While Hong Kong and Zhangjiajie may seem like a world apart, most of the 850km (or 530 miles) is easily traveled by either train or airplane.
How to Get to Zhangjiajie from Hong Kong by Airplane
The direct flight from Hong Kong to Zhangjiajie is only available on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. It typically departs around 4 pm and takes about 2 hours.
If you are traveling on other weekdays, it is recommended to consider taking a bullet train for efficiency.
How to Get to Zhangjiajie from Hong Kong by Train
There is a bullet train departing daily from Hong Kong to Zhangjiajie. It departs from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station at 08:30 and arrives at Zhangjiajie West Railway Station at 14:52. The journey takes about 6.5 hours.
Hong Kong and Zhangjiajie Travel Tips
The best time to go is when there are no public holidays in China, as it gets really busy, and when the weather in Zhangjiajie is best between September and early November. You can also go between April and June if you don't mind humidity and the occasional rain.
Hong Kong's weather is a little different: September is likely to still be very hot in Hong Kong though, so October or November are better for visiting Hong Kong if you don't cope with heat well.
Chinese public holidays will lead to more expensive accommodation and flights (and sold out flights), these times are:
- China's summer holiday season (July and August)
- Labor Day (May 1–3)
- National Day (October 1–7)
- Spring Festival (late January or early to mid February)
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Touring Zhangjiajie and Hong Kong
Zhangjiajie is really a once-in-a-lifetime destination. We've got plenty of Zhangjiajie tours depending on how much time you have and how active you want to be.
We can take you around for four full days to explore everything these gorgeous mountains have to offer, or take you on a one-day tour of the glass bridge and Baofeng lake.
Because of the many options there are when it comes to touring Hong Kong, we have put together a huge amount of Hong Kong tours! And of course, tours can be tailored to your needs to fit both Hong Kong and Zhangjiajie in one itinerary.
Please contact us here if you've got any special requests or requirements, or need help navigating your journey to Zhangjiajie from Hong Kong.
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