Zhangjiajie People's Hospital

About the hospital

Zhangjiajie People's Hospital is the main Grade 3A general hospital of Zhangjiajie, with roots going back to 1939 (renamed from Dayong City People's Hospital in 1988). It has about 1,490 authorised beds across three campuses: the central Guyong Road campus, the Shadi campus and the East campus. It is a teaching hospital of Hunan Normal University and receives counterpart support from the Second Xiangya Hospital. Respiratory medicine is a Hunan provincial key specialty, and cardiology, paediatrics, neurology, hepatobiliary surgery and an oncology centre are among its strengths. In the first seven months of 2026 it received 1,031 inbound patients from more than 50 countries, offers Chinese, English and Korean signage and interpreter support in English, Spanish, Korean and Russian, and runs five first-aid stations in the mountain scenic areas. Its international medical department is still being prepared.

Last updated: 2026-11-10

Grade 3A public hospital

Departments

• Oncology
• Neurology & neurosurgery
• Digestive
• Cardiology & heart surgery
• Orthopedics & sports medicine
• Pediatrics
• Respiratory
• ENT & hearing

Key specialties

• Respiratory MedicineHunan provincial key specialty
• CardiologyCity-level key specialty and hospital key specialty
• PediatricsCity-level key specialty
• Oncology CenterCity-level key specialty
• NeurologyHospital key specialty
• Hepatobiliary SurgeryHospital key specialty

International patient services

• Medical interpreters

• Interpreter support
• Multilingual signage
• One-stop reimbursement paperwork
• Foreign-patient meal channel
• Tourist-doctor service
• Scenic-area first-aid stations

Service languages

Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Russian

Official page

hn.people.com.cn

Strong treatment areas

• Respiratory diseases (COPD, asthma)
• Coronary artery disease
• Stroke and neurological disease
• Gallstones and hepatobiliary disease
• Fractures and trauma
• Childhood diseases

Conditions treated

Things to do near this hospital in Zhangjiajie

Popular attractions in Zhangjiajie you can enjoy before or after your appointments.

NatureDemanding

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan)

China's first national forest park and the heart of the Wulingyuan UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thousands of quartz-sandstone pillars rise from misty forests at viewpoints such as Yuanjiajie, where one peak is named Avatar Hallelujah Mountain. Allow at least one full day, ideally two.

• Allow about 6 h
• CNY 165, valid for 4 days (eco-bus and other in-park transport extra); real-name reservation required
• Typically 06:30-17:00, last entry 17:00; varies by day, confirm on the official channel
• Advance booking required

Recovery fit: Demanding: long walks, many steps and uneven paths at altitude. Eco-buses, the Bailong Elevator and cable cars reduce walking, but allow breaks and one to two days. Not advised soon after surgery or with heart, lung or mobility problems.

NatureDemanding

Tianmen Mountain

Tianmen Mountain rises above the city and is famed for Heaven's Gate, a natural cave arch high on the cliff, and the 99-bend Tongtian Avenue road that climbs towards it. Visitors normally ride a long cable car to the summit and walk cliffside paths. The main cableway is closed for upgrading from 13 October 2026; only the line C round trip is open, with reopening to be announced.

• Allow about 4 h
• Currently line C only: about CNY 285 plus CNY 3 insurance (third-party reference); confirm on the official channel before buying
• Tickets on sale 07:30-16:00; cable cars run from 08:00; entry stops at 16:00
• Advance booking required

Recovery fit: Cable car and escalators reach the summit, but cliffside walkways involve steps and altitude. Suitable for mild recovery with a companion if you go slowly and rest; avoid in poor weather. Check cableway status before travelling.

LandmarkDemanding

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge

A glass-floored bridge spanning the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, about 430 m long and some 300 m above the valley floor, opened in 2016 within a separately ticketed scenic area. The B line includes the bridge and the canyon walk, and passports are accepted for real-name reservation. Allow around three hours.

• Allow about 3 h
• Line B (bridge plus canyon): CNY 175 excluding insurance; line A (canyon only, no bridge): CNY 50; real-name reservation required
• 08:00-16:00, last entry 16:00
• Advance booking required

Recovery fit: About three hours on foot with stairs and exposed heights. Not suitable for people with vertigo, heart conditions or limited mobility; wear flat non-slip shoes and reserve ahead.

LeisureModerate effort

Baofeng Lake

Baofeng Lake is a mountain lake about 2.5 km long and up to 72 m deep, ringed by karst cliffs and explored by boat. It is known for its cliff-top reflections and for appearing in the TV series Journey to the West. A gentler option than the high-altitude sights.

• Allow about 2.5 h
• About CNY 110 plus CNY 3 insurance including entry, eco-bus and boat; entry only CNY 30 (third-party reference, confirm on the official channel); real-name entry
• 1 May-31 Oct: 07:00-17:40; 1 Nov-30 Apr: 07:30-17:00
• Advance booking required

Recovery fit: Mostly a boat ride and lakeside walking with some steps; eco-buses reduce walking. Reasonable for light recovery with breaks; check the weather as paths can be slippery after rain.

Sources

• zjjsrmyy.com.cn
• hn.people.com.cn