Compared to Changsha, I prefer the summer retreat canyons of Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie, a dazzling pearl in the northwest of Hunan, is a world-renowned tourist destination. It boasts unique sandstone peak forest landforms and magnificent karst landscapes, making one feel as if they are in a fairyland. Transportation routes: - City bus in Zhangjiajie: Take a bus from the station next to the train station to Wulingyuan Scenic Area or Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Buses run approximately every 15 minutes. The fare to the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park ticket station is about 20 yuan per person, and the journey takes about 50 minutes. - Taxi: Taking a taxi from Zhangjiajie city to Wulingyuan Scenic Area costs around 100 yuan. - Self-driving: You can only park outside the ticket station, and the parking fee is about 50 yuan per day. Must-visit routes: - Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a must-visit place. You can enter from the Forest Park ticket station, stroll along the Golden Whip Stream, and experience its charm of "never drying up in a thousand-year drought, and the water remains clear even after ten thousand years of rain." Along the way, you can admire attractions such as the Golden Whip Rock and the Eagle Protecting the Whip. Then take the Yangjiajie cableway to visit Wulong Village and Tianbo Mansion. Next, head to Yuanjiajie to explore the prototype of Hallelujah Mountain from the movie "Avatar." You can stay overnight at the town near the Tianzi Mountain ticket station or descend to Wulingyuan. The next day, visit the Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area to see the West Sea and the Fairy Scattering Flowers. You can descend by taking the Tianzi Mountain cableway or walking. Finally, visit the Ten-Mile Gallery, where you can take a one-way sightseeing train or walk to admire stone formations such as the Longevity Welcoming Guests and the Herbalist. - Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park is also not to be missed. Take the world's longest cableway, the Tianmen Mountain Cableway, to the top, admire the spectacular Tianmen Cave, and experience the thrilling Tianmen Mountain Glass Skywalk along the cliff edge. - If time permits, you can also visit the Yellow Dragon Cave to marvel at nature's craftsmanship; enjoy the classic beauty of Baofeng Lake; and challenge the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge for an exhilarating experience. Local delicacies: Zhangjiajie offers a rich variety of food. Tujia Sanxia Pot, made with cured meat, tofu, and radish, is delicious and fragrant; Kudzu root powder is smooth and refreshing, with heat-clearing and fire-reducing effects; Bracken cake is soft and glutinous with a faint bracken fragrance; and there are also specialty noodles like Zhangjiajie cold noodles and straw hat noodles. Accommodation recommendations: - Zhangjiajie Huazhu·Shangmeijia Qingju Hotel (Jishou University High-speed Railway West Station): Located in Reshuikeng Village, Dayongqiao Street, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie City, with an average cost of about 113 yuan per person. - Zhangjiajie Banli Homestay (Tianmen Mountain Store): Located in Huangjinta Community, Guanliping, Yongding District, with an average cost of about 110 yuan per person.