Natural Wonder · Zhangjiajie, China
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Chinese: 湖南张家界国家森林公园; pinyin: Húnán Zhāngjiājiè Guójiā Sēnlín Gōngyuán; lit. Built 1982.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Zhangjiajie, China |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Built | 1982 |
| Area | Area: 479.15 km² |
| Coordinates | 29.3499° N, 110.4352° E |
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What Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is known for
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Chinese: 湖南张家界国家森林公园; pinyin: Húnán Zhāngjiājiè Guójiā Sēnlín Gōngyuán; lit.
About Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Chinese: 湖南张家界国家森林公园; pinyin: Húnán Zhāngjiājiè Guójiā Sēnlín Gōngyuán; lit. 'Hunan Zhangjiajie National Forest Park') is a national forest park located in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China. It is one of several national parks within the Wulingyuan Scenic Area.
History
In 1982, the park was recognized as China's first national forest park with an area of 4,810 ha (11,900 acres). Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is part of a much larger 397.5 km2 (153.5 sq mi) Wulingyuan Scenic Area. In 1992, Wulingyuan was officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Zhangjiajie |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Changde Airport (CGD) |
| Distance from the airport | 78.4 miles (straight line) |
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- Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG) · Zhangjiajie (Yongding), China · 16.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Zhangjiajie National Forest Park?
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Chinese: 湖南张家界国家森林公园; pinyin: Húnán Zhāngjiājiè Guójiā Sēnlín Gōngyuán; lit.
Where is Zhangjiajie National Forest Park located?
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is in Zhangjiajie, China. Its coordinates are 29.3499° N, 110.4352° E.
How do I get to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park?
The nearest town is Zhangjiajie, and the nearest airport is Changde Airport (CGD), about 78.4 miles away (straight line).
When was Zhangjiajie National Forest Park built?
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park was built 1982.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhangjiajie_National_Forest_Park — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3895620 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.