6-Day Zhangjiajie & Chongqing Essential Tour
Tour Code: ZTG-L-24 , Tour Type: Private Tour
Discover the best of South China on this 6-day tour, where the epic landscapes of Zhangjiajie meet the futuristic energy of Chongqing. In Zhangjiajie, explore the inspiration for the movie Avatar among the towering pillars of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and conquer the magnificent Tianmen Mountain, "Heaven's Gate." Then, experience the vibrant contrasts of Chongqing. See the Liberation Monument, ride the Yangtze River Cableway, and watch trains pass through a building at Liziba Station. At night, enjoy panoramic views from the WFC Observation Deck, explore the dazzling Hongya Cave, and embark on a magical Night Cruise past the glittering skyline.
- Departure: Any day you want
- Reply: Within 0.5~23.5 hrs.
Our Advantages & Promise
- One-on-one travel consultant service.
- Flexible time schedule to suit your pace.
- Selected and trained guides.
- Western style service standard
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DAY 1 Zhangjiajie
Transfer via: Flight/train - your arrangement
Activities for today: Airport/train station transfer
Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2
Yangtze River Cableway Chongqing
Monument to the people's Liberation
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DAY 2 Zhangjiajie
Activities for today: Yellow Stone Village, Golden Whip Stream
Tour Guide & Driver Service:
08:00 am, meet your tour guide and driver at your hotel lobby. Then drive to explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. This naturalist's haven boasts bizarre peaks, sandstone pillars, crystal-clear streams, diverse flora, and fauna. Our itinerary includes visits to the Yellow Stone Village and Golden Whip Stream.
Optional night show: Meili Xiang Xi (Charming Western Hunan).
Yellow Stone Village
Yellow Stone Village
Golden Whip Stream Avatar
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DAY 3 Zhangjiajie
Activities for today: Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, Ten-mile Natural Gallery
Tour Guide & Driver Service:
Another day tour in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Board the Bailong Elevator – a glass elevator built onto the side of a huge cliff – and enjoy sightseeing on the Yuanjiajie Mountain. Going to "Tianzi Mountain”- lies in the northern part of Wulingyuan Scenic Area and offers incredible views of the peaks. Visitors can see the full extent of the Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Later, take the cable car down the mountain and enjoy a walk at your own pace along the Ten-mile Natural Gallery (mini-train is optional, round trip CNY 76/pp).
Hallelujah Mountain - Yuanjiajie
Tianzi Mountain
Ten-mile Natural Gallery - tram
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DAY 4 Zhangjiajie/Chongqing
Transfer via: high-speed train - our arrangement
Activities for today: Tianmen Mountain, train station transfer
Tour Guide & Driver Service:
Today, we will begin our tour with a ride on the world's longest cable car to the summit, providing breathtaking views of the town and the valley. Your guide will accompany you on an exciting walk along the Guigu Cliff (Ghost Valley Cliff) and the glass walkway. Subsequently, we will visit other prominent landmarks including Tianmen Temple, Heavenly-linking Way, Tianmen Cave, and additional sites.
After the sightseeing activities, your tour will wrap up with a transfer to Zhangjiajie West Train Station.
Chongqing Driver Service:
Upon your arrival at Chongqingdong Railway Station (Chongqing East Railway Station), our driver will meet you at the exit of the station and take you to your hotel.
Tianmen Mountain
Tianmen Mountain
Tianmen Mountain 99 Bending Road
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DAY 5 Chongqing
Activities for today: Liberation Monument, Yangtze River Cableway (one way), Rail Transit Line 2, WFC Huixianlou Observation Deck, Hongya Cave, Rivers Night Cruise
Tour Guide & Driver Service:
9:00 am: Meet your guide at your hotel and dive into the vibrant heart of Chongqing at the Liberation Monument—a historic WWII-era landmark now set amid neon-lit skyscrapers. Feel the city’s dynamic energy as you:
Glide above the rooftops on the Yangtze River Cableway, suspended in midair while watching barges slowly navigate the "Golden Waterway" below.
Ride the world’s most Instagram-famous subway—Line 2’s trains weave through residential towers and rollercoaster over the Jialing River.
Ascend to the WFC Huixianlou Observation Deck (339m) and step onto the glass-floored platforms for a breathtaking 360° panorama of skyscrapers piercing through the river haze.
Admire the night view of Hongya Cave, an iconic Chongqing landmark where eleven tiers of traditional wooden houses cling to the mountainside, radiating timeless charm.
In the evening, cap off your day with a scenic river cruise along the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, enjoying the city’s glittering skyline from the water.
WFC Huixianlou Observation Deck
Hongya Cave Chongqing
Chongqing Rivers Night Cruise
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DAY 6 Chongqing/Exit
Transfer via: Flight/train - your arrangement
Activities for today: Airport/train station transfer
Driver Service:
After breakfast, we will ensure a seamless journey for your departure with a timely transfer to the airport or railway station.
Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2
Chongqing Hongya Cave - Night View
Chongqing Two Rivers Cruise
Price Details & Inclusions of this Trip
Price Includes
- Entrance fees:
- To scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary.
- Meals:
- All meals as specified in the itinerary. "B" stands for Chinese or western breakfast at your hotel. "L" for Chinese Lunch at local Chinese restaurant. "D" for Chinese dinner at local Chinese restaurant. If you have any special request about meals, like vegetarian, or Indian food etc, please inform us in advance.
- Private Transfers:
- Between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Zhangjiajie by the private air conditioned vehicle with driver.
- Private Transfers:
- Between hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Zhangjiajie by the private air conditioned vehicle with driver.
- Private tour escort for Sightseeing:
- As outlined in the Itinerary will be escorted with English-speaking guide.
The English-speaking guide and driver of each city accompany you throughout the entire tour in that city. They do not fly with you from one city to another. - Hotels:
- Service includes standard rooms for your tour group.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Transportation:
- All the domestic airfare of economy class with airport tax/ or train ticket(s) as specified in the itinerary.
- Service Charge & Government Taxes.
- Arrangements:
- The tour cost includes the planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Price Excludes
- Entry / Exit Airfare or train tickets..
- Visa Fees; Trip Insurance; Credit Card Processing Fee;.
- Excess Baggage Charges:
- For checked luggage: Adult and children are entitled to a free checked baggage allowance in economy class of 20kg / 44. The size limit for each piece is 40x60x 100cmor 15.7x 23.6x 39.4 inches. For carry-on luggage: each economy class passenger is allowed one piece of 5kg / 11 lbs. The size limit for each piece is 20 x 40 x 55cm or 7.8 x 15.7 x 21.6 inches.
- Personal Expenses:
- Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities and sightseeing.
- Meals:
- Any meals which are not specified with "B", "L" or "D".
- Hotels:
- Your arrangement.