2 Days Mini Group Zhangjiajie Tour, No Shopping

In the morning, our guide will pick you up from your own booked hotel at the time previously agreed with you, around 07:00 to 08:00 am, and then embark on a full-day journey to the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. We provide pick-up service from hotels near the East Gate of the park in Wulingyuan District and also in downtown Zhangjiajie. While, for your easy access to the scenic spots and to avoid getting up too early, it is recommended that you book a hotel near the East Gate, where there are quite a few restaurants and hotels, as bustling as the downtown area.

Tour Map

Have you ever watched the fantasy movie Avatar? And do you want to enter that Pandora Planet, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, as fast as possible? Then follow us for a ride on the Bailong Elevator, the world’s tallest outdoor lift built on the edge of a cliff, which will get you there in mere 88 seconds. In 2013, it was listed among the other creative elevators in the world, and in 2015, it entered the Guinness World Records, becoming the pride of China. The ingenious part is that it is not only an engineering marvel, but also offers an unusual opportunity to “converse” with nature. During the ascending, the strange peaks loom before your eyes, making you feel shuttling through the clouds. As you step out of the carriage, you will be amazed by countless quartz-sandstone pillars that date back hundreds of millions of years ago. Among them, the most famous is the Hallelujah Mountain, formerly known as the Qiankun Pillar, which was the inspiration for the floating mountain in the sci-fi movie Avatar. It is more than 200 meters (656 feet) high, like being well-whittled by axes, towering in this peak forest. What’s more, you will be led to visit No. 1 Natural Bridge under Heaven and Enchanting Platform… 

Lunch will be on your own today. Both vendor stalls and restaurants are available on the mountain area inside the park, but prices are a bit higher, also due to spicy and greasy tastes of the local food, some might not get used to it. Our guide will offer you dining options, while, we would highly suggest you have a hearty breakfast at hotel and pack some quick refresher snacks with you. You will also see a McDonald’s on Tianzi Mountain, if no long queue there, you may buy some food to replenish energy.

After that, our guide will accompany you on an eco-friendly shuttle bus to the Yangjiajie Scenic Area, famous for its beautiful streams, lush virgin forests and peak walls. It is said that in the Northern Song Dynasty (960 - 1127), the military Yang family once camped here to surround and suppress Xiang Dakun, a Tujia king, and later lived and multiplied, making this place the Yangjiajie, literally meaning Yang family’s land. With us, you will get a glimpse of the well-known Natural Great Wall. Once it was introduced to the world, it was hailed as a “major new discovery of Zhangjiajie geomorphology”. Dozens of rolling peaks capped with Wuling pines stand parallel and resemble a row of stone walls. Take the eco-bus again, and you will come to Tianzi Mountain. At this time almost reached the sunset, and the towering peaks will reflect the red glow in the misty cloud sea, which is pleasing to your eyes. Be taken to stand on an observation deck of Helong Park at a high altitude, the surrounding stunning views of Imperial Brush Peak and Fairy Dispersing Flowers, which are believed to be the incarnations of Xiang Dakun’s brush and lover, will probably make your jaw drop. Next, top your day off by taking the cable car down the mountain. You will then be taken back to the hotel.

Today we will pick you up and then drive you along the winding mountain road to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon for around 40 minutes. We come here mainly for the high-rising Glass Bridge that spans the canyon. Dare you to walk across this world’s highest and longest transparent bridge? Give it a try, and you will feel as if you are wandering in the air! If you are afraid of heights, you can also follow the opaque sections on either side. Being actually on it, you could not help but let out a wow when beholding the panoramic view of the canyon and the abyss beneath your feet. Note that Bungee jumping, sightseeing elevator, zipline, and lake cruise are not included in the entrance charge of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and tours. After that, we will go back the way we came and leave for the next destination. 

In the afternoon, we’ll visit Tianmen Mountain, the highest mountain in Zhangjiajie. Here lies the most celebrated Tianmen Cave (Heaven's Gate), the thrilling Glass Skywalk, and the world’s longest passenger cableway, which will offer you a double enjoyment of beauty and excitement. The Tianmen Cave, a giant natural hole that not only boasts many ancient Chinese myths but also is fanatic for extreme sports enthusiasts, along with the 999-step Heavenly Stairway in front of it, makes you feel that heaven is within reach. When touring at the summit, pluck up your courage and challenge the Glass Skywalk hanging onto a cliff. Note that you need to pay for a pair of shoe covers yourself to stroll through this transparent path. Moreover, we’ll arrange for you the 28-minute cable car ride between the summit and the downtown, which will unfold Zhangjiajie’s mountain scenery, countryside scenes, and city sights before your eyes. 

At the end of this small group Zhangjiajie tour, you will be escorted to your hotel. Since Tianmen Mountain is right in urban areas, you may consider booking your hotel tonight in downtown Zhangjiajie. Hope you had 2 pleasant days with us. Want to extend your tour? Do not hesitate to call our hotline, and our travel consultant is always ready to customize an exclusive tour for you.

► Dinner Recommendation (at your own expense):
In the evening, we recommend you dine at the time-honored Mr. Tang · Famous Western Hunan Cuisine Restaurant in hotels area of Wulingyuan District. For three decades, it has stuck to the principle of inventing new recipes on its own, bringing new joys for the palate while assuming the mission of promoting Hunan cuisine. The décor is in a traditional wooden style and looks inviting and clean.
Average cost per person: CNY 80 / USD 11
Address: No.463, Wuling Road, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie