Glass Bridge & Tianmen Mountain Tour, No Shopping

In Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, waterfalls, streams and springs can be seen everywhere in the deep valleys covered with dense vegetation, which is why it was also called Massive Springs Gorge in the past. Once through the entrance, head straight for the most celebrated Glass Bridge. In terms of length and height, the bridge ranks first in the world. It is all laid with 99 pieces of transparent glass, and walking on it seems to be suspended between heaven and earth. Standing on it not only allows you to admire the depth and vastness of the Canyon and the rolling mountains in the distance, but also a great test of your courage. If you really can’t overcome severe leg tremors and crazy heartbeats, just try stepping on either side of the opaque area for a photo with stunning panoramic canyon views. Activities like Bungee jumping, sightseeing elevator, zipline, and lake cruise are not included in the entrance charge of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and tours. After the Glass Bridge tour, we will leave the Canyon.

Today’s lunch is not included. We do not recommend you to try the local restaurants because the regional food tends to be spicy, salty, and very greasy, and does not even meet the taste of some Chinese visitors. You can have a hearty breakfast at your hotel and pack some snacks for noon, or consider having a light meal at KFC or McDonald's near the next stop, Tianmen Mountain.

After a short break at noon, let’s set out to visit Tianmen Mountain, aka Heaven's Gate Mountain. With our guide, witness the most iconic Tianmen Cave (Heaven's Gate) halfway up the mountain and get to know how this natural karst cave was conquered by six pilots from different countries in 1999, and more famous extreme sports challenges have taken place. At the summit, you’ll harvest a thrilling experience of strolling on the cliffside Glass Skywalk (shoe covers included). Sometimes the reflection of the sky on the glass will give you a feeling of walking on clouds. Also, expect to enjoy labor-saving round-trip rides of the cableway, the 5-level transmountain escalator between the Tianmen Square and the Tianmen Cave, the 7-level transmountain escalator between the Cave and the mountaintop, as well as a shuttle bus ride along the 99-bend winding mountain road.

Your fascinating Zhangjiajie group tour to the Glass Bridge and Tianmen Mountain comes to an end now, and our guide will send you back to your hotel. If you are enamored of the beautiful sights in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park as well, why not check out our other Zhangjiajie mini group tours? For more unmissable sights around Zhangjiajie like Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Ancient Town, feel free to contact our travel consultants to tailor an exclusive tour for you.

► Dinner Suggestion (at your own expense):
In addition to natural beauties, you may expect to know about Zhangjiajie from its food culture, so we recommend you try out the CCTV-interviewed Village Wife Household Restaurant, which is located right opposite the postern of Tianmen Lower Cableway Station. It is decorated in an antique style, with wooden table wares and ethnic murals, making you feel that you have space travel to a lodge deep in the mountains. Its signature dish is the Tujia Stewpot, cooked with a variety of meat and vegetables, which is now a must-have for treating guests and celebrating festivals. After the meal, you may be lucky to get some small bags of berry tea, Zhangjiajie’s specialty, and just take them home to yourself or friends and relatives to taste.
Average cost per person: CNY 50 / USD 7
Address: S06, Building S2, Xingmin Road, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie