🌟 Tour Highlights
- Minimum 4 travelers required – Private 4-star tour with certified English guide, private air-conditioned car, and no shared groups.
- Explore Avatar-inspired Yuanjiajie (floating mountains) and Tianmen Mountain’s iconic sites: world’s longest alpine cable car & thrilling glass plank road.
- Discover Millennium Ancient Towns: Furong Town (waterfall + stilted houses) and Fenghuang Ancient City (bluestone streets + Tuojiang River night views).
- Hassle-free support: 7×24H customer service during the trip, pre-arranged airport pickup/drop-off, and no extra planning needed.
- Immerse in local culture: Taste spicy Hunan specialties, experience Tujia ethnic customs at 72 Strange Buildings, and learn peak myths from your guide.
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Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
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Meals: None
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Accommodation: Zhangjiajie City
Your guide will call you before 21:00 one day prior to confirm pickup time and location. Please keep your phone accessible.
Upon arriving at Zhangjiajie Airport, your guide will greet you with a sign at the exit.
Then we’ll drive to 【72 Strange Buildings】 – famous for unique Tujia-style architecture and dazzling night light shows.
You can try local snacks and feel the strong folk culture here. After the tour, we’ll take you to the 4-star hotel for check-in.
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Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
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Meals: Breakfast (provided by the hotel)
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Accommodation: Zhangjiajie City
We’ll leave the hotel after breakfast. First stop: 【Golden Whip Stream】.
Walk along the stream for about 2 hours, breathe fresh mountain air, and enjoy the natural oxygen bar.
Next, visit 【Ten-Mile Gallery】.
Your guide will share mythological stories behind the peaks.
Then head to 【Yuanjiajie】.
Avatar Filming Location
The spectacular scenery is truly breathtaking.
After a short rest, continue to 【Tianzi Mountain】.
Stand on the top to take in the panoramic view. Return to the hotel to rest in the evening.
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Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
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Meals: Breakfast (provided by the hotel)
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Accommodation: Zhangjiajie City
After breakfast, we’ll go to 【Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park】. Take the Tianmen Cable Car – the world’s longest alpine cable car.
At the top, walk on the thrilling 【Glass Plank Road】.
The glass is anti-slip and 100% safe, perfect for photos.
Then descend via 【Tongtian Avenue】.
No.1 Highway in the World
Each bend brings a new visual surprise.
Next, visit 【Guigu Plank Road】.
Your guide will tell stories about ancient strategist Guiguzi.
In the afternoon, drive to 【Furong Town】.
Try authentic spicy Hunan dishes here.
In the evening, reach Fenghuang Ancient City.
Check into the hotel, then walk freely to enjoy the night view.
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Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
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Meals: Breakfast (provided by the hotel)
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Accommodation: Zhangjiajie City
In the morning, explore the core area of 【Fenghuang Ancient City】.
Visit 【Shen Congwen’s Former Residence】 and 【Xiong Xiling’s Former Residence】.
At noon, you’ll have free time to taste local specialty foods (at your own cost).
The spicy and flavorful Hunan food will satisfy your taste buds.
After lunch and a short rest, drive back to Zhangjiajie City. On the way, your guide will summarize the wonderful moments of the trip and answer your questions about local culture and history. Check into the hotel upon arrival.
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Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
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Meals: Breakfast (provided by the hotel)
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Accommodation: None
Your guide will arrange airport transfer in advance according to your flight time. Please keep your phone on to confirm the departure time. After breakfast, gather at the hotel lobby at the agreed time.
Drive to the airport and end your wonderful 5-day tour. We hope it leaves you with precious memories!
✅ What’s Included & Excluded
💡 Useful Tips
- Booking Rule: This tour requires minimum 4 travelers – solo booking is allowed only if you pay the single room supplement.
- Booking Prep: Provide your phone number and flight details when booking. The guide will confirm pickup via call before 21:00 one day prior.
- Clothing: Wear comfortable walking shoes and light layers. Mountain temperatures change often, and the tour involves 2-3 hours of walking daily.
- Food Note: Hunan cuisine is spicy. If you don’t like spicy food, ask for “less spicy” (shao la) at restaurants.
- Visa Help: We can provide a tour invitation letter for your China visa application if needed.
- Scenic Transport: Budget extra USD 50-80 per person for internal scenic transport (e.g., Tianmen Mountain cable car).
📅 Booking Information
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Price: From USD 999 per person (varies by travel date, group size, and hotel choice; based on 4-person sharing).
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Booking Deadline: Book at least 45 days in advance. For last-minute bookings (≤72 hours), contact us to check availability.
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Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel 15 days or more before departure: 10% cancellation fee (90% refund)
- Cancel 7-14 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee (50% refund)
- Cancel within 6 days before departure: 100% cancellation fee (no refund)
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Suitable For: Families, groups of friends, small travel teams who prefer private, comfortable, and culturally immersive trips. Ideal for those who want to avoid crowds and enjoy personalized service and in-depth exploration of Zhangjiajie’s nature and culture.
