Fantasy journey: Zhangjiajie 4 days and 3 nights with a group tour to explore Wulingyuan, conquer Tianmen Mountain, and encounter the Grand Canyon

Travel days:4 days and 3 nights

Brief itinerary:Zhangjiajie National Forest Park-Tianzishan-Yangjiajie (‘Avatar’ takes attractions)-Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon-Baofeng Lake-Tianmen Mountain

Types of play:explore fantasy forests, enjoy the wonders of peaks and forests, challenge thrilling canyons, admire beautiful lakes, conquer towering mountains, and experience the ingenuity and unique charm of nature in an all-round immersive way.

Departure address:Zhangjiajie City

Travel type:We carefully create a small group of up to 12 people to ensure that you leave on time, so that you don’t need to worry about the insufficient number of people in the group, and enjoy the high-quality travel time to the fullest.

Tour guide & driver: Equipped with professional Chinese and English tour guides.

Itinerary summary

天数行程安排主要景点
D1Upon arrival in Zhangjiajie, the driver will pick up /pick up the station and take it to the hotel for check-in, and move freely.None (you can freely explore the surroundings)
D2Full-day tour of Wulingyuan Scenic AreaZhangjiajie National Forest Park, Shili Gallery, Bailong Tiantian Ladder, Yuanjiajie, Tianzishan Nature Reserve
D3Visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Baofeng LakeYuntiandu Glass Bridge, Baofeng Lake
D4Visit Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, end the trip, and the driver will drop off the plane / stationTianmen Mountain, Tianmen Temple, Glass Plank Road, Ghost Valley Plank Road, Tianmen Cave

Detailed itinerary

D1 (arrive in Zhangjiajie)

Dear tourists and friends, welcome to the beautiful Zhangjiajie! When you arrive in Zhangjiajie, our professional and enthusiastic drivers will be looking forward to welcoming you at the exit of the airport or train station, and will take you to the booked hotel to check in, so that you can settle down as soon as possible, have a good rest, and relieve the fatigue of the journey.

Zhangjiajie City has a unique local style and lively market atmosphere. The next time belongs entirely to you. You are free to arrange activities. If you feel a little tired from your journey, you might as well take a comfortable break at the hotel; if you want to go out for a walk and feel the local customs and customs, you can also stroll around the hotels in Zhangjiajie City. It is worth mentioning that there is a very distinctive check-in point in Zhangjiajie city-Seventy-two Odd Tower. You may wish to visit there. Seventy-two Odd Tower is the tallest building in the world in the form of a hanging foot tower. It is also a cultural landmark in Zhangjiajie. Its unique architectural style shows the charm of Tujia culture. There is also a lively cultural and tourism market area, where you can taste a variety of special snacks, enjoy the unique style of commercial performing arts, and feelZhangjiajie’s unique folk culture charm will start a relaxing journey of exploration.

Zhangjiajie No. 72 Qilou
Zhangjiajie No. 72 Qilou

Tips on how to get there

  • Aircraft: Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG) has a wealth of routes. Not only are there many international non-stop routes, such as flying to Malaysia in only 4 hours and 55 minutes, and to South Korea in only about 3 hours and 35 minutes, but many domestic cities also have non-stop routes, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Changsha,Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, etc. provide great convenience for your travel, no matter where you come from, you can easily reach it.
  • Train: Zhangjiajie’s train transportation network is also well-developed, so you can easily take high-speed rail from many cities. FromChangsha, it can be reached in about 2-4 hours; fromPhoenixAncient City, it only takes about 1 hour; fromBeijing, it takes about 11 hours; fromShanghai, it takes about 9 hours; from Guilin, it can be reached in about 7 hours; and from Guangzhou, it takes 13 hours and 15 It’s about a minute.

D2 (Zhangjiajie National Forest Park)

Today, you will start an immersive tour of Wulingyuan Scenic Area, enjoy the ingenuity and unique charm of nature, and you will be immersed in this picturesque beauty all day long.

First of all, we will go to the extraordinary [Zhangjiajie National Forest Park], which is the first national forest park in China. Stepping into it is like stepping into a slowly unfolding traditional Chinese ink painting. There are beautiful scenery everywhere, which is intoxicating. Here, you can take the charming train in the scenic area, slowly walk through the mountains and forests, and start a wonderful journey to admire the Shili Gallery. Shili Gallery is just like its name, with beautiful scenery, which truly shows the beautiful picture scroll outlined by nature. It is recommended that you take the small train directly to the terminal first, and then walk back leisurely, so that you can slowly taste the dizzying beauty along the way. Every scenery is worth stopping to admire and feel it with your heart.

Zhangjiajie Shili Gallery
Zhangjiajie Shili Gallery

Then, taking a scenic sightseeing bus, we came to the Bailong Ladder, which enjoys the reputation of “the world’s number One ladder”. This is not an ordinary elevator. It once broke the Guinness World Record for the tallest outdoor elevator, and it is also the fastest and heaviest outdoor sightseeing elevator. In just 66 seconds, it can smoothly and quickly transport you from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain, allowing you to instantly experience the shocking feeling of rising from the deep valley to the nine-sky cloud, as if you have traveled through time and space and entered a fantasy world. World.

Zhangjiajie Bailong Ladder
Zhangjiajie Bailong Ladder

After arriving at the platform on the top of the mountain, a magnificent picture of the mountain will slowly unfold before your eyes. The surrounding mountains are rolling and the strange peaks are listed. You can enjoy a panoramic view of this majestic beauty and let your body and mind be immersed in the embrace of nature. Afterwards, he walked into the real version of the “Pandora World”-Yuan Jiajie on foot. This is the location of the famous movie ‘Avatar’, and it is also the location of Hallelujah Mountain (formerly known as Nantian Yizhu) in reality. Along the winding trail, you can visit many major attractions such as Vertigo Terrace and back garden in turn. While strolling, you can enjoy the different and fantasy mountain peaks of Zhangjiajie in an immersive manner. During the tour, you can also gain an in-depth understanding of Zhangjiajie’s unique geological and geomorphological characteristics and feel the nature through the years.A magical landscape carved out of it.

Yuan Jiajie
Yuan Jiajie

After that, take a sightseeing bus to [Tianzishan Nature Reserve] to visit, which is known as the “King of Peaks and Forests”. After arriving, you need to hike to Helong Park to visit the lifelike bronze statues of Marshal Helong and his war horse. On the nearby viewing platform, you will enjoy the magnificent scenery of the strange peaks, which are like sharp swords straight into the sky, and are arranged solemnly like soldiers.Magnificent, people can’t help but sigh at the powerful power of nature. Then, I went to the Point General Platform to overlook the magnificent scenery of the West Sea Peak Forest. The layers of mountain peaks gathered together, as if thousands of troops and horses were waiting for the general’s order. The scene was very shocking. Finally, we came to Shili Gallery again, took a scenic train through the meantime, and aftertaste this picturesque beauty again, drawing a complete end to today’s trip to Wulingyuan. After the tour is over, we will return to the hotel to rest. I believe what we have seen and felt today will definitely make you unforgettable.

Zhangjiajie Tianzishan
Zhangjiajie Tianzishan

D3-Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

After breakfast, we will go to [Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon], which is known as “one of the most beautiful canyons in the world”. Here, you will have the opportunity to experience the world’s longest and tallest fully transparent glass bridge-Yuntiandu Glass Bridge. This glass bridge is not ordinary. It is the world’s first cable-stayed large-change space cable glass suspension bridge with a total length of about 375 meters. It is carefully laid out of 99 pieces of fully transparent glass. From a distance, the glass bridge is as thin and thin as cicada wings, as if “invisible” between the landscape and the sky, perfectly integrated with the surrounding natural scenery. When you walk on the bridge deck, the bridge deck is about 300 meters from the bottom of the valley, and under your feet is the deep Grand Canyon. That feeling is both thrilling and exciting. At the same time, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the entire Grand Canyon at a glance, allowing you to enjoy the Grand Canyon in all directions. The power and magnificence, I believe this will definitely be a part of your trip.An unforgettable experience.

Then, we went to visit the picturesque [Baofeng Lake]. Baofeng Lake is quietly located surrounded by mountains. The water of the lake is like a piece of turquoise and clear jade, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds and the rolling mountains around it. It is just like a delicate ink painting made of nature. It is so beautiful that people can’t move their eyes. You can take that antique cruise, leisurely shuttle between the mountains and the mountains, immerse yourself in the beauty of the surrounding lakes and mountains, and enjoy this peaceful and comfortable leisurely time, so that the mind can be completely relaxed in the arms of nature.

Zhangjiajie Baofeng Lake
Zhangjiajie Baofeng Lake

D4-Tianmenshan National Forest Park

This morning, we will go to the mysterious [Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park] to play. It is about 8 kilometers from the center of Zhangjiajie City. It is the number one sacred mountain in the hearts of people in western Hunan, and no matter what age you are, you can find your own fun here.

We will take the cable car directly to the top of the mountain, the whole process will take about 30 minutes. During the slow ascent of the cable car, you can have a panoramic view of the winding 99 winding mountain roads along the way and the magnificent surrounding mountains. The layers of mountains and misty scenery are like a flowing picture unfolding before your eyes, allowing you to feel Tianmen Mountain in advance.The unique charm.

Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park

After arriving at the top of the mountain, first visit Tianmen Temple. It is one of only five Buddhist temples in the world that preserves the relic of the Buddha. The antique architecture carries a deep historical and cultural heritage, and the pleasant scenery of the surrounding mountains and mountains adds a bit of tranquility and tranquility. Here,You can calm down, feel this unique sacred atmosphere, and appreciate the different charm of the blend of Buddhist culture and natural scenery.

After that, it’s time for the heart-pounding plank road hiking session, and you will start two exciting hiking trips. First, step on the 1.6-meter-wide and 60-meter-long fully transparent glass plank road. When you walk on it, you seem to be walking on the clouds. Beside you is the majestic mountain scenery, and under your feet is the bottomless deep valley floor. That kind of thrilling feeling will make your adrenaline rush.At the same time, it allows you to enjoy the magnificent scenery of Tianmen Mountain from a unique perspective, which can be described as both thrilling and unforgettable. Then, go and challenge the 1,600-meter-long Ghost Valley Plank road. The entire plank road is like a winding dragon, tightly attached to the cliffs. During the walk, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of the mountains. Every step is full of challenges and surprises. The process is both thrilling and spectacular.I can’t help but sigh at the magic of nature and the superb human architectural skills.

Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park

Afterwards, take the escalator to Tianmen Cave. This is the most unmissable iconic attraction in Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area. It is the highest natural mountain-piercing cave in the world. Standing at the entrance of the cave, you will be deeply shocked by the ingenuity of nature, as if you can feel the traces and stories left by the years here. After the viewing, take the elevator to the cable car station, and then take the cable car down the mountain to end our wonderful trip to Tianmen Mountain.

At this point, our wonderful four-day trip to Zhangjiajie is about to come to an end. Our driver will continue to be attentive and take you to the airport or train station to facilitate you to your next destination. If you still want to continue to explore more beautiful destinations in China and extend your travel time, you can also contact us at any time and we will carefully arrange follow-up itinerary for you.

During your trip to Zhangjiajie, you can not only appreciate the ingenuity of nature, but also feel the unique charm of the cultural landscape, and reap an unforgettable and wonderful travel experience. But there are many beautiful scenery in mainland China, and it’s more than that.

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