• Highlights Tour of Zhangjiajie

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    Tour Code: ODY-CN-2469

    Destination:Zhangjiajie

Duration

4 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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About This Trip

Discover Zhangjiajie’s breathtaking beauty on this thrilling journey. Start by exploring the Wulinyuan Scenic Area, with highlights including the Bailong Elevator, the world’s highest glass lift, offering panoramic views from 326 meters. Marvel at the Hallelujah Mountains and the dramatic First Bridge Under the Sun. Enjoy a scenic cable car ride to Tianzi Mountain and wander through the Ten-mile Gallery, where rock formations resemble vivid sculptures. Hike the picturesque Golden Whip Stream and explore Huangshi Village. Experience the adventure of Tianmen Mountain with its 999 steps, cliff-hugging glass walkways, and Asia’s longest cable car.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1ZhangjiajieArrival
2ZhangjiajieWulinyuan Scenic Area: Yuanjiajie, Bailong Elevator, the First Bridge Under the Sun, Ten-mile Gallery Including Round Trip Train
3ZhangjiajieGolden Whip Stream Hiking, Huangshi Village
4ZhangjiajieTianmen Mountain, Tianmen Cave, Departure
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Itinerary

Welcome to Zhangjiajie, one of nature’s most extraordinary masterpieces! Upon your arrival at Zhangjiajie airport, a local tour guide will greet you. The airport is just 34 kilometers from the scenic area, and within an hour, you’ll be escorted to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

🍽 Local dining

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▱ Beijing

Today, delve deep into the Wulinyuan Scenic Area and explore one of its highlights—Yuanjiajie. Start by taking the Bailong Elevator, a glass elevator that ascends vertically to the mountain’s peak in just 88 seconds, reaching a height of 326 meters. At the top, witness the awe-inspiring Hallelujah Mountain, the iconic filming location for Avatar, spot the First Bridge Under the Sun, pass by a mountain peak that resembles a fairy maiden holding a basket of flowers, and marvel at the towering Imperial Brush Peaks.

Take a cable car ride to Tianzi Mountain, known for its unique cluster of karst peaks that create a stunning, otherworldly landscape. Take a leisurely train ride through the Ten-mile Gallery, famed for its dense array of peaks that vividly resemble figures and animals, creating a ten-mile-long landscape painting.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

After breakfast, set out on a picturesque hike along the Golden Whip Stream, one of Zhangjiajie’s most enchanting natural wonders. As you follow the gentle curves of the stream, take in the serene beauty of the surroundings, where the crystal-clear waters reflect the towering peaks above. This serene path leads you to Huangshi Village, another gem of the park, offering panoramic views that rival those of Tianzi Mountain.

Upon reaching Huangshi Village, take the cable car to the summit, where you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking vistas of the surrounding peaks and valleys. The journey down by cable car provides a different perspective, allowing you to appreciate the vastness and beauty of this remarkable landscape from above. After that, hop on a shuttle bus for a scenic ride back to the main entrance at Wujiayu.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Today promises an exhilarating adventure at Tianmen Mountain. Start by tackling the ascent of 999 steps leading to Tianmen Cave, where breathtaking views await this awe-inspiring natural arch.

Afterward, take on the thrilling challenge of walking along the glass walkways that hug the cliff face, offering not only an adrenaline rush but also stunning vistas of the landscape below. Continue the journey with a ride on Asia’s longest cable car, providing a unique perspective of the dramatic mountain scenery as it soars above rugged peaks and deep valleys.

To conclude the day, a brief 20-minute drive will take you to the airport for your onward flight or train to the next destination.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eI highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Greenfly
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Ludovic V.
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