5-Day Zhangjiajie Highlights Tour
Tour Code: ZTG-Z-05 , Tour Type: Private Tour
This exceptional Zhangjiajie highlights tour offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the renowned attractions of Zhangjiajie and its surrounding areas, including Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, Furong Town, Red Stone Forest National Geopark, and more.
- 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: plane - your arrangement
Activities for today: Airport to hotel transfer
Upon your arrival at Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax and enjoy at your leisure.
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DAY 2 Zhangjiajie/Yongshun/Guzhang/Zhangjiajie
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Furong Town, Red Stone Forest National Geopark
Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at 08:30. We will then head to Yongshun County to explore Furong Town. This historic town is home to the Tujia ethnic group and boasts a history that spans over 2,000 years. It is characterized by well-preserved black flagstone roads and traditional dwellings known as Diao Jiaolou, a style commonly found among ethnic groups such as the Miao, Tujia, and Zhuang. Many of these buildings are intricately built into the mountains, resembling crouching tigers. Furong Town offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history and culture of the Tujia people.
In the afternoon, we will be transported to Guzhang County to visit the Red Stone Forest National Geopark. This unique geopark, the first of its kind in China featuring red carbonate-rock formations, dates back to the Ordovician Period, approximately 480 million years ago. The park is renowned for its extensive network of caves and vast stretches of red carbonate-rock formations that exhibit varying hues depending on the weather—appearing purplish-red on sunny days and brownish-red on rainy days. Additionally, the park showcases local folk customs and arts, including traditional ecological dances like "Maogusi" and "hand-waving," which have been recognized as intangible cultural heritage at the state level, further enriching the cultural experience at the park.
Furong Town
Red Stone Forest National Geopark
Red Stone Forest National Geopark
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DAY 3 Zhangjiajie
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Yellow Stone Village, Golden Whip Stream
This morning, we will ride the cable car up to Yellow Stone Village (Huangshizhai Village) for a 2-hour mountain hike. Following lunch at a local Chinese restaurant, you can savor a leisurely 2.5-hour walk along the Golden Whip Stream. This picturesque route is reminiscent of the fantastical landscapes seen in the movie Avatar, offering a glimpse into a world akin to Pandora's wonderland.
Yellow Stone Village Cable Car
Yellow Stone Village
Golden Whip Stream
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DAY 4 Zhangjiajie
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie, Yangjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, Ten-mile Natural Gallery
Embark on another full day of exploration in the stunning Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Your day will kick off with a ride up to the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area via the Bailong Elevator, a remarkable glass elevator integrated into the mountainside. Upon reaching the summit, you'll embark on a 2.5-hour walk to uncover the iconic Pillar of the Southern Sky, which served as inspiration for the awe-inspiring "Hallelujah Mountains" featured in the blockbuster movie, Avatar. Next, proceed to the platform of Forgetfulness to marvel at the nearby peak vistas before crossing the No. 1 Bridge under Heaven. Continue your adventure with a visit to the captivating Yangjiajie Scenic Area.
After a satisfying lunch, head towards Tianzi Mountain for more breathtaking views. Later in the day, descend the mountain via cable car and partake in a scenic tour through the enchanting Ten-mile Natural Gallery, where you can opt for a sightseeing train for added convenience.
Yuanjiajie Scenic Area
Yangjiajie Scenic Area
Tianzi Mountain
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DAY 5 Zhangjiajie/Exit
Transfer via: plane - your arrangement
Activities for today: Baofeng Lake, Tianmen Mountain, airport transfer
Begin the day with a scenic 1-hour hike through the majestic Baizhangxia Valley to reach the stunning Baofeng Lake. Following a brief cruise on the lake, continue your journey to explore the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park. Here, you'll embark on a ride aboard the world's longest cable car, ascending to the summit of Tianmen Mountain while soaking in the breathtaking views along the way.
Upon reaching the summit, engage in a 2-hour hike along the plank road adjacent to the Guigu Cliffs. Along this trek, you have the option to experience the glass skywalk, which comes at an additional cost (RMB5 per person). After the hike, visit the Tianmen Temple and then take the cable car back to the Tianmen Mountain cable car station, where you'll board the large cable car to the middle station.
Afterwards, ride the cable car along the iconic Heaven-linking Avenue, a globally acclaimed winding mountain highway, to discover the breathtaking Tianmen Cave. Wrap up your adventure with a transfer to the airport.
Baofeng Lake
Tianmen Mountain
View of the Heaven-Linking Avenue from a cable car
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 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".
- Gratuities to guides or drivers.