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Zhangjiajie · Hunan · China
3 Days Zhangjiajie Private Highlight Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Embark on an exhilarating adventure through Zhangjiajie's most spectacular attractions on this unforgettable tour. Your journey begins with an awe-inspiring ascent on the world's highest elevator, whisking you up the sheer cliff face to reveal breathtaking panoramic views of Zhangjiajie's iconic sandstone pillars and misty peaks that inspired the floating mountains in Avatar. Test your courage as you challenge yourself to climb the legendary 999 steps leading to the magnificent Tianmen Cave, a natural rock archway known as "Heaven's Gate" that pierces through the mountain at a dizzying height. For the ultimate thrill, you'll walk across the world's highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge, where you can look straight down at the dramatic gorge hundreds of meters below your feet. Balance the excitement with a peaceful hike along the enchanting Golden Whip Stream in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, where crystal-clear waters wind through a lush canyon flanked by towering rock formations. This serene trail offers countless photo opportunities as you immerse yourself in the natural beauty that has made Zhangjiajie a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China's most captivating destinations.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Challenge yourself from the 999step to the amazing Tianmen Cave
- Marvel at the highest elevator in the world to appreciate the beauty of Zhangjiajie
- Walk on the world’s highest and longest glassbottomed bridge
- Enjoy hiking along the picturesque Golden Whip Stream at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Sightseeing at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Day 1: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park At 9 am, meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby and start today’s adventure at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Tianzi Mountain Scenic Spot, known as the “expanded bonsai, shrinking fairyland”. The sea of clouds, moonlight, sunrise, and winter snow are the four major landscapes here. You will take a sightseeing bus up the mountain to explore the wonders of this scenic area - the clouds surrounded by strange rocky peaks like pillars, towers, as well as a huge rock wall over 20 kilometers long and up to a height of 1,000 meters. After the tour, you will be taken down the mountain by the Tianzishan cable car. Then, you will be transferred to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park to visit Yuanjiajie, where you will experience the Bailong Elevator. It is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the “highest outdoor elevator”. The elevator runs at a height of 326 meters and takes about 66 seconds to reach the top. Afterwards, you will see the “Hallelujah Mountain”, which was levitated in Avatar. Finally, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
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Sightseeing at Tianzi Mountain.
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Accommodation suggestion: please book your own hotel located at the east gate of Zhangjiajie Forest Park; otherwise, it will incur additional fares of transfer service fees.
Day 2
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Sightseeing at Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge. Day 2: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Golden Whip Stream At 9 am, meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby and start today’s adventure at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Golden Whip Stream. The first stop is the Golden Whip Stream, named after the Golden Whip Rock it flows through. The stream is 7.5 kilometers long, and it takes about 2.5 hours to visit. With beautiful flowers and grasses along the stream, birds and warblers singing, walking along the clear stream is just like traveling in a painting. Afterwards, come to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, which is known as the treasure trove of Zhangjiajie's landforms, integrating the magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers, and caves. Among them, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge is undoubtedly a brilliant pearl of the Grand Canyon. It not only boasts the world's number one honor - the longest and tallest glass bridge, but also allows every tourist walking on it to fully appreciate the magnificent panoramic views of waterfalls, streams, and dense forests, with a length of 430 meters.
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Accommodation: please book your own hotel located at the east gate of Zhangjiajie Forest Park; otherwise, it will incur additional fares of transfer service fees.
Day 3
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Sightseeing at Tianmen Mountain. Day 3: Tianmen Mountain and Zhangjiajie Departure Today, you will visit Tianmen Mountain after meeting your guide at the hotel lobby. You will take the longest cable car in the world to the top of Tiananmen Mountain. The one-way ride takes about 28 minutes. Once you reach the top, you will be guided to experience some exhilarating attractions such as the Glass Skywalk and the Ghost Valley Plank Road, both of which are suspended above the cliffs. You will also visit Tianmen Mountain Temple, surrounded by ancient trees and a tranquil environment. Then, descend to Tianmen Cave, the world's highest natural cave through the mountain, seeming like a door to heaven. You can conquer the 999 steps and enjoy the wonderful scenery from above. After the visit, you will be taken by sightseeing bus down the mountain along the 99 Bend Road - a scenic ring road.
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Caving at Tianmen Mountain.
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Transportation. Finally, end the tour and you will be dropped off at Zhangjiajie airport/train station/hotel for your next destination.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Meeting & Pickup
Meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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