Save your Chinese destinations
Save your hotel name and full street address in Chinese characters on your phone to show drivers or enter into taxi apps.
Getting to Zhangjiajie: Planes, trains, and your first hotel
Save travel time and avoid dragging heavy bags up stairs by matching your arrival airport or station to your first hotel base.
Where to stay: Wulingyuan or downtown Zhangjiajie?
Stay near the national park gates for morning mountain trails, then move downtown for Tianmen Mountain and easy departures.
Match US passport details before booking
Check that the full name and passport number match your US passport exactly before paying for trains, hotels, or park tickets.
How to pay in Zhangjiajie: Alipay, WeChat Pay, cards, and cash
Link your US credit card to Alipay or WeChat Pay for everyday meals and taxis, and keep backup cash for places without card machines.
Internet in Zhangjiajie: Roaming, SIM cards, and eSIMs
Set up an eSIM or international roaming before arrival so maps, chat, and US bank SMS verification codes work right away.
Show dietary needs before ordering
Show your dietary card to the kitchen staff before ordering, especially if you avoid spice or have a peanut allergy.
Where to eat in Zhangjiajie: Local specialties and trail snacks
Pick dinner spots near your hotel base and buy water and trail snacks in town before heading up the mountain.