In addition to the renowned Avatar Mountain, numerous other destinations await in Western Hunan Province. Our tour invites you to delve into the region’s wonders. Even though China boasts a plethora of attractions, the distinct charm, cultural ambiance, and hospitable indigenous community in this area promise a distinctive journey.
In addition to the renowned Avatar Mountain, numerous other destinations await in Western Hunan Province. Our tour invites you to delve into the region’s wonders. Even though China boasts a plethora of attractions, the distinct charm, cultural ambiance, and hospitable indigenous community in this area promise a distinctive journey.
Zhangjiajie Arrival
Zhangjiajie - Welcome to Zhangjiajie! Upon arrival, be greeted by our tour guide in the airport or train station who is holding a sign on which says your name. A comfortable vehicle (non-smoking) with experienced driver will transfer you directly to your hotel inWulingyuan Scenic Area. Your guide will help you check in.
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Zhangjiajie Arrival
Zhangjiajie - Welcome to Zhangjiajie! Upon arrival, be greeted by our tour guide in the airport or train station who is holding a sign on which says your name. A comfortable vehicle (non-smoking) with experienced driver will transfer you directly to your hotel inWulingyuan Scenic Area. Your guide will help you check in.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: Tianzi(Emperor Mountain) Peak Forest&Yuanjiajie Avatar Area&Golden Whip Stream(B, L)
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park - After breakfast, start your full-day Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Adventure.
On this day, you will have a tour to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. First take Tianzishan cable car to enjoy the Tianzi Mountain where you can have a stunning view of the peaks rising one after another. Atop of the mountain offers a full extent of the whole scenic area, which is magnificent and spectacular. Next, take a sightseeing bus to Yuanjiajie Area. This scenic area is world famous as the mountains here inspired the floating mountains in the Hollywood movie Avatar. Taking the 326 meters Bailong Elevator down the mountain, you will have a stop at Golden Whip Stream, It is famous for its pristine water, its verdant mountains, its steep cliffs and its serene valley. After the exciting tour, you’ll be escorted back to your hotel.
Optional activities in the evening: Zhangjiajie Charming Western Hunan Grand Show (1.5 Hours)
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon(Glass Bridge) & Yellow Dragon Cave(B, L)
The Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie - After breakfast, you’ll first drive about 30km to visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. Start from the Tourist Center to Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge to walk on the highest and longest glass bridge in the world. After that, appreciate the charming sightseeing of running waters, flying waterfalls, lush vegetation, etc. (Please note: You can choose to only experience the thrilling glass bridge or fully explore glass bridge as well as hiking and boating in the Grand Canyon.)
Next, you’ll drive about 20km to see the natural wonder in the Yellow Dragon Cave, also known as Huanglong Cave. It is a underground-lost palace which is praised as the most beautiful cave in the world by UNESCO Experts, with an area of 100,000 square meters, a length of 7.6 kilometers, a height of 140 meters. There are two underground rivers, four waterfalls, 13 caverns and 10,000 stalagmites and stalactites is this huge limestone cave. The Magic Needle and Chair of Dragon King are two most famous sights in the cave.
Tianmen Mountain(Tianmen Cave, Glass Walking Way, Longest Cable Way in the World, Drive on the 99 Bends Road) (B,L)
Tianmen Mountain - After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. On this day, you’ll first take a trip to Tianmen Mountain. Referred to as the “Soul of culture and spirit of Zhangjiajie”, Tianmen Mountain, standing 1,500 meters above sea level, boasts miraculous and unique geographic landform, unparalleled natural landscape, profound cultural connotations.
Experience the longest cableway in Asia with a length of 7200 meters, take photos of Avenue toward Heaven with 99 turns from cable car. On the top of Tianmen Mountain, enjoy the Cliff-Hanging Walkway; hold your breath and experience the thrilling Glass Sky Walk. Then, visit the natural mountain-penetrating Karst cave - Tianmen Cave.
After the tour get back to your hotel.
Optional activity: A Fox Fairy of Tianmen Mountain is known as the world’s first real-scene musical drama with the high mountains and deep valleys as the stage background. A heart-wrenching love story is presented on this stage.
Red Stone Forest Geo-Park & Furong Town(King’s Village)(B, L)
Aizhai Suspension Bridge & Aizhai Cliff Plank Walk & Southern Wall & Fenghuang Ancient Town Night View(B, L)
Fenghuang Ancient Town & Zhangjiajie Departure(B, L)
Fenghuang County - Today, have a nice tour in Fenghuang Ancient Town. Fenghuang (phoenix) ancient city, the national famous historical and cultural city, praised by New Zealand famous writer Louis alley as the most beautiful city in China.
Legend has it that: Ancient India bird “Phoenix” collected scented woods and burned itself when reached the age of five hundred years. Resurrect from the ember, no more death. Chinese called the bird: Fenghuang, a holy legendary animal.
In the town dozens of allays are paved with stones that run between the wooden houses built by the Tuo River. Chinese Miao people have stepped on the rock road generations after generations. Highlights of your today’s tour will be Phoenix River rafting, The Former Residence of Shen Congwen, and the Ancient Town Museum etc.
In the afternoon, drive back to Zhangjiajie city and escort you to airport or train station to your next destination or back home.

- Accident insurance
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Free tea break at a tea factory (Wulingyuan) for tour product buyers
- Lunch
- Airport or train station pick up and drop off; necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary
- Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary
- Accident insurance
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Free tea break at a tea factory (Wulingyuan) for tour product buyers
- Lunch
- Airport or train station pick up and drop off; necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary
- Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Accommodation not listed in the itinerary
- Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary
- Recommended optional activities
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Accommodation not listed in the itinerary
- Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary
- Recommended optional activities
- Gratuities
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.