Private Tour · Chengdu

Zhangjiajie Classic Panorama Tour

Wulingyuan · Tianmen Mountain · Glass Bridge · See All of Zhangjiajie at Once

4 Days 3 NightsZhangjiajie920 – 1,320 USD

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3Nights

1Destinations

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Overview

Trip Overview

If you are visiting Zhangjiajie for the first time, this is the only itinerary you need. Over four days we link the sandstone peaks of Wulingyuan, the Avatar Hallelujah Mountain in Yuanjiajie, Tianmen Mountain's Heaven's Gate and the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge—the most iconic wonders in one sweep. Your local guide times the entries to dodge the crowds and catch the best light on the quartz-sandstone spires. Comfortable hotels, unhurried pace; made for first-timers who want to see it all.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Wulingyuan Core Scenic Area, Venture Deep into the Quartz Sandstone Peak Forest
✓Visit Yuanjiajie and See the Real-Life Inspiration for Avatar's Floating Mountain, the Qiankun Pillar
✓Tianmen Mountain's 99-Bend Winding Road and Tianmen Cave
✓Walk Mid-Air on the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge and Feel the Thrill Above the Clouds
✓Hike Along the Golden Whip Stream Valley and Breathe in Fresh Negative-Ion Air
✓Tianzi Mountain's Iconic Sights Including Yubi Peak and Fairy Presenting Flowers
✓Bailong Elevator's 326-Meter Vertical Climb, Saving Time and Energy
✓Local Guides Lead Off-Peak Tours to Avoid Crowds and Queues

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYZhangjiajie

Arrival in Zhangjiajie · Tianmen Mountain Sea of Clouds and Tianmen Cave

BreakfastNot included · Breakfast not included on arrival day

MorningArrive at Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport or Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, transfer by private car to your downtown hotel for check-in, and take a short rest.

LunchNot included · Simple lunch on the mountain at your own expense

AfternoonTake the Tianmen Mountain cable car up, walk the West Line Glass Walkway, overlook the 99-bend winding road, and stand before Tianmen Cave to feel the awe of this natural mountain-piercing opening.

DinnerIncluded · Local Tujia restaurant · Includes special Tujia Sanxiaguo dinner

EveningReturn to the city and enjoy Tujia Sanxiaguo at a local restaurant. After dinner, you may stroll along the Lishui River for night views, then rest early to save energy for the next day's mountain visit.

TransportBusiness private car + Tianmen Mountain cable carStay4-star hotel in Zhangjiajie downtown

2DAYZhangjiajie

Wulingyuan · Yuanjiajie Avatar Floating Mountain

BreakfastIncluded · In the hotel · Includes buffet breakfast

MorningDepart from downtown to the Wulingyuan标志门 (Wulingyuan Entrance), then take the scenic shuttle bus to Bailong Elevator and climb 326 meters vertically up to Yuanjiajie.

LunchNot included · Simple lunch in the scenic area at your own expense

AfternoonExplore Yuanjiajie's Back Garden and Mihun Terrace, with the highlight being the Qiankun Pillar, the real-life inspiration for Avatar's Hallelujah Floating Mountain, then walk across the First Bridge Under Heaven, a natural stone bridge.

DinnerIncluded · Local restaurant in Wulingyuan · Includes special rock ear stewed with free-range chicken dinner

EveningTake the shuttle bus down the mountain, check in at a hotel near the Wulingyuan Scenic Area entrance, enjoy rock ear stewed with free-range chicken for dinner, and take a walk along Xibu Street afterward.

TransportBusiness private car + scenic shuttle bus + Bailong ElevatorStay4-star hotel at the Wulingyuan Scenic Area entrance

3DAYZhangjiajie

Tianzi Mountain · Golden Whip Stream Valley Hike

BreakfastIncluded · In the hotel · Includes buffet breakfast

MorningTake the shuttle bus to Tianzi Mountain and visit landmark peak forest sights such as Helong Park, Yubi Peak, and Fairy Presenting Flowers.

LunchNot included · Simple lunch at Tianzi Mountain at your own expense

AfternoonHike about 5 kilometers along the Golden Whip Stream Valley, passing between peak forests and streams, with stops at sights such as Water Winding Around Four Gates and Meeting After a Thousand Miles.

DinnerNot included · Dinner at your own expense; the guide can recommend restaurants

EveningReturn to the Wulingyuan hotel to rest. For dinner, choose a local eatery on your own and try western Hunan cured meat stir-fried with mountain bamboo shoots.

TransportScenic shuttle bus + walkingStay4-star hotel at the Wulingyuan Scenic Area entrance

4DAYZhangjiajie

Grand Canyon Glass Bridge · Return Trip

BreakfastIncluded · In-hotel · Buffet breakfast included

MorningHead to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and walk onto the glass bridge spanning the canyon to experience the thrill of walking in mid-air while overlooking the deep canyon below.

LunchNot included · Simple meal at Grand Canyon Scenic Area at own expense

AfternoonAfter touring the Grand Canyon plank road and waterfall cluster, private transfer to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport or Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, ending the itinerary.

DinnerNot included · Dinner at own expense

EveningOn the return journey or depending on flight time, enjoy a light meal in the city; the guide will assist with check-in/boarding procedures.

TransportBusiness private carStayNot included (on return day)

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Zhangjiajie	4-star hotel in Zhangjiajie city area	4-star	Standard twin room	1 night
Zhangjiajie	4-star hotel at Wulingyuan Scenic Area entrance	4-star	Standard twin room	2 nights

Activities

Recommended Activities

Wulingyuan

Quartz sandstone peak forest World Natural Heritage Site, the core scenic area of Zhangjiajie.

Tianmen Mountain

A wondrous mountain famous for Tianmen Cave and the 99-bend winding mountain road.

Grand Canyon Glass Bridge

A high-altitude glass bridge spanning the Grand Canyon, thrilling and breathtaking.

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Private guide upgrade	Zhangjiajie	One-on-one exclusive guide throughout the trip, customizable photo spots and pace.	CNY	Price negotiable	Recommended to book 7 days in advance
Zhangjiajie night view photo shoot	Zhangjiajie	Professional photographer for a 1-hour night view photo shoot by the Lishui River.	CNY	Price negotiable	Includes 10 retouched photos

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

3 nights of 4-star hotel accommodation within the itinerary (including breakfast for two)
Business private car throughout the trip plus scenic area shuttle bus, Bailong Elevator, and cable car fees
First-entry tickets to Wulingyuan, Tianmen Mountain, and Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
Local Chinese-speaking guide accompanying and explaining throughout the trip
2 featured dinners as indicated in the itinerary
Travel accident insurance and 24-hour emergency support

Not Included

Round-trip major transportation to/from Zhangjiajie (air tickets/train tickets)
Lunches and some dinners not indicated in the itinerary
Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, shopping, etc.
Secondary consumption items within scenic areas (such as glass walkway shoe covers, etc.)
Single room supplement
Additional expenses due to force majeure
Tips for guide and driver (voluntary)

Notes

Good to Know

Wulingyuan, Tianmen Mountain, and the Glass Bridge all require real-name reservations; please provide accurate ID information.
Zhangjiajie mountainous areas have changeable weather; it is recommended to bring rain gear and non-slip shoes.
The itinerary order may be adjusted due to weather or visitor flow, but the number of attractions will not be reduced.
Children, the elderly, and those with a fear of heights are requested to inform us in advance so that arrangements can be adjusted.

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