Abstract:Zhangjiajie is a newly emerging tourist city, therefore, in the construction of its waterfront area, we need collocate resources, plan system and create atmosphere in a scientific way to realize its functions of flood-prevention and sightseeing, playground and sports ground, ecological modulation; to reveal the cultrural and historical features of minority ethnic groups and further improve Zhangjiajie’s tourist competition. Through probing into the disposal of the Li River, water affinity design, historical and cultural preservation, lighting management and commercial exploitation, this paper aims to boost the scenic design and construction of Zhangjiajie’s waterfront tourist area. groups and further improve Zhangjiajie’s tourist competition. Through probing into the disposal of the Li River, water affinity design, historical and cultural preservation, lighting management and commercial exploitation, this paper aims to boost the scenic design and construction of Zhangjiajie’s waterfront tourist area.