Zhangjiajie City

 

Zhangjiajie is a growing tourist city and is famous for its unique natural scenery and abundant tourism resources. It is located in the northwest of Hunan Province, about 400 kilometers away from Changsha, covering a total area of 9,563 square kilometers with 76% mountainous area. Among the total population of 1.62 million, almost 72% of the people belong to ethic minorities, including Tujia, Bai and Miao nationalities.

Zhangjiajie consists of Yongding and Wulingyuan Districts, Cili and Sangzhi Counties. Wulingyuan District, also called Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, was listed among the World Natural Heritage Catalogue by UNESCO in 1992, as it boasts the most beautiful natural scenery in China. What is more, Zhangjiajie was awarded the title of "World Geological Park" in 2004 and was honored as "Number-One Miraculous Mountain in the World" and "The Original Manuscript of Chinese Landscape Painting".

International friendship cities:

• Hadong County, South Korea

• Santa Fe City, U.S.A.

• Aix-les-Bains, France

• Naruto, Japan

• Koka, Japan

• Luang Prabang, Laos

• Morbisch, Austria

Data sources: Hunan Provincial Bureau of Statistics, Official Website of Zhangjiajie Municipal People's Government, 12306, Civil Aviation Administration of China; Office of Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee; Zhangjiajie Municipal Statistics Bureau

Updated in June 2025