4 Days Zhangjiajie Classic Tour

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Zhangjiajie Arrival

   Welcome to this4-day Zhangjiajie Classic Tour! When you arrive at Zhangjiajie Airport, your local driver will greet you at the exit of the arrival hall by holding a name sign and transfer you to the hotel. Before getting off the plane, please double check your belongings to ensure you have collected all your stuff. The rest of the day is for your own arrangement. You can freely explore the city by yourself. If you need any suggestions in your free time, we will be very happy to help.

   Accommodation: Overnight in Yuanjiajie Area

2. Day 2: Zhangjiajie
   Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yellow Stone Village, Golden Whip Stream, Baofeng Lake （B + L）

   After breakfast, the tour guide will pick you up at hotel lobby and directly head to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. It’s the first national forest park in China and was included in World Natural Heritage List in 1992 for the queer forest of quartz sandstone peaks. You will see the pillars rise hundreds of meters into the sky, stroll along tranquil valleys and feel rejuvenated by the fresh air.

   Yellow Stone Village, with an altitude of more than 1200 meters, is the largest and best observation deck to overlook the quartz sandstone peak forest. You can hear the story of Zhang Liang being saved by Huang Shi from your guide while you are walking, and you may come across the cute monkeys on the way. Please conceal your edibles instead of putting them in a plastic bag because the monkeys may snatch it from you.

   After the village, you will move on to Golden Whip Stream, one of the most beautiful sites in Zhangjiajie. The stream winds its way through the hills and valleys and got its name because of passing by the Golden Whip Rock. Just listen to the murmurs of the stream, stroll along the valley and stop to watch the fish swimming in the crystal clear water.

   The last stop is Baofeng Lake, which is the only water themed scenic spot in Zhangjiajie. Its picturesque scenery even attracts TV crews to come here. You can have a pleasant cruise watching the peaks being reflected on the lake and enjoying the folk songs from local Tujia minority girls in traditional costume.

   After the whole day tour, board the private car back to hotel.

   Accommodation: Overnight in Yuanjiajie Area

   

3. Day 3: Zhangjiajie
   Tianzi Mountain, Yuanjiajie, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge (B + L)

   Please meet your guide at hotel lobby after breakfast. Today’s first stop is Tianzi Mountain. There is a saying that you will not want to see any other mountains after visiting Tianzi Mountain. One of the spectacular sights is the sea of clouds after rain if you are lucky. You will witness rugged rocks and a forest of stone peaks which looks like a group of warriors listening to orders.

   

   Next, we will go to explore Yuanjiajie, the inspiration for Hallelujah Mountain in the super famous movie Avatar. You can experience Bailong Elevator, the highest and heaviest outdoor elevator in the world. You will be amazed by the speed of the elevator, only 1 minute and 58 seconds up to Yuanjiajie. When you step out of the elevator, a magical landscape painting will unfold in front of you. The massive quartz-sandstone pillars are just towering over you or next to you.

   After lunch, Then move on to the longest and highest Glass Bridge in the world with a length of 430 meters. You can have a panoramic view when walking on the transparent glass floor. You may be scared to step on the bridge at first, but once you take the first step, you will enjoy the magnificent view of flying waterfalls, lush forests, running streams. At the end of the tour, your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel for a good rest.

   Accommodation: Overnight in Zhangjiajie city

   

4. Day 4: Zhangjiajie Departure
   Tianmen Mountain (B + L)

   Please be ready at hotel lobby after breakfast. As you will take departure flight directly after today’s tour, please pack your belongings in advance.

   Today is all about Tianmen Mountain, famous for Tianmen Cave (which means a gate to the heaven in Chinese). You will take the 7,455-meter-long cable car up to the top of Tianmen Mountain for 28 minutes, appreciating the amazing scenery and taking photos of the coiling road of 99 turns on the way. Then you will explore the mountain, walk on the thrilling glass skywalk hanging on the cliff and visit Tianmen Mountain Temple which was built in the Tang Dynasty and became the center of Buddhism activities in western Hunan. Next get to Tianmen Cave, a natural water-eroded cave with the highest elevation in the world. From ancient to modern times, numerous people from emperors to normal people come here to pray for blessings. You can conquer the 999 steps to Tianmen Cave and enjoy the wonderful scenery from above.

   After lunch, it’s time to say goodbye to Zhangjiajie. Your guide and driver will transfer you to catch your departure flight. Our service will end here. Wish you a pleasant journey.