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  1. Documented history · 1986

    In 1986, the Academy of Chinese Social Science discovered Stone Age relics in Cili County, unearthing 108 articles of stoneware; mostly tapered-form, hacked-tamped and plate-shaped works.

  2. Documented history · 1988

    Shortly thereafter, in 1988, the Archaeological Institute of the Hunan Province found other relics in Sangzhi County, including three pieces of stoneware that were estimated to have been fashioned over around the same time period.

Current public leadership

  • Guo Zhenggui

    Current CPC Party Secretary (chief) of Zhangjiajie

  • Liu Ge'an

    Current mayor of Zhangjiajie

People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • Zhang Liang

    Han‑era general and advisor who resettled in the area, giving the city its name origin.

  • Zhang Wancong

    Ming‑dynasty official whose meritorious service led to the granting of mountain land around the present‑day park.

  • Zhang Zaichang

    Sixth grandson of Zhang Wancong, author of the preface to the 1631 "Zhang Genealogy" that records early use of the name.

  • Zhang Zaihong

    Grandson of Zhang Wancong’s line, appointed regiment officer in 1630, cementing the hereditary Zhang family territory.

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Tianmenshan Temple

    Wikidata places this site in Zhangjiajie. Buddhist temple in China.

  • Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport

    Wikidata places this site in Zhangjiajie. Airport.

  • Erjiahe Railway Station

    Wikidata places this site in Zhangjiajie. Railway station in Zhangjiajie, People's Republic of China.

  • Houping Railway Station

    Wikidata places this site in Zhangjiajie. Railway station in Zhangjiajie, People's Republic of China.

  • Bailong Elevator

    Wikidata places this site in Zhangjiajie. Highest and heaviest outdoor elevator in the world.

  • Huanglong Cave

    Wikidata places this site in Zhangjiajie. Karst cave in Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie, China.

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01 · Overview

Zhangjiajie, in brief

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02 · History

How Zhangjiajie took shape

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03 · Visit

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04 · Food & culture

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

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Where is Zhangjiajie located and what are its coordinates?

Zhangjiajie is situated in China at geographic coordinates 29.1294, 110.4783 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

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What is the population and time zone of Zhangjiajie?

Zhangjiajie has a recorded population of approximately 441,804 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).

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What languages and currency are used in Zhangjiajie?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Zhangjiajie include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.

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