OVERVIEW

Covering a total area of 369 square km, the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, composed of the First National Forest Park--Zhangjiajie and two natural reserves--Suoxi Gully and Emperor Mountain, is renowned for its unique tourist attractions. Internationally known as an “enlarged potted landscape” and “miniature fairyland,” the landscape boosts pavilions, bridges, caves, lakes, and waterfalls. The scenic area also has one of the rarest quartzes sandstones in the world. The majestic mountain peaks, pristine lakes and waterfalls, uniquely shaped caves, and scenic forest area will surely blow guests away.

ITINERARY

D 1Arrive in Zhangjiajie

On arrival, the tour guide and driver will welcome your at the airport or train station, then transfer to hotel, overnight at Zhangjiajie city.


Traffic: Private car/bus.
Accommodation: Zhangjiajie 4 Star Standard Hotel

D 2Tianzishan and Yuanjiajie sightseeing

Breakfast in the hotel,transfer to the park entrance, ascend magnificent Tianzi mountains by its cable car, marvel at spectacular wall-like mountain peaks to the likeness of China ancient skyline. Transfer by park bus to virginal Tianzi mount, Tianzi means “son of heaven” and was named for a local farmer who led a successful farmer's revolt. The area is known as the “Monarch of the Peak Forest” for its elevated position and stunning views.

Transfer to Yuanjiajie(袁家界) by internal park bus for the most iconic Hallelujah Mountains in the famous movie, Avatar, the famous spots are the first bridge in the world, lost-soul platform, and Hallelujah mountain pillar providing panoramic vistas of the stunning Zhangjiajie National Park. Descend from the super Bailong Elevator, the world’s highest and fastest elevator. Transfer back to your hotel.

Traffic: Private car/bus.
Accommodation: Zhangjiajie 4 Star Standard Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
  • Galss Bridge at Zhangjiajie Forest Park

    Galss Bridge at Zhangjiajie Forest Park

  • Zhangjiajie Forest park

    Zhangjiajie Forest park

D 3 Grand Canyon and Zhangjiajie National Forest park Jinbianxi sightseeing

Breakfast in the hotel ,transfer to Zhangjiajie grand canyon(张家界大峡谷), a new scenic magic discovery in Zhangjiajie, become famous for its verdant mount, jaw-dropping skyline of the gorge, pristine water of the stream, become even more famous worldwide for glass bottom bridge spanning over the grand canyon. We have chance to visit glasss bottom bridge spanning 430 meters long across 300 meter high breathtaking canyon.

In the afternoon ,enter Zhangjiajie national forest park, explore the Jinbianxi on foot. JinbianXi(金鞭溪), in English means Golden Whip Stream Valley, famous for its pristine water, its verdant mountains, its steep cliffs and its serene valley. As a veritable paradise for plants, its pathways are adorned by an abundance of flowers, trees, and grasses. Then too, this place is a kingdom fit for various fauna-birds, fish and land animals. a leisurely walk along the winding Golden Whip Stream. The rippling or gushing sounds of running water against boulders and rocks were music to the ear. We enjoyed the serenity of the surrounding with a few interruptions from the frisky monkeys that were quick-witted to lure and catch a feed of peanuts from some of the tourists. Max. 7 km 3 hours, transer back to your hotel, you have chance to attend famous night folkshow- Charming Western Hunan at your own expense.


Traffic: Private car/bus.
Accommodation: Zhangjiajie 4 Star Standard Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
  • JinbianXi Brook

    JinbianXi Brook

  • Glass Bridge cross Grand Canyon

    Glass Bridge cross Grand Canyon

D 4Tianmen mountain sightseeing and Fenghuang old Town

Breakfast in the hotel drive to Tianmen Mountain National Park(天门山) (also known as Heaven Gate Mountain) by the longest cable car in the world (7455 meters) and marvel at the stunning 99 hairpin road against the high cliffs. You'll reach the base platform and a long flight of stairs leading up towards the Tianmen Cave – a natural water-eroded cave with the highest elevation in the world! This is known as the 'Heaven Reaching Ladder'. At the western side of the summit, there you can find the newly built Tianmen Temple. Sightseeing for 4 -5hours. 

In the afternoon drive 4 hours to Fenghuang ancient town, Marvel at fabulous night view, stay overnight at Fenghuang old town.

Traffic: Private car/bus.
Accommodation: Fenghuang Old Town 4 Star Standard hotel
Meals: Breakfast
  • Fenghuang Old town

    Fenghuang Old town

  • Tianmen Cave

    Tianmen Cave

D 5Fenghuang old town sightseeing and back to Zhangjiajie Airport.

With over 300 years of history, Fenghuang (or Phoenix) Ancient Town, is one of the best-preserved historical villages in China and listed as a World Heritage Site in 2008. You will visit the Former Residence of Seng Congwen (沈从文故居), a typical ancient Southern courtyard house. Visit the ancestral hall of the Yang family (杨家祠堂 - 杨家将). 

Enjoy a rowing boat trip to see the Diaojiao Lou (traditional Chinese gabled wooden houses built on stilts) on both sides of the river and Hongqiao up close, see Hongqiao (Rainbow Bridge), built in the Ming Dynasty over 600 years ago, is the ancient town's most well-known tourist spot.
Stroll along the riverside and the narrow streets paved by flagstones, cross the river through the stepping stones, Tiaoyan (Leaping Stones), and the narrow primitive bridge near the Beimen Matou (North Gate Pier). You will also see the Gucheng Qiangcheng (the Ancient Town Wall), is located south of the river, between the North and East Gate. Sightseeing half day.
After lunch drive 4 hours back to Zhangjiajie airport, end the tour when drop you at the airport.

Traffic: Private car/bus.
Accommodation: Not Involved
Meals: Breakfast

PRICE/PERSON

Dates 1 Person 2 Persons 3-6 Persons 7-9 Persons Single Supplyment
Dec.-Mar. 1120 730
580
450 115
Apr.-Nov. 1220 800 640 500 130

INCLUDES

  • Private land transportation by sedan,van or mini tour bus according to your group size.

  • All the entrance tickets, cable car, elevator, local park sightseeeing bus.

  • Accommodation in 4 star standard hotels at Zhangjiajie for 3 nights based on twin-sharing.

  • Local private English-Chinese speaking tour guide service.

  • All the taxes, service charges.

EXCLUDES

  • lunches and dinners.

  • Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry etc.

  • Tips to the guide and driver.

  • Any night show at Zhangjiajie, such as the Tianmen Fox show(around 270RMB/pax), Charming Xiangxi show(around 280RMB/pax) etc.

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