Zhangjiajie Trip Overview
Visit highlights of Fenghuang including Furong old town, South China Great Wall and Overnight in Fenghuang town with this Fenghuang 2 days private tour.
You will be picked up and dropped off from your Wulingyuan or Zhangjiajie hotel/airport/train station.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Zhangjiajie, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China
Visit highlights of Fenghuang including Furong old town, South China Great Wall and Overnight in Fenghuang town with this Fenghuang 2 days private tour.
You will be picked up and dropped off from your Wulingyuan or Zhangjiajie hotel/airport/train station.
Itinerary
Day 1: Zhangjiajie–Fenghuang. O/N Fenghuang.
Stop At: Zhangjiajie, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Our driver will meet you at 9:00am of your Zhangjiajie/Wulingyuan hotel or Zhangjiajie airport/train station then transfer to Fenghuang old town and need 3.5hrs driving via the highway, 250km.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Xiangxi Hibiscus Town, Hibiscus Town, Yongshun County 416276 China
On route, we will stop at Furong Ancient Town (or Hibiscus Ancient Town) which is originally known as Wangcun Village. It is where the famous movie Hibiscus Town was filmed, so it changed its name to Furong Town (Furong means Hibiscus in Chinese phonetic alphabet.) After the movie “Furong Town” was done in this place. Furong ancient town consists of a group of mixed people, ethnic group of Tujia and Miao mixed with Han people. Tujia people account for more than 80% of the total population.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Phoenix Ancient Town, Tuojiang Town, Fenghuang County 416200 China
Next. go to Fenghuang old town and need 1.5hrs driving. Our guide will help you to the check in the hotel and show you visit the Fenghuang old town.
Different from other ancient towns in China, Fenghuang Ancient Town is a secluded and tranquil town located on the bank of the river and surrounded by mountains. It is a good idea to stroll in this ancient town and visit some interesting shops and homes, and discover some interesting nooks. The ethnic handicrafts are really delicate and special in this region. At night, the town becomes more quiet and peaceful. Sitting in a bar and appreciating the sunset is wonderful.
Duration: 17 hours
Stop At: Phoenix Hong Bridge, Hongqiao Street, Fenghuang County 416207 China
At Fenghuang old town has many bridges due to the Tuo river, The famous bridge is ” Hong bridge” and in English is “Rainbow Bridge” was constructed during the Ming Dynasty. Local legend holds that the bridge was constructed to “cut off the Dragon’s head” when the emperor learned that an emperor would be born here to replace him.
When we walking through the bridge, you will find Several souvenir and craft shops line the first floor of the bridge, and the second floor hosts a tea shop and an exhibition of calligraphy and art.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Fenghuang–Zhangjiajie. The tour end.
Stop At: Fenghuang County, Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan
Today will be the relaxing day, you can check out the hotel around 12:00pm(noon) then we will visit the Fenghuang South Great Wall, need 30 minutes driving,15km.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Miaojiang Great Wall, In Fenghuang County, Fenghuang County 416200 China
The Southern Great Wall has many steps to walking up and need walking around one hour to reach the top of the wall then walk down of other side, so, if you don’t like to climb the hill/steps, then should skip it.
The wall was built in 1554 in Ming Dynasty and completed in 1622. The rulers of the Ming Dynasty built it for the purpose of military usage to defend the kingdom against the Mio people of the south. This Southern Great Wall is located close to Huangsiqiao ancient town, about 15Km away from Fenghuang County.
The Southern Wall starts north from Xiqueying (Xique military camp) of Guzhang County in western Hunan province and south to Huanghuiying (Huanghui military camp) of Tongren City in Guizhou Province. It is in a length of 190 miles with a reputation of “Thousands of Wall in Miao Area”. It is one of the greatest ancient architectures in China.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zhangjiajie, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Afterwards, take the private car to Zhangjiajie city center, we can drop off you at Zhangjiajie airport/train station or Zhangjiajie central hotel or Wulingyuan hotel. End of our services.
Duration: 10 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
