Golden Whip Brook is located inside the Wulingyuan Scenic Area of Zhangjiajie and several places of interest can be found nearby. The brook meanders its way through 5.7 km (3.54 miles) of mountains and valleys, from north to south and the further you venture upstream, the fewer people you'll see.

You can enjoy the dense forest and oddly-shaped peaks from either of its banks. Leg-weary visitors are often seen resting on a rock by the stream, watching fish swimming in the water or soaking sore feet. The park is a great place to escape the summer heat, and is a natural oxygen bar. After the first 2-3 km the paved pathways become less well-trodden so watch out for slippery moss, particularly after rainfall. Also watch out for playful monkeys along the way, they're use to having people around and aren't adverse to pinching anything edible direct from your hands.

Nearby places of interest include Golden Whip Rock, Purple Grass Pond, Jumping Fish Pond and Zhangliang Tomb, the park's premier man-made attraction.