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Zhangjiajie, a World Heritage Site as well as a World Geopark, is an uncanny masterpiece of Mother Nature. It is a favored destination for travelers from around the world. In our private Zhangjiajie tours, you will see the "floating mountains of Avatar" in reality, and have an exciting walk on the world's longest and highest glass bridge. You will admire the natural landscape at its best.

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What to See in Zhangjiajie?

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
There are six scenic areas in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, Yangjiajie Scenic Area, Huangshizhai (Yellow Stone Stronghold), Golden Whip Stream, and Tem-mile Gallery. The first four are the four mountains of the forest park, and the latter two are located at the base of the mountains, presenting the picturesque valley sceneries. Hereunder are the highlights of each:

Yuanjiajie: Bailong Elevator, Hallelujah Mountain of Avatar, the First Natural Bridge under the Sun.
Tianzi Mountain: Known as the Monarch of the Peak Forest, the best place for sunset.
Yangjiajie: Natural Great Wall and One Step to Heaven.
Huangshizhai: Experience a cliff edge walk for spectacular peak forest views.
Golden Whip Stream: One of the most beautiful hiking valleys in the world.
Tem-mile Gallery: Charming sightseeing train running through the valley.
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
In addition to enjoying the breathtaking scenery, an exciting walk on the world's longest and highest Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, which hangs over a valley, would be a thrilling experience to highlight your Zhangjiajie private tour.
Tianmen Mountain
Tianmen Mountain Cableway: It is the longest cableway in the world, which takes visitors directly from downtown Zhangjiajie to the top of the mountain in 28 minutes.
Glass Skywalk: experience a walk on the clouds.
Tianmen Cave: Looking like a portal to the heaven, it is indeed a natural wonder.

Other Attractions
: Yellow Dragon Cave, Furong Town, and Fenghuang Ancient Town.
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How to Plan a Private Tour to Zhangjiajie?

Generally speaking, at least 3 days/ 2 nights are needed to visit the core area of Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Area and the Grand Canyon with Glass Bridge. If you get 4 days/ 3 nights, that will be perfect to see more highlights including the Tianmen Mountain and Cave. For a tour of 5 days or more, a trip to the ancient town of Furong or Fenghuang can be added. We are glad to customize a tour to meet your particular interests.

Where Should I Book Accommodation in Zhangjiajie?

To visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon with Glass Bridge, you are suggested to book hotels in Wulingyuan District and also close to the East Gate of the Forest Park. Wulingyuan district is 33 kilometers (20.5 miles) away from downtown Zhangjiajie, and it takes around 40 minutes to drive there. There are many hotels to choose from in the area, ranging from guesthouses to five-star hotels, while, please aware that the reception staff in most hotels cannot speak English.

The famous Tianmen Mountain and 72 Qilou Buildings are in the city area of Zhangjiajie, so to visit them, you are suggested to stay at hotels in Zhangjiajie city, which will be more convenient.

Furong and Fenghuang are the two ancient towns around Zhangjiajie. A half day trip is possible to Furong town from Zhangjiajie city. To Fenghuang, usually one night stay is needed since it is a bit far from Zhangjiajie, and the night view there is fantastic.

How to Get to Zhangjiajie?

Many flights to Zhangjiajie are scheduled in the early morning or in the evening. Direct flights are available from cities of Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Nanjing.

High-speed train are also a good way to enter and depart from Zhangjiajie now. The cities of Changsha, Guilin, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong all have high speed trains to Zhangjiajie. It is very convenient for you to plan a trip there.

Is it difficult to visit Zhangjiajie with seniors or children?

No, traveling in Zhangjiajie is not difficult for seniors or children who are fit and capable of doing moderate physical activities. The scenic area is well-equipped with sightseeing cars and cableways. Although there involves a bit hiking to enjoy the mountain sceneries, you may decide to hike long or short according to physical conditions. The roads and steps to the major sights are reasonably good to walk.