This was such a fun and unique experience, I highly recommend trying it out for yourself.

When you reach the bottom, the adventure is not over yet. You take about a 2km scenic walk along the river, passing by crystal-clear streams, waterfalls, and natural caves. It’s a great way to see Zhangjiajie’s geological diversity up close. And to make it even better it ends with a short boat cruise along the stream to reach the exit.

This was by far one of the most beautiful days of our Zhangjiajie itinerary, we were not expecting it to be as impressive as it was, honestly.

Baofeng Lake

If you have time when you get back to Wilingyuan head to Baofeng Lake. Baofeng Lake is a stunning man-made lake located in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, about 8 km from Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. You can take a relaxing 30–40-minute boat cruise across the lake, where you’ll glide across emerald waters and enjoy live performances of traditional Tujia songs. Unfortunately, we had this on our itinerary for day 3 but we spent so long exploring Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Glass Bridge that we never made it back in time to visit. But, it is a popular destination to add to your Zhangjiajie itinerary if you have time!

Day 4: Tianmen Mountain & The Stairway to Heaven

Finish up your Zhangjiajie trip with breath-taking views at Tianmen Mountain. This is another amazing and unmissable day you must add to your Zhangjiajie itinerary. We spent almost 6 hours exploring Tianmen Mountain and Tianmen Cave and we could have easily spent longer here.

Tianmen Cable-Car

Start your morning off by arriving at the Tianmen Cable-Car, which is located in the Yongding district in Zhangjiajie city. This is the longest cable car in the world, which stretches 7.5km from the city centre to the peak of Tianmen Mountain. We arrived for 8am to avoid the queues and it was perfect timing.

Note: I highly recommend staying in a hotel in the Yongding district the night before and arriving to Tianmen Cable-Car Station for 8am to avoid queues. We stayed in Zhangjiajie Yueting Eco Inn, and it was perfect. It was less than a 15-minute walk to the cable-car station.

Tianmen Mountain

The cable car takes you to the top of Tianmen Mountain, where you have two routes to choose from to take, the West or East Route.

We headed along the West Route and walked across the glass skywalk. It was a little scary, but it was so worth it. The views were unbelievable here. You not only have a view of the surrounding mountains, but you can also look out across Zhangjiajie City. The walk around the top of the mountain is honestly breath-taking. You will have so many opportunities to take amazing photographs of the views here (FYI my camera roll is filled with 1000s of pictures from this trip).

Viewpoints we visited on Tianmen Mountain

• Guigu Plank Road (Ghost Valley Cliffside Walk)
• The Glass Sky Walk
• Yunmeng Fairy Summit (highest point of the mountain)
• Tianmen Mountain Temple

Escalator Through The Mountain

Once you finish exploring the top of Tianmen Mountain, make your way towards the ‘Escalator Through the Mountain’ which will take you to Tianmen Cave (Stairway to Heaven). This is a fascinating piece of engineering, offering visitors a unique and efficient way to ascend and descend the mountain. It serves as a significant tourist attraction in Zhangjiajie, China, due to it’s innovative design and engineering.

The escalator ticket is included in the price paid for your Route A ticket. You just scan you passport to enter the escalator.

Tianmen Cave & The Stairway to Heaven

Also referred to as ‘Heavens Door’ or the ‘Stairway to Heaven’, Tianmen Cave is a 131-metre-high natural karst arch in the mountain. Tianmen Cave sits at the top of the famous 999 step-stairway which is also known as the ‘Stairway to Heaven’.

This is a beautiful place to end the day. You can climb the 999 steps and look up into ‘Heavens Door’ as you walk up. We got some fantastic photos here not only of the cave and the stairs but also the amazing views surrounding the area.

99-Bend Road

As you look down from the cave, you will spot the famous 99-bend road. This is a famous, twisty road scaling up through the mountain. Many say it is the most dangerous road in China. Buses do take tourists up along the road to reach Tianmen Cave, however the road was not in use when we visited. And I’m not too sure if I would have taken the bus up that road even if it was open!

Once we finished up exploring Tianmen Cave we took the cable-car back down to the bottom of the mountain (again it is included in your Route A ticket). From there we took a shuttle bus back to Zhangjiajie town centre, packed up our stuff and headed to the train after spending the best 4 days in Zhangjiajie, China.

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3 Day- Zhangjiajie Itinerary

If you only have 3 days in Zhangjiajie, don’t worry you can fit all the best attractions from above into a 3-Day Zhangjiajie itinerary. Below I have outlined two of the best Zhangjiajie itineraries based on whether you want to spend one or two days exploring Zhangjiajie National Park.

3-Day Zhangjiajie Itinerary (A)

This 3-Day Zhangjiajie itinerary is perfect if you want to spend just one day exploring Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

• Day 1: Zhangjiajie National Park- Yuanjiajie & Huangshi Village
• Day 2: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon & Glass Bridge, Baofeng Lake
• Day 3: Tianmen Mountain

3-Day Zhangjiajie Itinerary (B)

This 3-Day Zhangjiajie itinerary is ideal if you would prefer to spend 2 days exploring Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

• Day 1: Zhangjiajie National Park- Yuanjiajie Scenic Area (& Tianzi Mountain)
• Day 2: Huangshi Village & Golden Whip Stream (early morning), Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon & Glass Bridge (afternoon).
• Day 3: Tianmen Mountain

Note: Exploring Huangshi Village in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park only takes around 3 hours (or less if you take less breaks), so on day 2, you can spend the early morning exploring Huangshi Village. Then if you want you can take a short walk along the Golden Whip Stream trail (found at the bottom of Huangshi Village). Afterwards head straight from Zhangjiajie National Forest Park to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. I recommend aiming to be at the Grand Canyon for 2pm to give you enough time to really explore the area and to take part in some of the activities.

Want to see more breath-taking places in China? I highly recommend visiting some of my favourite spots like Guilin with its breath-taking karst mountains, or continue on to the vibrant city of Macau for a mix of culture, history, and entertainment.

Tips for visiting Zhangjiajie

1. Best Time to Visit Zhangjiajie

The ideal months are April to June and September to early November. During these times, you’ll enjoy mild weather, fewer crowds, and breath-taking natural scenery.

2. Avoid National Holidays

Try to skip visiting during Chinese public holidays like Labour Day (May 1–5) and National Day Golden Week (October 1–7), as Zhangjiajie gets extremely crowded and prices often spike.

3. Book in Advance

Popular attractions like Tianmen Mountain and Zhangjiajie National Forest Park have daily visitor limits, so it’s best to book tickets and accommodation early, especially during weekends or peak seasons. You can easily book your tickets in advance here.

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