Exploring the genuine Tujia Ethnic Village is always on visitors agenda: Shiyanping village, hidden and isolated about 50km away from Zhangjiajie city, in the Southeast of Zhangjiajie, well preserved picturesque old village, with more than 90 percent of intact vegetation and forest at the foot of the mountain, about 180 stilted buildings built by the Tujia ethnic group. This ancient architectural complex, dating back to Qing dynasty, became a Key Cultural Relic unit under state protections in year of 2015. It was placed in the first batch of 50 traditional villages to be protected by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage.
Depart from Zhangjiajie city area hotels, private car pickup, drive 2.5 hours through beautiful mountains and villages, drop off in a hostel in Shiyanping village, explore the village on your own, next day your private car drive back to Zhangjiajie city, or drop off in zjj airport.
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