Tickets and passes,
without the guesswork
Every price that matters in 2026, the ¥533 pass that sometimes saves money, and how to book with a foreign passport.
Zhangjiajie’s ticketing is not complicated, but it is layered: one pass for the park, separate tickets for everything else, and lifts sold individually inside. This page is the whole price list in one place.
Foreign passports pay exactly the same as Chinese citizens. That is not always true in China; here it is.
The full price list
| Attraction | Price | Covers | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Forest Park | ¥227 | Entry + shuttle buses | 4 consecutive days |
| All-inclusive park pass | ¥533 | Entry + unlimited lifts | 4 days |
| Bailong Elevator | ¥72 | One way | Single ride |
| Tianzi cable car | ¥72 | One way | Single ride |
| Yangjiajie cable car | ¥76 | One way | Single ride |
| Huangshi Village cable car | ~¥65 | One way | Single ride |
| Tianmen Mountain | ~¥278 | Cable car or bus + entry + escalators | 1 day |
| Grand Canyon Glass Bridge | ¥128–219 | Bridge + canyon walk | Timed slot |
| Canyon shuttle | +¥38 | Bottom of gorge to exit | Single ride |
| Glass bridge combo | ¥298 | Adds slide, boat, cableway | 1 day |
| Baofeng Lake | ~¥108 | Entry + boat | 1 day |
| Huanglong Cave | ~¥121 | Entry + guided route | 1 day |
| 72 Wonders | ¥88 | Tower complex + night market | 1 evening |
| Charming Xiangxi show | ¥178–588 | Seated performance | Evening |
| Tianmen Fox Fairy show | ¥178–498 | Outdoor performance | Evening |
The ¥533 question
The all-inclusive pass costs ¥305 more than the basic pass and gives unlimited rides on the elevator and all cable cars for four days. Whether it pays depends entirely on how often you go up and down.
| Your plan | Lift spend | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| One day, elevator up + cable down | ¥144 | Basic pass |
| Two days, four rides | ¥288 | Basic pass |
| Three days, six rides | ¥432 | All-inclusive |
| Four days of lift-hopping | ¥500+ | All-inclusive |
Most two- and three-day visitors come out slightly ahead with the basic pass. The all-inclusive version earns its price if you plan to revisit Yuanjiajie, or if the weather might force you to reshuffle days.
Booking with a foreign passport
- At the gate — easiest and lowest-risk. Bring your passport; staff at Wulingyuan speak basic English. Same price as everyone else.
- Official WeChat mini-program — search for the scenic area, switch to English, pay with WeChat Pay. Requires a linked card and some patience.
- Trip.com / Ctrip — English interface, English support, a small booking fee. The sensible option for the glass bridge and Tianmen time slots.
- Hotel front desk — many Wulingyuan hotels will book for you. Convenient, and they usually charge face value.
Book ahead only for: the glass bridge (sells out), Tianmen in holidays, and performances. The park pass itself is rarely unavailable.
Discounts and free entry
Children under 1.3 m enter free at almost everything; 1.3–1.5 m is usually half price. Students with a valid international student card get about 50% off the park. Visitors aged 65+ enter the national park free with a passport, and get reductions at most other sights.
There is no senior discount on the glass bridge or Tianmen for foreign passports unless you can prove age — bring the passport, not a photocopy.
Common questions
Do foreigners pay more?
Can I pay by card at the gate?
Is the park pass valid on consecutive days only?
Do I need to print tickets?
Now the fun part
Pick a route that fits your days and skip the guesswork.