7 Days Zhangjiajie Chongqing High-Speed Train Tour with Yangtze River Cruise (Downstream)

After breakfast, begin your full-day exploration of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, one of China’s most iconic natural attractions.

Start your journey at the Ten-mile Gallery, a scenic valley where a sightseeing tram passes unique rock formations such as The God of Longevity Welcoming Guests, The Old Herb Picker, and The Three Sisters Peaks. This relaxing ride offers a gentle introduction to Zhangjiajie’s surreal landscape.

Continue to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, accessed via the world-famous Bailong Elevator, the tallest outdoor elevator in the world. From the top, explore dramatic sandstone peaks and misty valleys, including highlights such as:

• Avatar Hallelujah Mountain (Southern Sky Column)
• First Bridge Under Heaven
• Ecstasy Terrace panoramic viewpoint

Next, take a scenic bus to Tianzi Mountain, known as the “Monarch of the Peak Forest.” Visit Helong Park for panoramic views of dense stone peaks and enjoy optional stops at viewpoints such as Fairy Flowers and Warrior Training Horse formations.

After sightseeing, descend by cable car and return to your hotel in Wulingyuan.

Today’s Highlights: Tianmen Mountain Cableway, Glass Skywalk, Tianmen Cave, High-Speed Train to Chongqing

After breakfast, depart for the spectacular Tianmen Mountain, one of Zhangjiajie’s most iconic landmarks.

Begin your journey on the Tianmen Mountain Cableway, one of the longest passenger cableways in the world. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views as you ascend from the city to the mountaintop.

At the summit, explore the West Line Scenic Area, including:

• Tianmen Temple, a historic Buddhist site
• Guigu Cliffside Walkway, a thrilling glass walkway along steep cliffs
• Optional forest cable car to Yunmeng Fairy Summit

Continue to the dramatic natural wonder of Tianmen Cave, a massive hole naturally formed in the mountain. Take the transmountain escalator, then descend via the famous 999-step Stairway to Heaven, offering unforgettable views.

Finally, take the express cableway down to the mountain gate and transfer to Zhangjiajie Railway Station for your high-speed train to Chongqing (approx. 2–3 hours).

Upon arrival in Chongqing, your local guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The evening is free to relax or explore the city.

Today’s Highlights: Longmenhao Old Street, Eye in the Clouds, Liziba Metro, Transfer to Wulong

After breakfast, begin your full-day discovery of Chongqing, the famous “Mountain City” built on steep hills and surrounded by rivers.

Start at Longmenhao Old Street, a beautifully preserved hillside district with layered architecture and historic buildings. Walk through narrow alleys and terraces while enjoying panoramic views of the modern skyline.

Continue to the Eye in the Clouds Observation Deck (520m platform), offering a spectacular 360° view of Chongqing’s dramatic urban landscape, bridges, and rivers.

Next, experience one of the city’s most iconic sights at Liziba Metro Station, where a train passes directly through a residential building—an engineering marvel unique to Chongqing.

After sightseeing, drive approximately 3–3.5 hours to Wulong County, a region famous for its karst

Today’s Highlights: Three Natural Bridges, Longshuixia Gorge, Hongya Cave Night View

After breakfast, explore the world-famous Wulong Karst National Geology Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its spectacular limestone formations.

Visit the Three Natural Bridges Scenic Area, home to the largest natural bridge cluster in Asia. Descend into the valley by elevator and walk through towering stone arches such as Tianlong Bridge, Qinglong Bridge, and Heilong Bridge, surrounded by waterfalls and deep karst canyons.

Continue to Longshuixia Gorge, a peaceful natural canyon with crystal-clear streams, cliffs, and dense forest trails. Walk through scenic paths such as One Line Sky and enjoy the refreshing atmosphere of this natural oxygen bar.

After sightseeing, drive back to Chongqing city. In the evening, visit the iconic Hongya Cave, a multi-level cliffside complex glowing with neon lights. Enjoy riverside views of the Jialing River and experience Chongqing’s famous night scenery.

Return to hotel and rest.

Today’s Highlights: High-Speed Train to Guilin, Li River Cruise, Karst Landscape, Yangshuo West Street

After breakfast, transfer to the railway station and take a high-speed train from Chongqing to Guilin, passing through scenic countryside and karst regions of southern China.

Upon arrival in Guilin, meet your local guide and continue to Mopanshan Pier to board the world-famous Li River Cruise. Enjoy a relaxing 4-hour journey through one of China’s most iconic landscapes, drifting past limestone peaks, bamboo forests, traditional fishing villages, and reflections of karst mountains in the emerald water.

Highlights along the cruise include:

• Nine Horses Fresco Hill
• Yellow Cloth Shoal (featured on the 20 RMB note)
• Endless karst formations shaped like a traditional Chinese ink painting

Disembark in Yangshuo Town, then check in to your hotel.

In the afternoon, explore the scenic Yulong River countryside, a peaceful area surrounded by rice fields and limestone hills. You may choose optional activities such as:

• Bamboo rafting on calm river sections
• Cycling through rural villages and bridges
• Relaxing countryside drive with photo stops

In the evening, stroll along Yangshuo West Street, a lively pedestrian area filled with cafés, local snacks, shops, and cultural fusion atmosphere.

Optional evening show: Impression Liu Sanjie, a large-scale outdoor performance staged on the Li River with illuminated mountains as the natural backdrop.

Today’s Highlights: Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Guilin City Sights, Departure

After breakfast, depart Yangshuo and drive back to Guilin city (approx. 1.5–2 hours).

Start your sightseeing with Elephant Trunk Hill, the most famous landmark of Guilin. The natural rock formation resembles an elephant drinking water from the Li River, symbolizing the city’s identity.

Continue to Reed Flute Cave, a spectacular underground limestone cave filled with colorful stalactites, stalagmites, rock formations, and naturally formed chambers. This cave is often called the “Palace of Natural Arts” due to its dramatic lighting and shapes.

If time permits, enjoy a short city walk or optional stop at local markets or lakes before departure.

Finally, transfer to Guilin Airport or railway station for your onward journey. End of tour.