Night Food Tour to 72 Wonder Tower

Think Zhangjiajie is only about karst mountains? Actually, its cuisine is just as tantalizing as its landscapes. Can’t wait to lose yourself among sizzling food stalls? Then let your private Zhangjiajie night food tour to 72 Wonder Tower begin!

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Start Time: 17:00
► Flexible scheduling is available. Feel free to discuss with our travel consultants in advance.

Whether your hotel is near the east gate of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Wulingyuan District or in the downtown area, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby and accompany you on a taxi ride to the 72 Wonder Tower. 

As you step out of the car, you’ll let out a “wow” at this suspended Tujia stilted buidings complex. Its main building is 109.9 meters (361 ft) tall, with a giant, striking portal at its center. From the square, gazing into the distance, you’ll see the Heaven’s Gate on Tianmen Mountain far away, resonating with this portal, a dialogue between nature and mankind. On either side of the portal are layer upon layer of traditional stilt houses. According to legend, they have stood here for 1,200 years, and 600 years ago, they served as a military stronghold and later became a commercial hub. Today, they have been fully transformed into a fantastic venue to experience Zhangjiajie’s nightlife. Please note that the area is hot in summer from June to August, and some sections lack air conditioning, so please take precautions against heatstroke.Just like the spirit world in the movie “Spirited Away”, the 72 Wonder Tower area appears calm during the day. However, when night falls, the upturned eaves and window frames light up, and crowds pour in to feast on delicacies and enjoy the festivities, transforming the area into a vibrant earthly paradise.

As the food stalls come alive, your guide will treat you to at least 5 kinds of local street food. We recommend trying Rice Tofu. Resembling tofu in appearance, it’s actually made from rice and has a chewier texture. You can top it with either brown sugar syrup or spicy chili oil. Don’t miss the artemisia sticky rice cake. The dough is made from glutinous rice flour and wild artemisia, then filled with either cured pork and pickled vegetables or brown sugar and sesame. Then, the cakes are wrapped in pomelo leaves and steamed, resulting in a bright green, chewy treat. They can also be pan-fried for a golden and crispy outside. Other delicacies worth trying include rice noodles, beef patties, and cured pork. Finally, milk tea lovers can grab a drink from the very popular local brand “Cha Yan Yue Se”.
► Tip: Some of Zhangjiajie’s cuisine tends to be spicy and oily, such as Three‑Stage Hot Pot. When ordering, we suggest asking for a milder seasoning or starting with a small portion to test your tolerance.

Here, not only your mouth, but also your eyes will be kept busy. As you savor the local flavors, you might stumble upon a street performance: join in the bamboo pole dance or quietly enjoy some folk singing. You may even encounter a “corpse escort” procession where actors dressed as zombies from Chinese legends parade through the street, recreating the scene of “transporting corpses” in local folklore. Step into the folk museum to learn about the mysterious culture of local witchcraft, including how black magic uses poisonous insects like scorpions and centipedes. Wander along Heritage Street to witness the silver ornament-making of the Miao ethnic group and the traditional brocade of the Tujia people. And don’t miss the light show: a 7D holographic projection that transforms the building’s exterior with 72 different themes, a truly dazzling spectacle. 

The 4-hour exploration will end around 21:00. Your guide will hail a taxi and help you board it for the ride back to your hotel. Your private Zhangjiajie evening food tour now comes to a close. If you are also planning to visit other Zhangjiajie attractions, such as the National Forest Park, Grand Canyon, or Tianmen Mountain, feel free to check out more of our itineraries, or contact our travel consultants for a custom journey. We are always happy to offer further service.