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Welcome to Zhangjiajie! Upon your arrival, our local tour guide will meet you with a sign on which says your name at the arrival hall in the airport or train station. Then our guide and driver will transfer you directly to your hotel in Wulingyuan downtown in Zhangjiajie by our comfortable private car (non-smoking), and the guide will help you check in. The rest of today is on your own to explore this fabulous city in China.
Arrival Ideas: Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport 6 kilometers from city downtown serves flights between major domestic cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Qingdao, etc. and some international cities like Bangkok, Osaka, etc. Besides, you can also take a normal train to Zhangjiajie Railway Station from many destinations, like Changsha (4.5-5.5 hours), Yichang (4.5-5 hours), Tongren (about 7 hours), Wuhan (10 hours), Xian (15 hours), Shanghai (20 hours), Beijing (23 hours), and so on.
Kick off your day with an early breakfast, then head to the UNESCO World Heritage site – Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. You will visit Ten-mile Gallery, Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain which are the Core Scenic Areas of the national park. (Please be advised that the order of visits to the attractions listed below may be adjusted in response to real-time weather conditions and visitor traffic levels.)
Begin your adventure at the Ten-mile Gallery, where sightseeing trams glide past stunning formations like The God of Longevity Welcoming Guests, the Old Herb Picker, and the Three Sisters Peaks. This leisurely journey leads you through a captivating valley filled with storytelling landscapes. To enrich your experience and save time, you’ll take a tram in and back out, soaking in the beauty along the way.
Your next destination is Yuanjiajie. Begin your exploration on the Bailong Elevator, the world’s fastest and tallest outdoor lift, which ascends from the valley floor to the peak in just 1.5 minutes, providing a stunning bird’s-eye view of the remarkable landscape. Once you arrive at Yuanjiajie, immerse yourself in the area’s natural beauty, renowned for its towering sandstone columns. Hike through this enchanting terrain, often shrouded in mist, and discover the inspiration behind the floating Hallelujah Mountains from the film Avatar. At the Ecstasy Terrace, soak in breathtaking vistas of hundreds of distinctive stone peaks. Finally, explore the natural wonder of The First Bridge, a striking stone bridge connecting two peaks with a 5-meter platform, showcasing a rare geological marvel.
After exploring Yuanjiajie, hop on a sightseeing bus to Tianzi Mountain. At Helong Park, you’ll discover one of the area’s finest viewing decks, providing close-up views of the majestic and unique Yubi Peak, and find the romantic Fairy Flowers among the hundreds of bizarre sandstone peaks. If you have the energy, you can venture a bit deeper to the Warrior Training Horse where dozens of unusual peaks stand tall, among which one peak resembles a proud steed with its mane held high, while next to it, a rock looks like a warrior holding the reins of a horse. End your visit at Tianzi Mountain with an exhilarating ride on the Cable Car, descending through a landscape of sandstone pillars that seem to rush past your window.
Following this thrilling tour, your guide and driver will take you to Zhangjiajie’s downtown area for hotel check-in.
Today ‘s Optional Attraction – Kongzhong Tianyuan, also known as The Field in the Sky (around 1~2 hours):
Kongzhong Tianyuan is a scenic spot that is less frequented by tour groups but features breathtaking views, making it especially suitable for photography. Typically, visitors need to take a sightseeing bus to reach the area (round trip CNY 64/pp not included in the ticket price). Here, you can see dozens of terraced fields layered amidst hundreds of towering stone peaks, and you can also gaze at the Bailong Elevator rising like a giant dragon into the sky. It’s important to note that to get a close-up view of the Avatar peaks from the lower observation platforms, you’ll need to walk about half an hour. Be extra cautious while walking during rainy days and in winter.
Optional Evening Show: Enjoy your night to watch the popular Tianmen Fox Fairy Show at the foot of Tianmen Mountain, which is an excellent large-scaled musical drama performance with real landscape being the background and stage telling the touching story. Performance time: 20:15-21:50.
After breakfast, your guide and driver will collect you from your hotel to embark on an exhilarating journey to Tianmen Mountain, a must-see attraction in Zhangjiajie, renowned for its record-breaking single-track circular alpine cableway and the awe-inspiring natural phenomenon, Tianmen Cave.
You’ll begin by taking the Tianmen Mountain Cableway, which ascends from downtown Zhangjiajie to the top of the mountain, over 1,400 meters above sea level. This approximately 7,455-meter-long cableway is currently the longest of its kind globally, offering a breathtaking view of the meandering Tongtian Avenue (Avenue toward Heaven) as seen from the transparent carriage.
The first part of your journey will be along the West Line Visiting Route (Looking for a Wonderland), which leads you through the mountain’s peak area. En route, you’ll be surrounded by natural marvels and thrilling experiences. The Guigu Cliffside Path awaits your adventurous spirit. At the end of the West Line, you’ll find the Tianmen Mountain Temple, which dates back to the Tang Dynasty and is situated atop the mountain.
After visiting the temple, you have the option to continue exploring the East Line (Jasper Terrace in The Green Field), hiking towards Yuhu Peak, and passing through South Overlooking Tianmen Cave, Immortal Source, Yu Hu Peak and Happy Grove, etc. Alternatively, you can take a refreshing forest sightseeing cable car (requires an extra fee of 25/pp for a single run) up to the Yunmeng Fairy Summit, the best vantage point on Tianmen Mountain, then walk down to the Turbulent Water at Tianmen (Upper Station of Transmountain Escalator).
Next, you’ll take the Transmountain Escalator from the peak down to Tianmen Cave to witness the colossal natural opening in the mountain. This cave, formed by natural compression and collapse, measures 131.5 meters in height, 57 meters in width, and 60 meters in depth, making it an extraordinary geological wonder. Afterwards, you’ll walk down the extremely steep 999 steps (Stairway to Heaven), with an incline of up to 45°. Finally, you will take the Tianmen Mountain Express Cableway down to the mountain gate parking lot, then transfer to a shuttle bus back to the Tianmen Mountain Tourist Center, where your driver will be waiting for you.
Following your exhilarating day, you’ll be escorted to Zhangjiajie’s airport or train station for your next adventure or journey home, marking the end of our services. Safe travels and fond memories!
Tianmen Mountain Travel Tips: 1. At Tianmen Mountain, there are three glass skywalks: one to the east and two to the west. It costs CNY 5-10/pp to walk on them. 2. If you have trouble moving around or want to save energy, you can take the escalator down to Tianmen Cave square. It costs an extra 32 per person per ride. 3. The tour of Tianmen Mountain offers great flexibility in operation. The guide arranges the specific order of sightseeing according to the flow of visitors in the scenic area on the day. If you have specific places you’re keen on exploring, please share this with your guide.
Are you caught by the fabulous photos of Zhangjiajie and want to have a great look of its famous natural view in person? This 3 Days Zhangjiajie Tour is really suitable if you want to discover the two Must-go places in Zhangjiajie – Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and breathtaking Tianmen Mountain in a brief way!
During our 3-day holiday, you will spend 1 full day to explore the stunning, surreal mountain forest in the core scenic areas of Zhangjiajie National Park. You will walk at the top best spots including Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain to see all its wonders of nature, no omitting the yearning Hallelujah Mountain in Avatar, mysterious sea of clouds, floating mists, peaceful natural oxygen bar along the brook, and so forth. Furthermore, you will spend another full day to visit the most iconic Tianmen Mountain and its super cave. Professional local travel guide, comfortable and safe private car, and English-speaking expert for trip customization service, etc. for your worry-free Zhangjiajie private tour. Get prepared? Go!
Zhangjiajie is globally renowned for its uncanny natural wonders, particularly the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. It's famous for its unique pillar mountains, often called the "Avatar Mountains" (especially Yuanjiajie's "Hallelujah Mountain"), clear streams, and lush forests within Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianzi Mountain, and Suoxiyu Nature Preserve. Other thrilling attractions include the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge and the breathtaking skywalks at Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park.
Most visitors find 3 to 5 days sufficient to explore the core attractions, including the "Avatar Mountains" in Wulingyuan, the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, and Tianmen Mountain. For a more extended experience, you might add 1 more day for the nearby Fenghuang Ancient Town, or 1-2 extra days to visit Fanjingshan Mountain (another UNESCO site).
The best times to visit Zhangjiajie are generally during spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October). During these periods, the weather is mild and pleasant, and the landscapes are at their most vibrant, offering clearer views and comfortable conditions for hiking.
Yes, Zhangjiajie is often included as a middle part of a larger China trip. It seamlessly combines with other hot destinations to enrich your holiday, such as Beijing (Great Wall, Forbidden City), Shanghai (modern cityscape), Xi'an (Terracotta Warriors), the Yangtze River (gorges and cruises), and Guilin (idyllic karst landscapes).
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