6-Day Chongqing, Wulong & Zhangjiajie Natural Adventure Tour
Tour Overview
Explore three sides of southwest China on the 6-day Chongqing, Wulong and Zhangjiajie tour. Hop on the monorail through a residential building, walk under Wulong’s giant natural bridges and admire the cave’s striking limestone formations.
Then head to Zhangjiajie to see the sandstone pillars that inspired Avatar, ride the Bailong Elevator, and walk Tianmen Mountain’s glass skywalk before reaching the dramatic natural arch known as Heaven’s Gate.
Travel destinations: Chongqing, Zhangjiajie
Suitable for: Nature lovers, outdoor explorers
Tour type: Private
Tour at a Glance
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Day
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Destinations
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What to See and Do
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1-2
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Chongqing
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Three Gorges Museum, People’s Assembly Hall, Liziba Monorail, Eye in the Clouds Observation Deck, Hongya Cave night views
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3
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Chongqing – Wulong
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Wulong Karst National Geology Park, Three Natural Bridges, Longshuixia Gap
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4
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Wulong – Zhangjiajie
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Furong Cave, High-Speed Train to Zhangjiajie, Optional Xibu Street evening stroll
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5-6
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Zhangjiajie
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Ten-Mile Gallery tram ride, Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie Hallelujah Mountain, Tianzi Mountain, optional evening show, Tianmen Mountain, Glass Walkway, Guigu Plank Road, Optional Yunmeng Fairy Summit, Tianmen Cave, Departure
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Highlights of This Tour
Ride Chongqing’s monorail through a residential building at Liziba, then admire the city’s futuristic skyline and glowing Hongya Cave from above and along the river.
Stroll beneath Wulong’s three giant natural bridges and follow the narrow boardwalk through Longshuixia Gap where steep rock walls, streams and waterfalls surround you.
Take the Bailong Elevator up the cliff face, then walk among Zhangjiajie’s towering sandstone pillars at Yuanjiajie, including the rock formation that inspired the floating mountains in Avatar.
Challenge Tianmen Mountain’s glass walkway and the narrow Guigu Plank Road, with steep drops just beyond the edge, before reaching Tianmen Cave, the huge natural arch known as Heaven’s Gate.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Chongqing Arrival
Upon arrival at Chongqing airport or train station, meet your guide and driver in the arrivals hall or at the exit. They will be holding a welcome sign with “China Xian Tour” for easy identification. Take a private transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you.
Optional Activities:
- Nanbin Road: A riverside walkway extending along the Yangtze River. Take a leisurely walk while enjoying the city lights and the river view.
- Night cruise: Board the cruise at Chaotianmen or Hongyadong Pier and see the night views of Hongya Cave, Qiansimen Bridge, Raffles City and Nanbin Road from the river.
- Day 2: Chongqing City HighlightsDiscover Chongqing’s History, Monorail, Skyline, and Nightscape
Your Chongqing tour starts with the Three Gorges Museum. It houses over 110,000 artifacts, including bronze wares, ceramics, clay figurines, calligraphy and paintings. Through these cultural relics and multimedia displays, learn about the dramatic transformation of the Three Gorges and Chongqing’s history and culture.
Right opposite the museum is People’s Assembly Hall. Known as the "Little Temple of Heaven in Chongqing", this building imitates the Ming and Qing dynasty palaces with blue-glazed tile roof, red columns and golden decorations.
Take the light rail to Liziba Metro Station, where the train passes through the 6th to 8th floors of a residential building. Board the first carriage to capture the moment the train enters the building. After getting off, go to the viewing platform and take videos or photos of the building from another angle.
Liziba Light Rail Station with train passing the residential building Next stop is the "Eye in the Clouds" Observation Deck at 520 meters high. From above, see a 360-degree view of the city and the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River.
Move on to Hongya Cave and feast your eyes on the night view. These 11-storey stilt houses are built layer upon layer along the hill and are lit with golden lights at night, good for taking photos. You can also enjoy a panoramic view from Qiansimen Bridge or the viewing platform across the street. Inside, it is packed with small shops and local snacks. Feel free to explore if interested.
After the visits, your guide and driver will escort you back to the hotel.
Qiansimen Bridge and Hongya Cave - Day 3: Wulong Karst Geology ParkExplore Natural Bridges and Dramatic Limestone Gorges
Drive from downtown Chongqing to Wulong Karst Geology Park this morning, about 2.5 to 3 hours away. This World Natural Heritage Site is famous for its typical karst landform, like sinkholes, geological fissures and natural bridges.
The sightseeing bus will first take you to the Three Natural Bridges, where three enormous limestone arches - Tianlong, Qinglong and Heilong Bridges - span a deep valley surrounded by steep cliffs and dense vegetation.
Take the elevator down to the valley. Then follow the paths to walk beneath the three bridges and admire towering karst cliffs and greenery. You will also see the famous Tianfu Official Post Station, a filming location for the movie Curse of the Golden Flower.
Tianfu Official Posthouse at the Three Natural Bridges in the Wulong Karst Geology Park Next up is Longshuixia Gap, a natural crack in the earth that stretches for miles. You walk along a plank road built into the cliff, and when you look up, all you see is a thin sliver of sky. The rock walls on both sides are almost straight up and down, and at the tightest spots, they're only a meter or two apart. A stream runs through the bottom, and waterfalls tumble down from above. It's one of those places that makes you feel tiny.
Take the private vehicle to Xiannv Town and check in at your hotel for a rest.
Longshuixia Gap, a natural crack that stretches for miles - Day 4: Wulong to Zhangjiajie by High-Speed TrainAdmire Underground Karst Formations
Set out for Furong Cave today, known as one of the "World's Three Greatest Caves" along with Clamouse Cave in France and Mammoth Cave in the United States.
Follow the flat walking path deep into the cave. You'll be amazed by the variety of karst formations, including stalactites, stone pillars, and crystal flowers. All were formed over millions of years. Colorful lighting highlights their natural beauty, turning the cave into a luminous underground gallery.
Our customers at Furong Cave in Wulong Take the high-speed train from Wulong South Railway Station to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, a 2.5-hour journey. After arrival, meet your guide and driver at the exit and transfer to the hotel in Wulingyuan District.
Recommended Night Activity: Stroll along Xibu Street to see Tujia-style architecture, browse handicraft stores, and taste local specialties and street snacks. If tired, rest in a bar or cafe.
- Day 5: Zhangjiajie National Forest ParkRide Scenic Lifts and Explore Towering Sandstone Pillars
Today’s adventure focuses on Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site known for its dense forests of quartz sandstone peaks.
Travel through Ten-Mile Gallery by sightseeing tram and look for the oddly shaped peaks that resemble people, animals and other familiar figures. Then, take the Bailong Elevator up to Yuanjiajie in just 66 seconds. During the ride, watch the rugged rock pillars and forested valleys around you.
Once you reach the top, hike along the mountain walkways to the Qiankun Pillar, the prototype of the floating Hallelujah Mountain in Avatar. This stone pillar pierces the sky from the bottom of the valley. When shrouded by the clouds and mist, it truly looks like a mountain floating in mid-air.
Qiankun Pillar - the Hallelujah Mountain in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Move to Ecstasy Terrace for a bird’s-eye view of the peak forests of Yuanjiajie, and end at the First Bridge Under Heaven, a naturally formed stone bridge spanning two mountain peaks.
Take the sightseeing bus to Tianzi Mountain, renowned as the “King of Peak Forests”. Imperial Brush Peak is one of the most iconic landforms, featuring a row of slender stone peaks resembling upside-down calligraphy brushes. Fairy Scattering Flowers is another highlight, a stone peak whose silhouette looks like a maiden scattering flowers into the clouds below.
Yubi Peak (Imperial Brush Peak) in Tianzi Mountain Take the cable car down from the mountain. Your driver will take you to your hotel in downtown Zhangjiajie for a rest.
Optional Activity:
- The Field in the Sky: Often covered in clouds and planted with seasonal crops, this cliffside terrace offers a unique view of the Bailong Elevator against Yuanjiajie's sandstone peaks.
- Tianmen Fox Fairy Evening Show: Thislive-action musical show is set against the natural backdrop of the Tianmen Mountain Gorge, telling the love story between a white fox spirit and a woodcutter.
- Day 6: Zhangjiajie DepartureChallenge Cliffside Trails & Glass Walkway and Marvel at Tianmen Cave
From downtown Zhangjiajie, take one of the world’s longest passenger cableways to Tianmen Mountain. During the 30-minute ride, see the landscape outside the window change from cityscape to mountain scenery.
Begin exploring the mountain along the West Line to discover its dramatic cliffside scenery and panoramic viewpoints. Test your nerve on the glass walkway 1400 meters above the ground. Then, step onto the Guigu Plank Road, a narrow path clinging into a sheer cliff. As you make your way along the path, look out over the deep valleys and rugged mountains.
Cliffside Guigu Plank Road in Tianmen Mountain Continue to Tianmen Mountain Temple, a Buddhist temple nestled among the mountain forests. Take a quiet stroll around the temple grounds and admire the traditional architecture.
If time permits, you may continue along the East Line, which features primarily pristine forest scenery. Along the way, you’ll find attractions such as Yuhu Peak and Zuiyun Pavilion. Compared with the West Line, it’s more secluded and has fewer visitors.
Or, ascend to the Yunmeng Fairy Summit by forest sightseeing cable car (CNY 25/person) to overlook Tianmen Cave and the 99-Bend Road.
Take the trans-mountain escalator from the mountaintop to Tianmen Cave. Measuring 131.5 meters high and 57 meters wide, it is a natural karst cave that pierces through the mountain and resembles a giant door cut open in the middle of the mountain.
Our customers at Zhangjiajie Tianmen Cave From Tianmen Cave to the square, you can either walk 999 steps or take the escalator (CNY 32/person), depending on your fitness level. Finally, go downhill by cableway.
The guide and driver will transfer you to catch the departure flight or train.
Note: Please book a flight or high-speed rail departure after 7 p.m.
Tour Price Per Person
The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel. Please contact us for a specific price.
Accommodation For This 6-Day Chongqing, Wulong & Zhangjiajie Tour
For your China private tour, the choice is in your hands: you can select luxury 5-star hotels for unparalleled comfort, cozy 4-star accommodations, or value-for-money 3-star options.
All our partner hotels are handpicked for their prime locations, conveniently situated near bustling commercial areas. Every room is equipped with standard amenities like air conditioning, hot water, 24-hour showers, reliable Wi-Fi, and windows for natural light.
In some hotels, there are English-speaking staff who are committed to providing attentive service. Should you have any special requests, feel free to ask - they are always ready to assist.
