3 Days Hidden Charms of Zhangjiajie

Wonderland-like Zhangjiajie welcomes your arrival! As you get to the exit of the airport or train station, you will find our enthusiastic guide waiting for you with a board bearing your name. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the guide will escort you to the hotel to check in. If you arrive early, it’s a good idea to spend the rest of the day exploring local life and specialty food in the neighborhood for yourself.

► Dinner Suggestion:
For authentic western Hunan delicacies, perhaps head to one of the area’s highest-rated restaurants, Xiang Jian Tu Cai Guan, which has been specializing in local Tujia cuisine for nearly 10 years. The restaurant is located right near the main entrance of the scenic area we will visit tomorrow, and a few minutes’ walk from your hotel. Dim light, yellow and red lanterns hanging on the ceiling, and Chinese couplets affixed to the wall inside give it an antique atmosphere. You are most advised to try the traditional Tujia San Xia Guo, a kind of dry pot dish usually made from several meat and vegetables like pork, chicken, tofu and potatoes. The dish’s ingredients on offer are extensive, and you can choose 2 to 4 kinds according to your preference. The average cost here is about CNY 70 / USD 10 per person.

★ Our Privileges: Skip-the-Line & All-inclusive Tickets
Zhangjiajie Scenic Area is very popular, especially during holidays, when there might be long queues for tickets. Book with us, and you can avoid the waste of time in line. Follow our guide to enjoy fast entry and more time for sightseeing. Unlike some travel agencies that only offer simple entrance tickets, we will provide you with a combo ticket to elevate your experience by time-saving vehicles like elevator, sightseeing train, shuttle bus, and cableway service among different areas inside.

Get ready for a full-day hike in the core scenic area of Zhangjiajie today. We put ourselves in your shoes and fully consider your need to save time, so our guide will first escort you to take the Bailong Elevator (included in our price), the world’s tallest and fastest outdoor sightseeing lift listed in the Guinness World Records. With a height of 326 meters (1,070 feet) and a running speed of 5 meters (16 feet) per second, it will lift you to the mountaintop in just over a minute. As the elevator climbs, you can see through the glass one of Zhangjiajie's most spectacular sights, the Divine Soldiers Party. Coming out of the elevator, you will reach Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. A 10-minute walk along the touring route will take you to a landmark of the entire scenic area, the Hallelujah Mountain, aka Qiankun Pillar, the shooting location of the movie "Avatar" and the place where Zhangjiajie has won international fame. At 150 meters (492 feet) high and 1,074 meters (3,524 feet) above sea level, the Mountain stands solitarily among the peaks of Zhangjiajie, really like a scene from a science fiction movie. Besides the Mountain, during the 2.5-hour hike, you will also be constantly mesmerized by other natural wonders like the Back Garden, Enchanting Platform, and First Bridge under Heaven.After lunch, the guide will accompany you to take the shuttle bus to another height on Tianzi Mountain and feel the real charm of its pristine natural beauty. Here the stunning odd-shaped peaks soar into the clouds, like natural stone sculptures. Looking into the valleys, your sight might be attracted by a row of jagged protrusions, thin on top and thick on bottom, shaped like upside-down writing brushes; that is Imperial Brush Peaks, one of the top ten attractions of Zhangjiajie. Next, take a cable car down the mountain and continue our journey to the Ten-mile Gallery. Here is the best part of Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve, highlighted by a ten-mile-long valley with picturesque scenery. Take a sightseeing train to go back and forth in 30 minutes. Afterwards, let’s end today’s fulfilling tour and get back to the hotel for a rejuvenating rest.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

We certainly won’t let you miss Zhangjiajie’s core scenic spot, Golden Whip Stream, so let’s head to Zhangjiajie National Park right after breakfast. The area through which the Stream passes is known as the most beautiful valley and is also the shooting site of the famous Chinese novel and TV series Journey to the West. Along the way, you will be accompanied by the cliffs and peaks covered by lush vegetation on both sides, the clear water with small fish swimming in, the colorful flowers by the stream, as well as birds singing.

Afterwards, we’ll drive to the renowned Grand Canyon for a visit, which boasts rich natural scenery with deep canyons, dense waterfalls and large caves. Whether you are an adventurer looking for excitement or a traveler who prefers tranquility, there is something for you. Almost all visitors come here for the world-famous Glass Bridge that hangs like a giant dragon above the canyons. Standing on it, with bottomless canyon at your feet, you can enjoy both an adrenaline rush and a panoramic view of the canyon. The Bridge has not only a fully transparent glass section in the middle but also opaque areas on both sides, providing a thoughtful design for those who are afraid of heights but pursue high-altitude breathtaking views. Descend to the bottom of the Grand Canyon by elevator, and traverse along the narrow plank road while marveling at the geomorphic wonders. Finally, relax on a cruise through the green Shenquan Lake while listening to the sound of the flowing water and feeling the gentle breeze. How refreshing it is! Farewell to your 3 days Zhangjiajie tour here and now. Your guide will then see you off at the airport or train station. Wish you a pleasant journey!

If you have more days to seek travel joys, contact us to extend or customize your tour, such as taking a more in-depth Zhangjiajie tour including Tianmen Mountain, Furong Ancient Town and Fenghuang Ancient Town, or even extending to Guilin by convenient high-speed train to experience more natural wonders.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch