Cili County Tourism, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province
Cili County, Zhangjiajie, Hunan - the eastern gateway of Zhangjiajie, boasts distinctive scenic spots such as Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Jiangya Hot Spring, Wulei Mountain, Wanfu Hot Spring, and Dragon King Cave. It integrates canyon wonders, hot spring health preservation, Taoist culture and karst cave exploration, allowing you to experience the natural and cultural charm of "Colorful Cili" in 2 days.
2-Day Canyon, Hot Spring and Cultural Tour in Cili County
Canyon Exploration, Hot Spring Health Preservation, Taoist Discovery
Challenge the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge in the morning to experience high-altitude thrills; explore the canyon scenery in the afternoon to feel the natural wonders; head to Jiangya Hot Spring in the evening to relax in the natural hot spring.
- About 1 hour's drive from Zhangjiajie urban area to the Grand Canyon
- About 1 hour's drive from the Grand Canyon to Jiangya Hot Spring
- There are tourist special lines from Cili County to various scenic spots
- There are shuttle buses and sightseeing elevators in the scenic area
- Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon: ¥118
- Glass Bridge: ¥138
- Jiangya Hot Spring: ¥168
- Combination tickets have discounts
- Cili Bacon
- Yanbodu Sweet Potato Vermicelli
- Jiangya Whitebait
- Tujia Glutinous Rice Cake
- Fern Root Vermicelli
Climb Wulei Mountain in the morning to experience the cultural heritage of the Taoist sacred site; experience Wanfu Hot Spring or explore Dragon King Cave in the afternoon to end the Cili tour.
- About 40 minutes' drive from Wulei Mountain to Wanfu Hot Spring
- About 30 minutes' drive from Wanfu Hot Spring to Dragon King Cave
- Convenient transportation from various scenic spots back to Cili County
- There is a cableway to the top of Wulei Mountain
- Wulei Mountain: ¥68
- Wanfu Hot Spring: ¥158
- Dragon King Cave: ¥78
- Wulei Mountain Cableway: ¥60 round trip
- Wulei Mountain has a high altitude with large temperature differences between morning and evening, please keep warm
- The ground in Dragon King Cave is slippery, it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes
- The time for hot spring bathing should not be too long, 15-20 minutes each time is appropriate
Must-Try Foods in Cili County
Cili Bacon
A traditional specialty of Cili County, made from local native pork through traditional processes such as salting and smoking. The bacon has a golden color, rich fragrance, and is fat but not greasy. It can be steamed, stir-fried, stewed and other cooking methods, and is a must-have delicacy for Cili people to entertain guests.
Yanbodu Sweet Potato Vermicelli
A characteristic product of Yanbodu Town, Cili, made from high-quality local sweet potatoes through traditional processes. The vermicelli is crystal clear, smooth and chewy, and can be made into various delicacies such as soup noodles and fried noodles, which are deeply loved by tourists.
Jiangya Whitebait
A specialty of Jiangya Reservoir, whitebait is transparent all over, with tender meat and delicious taste. It can be made into dishes such as steamed egg with whitebait and whitebait soup, which are rich in nutrition and are high-protein and low-fat healthy food.
Fern Root Vermicelli
A characteristic food in the mountainous area of Cili, made from wild fern roots ground into powder. The vermicelli is dark brown, smooth in taste, and has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxification, and lowering blood pressure. It can be cold mixed or made into soup, and is an excellent product for relieving summer heat in summer.
- Spring (March-May): Blooming flowers and pleasant climate
- Autumn (September-November): Clear sky and suitable for mountain climbing
- Winter (December-February): Best time for hot spring health preservation
- Summer (June-August): Summer resort in the Grand Canyon and cool karst caves
- Challenge the thrilling glass bridge of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
- Enjoy the comfort of natural hot springs at Jiangya Hot Spring
- Experience the cultural heritage of the Taoist sacred site at Wulei Mountain
- Experience "Fu" culture hot spring health preservation at Wanfu Hot Spring
- Explore the hundreds of millions of years of karst cave wonders in Dragon King Cave
- Tickets: ¥400-600 (including glass bridge and hot spring)
- Catering: ¥200-400 (including characteristic food)
- Accommodation: ¥300-600 (hot spring hotel or county guesthouse)
- Transportation: ¥150-250 (including scenic spot transportation)
- Total: ¥700-1400
- Can people with acrophobia walk on the glass bridge? → You can try with psychological preparation, or choose not to walk on the glass bridge
- How long does it take to climb Wulei Mountain? → About 2-3 hours on foot, 10 minutes by cableway
- Do I need to bring a swimsuit for the hot spring? → Yes, there are also sales in the scenic area but with fewer choices
- What is the temperature inside Dragon King Cave? → Around 18℃ all year round, it is recommended to bring a coat