Zhangjiajie Trip Overview
See the most beautiful attractions of Zhangjiajie, featuring pristine natural scenery of grotesque peaks, clear water, and dense forests Grasp the chance to visit the world’s longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge- the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge We will help you make the best use of your time and energy to see the essence of this World Heritage Site, and see in person why it inspired Avatar’s Hallelujah Mountain.
Activities: Pick tea in person at tea garden, see how to make tea, taste the local tea, enjoy the tea featured dinner.
Visit the Rice Terrace in the outlying areas.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Zhangjiajie, China
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China
See the most beautiful attractions of Zhangjiajie, featuring pristine natural scenery of grotesque peaks, clear water, and dense forests Grasp the chance to visit the world’s longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge- the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge We will help you make the best use of your time and energy to see the essence of this World Heritage Site, and see in person why it inspired Avatar’s Hallelujah Mountain.
Activities: Pick tea in person at tea garden, see how to make tea, taste the local tea, enjoy the tea featured dinner.
Visit the Rice Terrace in the outlying areas.
Itinerary
Day 1: Zhangjiajie Arrival
Pass By: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie 427000 China
Welcome to Zhangjiajie! Upon arrival, be greeted by our tour guide in the airport or train station who is holding a sign on which says your name. A comfortable vehicle (non-smoking) with experienced driver will transfer you directly to your hotel at Wulingyuan. Your guide will help you check in. The rest of today is on your own to explore this beautiful city. Have a good sleep tonight.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Sunshine Hotel,a 5-star Hotel(arrive late evening)
Overnight at Pullman Hotel or same level,a 5-star Hotel
Day 2: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park ,Yuanjiajie Avatar Mountain&Tianzi Mountain Peak Forest(B, L)
Stop At: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie 427000 China
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is the first state-level forest park in China. It is known for its exquisite forests, odd-shaped peaks and rocks, the beautiful canyons, the limestone caves, and the breath-taking panoramic views.
Firstly, take the 326-meter-high Bailong Elevator (the tallest and the fastest in the world) up to Yuanjiajie. This scenic area is world famous as the mountains here inspired the floating mountains in the Hollywood movie Avatar. The peaks in Yuanjiajie are nearly at the same height, which makes it a mountain platform great for enjoying sweeping vistas.
Next, take a sightseeing bus to Tianzi Mountain, where you can have a stunning view of the peaks rising one after another. Atop of the mountain offers a full extent of the whole scenic area, which is magnificent and spectacular.
Optional activities in the evening: 1) Fairy Fox Outdoor Music & Dancing Show (1.5 Hours); 2) Zhangjiajie Charming Western Hunan Grand Show (1.5 Hours)
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Over night at Pullman Hotel or same level,a 5-star hotel
Day 3: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon(Glass Bridge),pick tea in person at tea garden,visit tea factory,learn how to make tea.(B,L,D)
Stop At: Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area of Zhangjiajie, Within the District, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie 427400 China
After the Breakfast, be ready for today’s exciting adventure. You’ll drive about 20 km to visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. You will start from the Tourist Center to Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge to walk on the highest and longest glass bridge in the world. After that, appreciate the charming sightseeing of running waters, flying waterfalls, lush vegetation, etc.
After lunch,drive to the beautiful tea garden in the afternoon, pick tea by yourself, see how to make Chinese tea in the tea factory, you can also taste the local Chinese tea, and learn the Chinese tea culture and the way of drinking from the tea ceremony.
Then enjoy a tea dinner at a local featured restaurant, get back to hotel when the dinner finished.
Evening Activity: Take a stroll at Xibu Street, located at Wulingyuan Center, it combines the bars, tea houses, souvenir shops, local snacks and so on. You can relax and enjoy by walking on the streets.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Over night at Pullman Hotel or same level,a 5-star hotel
Day 4: Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park & Rice Terrace , Departure in the evening (B, L)
Stop At: Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain Ticket Station, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie 427000 China
After breakfast, drive about 40 minutes back to Zhangjiajie , Tianmen Mountain is the highest mountain in Zhangjiajie; the views included graceful ancient trees, karst hillocks and long roads that are carved from the sides of the cliff. The cable car takes 30minutes from the city center to the mountain top and is the longest in the world.
Tianmen Mountain Glass Walkway: Tianmen Mountain Glass Walkway, is one of the word’s highest observation platforms jutting out from a sheer cliff at 1430 meters tall
Drive about 1.5 hours to Rice Terrace in the afternoon.
The Rice Terraces in Zhangjiajie show a picture of great momentum and imposing beauty, Terraces are reached from Zhangjiajie city by mountain roads amid spectacular scenery. With a history of more than 700 years, the area is still being used for growing premium quality rice by Tujia Minority villagers.
Drive back to Zhangjiajie City and departure after the tour,service ends.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
