3 Days Zhangjiajie Small Group Tour: Avatar Mountains & Tianmen Mountain

Upon arrival at Zhangjiajie Airport or railway station, your local driver or guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in the beautiful Wulingyuan Scenic Area, the gateway to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

The journey from the airport or station to Wulingyuan allows you to gradually transition from city landscapes into the mountainous scenery that makes Zhangjiajie world-famous.

After hotel check-in, the remainder of the day is free for relaxation or independent exploration. You may walk around the local streets, try authentic Hunan cuisine, or enjoy the peaceful atmosphere surrounded by mountains and fresh air.

Wulingyuan is especially beautiful in the evening, when the mountain air becomes cooler and the area feels quiet and relaxing after the daytime crowds.

Accommodation: Wulingyuan Scenic Area
Meals: Breakfast included from Day 2
Transportation: Comfortable small-group business vehicle
Travel Style: Arrival & leisure time

After breakfast, begin your full-day exploration of the legendary Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its towering quartz sandstone pillars and mist-covered mountain scenery.

Your adventure starts with the famous Bailong Elevator, the tallest outdoor sightseeing elevator in the world. In just a few minutes, the glass elevator transports visitors from the canyon floor to the mountain plateau while offering breathtaking panoramic views.

Next, explore Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, home to the iconic mountain landscapes that inspired the floating mountains in the movie Avatar. Walk along dramatic cliffside paths and admire famous viewpoints such as:

• Avatar Hallelujah Mountain
• First Bridge Under Heaven
• Lost Souls Platform

The scenery here constantly changes with clouds, fog, and sunlight, creating a dreamlike atmosphere perfect for photography.

Continue to Tianzi Mountain, known as the “King of Peaks.” This scenic area offers some of the most spectacular panoramic views in Zhangjiajie, including endless stone forests, sea-of-cloud landscapes, and towering rock formations.

Highlights include:

• Imperial Writing Brush Peaks
• Dianjiangtai Viewing Platform
• West Sea Scenic Area
• Tianzige Pavilion

After enjoying the mountain scenery, descend by the Tianzi Mountain Cable Car, which provides another incredible aerial perspective of the sandstone landscape below.

Later, visit the peaceful Ten-Mile Gallery, a scenic valley famous for its unique rock formations, forest scenery, and picturesque walking paths. Ride the sightseeing mini train round-trip through the valley while admiring natural landscapes that resemble giant traditional Chinese paintings.

After the tour, transfer to your hotel in downtown Zhangjiajie for overnight stay.

Accommodation: Zhangjiajie City Hotel
Meals: Hotel breakfast
Included Attractions & Scenic Transport:

• Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
• Bailong Elevator (one-way)
• Tianzi Mountain Cable Car (one-way)
• Ten-Mile Gallery sightseeing train round-trip
  Travel Style: UNESCO nature exploration + photography experience

After breakfast, continue your adventure with a visit to the spectacular Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, one of China’s most dramatic mountain destinations.

Begin by riding the famous Tianmen Mountain Cable Car, stretching more than 7 kilometers from the city center directly to the mountain summit. During the ride, enjoy unforgettable aerial views of forests, cliffs, deep valleys, and the winding 99-Bend Road to Heaven far below.

At the summit, explore cliffside walkways suspended high above the mountains. One of the biggest highlights is the thrilling Glass Skywalk, where transparent glass pathways allow you to walk directly above steep cliffs and deep valleys.

Continue to Tianmen Cave (Heaven’s Gate), a giant natural arch carved through the mountain over thousands of years. This massive opening is one of Zhangjiajie’s most iconic natural landmarks and creates extraordinary scenery in all weather conditions.

The scenic area also includes:

• Escalator systems for easier access
• Shoe covers for glass walkway protection
• Panoramic mountain observation platforms
• Cliffside pathways with breathtaking viewpoints

After completing the visit, transfer to Zhangjiajie Airport or railway station for your departure.

Your unforgettable 3 Days Zhangjiajie Small Group Tour concludes here.

Meals: Hotel breakfast
Included Attractions:

• Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
• Escalators & shoe covers included
  Travel Style: Mountain sightseeing + departure transfer