6 Days Zhangjiajie Tour with Furong & Fenghuang Ancient Towns

After breakfast, start your exciting Zhangjiajie adventure with a visit to the spectacular Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. Walk across the world-famous Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, a stunning engineering masterpiece stretching across the canyon at great height. Standing on the transparent glass floor, you can enjoy thrilling views of the cliffs, forests, and valley scenery beneath your feet.

Continue into the canyon area and explore the beautiful natural surroundings, including Rainbow Square, Momo Cave, and Shenquan Lake. Enjoy a relaxing walk through the green valley, admire the clear mountain waters, and experience the peaceful combination of cliffs, forests, and karst landscapes.

After lunch, visit Yellow Dragon Cave, one of the most impressive karst caves in China. Enter this underground wonderland filled with magnificent stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, and underground rivers formed over millions of years. Enjoy a unique boat ride through the cave’s water passage, followed by a walk through the spectacular Dragon Palace, where colorful rock formations create a magical underground world.

After sightseeing, return to your hotel in Wulingyuan Town and enjoy a relaxing evening.

Highlights:

• Walk across the breathtaking Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge
• Explore the natural beauty of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
• Discover underground wonders at Yellow Dragon Cave
• Experience canyon scenery, karst formations, caves, and underground rivers

Accommodation: Wulingyuan Town hotel

After breakfast, head to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China’s most spectacular natural landscapes. Today you will explore the core scenic areas of the park, including Ten-mile Gallery, Yuanjiajie, and Tianzi Mountain, where countless sandstone pillars create a breathtaking mountain kingdom.

Begin your journey at Ten-mile Gallery, a beautiful valley surrounded by green forests and unique rock formations. Take a sightseeing tram through the valley and admire famous natural sculptures such as The God of Longevity Welcoming Guests, The Old Herb Picker, and Three Sisters Peaks. The peaceful valley scenery feels like walking through a natural landscape painting.

Continue to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area and experience the world-famous Bailong Elevator, the tallest outdoor elevator in the world. The elevator quickly rises from the valley floor to the mountain summit, offering an exciting ride and spectacular views of the surrounding cliffs and forests.

Explore the legendary Avatar Mountain, where towering quartz sandstone pillars inspired the floating mountains in the movie Avatar. Walk along the mountain trails to visit Ecstasy Terrace, where hundreds of unique peaks stretch into the distance, and discover The First Bridge Under Heaven, a naturally formed stone bridge connecting two cliffs with incredible geological beauty.

In the afternoon, continue to Tianzi Mountain, known as the “King of Peak Forests.” Visit Helong Park to enjoy panoramic views of famous formations including Yubi Peak (Imperial Writing Brush Peaks) and the surrounding sea of sandstone mountains. If time and energy allow, explore Warrior Training Horse and admire more fascinating rock formations created by nature.

Finish the day with a relaxing Tianzi Mountain Cable Car ride down through the spectacular peak forest scenery. Your guide and driver will then transfer you to Zhangjiajie Downtown for hotel check-in.

Optional experience:
Visit Kongzhong Tianyuan (The Field in the Sky), a hidden photography viewpoint featuring terraced fields surrounded by hundreds of mountain peaks.

Optional evening activity:
Enjoy the Tianmen Fox Fairy Show, a large-scale outdoor performance combining local legends, music, lights, and the beautiful mountain landscape.

Highlights:

• UNESCO World Heritage Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
• Famous Avatar Mountain and floating peak landscapes
• World’s tallest outdoor Bailong Elevator
• Scenic Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain viewpoints
• Spectacular sandstone pillar forests and mountain panoramas

Accommodation: Zhangjiajie Downtown Hotel

After breakfast, begin your adventure to Tianmen Mountain National Park, one of Zhangjiajie’s most iconic natural attractions. Famous for its dramatic cliffs, glass walkways, and giant natural arch, Tianmen Mountain offers a perfect combination of adventure, scenery, and culture.

Take the spectacular Tianmen Mountain Cable Car, one of the longest mountain cableways in the world, ascending from Zhangjiajie downtown to the mountain summit at over 1,400 meters above sea level. During the ride, enjoy incredible aerial views of forests, valleys, and the winding Avenue Toward Heaven (Tongtian Avenue) below.

At the mountaintop, visit Tianmen Temple, a historic Buddhist temple surrounded by peaceful forests and mountain scenery. Continue your exploration with thrilling cliffside experiences, including the transparent Glass Skywalk, where you can walk above the deep valley, and the dramatic Ghost Valley Plank Road, a narrow pathway attached to the steep cliff.

Next, take the mountain escalator down to the magnificent Tianmen Cave, a giant natural arch created by geological changes over thousands of years. Standing 131.5 meters high, 57 meters wide, and 60 meters deep, Tianmen Cave is one of Zhangjiajie’s most impressive natural wonders. After visiting the cave, challenge yourself by walking down the famous 999 Steps (Stairway to Heaven) with its steep 45-degree incline.

After completing the Tianmen Mountain experience, drive approximately 80 kilometers (about 1.5 hours) to Furong Ancient Town, a beautiful Tujia ethnic town built beside a spectacular waterfall. In the evening, enjoy free time to explore the ancient streets, traditional wooden houses, and the charming night views of the waterfall town.

Highlights:

• Longest mountain Tianmen Cable Car experience
• Historic Tianmen Temple on the mountain summit
• Thrilling Glass Skywalk and Ghost Valley Plank Road
• Natural wonder of Tianmen Cave
• Famous 999 Steps Stairway to Heaven
• Evening atmosphere of Furong Ancient Town

Accommodation: Furong Ancient Town Hotel

After a relaxing morning in Furong Ancient Town, start exploring this beautiful historic town known for its spectacular waterfall, traditional Tujia ethnic culture, and ancient cliffside architecture.

With more than 2,000 years of history, Furong Ancient Town preserves a unique combination of natural scenery and traditional Tujia heritage. Walk along the stone-paved Wuli Street, explore the Folk Museum, and discover old tools, daily objects, and cultural exhibits that showcase the lifestyle and history of the Tujia people.

Visit the famous Furong Waterfall, which flows directly through the ancient town and creates one of the most unique town landscapes in China. Admire the traditional Tujia Stilted Houses built along the cliffs above the waterfall and enjoy excellent photography opportunities. Continue to explore the historical Xizhou Bronze Pillar, an important cultural relic representing peace and unity, and learn stories about the ancient Tusi system and local ethnic history.

In the afternoon, drive approximately 120 kilometers (about 1.5–2 hours) to Fenghuang Ancient Town, one of the most beautiful ancient towns in China and a cultural treasure of western Hunan. After hotel check-in, enjoy free time to explore the town at your own pace.

As evening arrives, the ancient wooden houses, riverside streets, and bridges light up beautifully, creating a charming night atmosphere along the Tuojiang River. Take a relaxing walk through the old town and enjoy the combination of history, architecture, and local culture.

Highlights:

• Explore historic Furong Ancient Town with over 2,000 years of history
• Admire the spectacular Furong Waterfall flowing through the town
• Discover traditional Tujia Stilted Houses and ethnic culture
• Visit Wuli Street, Folk Museum, and Xizhou Bronze Pillar
• Enjoy the beautiful night scenery of Fenghuang Ancient Town

Accommodation: Fenghuang Ancient Town Hotel

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing exploration of Fenghuang Ancient Town, a historic riverside town famous for its well-preserved traditional architecture, ethnic culture, and peaceful atmosphere.

Take a leisurely walk through the ancient stone lanes, where wooden houses, traditional bridges, and riverside scenery create a feeling of traveling back in time. Enjoy a boat ride on the beautiful Tuojiang River, passing through the most scenic section of the old town from Beimen Pier to Longevity Palace. From the river, appreciate the traditional Diaojiaolou (stilted houses) and charming waterfront views.

Visit the Former Residence of Shen Congwen, the birthplace of the famous Chinese writer whose masterpiece Border Town beautifully describes the rural life and culture of western Hunan. Continue to explore the town’s iconic landmarks, including Rainbow Bridge, East Gate Tower, and Wanming Pagoda, while experiencing the unique atmosphere of the ancient town.

In the afternoon, your guide and driver will transfer you back to Zhangjiajie (about 3–4 hours drive) and escort you to Zhangjiajie Airport or railway station for your next destination. The tour service ends with unforgettable memories of Zhangjiajie’s mountains, ancient towns, and ethnic culture.

Highlights:

• Discover the historic charm of Fenghuang Ancient Town
• Experience a scenic Tuojiang River boat ride
• Visit Shen Congwen Former Residence and cultural landmarks
• Photograph the famous Rainbow Bridge and riverside architecture
• Private transfer to Zhangjiajie airport/train station for departure

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