On May 9, a 45-member tour group from India visited the Huanglong Cave Scenic Area to experience the low-altitude helicopter tour, enjoying the spectacular views of Zhangjiajie's canyons and peak forests as well as the rural landscapes from a unique "bird's-eye view." Recently, with the continued growth of inbound tourists, Zhangjiajie's low-altitude helicopter tours have gained increasing popularity, with groups of foreign tourists flocking to the city.

"In addition to the 45-person Indian tour group, we have two Russian tour groups of over 20 people each scheduled for later dates. To ensure high-quality reception, we've specially arranged two helicopters to operate today," said a staff member on site. Since the beginning of this year, it has been quite common for international tourists to make group reservations for the helicopter ride. According to the staff members, foreign tourists favor the helicopter tour for three main reasons. First, the peak forest and canyon landscapes of Zhangjiajie, viewed from above, are clearly layered and majestic, offering a powerful visual impact. Second, the tours are cost-effective and it only takes visitor a few hundred yuan to enjoy a panoramic flight, viewing Zhangjiajie's natural scenery and cultural landscapes. Third, the operations are well-established, with friendly and attentive services, barrier-free payment options, and reliable safety measures, providing an excellent overall experience. 

To better meet the growing demands of international tourists, the project operators have implemented several service improvements, including optimizing the reservation system, adding multilingual guided tours, and introducing customized itineraries. These measures aim to comprehensively enhance the reception system for international visitors, enabling more foreign tourists to deeply appreciate the unique charm of Zhangjiajie's natural ecology and local culture through an "aerial perspective."

This article is from Hunan Provincial Government. www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese source: hunantoday