Discover China’s breathtaking natural wonders on this Zhangjiajie adventure tour, covering the iconic Avatar Mountains, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Tianmen Mountain, Glass Skywalk and Tianmen Cave. Explore dramatic sandstone pillars, deep canyons, cable car journeys and world-famous landscapes that inspired the movie Avatar. Continue beyond the mountains to experience the charm of Furong Ancient Town, Miao ethnic villages and Fenghuang Ancient Town, with its historic stilt houses, Tuojiang River views and magical night scenery. A perfect Hunan China travel itinerary combining nature, culture, ethnic traditions and unforgettable landscapes - from Zhangjiajie’s floating peaks to ancient riverside towns.

CHANGSHA → ZHANGJIAJIE → FURONG → FENGHUANG → CHANGSHA

🍀 Fully escorted tour with an English-speaking guide

🍀 Tailor-made private tour to fit your plan

🍀 No forced shopping stops

🍀 Comfortable transportation to sites 

🍀 Gourmet food of authentic local cuisine 

D1 | CHANGSHA AIRPORT → HOTEL         

D2 | HST①: CHANGSHA → ZHANGJIAJIE (EG. 10:00-11:53, 01:53HRS)

D3 | ZHANGJIAJIE | ZHANGJIAJIE WULINGYUAN

D4 | ZHANGJIAJIE | ZHANGJIAJIE WULINGYUAN

D5 | ZHANGJIAJIE | ZHANGJIAJIE TIANMEN MOUNTAIN 

D6 | ZHANGJIAJIE > FURONG TOWN

D7 | FURONG > MORONG > FENGHUANG

D8 | HST②: FENGHUANG ANCIENT TOWN → CHANGHSA  (EG. 14:07-16:11, 02:04HRS)

D9 | HOTEL → CHANGSHA AIRPORT

☑ ACCOMM: 8N at deluxe hotels, based on twin-sharing

☑ MEAL: 8 breakfasts

☑ TRANSP: Air-conditioned private vehicle with an experienced driver

☑ GUIDE: Experienced English-speaking local guide

☑ SIGHTS: Entrance fees for all sights listed   

☑ OTHER: Food & lodgings for guide & driver           

☑ COMP: 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day

☒ Chinese visa

☒ International airfare

☒ Meals not specified

☒ Travel insurance

☒ Optional or additional activities

☒ Personal expenditures

☒ Tips for guide & driver

D1 | CHANGSHA AIRPORT → HOTEL         

● Airport-hotel transfer. Driver will meet you at the arrival hall, holding a sign with your name

D2 | HST①: CHANGSHA → ZHANGJIAJIE (EG. 10:00-11:53, 01:53HRS)

● Hotel-Railway transfer in Changsha, by driver

● Railway-Hotel transfer in Zhangjiajie, by driver

● Free Time Activities – e.g. Lishui River Night View, Nanmenkou Snack Street, 72 Ancient Buildings

D3 | ZHANGJIAJIE | ZHANGJIAJIE WULINGYUAN

● Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan National Forest Park (Incl. shuttle, upward Bailong Elevator, downward cable, roundway mini train)

+ Take shuttle to sightseeing area

+ Take the upward Bailong Elevator up the mountain and arrive at Yuanjiajie 

+ Yuanjiajie Scenic Area - Visit iconic sandstone peak landscapes incl.  Avatar Mountain, Mihun Platform, and First Bridge Under Heaven, etc.

+ After sightseeing, take shuttle to Tianzi Mountain 

+ Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area - Visit Helong Park & Imperial Brush Peak

+ Take the cable down to the mountain valley

+ Ten-Mile Gallery - Take the sightseeing mini train and enjoy natural rock formations such as Herbalist Old Man and Three Sisters Peak along the way

+ Take shuttle back to the entrance

D4 | ZHANGJIAJIE | ZHANGJIAJIE WULINGYUAN

● Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan National Forest Park(Incl. shuttle, roundway cable)

+ Huangshizhai - Visit Liujige Pavilion and Zhaixing Terrace, spectacular open-air viewing platforms offering panoramic views of Zhangjiajie’s thousands of unique peaks, cliffs, and dramatic landscapes

+ Golden Whip Stream Canyon - Famous filming location for many scenes featuring the Monkey King in the 1986 classic TV series “Journey to the West”

D5 | ZHANGJIAJIE | ZHANGJIAJIE TIANMEN MOUNTAIN 

● Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park (Incl. shuttle, round-trip cable, tunnel escalator, disposable shoe covers)

+ Tianmen Mountain Cable Car - Take one of the world’s longest cable car rides and enjoy breathtaking views of Zhangjiajie’s mountains and valleys

+ Glass Skywalk - Walk along the transparent glass pathway built on the cliffside with spectacular views below

+ Avenue Toward Heaven - Experience the famous 99-bend mountain road winding up the steep slopes of Tianmen Mountain

+ Tianmen Cave & 999 Steps to Heaven - Visit the natural archway carved through the mountain and climb the iconic 999 steps leading to the cave entrance

D6 | ZHANGJIAJIE > FURONG TOWN

● Furong Ancient Town -  A more than 2,000-year-old Tujia ethnic ancient town, made famous by the film “Hibiscus Town” and known as the “Ancient Town Hanging on a Waterfall ”. Stroll along the 5-li (approx. 2.5 km) Blue Stone Ancient Street; Visit the spectacular 60-metre Cliffside Waterfall flowing through the ancient town; Explore historical sites incl. the Tuwang Palace and Xizhou Bronze Pillar

● Stay overnight at a waterfall-view hotel and enjoy the stunning evening scenery with illuminated lights reflecting on the cascading waterfall

D7 | FURONG > MORONG > FENGHUANG

● Morong Miao Village - Means “Land of the Dragon” in the Miao language. Stroll through the blue stone-paved ancient lanes; Visit the traditional Wind and Rain Bridge; Enjoy views of the beautifully preserved century-old stilted houses  built along the hillsides

■ Lunch - Miao Ethnic Long Table Banquet

● Fenghuang Ancient Town (Incl. shuttle, boating, minor sights) - A renowned China 5A-rated Historical and Cultural Town. Visit iconic landmarks, incl. 

+ Former Residence of Shen Congwen

+ Former Residence of Xiong Xiling

+ Yang Family Ancestral Hall | East Gate Tower (Shengheng Gate) 

+ Hongqiao Art Building (Hongqiao Second Floor) 

+ Tuojiang River Daytime Boat Ride

+ Chongde Hall 

+ Ancient Town Museum (Chen Baozhen Family Residence)

+ Wanshou Palace (Jiangxi Guild Hall)

● Stay overnight at a river-view hotel and enjoy the spectacular night scenery, with colourful lights illuminating both sides of the Tuojiang River

D8 | HST②: FENGHUANG ANCIENT TOWN → CHANGHSA  (EG. 14:07-16:11, 02:04HRS)

● Free Time in Fenghuang. Stroll along the blue stone-paved lanes by the Tuojiang River , explore local Miao silver jewelry workshops, and enjoy the peaceful morning scenery while experiencing the charming “Border Town” atmosphere

● Hotel-Railway transfer in Fenghuang

● Railway-Hotel transfer in Changsha, by driver

D9 | HOTEL → CHANGSHA AIRPORT

● Free Time Activities  - e.g. Wuyi Square, Pozi Street

● Hotel-Airport transfer in Changsha, by driver