Zhangjiajie Mini Group Day Tour, No Shopping

Pick up from Hotel near East Gate 

In the morning, meet our guide in your hotel lobby, 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 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.

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 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 head to a village restaurant near the No.1 Bridge under Heaven, for a simple yet nutritious lunch, featuring fresh, local ingredients. Consider bringing snacks for energy as food options on the mountain may be limited.

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 one hour 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.

► Note: This tour starts and ends at your hotel in Zhangjiajie Scenic Area. If you need transfers from the airport, railway station or hotel in downtown Zhangjiajie, our travel consultants will make proper arrangements for you. Please understand that there would be additional charges.

► Free Time Suggestions:
If you spend the night in Zhangjiajie Scenic Area, you can try barbecue and local beer on the food street like locals do. If you transfer to downtown Zhangjiajie 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.