4-Day Zhangjiajie Tour from Guangzhou

• Hilton Garden Inn Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan or hotel of similar caliber

Take the high-speed train from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Zhangjiajie, upon arriving at Zhangjiajie West Station, a guide will greet you at the train station.

Once aboard the vehicle, the driver will take you to your hotel. After completing the check-in procedures, you may retire to your room for some rest. Thereafter, enjoy leisure time at your own pace.

Tips

• In Guangzhou, you'll need to arrange your own transfers, but we can provide private transport if needed—just let your travel advisor know.

• Hilton Garden Inn Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan or hotel of similar caliber
• Breakfast, lunch

Today, you will visit Zhangjiajie Forest Park. After breakfast at the hotel, your guide and driver will pick you up. Since you'll be staying at a hotel near the scenic area tonight, please take your luggage with you when you check out.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan Province is a world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site (1992), celebrated for its iconic pillar-like formations shaped by natural erosion, with a forest coverage exceeding 90%. The park features famous attractions such as Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain. 

To reach the park's highest point, you will ride the Bailong Elevator—the world's tallest and fastest sightseeing lift. This glass elevator ascends to a height of 335 meters in just two minutes, offering breathtaking views of the sandstone peaks.

At the summit of Yuanjiajie, you can explore the world-renowned First Bridge and marvel at the magnificent Hallelujah Mountains made famous by the film "Avatar."

Tianzi Mountain, hailed as the "Monarch of the Forest," boasts over 80 natural viewing platforms with stunning vistas. It is famed for its four natural wonders: the swirling mists around the peaks, magnificent sunrises, tranquil moonlit nights, and snow-capped winter mountains.

The guide will arrange lunch at a suitable local restaurant according to the day's schedule and will cater to your culinary preferences.

After concluding today's tour, the driver will transport you and your guide to a hotel near the Zhangjiajie Scenic Area. Once you check in, you can retire to your room for a well-deserved rest.

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• Breakfast, lunch

After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up for a drive to the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Today, you’ll explore Baofeng Lake and the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge.

Baofeng Lake is nestled within a basin amidst the mountainous terrain. A shuttle bus will take you from the entrance to the dock, where you’ll board a wooden boat for a 30-minute lake tour. As you gently glide across the clear waters, you'll admire the uniquely shaped peaks and enjoy traditional songs performed by the local ethnic minority, making for a delightful experience.

The Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon is an emerging natural wonder, blending mountains, streams, caves, cliffs, and forests. The world’s longest and highest glass bridge is located here. Walking 300 meters above the ground on this glass bridge will be a thrilling highlight of your trip! If you prefer not to experience the glass bridge, we can opt for alternative routes to explore the area.

Your guide will arrange lunch according to the day’s itinerary, typically at a nearby restaurant, ensuring you savor local culinary specialties tailored to your preferences.

After touring the scenic areas, your guide and driver will return you to the hotel to rest. This concludes today’s itinerary, and the remaining time is yours to enjoy at leisure.

• Breakfast, Lunch

Today marks the final day of your Zhangjiajie journey, during which you will explore Tianmen Mountain. Renowned as the "soul" of Zhangjiajie, it is the highest peak in the region. The summit offers breathtaking views, with ancient trees reaching skyward and awe-inspiring karst landscapes, complemented by dramatic roads carved into the cliffs.

After breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your guide and proceed by car to the cable car station, embarking on a thrilling 30-minute ride considered the longest cable car journey in the world.

Upon reaching the summit, you have the choice of adventurous exploration: ascending the "Heaven's Gate Stairway" with its 999 steps, or taking an escalator to the top with ease.

Subsequently, you may challenge the Glass Skywalk, one of the world’s highest observation decks. This 1.6-meter-wide, 60-meter-long transparent walkway juts out from precipitous cliffs at 1,430 meters high, offering an exhilarating experience and unobstructed views of the majestic mountains below, rivaling the Grand Canyon Skywalk in Arizona.

The guide will arrange lunch at a local restaurant, suggesting delicacies tailored to your taste. After this unforgettable expedition, your guide and driver will transport you to the Zhangjiajie high-speed train station for your return to Guangzhou.

Note: As the altitude at the summit of Tianmen Mountain is quite high, prepare for varied temperatures. Average temperatures range from 10°C to 20°C in spring and autumn, and -5°C to 5°C in winter. Please wear warm clothing and it is highly recommended to bring a waterproof jacket.