Hong Kong→Zhangjiajie high-speed rail 5 days 4 nights in-depth tour: Fenglin enters the painting, the ancient city enters the dream

2. Overview of Zhangjiajie’s core charm

Zhangjiajie is located in the northwest of Hunan Province. It isa world natural heritagesite anda global geopark. It is famous for its unique quartz-sandstone peak forest landscape-more than 3,000 stone peaks rise from the ground, with a height difference of more than 1,300 meters. It is like a “zoomed-in bonsai, a zoomed-in wonderland.” This is not only the filming prototype of “Avatar” and ‘Hallelujah Mountain’, but also gave birth to the clear and agile Golden Whip Creek and the surging sea of clouds of Tianzi Mountain, which combine natural wonders with the style of Western Hunan.

The core experience areas covered by the itinerary have their own characteristics：

3. Detailed itinerary path (high-speed rail round trip + scenic spot connection)

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: The location of the ‘King of Peaks and Forests”, Yubifeng in Tianzi Mountain and the world’s first bridge in Yuanjiajie can be called geological miracles, and Jinjiaoxi is a natural oxygen bar (negative oxygen ion content of 100,000 pcs/CM3)；

Seventy-two Strange Buildings: A new Internet celebrity landmark, with “the world’s tallest hanging tower Building” as the highlight, the night view is brightly lit, showing the wisdom of Tujia architecture；

Furong Town: A thousand-year-old town hanging on a waterfall, Slate street and hanging foot building are built along the stream, hiding the taste of ”Liu Xiaoqing rice tofu’ in the market.；

Fenghuang or Phoenix Ancient City: “Pingyao to the north, Phoenix to the south”, Tuojiang Hanging Foot Tower, Hongqiao Wind and Rain Tower are integrated with Shen Congwen’s poetry. It is hailed as “the most beautiful small town in China” by New Zealand writer Louis Ali.

Day one: The high-speed rail is flying fast, and I first saw Xiangxi Qilou for the first time.

• Itinerary path: Meet at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station (please arrive 60 minutes in advance and cooperate with your tour guide to handle group tickets) → Take the high-speed rail to Zhangjiajie West (reference frequency: G6080, Hong Kong West Kowloon departs at 08:07, Zhangjiajie West arrives at 14:53, the duration is 6 hours and 46 minutes;the flight time is onlyFor reference, if there are any transfers and changes, everything is subject to the final announcement of the Railway Bureau) → Take a special car to the hotel to rest → go to the 72nd Strange Tower(including tickets) in the evening for a night tour → stay at a hotel in Zhangjiajie City.
• Special note for high-speed rail: Priority is given to arranging direct flights. If the outbound high-speed rail is full, it will be changed to transfer at Shenzhen North/Futian/Guangzhou South Railway Station. Guests cannot use this as a reason for withdrawing the group. Please be aware; Round-trip high-speed rail tickets are group tickets, and they cannot be refunded or changed after the ticket is issued. The seats are all provided by the railway.The computer system of the bureau is automatically assigned, and guests in the same group may not be assigned to adjacent seats or different carriages. Please forgive me.
• Core experience: Check in to the world’s tallest hanging tower complex, look at the Tujia totems outlined by the lights, taste specialty snacks such as Xiangxi Xiaobu and pueraria mirifica, and feel the magical atmosphere of “looking at the building during the day and the lights at night”.

Day 2: Fenglin Secret Realm, encounter Avatar World

• Itinerary path: After breakfast at the hotel→ go to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (about 40 minutes by car) →Take a one-way up Tianzi Mountain Cable Car (including tickets + circular bus in the scenic area) to climb Tianzi Mountain → visit Helong Park (view the bronze statue of Helong in memory of the proletarian revolutionaries), fairy scattered flowers (the stone peak is shaped like a fairy hand)Holding a flower basket and sprinkling flowers), Yubi Peak (the peaks point to the blue sky like a brush), Xihai Observation Deck (overlooking the wonders of Fenglin Yunhai) →After lunch, take a scenic environmentally friendly car to Yuanjiajie → stroll the world’s No. 1 bridge (natural stone bridge span 35 meters, 357 meters from the bottom of the valley), Vertigo Platform(The peaks and forests are dense and dizzying), check in to the filming location of “Avatar” and ‘Hallelujah Mountain’→take the one-way downhill Bailong elevator(ticket included, 2 minutes to the foot of the mountain, experience the shock of “crossing the peaks and forests in the air”)→ Return to the hotel to rest.
• Intimate reminder: Bailong Elevator is the only cliff sightseeing elevator in Asia. During peak season (April-October, holidays), there may be a queue of 30-60 minutes. It is recommended to leave before 7:30 in the morning to avoid the flow of people. You can voluntarily participate in professional drone aerial photography services in scenic spots (about 100 yuan/person) to freeze suspended mountains and characters.Beautiful scenery in the same frame.

Day 3: Stroll through the valley and walk ten miles.

• Itinerary path: After breakfast at the hotel→ go to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park→ Take the Shili Gallery train back and forth(including tickets, the whole journey is 3.5 kilometers, and the drive is 20 minutes) to visit, and watch the birthday star welcome along the way (The stone peak is shaped like a birthday star on crutches), and the husband and wife hug each other (the two peaks hug each other, sandwiched in the middle).A fine peak), the elderly picking medicine (the peak body is like the elderly picking medicine in a basket), the three sisters Peak (the three stone peaks are shaped like sisters side by side) and other pictographic stone peaks→ Hiking the essence of the Golden Whip Creek Canyon (the water goes around the four gates to Camel Peak, about 2 kilometers, it takes 1.5 hours), view the Long Live sign (the word “Long Live’ is engraved on the natural rock), listen to the sound of streams and birds, and meet wild macaques by chance→Take the scenic area environmentally friendly car out of the scenic area →return to the hotel.
• Natural eggs: The wild macaques of Golden Whip Creek are protected animals of the second level of the country. They are frequently active from 9:00-11:00 and 15:00-17:00 every day. Do not carry plastic bags (easily mistaken for food snatching by macaques), do not feed, and do not tease at close range. If you encounter a macaque, stay calm and do not run.

Day 4: Looking for tranquility in the ancient town, staying overnight in the phoenix lights

• Itinerary path: After breakfast at the hotel→ take a special car to Furong Town (about 1.5 hours by car) → visit the Zhenjie Arch (Qing Dynasty architecture, witness the history of the ancient town), slate side street (bluestone slab road carrying thousands of years of footprints), climb to the observation deck to view Wangcun Waterfall (the waterfall passes through the town with a drop of 60 meters), The water flow is more turbulent in the rainy season)→ Taste Furong Town’s specialty rice tofu for lunch (recommend “Liu Xiaoqing Rice Tofu Shop” to experience net celebrity cuisine) → go to Phoenix Ancient City (about 2.5 hours by car) → Night tour of the ancient city after check-in→ Freely taste Phoenix ginger candy, blood baba duck and other specialtiesGourmet food.
• Highlights of the night tour: The lights of the Wind and Rain Tower in Hongqiao reflect the Tuojiang River, and the jumping rocks are looming in the night. Along the stream, you can listen to the folk songs of the Miao Family Amei and feel the slow rhythm of the ancient city “The more beautiful the night”.

Day 5: Rafting on the Tuo River, returning full of memories

• Itinerary path: After breakfast at the hotel→ In-depth tour of the Ancient City of Phoenix →visit the former residence of Shen Congwen (learn about the life of the author of ‘Border City’ and feel the feelings of the literary master of Xiangxi), Wanshou Palace (Jiangxi Hall building, exquisite woodcarving craftsmanship), ancient City Wall (ruins of Ming Dynasty military defense projects) →Take a characteristic cruise to Tuojiang RiverRafting (ticket included, 40 minutes, see the panoramic view of the hanging foot towers and jumping rocks, and enjoy the scene of the Miao Family girl washing on the shore)→ After lunch, go to Phoenix Ancient City Station (about 15 minutes by car) → take the high-speed rail back to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station (reference frequency: G6079, Phoenix Ancient City departs at 14:00, Hong Kong West(Arrive at 20:58;t he timetable is for reference only, subject to the final announcement of the Railway Bureau) →The itinerary is dissolved.
• Special note for high-speed rail: During the peak season (Christmas/Easter/Chinese New Year), if the return high-speed rail is full, it will be transferred to Shenzhen North/Futian/Guangzhou South Railway Station instead. Guests cannot use this as a reason to withdraw from the group. Please be aware; If the guest holds a China Railway 12306 app account, the system will automatically issue it when participating in the group.For information related to high-speed rail tickets, please do not reply and operate. If the high-speed rail ticket is invalid due to personal behavior, you need to repurchase the ticket yourself.
• Tips for returning: The waiting hall of Phoenix Ancient City Station is small. During peak season, it is recommended to arrive at the station 2 hours in advance to reserve time for security check and ticket collection. Before returning, you can buy souvenirs such as ginger candy and bacon at the Ancient City specialty store (be careful to keep shopping vouchers).

4. Core precautions for Foreign tourists

1. Special notes for High-speed rail travel

• Documents and ticket purchase: The necessary documents are the Hong Kong-Macao pass within the validity period (including valid travel endorsement), and the high-speed rail group ticket shall be handled by the tour guide. The tour guide will notify the meeting time and the ticket collection method 1 day before departure; if you purchase your own ticket at 12306, you need to inform the tour guide in advance to avoid repeated ticket purchases.Ride.
• Baggage regulations: The weight of each adult passenger’s baggage does not exceed 20kg, children do not exceed 10kg, and the total length, width, and height do not exceed 130cm; additional baggage check-in fee is required for exceeding the regulations, the specific fee is subject to the announcement of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-speed Rail on-site; flammable and explosive items and knives are not allowed in the luggage(The length of the blade exceeds 15cm) and other contraband items, for details, please refer to 【http://www.highspeed.mtr.com.hk 】.
• Boarding specifications: Boarding at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station requires double inspection by the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department and the Mainland Customs. It is recommended to arrive 60 minutes in advance; when boarding, you need to sit in the carriage and seat according to the ticket display, and keep the ticket safe throughout the journey. It needs to be recycled when leaving the station; Smoking in the carriage (including electronic cigarettes) is prohibited during the operation of the high-speed rail., Violators will be fined 500-2000 yuan.

2. Instructions for Scenic Spots

• Reservation and admission to the park: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park needs to make an appointment through the “Zhangjiajie One Machine Tour” WeChat mini program 1 day in advance, select the ”Team Ticket’ channel, and enter the team number provided by the tour guide; for the first time to enter the park, you need to swipe the Hong Kong and Macao Pass + face recognition, you can enter the park multiple times within 4 days, lostTickets need to be re-purchased (147 yuan/ticket).
• Transportation and equipment: The operating time of scenic environmental protection vehicles is 7:00-18:00 (extended to 19:00 in peak season), with an average of 20 minutes, and ticket inspection will stop 10 minutes before the last bus. Do not be late; It is recommended to wear high-top non-slip sports shoes (golden whip creek, ancient city stone road slippery on rainy days), carry foldingSunny and rainy umbrellas (rainy in western Hunan, 10 yuan/piece for raincoats in scenic spots), 20,000 mAh power bank (10 yuan/hour for rental in scenic spots).

3. Food and accommodation tips

• Gourmet avoidance pit: Zhangjiajie City recommends “Master Hu’s three pots” and “straw hat Noodles” (often visited by locals, 50 yuan per person), Shenxin soliciting restaurants in scenic spots (Yi Mantian asks for a price); Furong Town looks for ‘Liu Xiaoqing Rice Tofu Shop” (10 yuan/bowl), Phoenix Ancient City eats bloodBaba Duck chooses a shop with a clear price tag (60 yuan per person) to avoid buying ‘sky-high ginger candy” (it is recommended to choose a regular product with a production date printed on the package).
• Accommodation options: Zhangjiajie City, near the bus station (convenient to enter the park the next day, budget hotels are 150 yuan per person/night), Phoenix Ancient City priority Tuojiang Upstream homestay (quiet and beautiful night view, avoiding bar street, mid-end homestay 200 yuan per person/night); check the room facilities at check-in, valuables are stored at the front desk.

4. Safety and cultural respect

• Safety warning: Do not deviate from the trail without authorization when hiking (some areas of the scenic area are undeveloped and easy to get lost), and avoid approaching the cliff observation deck on rainy days; you must wear a life jacket for rafting on the Tuojiang River and do not go down to the river to play in the water at will (the water in some waters of the Tuojiang River is turbulent); Take care of your personal belongings during the trip, and beware of pickpocketing in densely populated areas of the scenic area..
• Customs and taboos: Western Hunan is a settlement area of the Tujia and Miao ethnic groups. Entering the Miaozhai, you should not touch shrines or ancestral tablets at will, and obtain the consent of the locals before taking pictures; when participating in the Miao family bonfire party, follow the guidance of the host and do not interrupt the ethnic song and dance performance at will; scenic macaques are protected animals, and those who feed them will be fined 200 yuan/times.

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Let the landscape remember every step of the way

When the whistle of the high-speed rail awakens the return journey, are the peaks and forests of Zhangjiajie still standing in your mind? Is the flowing water of the Tuojiang River still ringing in your ears? On this journey, we use speed to measure distance, use our footsteps to get close to nature, and be inspired by the temperature of Western Hunan-from the prosperity of Hong Kong to the simplicity of western Hunan, from geological wonders to humanistic fireworks, every landscape is a gift of time.

Don’t let “longing” stay only in imagination! Pack your bags, prepare your Hong Kong-Macau pass, and let the high-speed rail carry you to the peaks, forests and seas of Zhangjiajie to touch the fantasy of ‘Avatar’ and listen to the poetry of the ancient City of Phoenix. The wind in Xiangxi is waiting for you, the fog in Fenglin is waiting for you, and the lights of Phoenix are waiting for you-let’s go, this landscape covenant will eventually become your most precious travel memory!

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