Zhangjiajie draws summer crowds with forest escapes

Thanks to China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy, Zhangjiajie has become a key gateway for international travelers. The city now offers 13 passenger routes to eight countries and regions, along with expedited clearance procedures.

In the first half of this year, the park welcomed 3.28 million visitors, including 576,900 from abroad, marking a year-on-year increase of 41.47 percent, according to local authorities.