Zhangjiajie Mini Group Day Tour, No Shopping

7:00 to 8:00am Pick-up from Hotel

Our pick-up service is offered from hotels both in Wulingyuan district that is near the East Gate of the park and also in downtown Zhangjiajie. In the morning, meet our guide in your hotel lobby at the appointed time, and then set out to seek travel delights in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Still remember the dreamy floating Mountains in the sci-fi moive Avatar? This is where you will have a chance to witness the real looks of these epic karst formations.

► Hotel Suggestion:
East Gate serves as the main gate of the Zhangjiajie Forest Park we will visit, and around it there are plenty of well-conditioned hotels and restaurants. For your convenient access to the Park, we suggest you book a hotel nearby, and the 4-star Expert Village Courtyard Hotel or 5-star Pullman Zhangjiajie Hotel can be a reference.

Stop 1: Bailong Elevator

After entering the East Gate, let’s ride in an eco-bus of the scenic area for about 20 minutes to the lower station of the world-renowned Bailong Elevator. Holiday crowds may limit seating. Don't worry! Our guide will assist you while waiting, as the bus runs fast and standing can be unsafe. As the highest, fastest and largest-loaded cliffside outdoor sightseeing elevator in the world, it takes only 88 seconds to finish a length of 335 meters (1,099 feet) to reach the cliff top. And during rising up, a grand scene of the vertical karst pillars will unfold before you, making you feel like entering a fairyland. 

Stop 2: Yuanjiajie Scenic Area with Hallelujah Mountain

When getting out of the elevator, you will be accompanied to sightsee in the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. It is right the place where you will find the Qiankun Pillar, which name was changed to the namesake Hallelujah Mountain after the movie Avatar became a hit. Having appeared numerous times on TV, this towering 1,000-meter-plus-high (3,280-feet-plus-high) peak has been known by every Chinese household and is now enjoying a global fame. Also follow the guide to admire other extraordinary pillar sights here like the Back Garden, Enchanting Platform, and No.1 Bridge under Heaven - a naturally formed stone bridge connecting two peaks.

Lunch Break

Around noon, we’ll serve you lunch at a local cuisine restaurant on the mountain. Enjoy fresh ingredients and replenish energy for your afternoon exploration.

Stop 3: Yangjiajie Scenic Area with Natural Great Wall

After lunch, take the eco-bus to Yangjiajie Scenic Area, the last area developed among the four scenic areas of the Park. This place is right in the infancy stage of peak forest evolution, with continuous peaks unlike Yuanjiajie’s isolated ones. Here, you will be surprised by an out-of-print wonder on Earth, the Natural Great Wall. Every stone peak is uncarved but perfectly arranged together, and from a distance there is quite a bit of the majestic momentum of the Great Wall, which will definitely make you amaze at the magical creativity of nature. Plus thick forests that grow and thrive here and gurgling streams that meander through valleys, it is an attraction not to be missed.

Stop 4: Tianzi Mountain

Next, let’s hop on an eco-bus to reach Tianzi Mountain in 30 minutes. Here, thousands of stone pillars rise to the sky, forming a grand peak forest kingdom for you to marvel at. The view here is said to be at its best at sunset, attracting numerous great photographers from all over the world, especially when there is a sea of clouds. During the visit here, our guide will show you the most significant spots including the Helong Park, where five viewing platforms offer all-round views of the Imperial Brush Peaks, named for resembling writing brushes. Admire other stunning sights like Flower Fairy Peaks and Dianjiang Terrace if time and weather allow. Afterwards, the guide will take you down the mountain by cable car.

Send Back to the Hotel

Your memorable mini group Zhangjiajie day tour ends now, and our guide will escort you back to your hotel. If you are interested in beholding more of Zhangjiajie’s beauties, such as Golden Whip Stream, Ten-Mile Gallery, Tianmen Mountain, and Grand Canyon with the famous Glass Bridge, check out more of our Zhangjiajie routes or contact us for a customized private tour.

► Free Time Suggestions at Night:
If you stay overnight at hotel near the East Gate in Wulingyuan District, you can try barbecue and local beer on the food street like locals do. If you transfer to downtown Zhangjiajie on your own for the night, don’t miss the magical 72 Tujia Stilted Buildings, a new landmark in Zhangjiajie that serves as a great nightlife hangout place, bustling with traditional crafts workshops, lively bars, and a variety of food. For local cuisine explorers, do drop by the chain restaurant Yin Xiang Lao Zao Tai (Zao Tai is a traditional cooking counter with a built-in stove), which can be found in both regions. Try its Water-Boiled Fish (Shui Zhu Yu) cooked in the traditional method, which retains a special tenderness and flavor that is hard to find elsewhere. The restaurant is also attractive for carrying forward the Zao Tai culture. If interested, you can even ask to cook by yourself for fun and some unique memories. The average cost is CNY 70 or USD 9 per person and it is at your own expense.