Day 1
Arrival in Zhangjiajie
Arrive at Zhangjiajie airport, airport pick-up, transfer to your hotel and check-in.
Day 2
Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Tour | Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain
Have a nice exploration at Wulingyuan Scenic Area to see Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain. (B)
Day 3
Zhangjiajie Tour | Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Baofeng Lake
Spend another day in Zhangjiajie visiting Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, and Baofeng Lake. (B)
Day 4
Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Tour | Departure from Zhangjiajie
Depart Zhangjiajie, hotel check-out before 12:00, and airport see-off. Safe journey home. (B)
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Zhangjiajie | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in
Upon your arrival in Zhangjiajie, your driver will meet you at the exit of the Airport or train station and escort you to your hotel.
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel in downtown Zhangjiajie
Day 2
Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Tour | Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain
After breakfast, you will have a whole day to explore Wulingyuan Scenic Area, a spectacular island of nature dominated by more than 3,000 narrow quartz sandstone pillars. First, take a sightseeing bus to Bailong Elevator that within 1.5 minutes you can go from the valley bottom up to the pillar peak. It is the fastest and as well as the tallest outdoor elevator in the world. Next, enjoy the hike into a mysterious Pandora World - Yuanjiajie, where is rightly the shooting location of “Hallelujah Mountains” in reality. Catch the chance to shoot South Sky Pillar, the landmark of Yuanjiajie, about 150 meters high vertically rising high from the deep valley, looking like a giant standing so upright under heaven. Go to the Enchanting Platform for a marvel at the unbelievable scenery with hundreds of various peaks like bamboo shoots towering from the grounds. And then enjoy the lush scenery of Natural Bonsai at Backyard Garden.
Next, take the sightseeing bus to the second tourist site - Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve which was named after the leader of the local Tujia ethnic group - Xiang Dakun in early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It is a fairyland in moive Monkey King. Hike to He Long Park which has a fascinating viewing deck to appreciate the incredible and magnificent scene of peculiar stone peaks. Move to Dianjiang Terrace to overlook the West Sea Stone Forest, rugged rock rising out of a misty canyon. The last stop today is the Ten-mile Galley. You will take a small green train to explore the beautiful scenery where you will feel like get through a Chinese ink painting. After the tour, get back to your hotel for a good rest.
Attractions: 2 sites
Transportation: coach
Dining: breakfast, lunch
- Accommodation: Zhangjiajie
Day 3
Zhangjiajie Tour | Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Baofeng Lake
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon for the breathtaking Grand Canyon Glass Bridge experience. The Grand Canyon Glass Bridge wants to say “hello” to you and makes you yell “my god” to give a deeper impression of Zhangjiajie. Suspended between two peaks, the glass bridge is 430 meters long and 300 meters high, which is the longest and highest glass bridge in the world. Standing on the transparent glass is like floating in the air and you can have superb panoramic view of the entire Grand Canyon.
After your “tremble” on the glass bridge, move to the Baofeng Lake to do a scenic cruise to bring you back to peace. Surrounded by green trees and stone peaks of various shapes, Baofeng Lake is an idyllic place for relaxation. When leisurely cruising on the boat, you can see the reflection of the marvelous peaks and enjoy the folk songs performed by the local minority people.
Attractions: 2 sites
Transportation: coach
Dining: breakfast, lunch
- Accommodation: Zhangjiajie
Day 4
Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Tour | Departure from Zhangjiajie
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel lobby. Today, you will make a breathtaking visit to Tianmen Mountain, one of the world’s most beautiful mountains. You won’t miss the chance to experience the world’s longest cable car, walk on the glass skywalk, and pay a visit Heaven’s Door and view Avenue toward Heaven with 99 turns.
First, go to take the 30-minute cable car with 7,455 meters in length which means you’ll travel from the city of Zhangjiajie to the top of Tianmen Mountain. From the cable car you will have a perfect view of Heaven’s Door and a shocking look at the wandering Avenue toward Heaven. Next, move to Tianmen Temple where you can enjoy the typical Qing Dynasty styled Buddhist structure with verdant forest surrounding by.
Now, the challenge time is coming. Hold your breath to experience the scary walks on the cliff path hanging on the mountain. Walk on the Glass Skywalk, which is transparent glass 1430 meters above the bottomless valley, giving you a thrilling feeling like walking in the sky. Also, try the 1.6-kilometer-long Cliff-Hanging Walkway, built along the edges of the mountain’s summits. Amazing, isn’t it? After that, go down by escalator from the peak to Tianmen Cave which is also known as “Heaven’s Door”. Tianmen Cave is a natural arch between two peaks of a height of 131.5 meters, rising above the ground and closing to the sky with a lofty and towering posture. It is the highest hole of its sort in the world. (Note: Tianmen Mountain is the famous spot for Wingsuit Flying, you might have a chance to witness this unbelievable sport there.) After the memorable time, take the cable car down the mountain. And then, you will be transferred to Wulingyuan area and have accommodation here.
After the tour, it is time to say goodbye to Zhangjiajie. You will be escorted to the airport/train station for your flight or high speed train to your next destination.
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