Overview

China travel map - 6-day In-depth Zhangjiajie Tour to Fenghuang Ancient Town

Embark on a discovery trip like no other in gorgeous and awe-inspiring Zhangjiajie. Uncover the raw beauty of the mountains of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Tianmen Mountain Park. You’ll be rewarded with epic panoramic vistas of the floating peaks, exciting glass skywalk and refreshing hikes along the hidden steams and brooks. Then relax in the beautiful old town of Fenghuang, sipping coffee or beer and boating on the river. The trip also takes you behind the scenes to discover pristine and mystic miao villages.

Duration: 6 days & 5 nights

Destinations: Zhangjiajie - Zhangjiajie National Forest Park - Fenghuang - Zhangjiajie

Best for: nature lovers, photographer enthusiasts

Travel Type: Private tour - Flexible & Free to customize

Highlights:
  • The can't miss Huangshi Village, Golden Whip Stream, Yuanjiajie scenia areas in Wulingyuan National Park
  • Find the Avatar mountain, and then embrace the thousands of sand stone peaks in Tianzi Mountain
  • Experience the thrill of Bailong Elavator, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge and the Tianmen Mountain glass sky walkways.
  • Immerse yourself in the traditional culture of Fenghuang Ancient Town.

  • Customize Your Tour:
    ☑  Travel Dates  ☑ Your Interests  ☑ Your Travel Style

    Day

    On arrival in Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (6 kilometers from city downtown), meet your tour guide and driver and transfer to your hotel check in. The rest of the day is for your own exploration in Zhangjiajie. Please feel free to ask advice for what to do in the evening, weather you want to watch a show or have a leisure walk. 

    Accommodation in Zhangjiajie City

    After breakfast at hotel, drive 32 kilometers from Zhangjiajie city to Zhangjiajie National Park, the first of its kind in China. Take a cable car up to Huangshi Village (Yellow Stone Fort). Here on Zhangjaije’s biggest and best viewing platform enjoy yourself with the breathtaking mountain view.

    Continue with your exploration in the park, and hike alongGolden Whip Stream, known as natural air anion bar with lush vegetation and clean brooks. It is 7.5 meter long, and takes about 2 – 3 hours walking.

    Accommodation in Wulingyuan for two nights

    Meal: B, L

    Zhangjiajie National Park cable car

    In the morning, you will be escorted to visit Yunanjiajie. Take Bailong Outdoor Elevator up to the top for an exciting experience and spectacular scenery. Bailong Lift is the fastest and also the tallest outdoor Elevator in the world, it only take 1.5 minutes from the valley bottom to the pillar peak. Hike around in Yuanjiajie scenic area to discover “Avatar Hallelujah Mountain” and “world’s No.1 Bridge” -- both are rarely seen natural wonders.

    After lunch, be transferred to visit Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, another highlight attraction in Wulingyuan Area. Take cable car up and down to save your time and energy. On the top, marvel at Zhangjiajie’s greatest concentration of stone peaks.

    Meal: B, L

    Avatar mountain in Zhangjiajie

    Road journey to Fenghuang Town: get up early in the morning for a 5-hour drive to Fenghuang Ancient Town (about 200km), one of the most famous old towns in China and featuring distinctive Miao culture. En route, visit scenic Dehang Miao Village built along a river. Dehang means ‘beautiful valley’. Here 80 Miao families live a simple happy life and keep their traditional culture and customs. (Or you may choose to visit Tianwen Tai, also named Heaven-asking platform and the magnificent Aizhai Suspension Bridge)

    In Fenghuang: Enjoy the nightlife of Fenghuang Old Town –the beautiful lights are twinkling, people are having fun at the night market and bars.

    Accommodation in Fenghuang Ancient Town

    Meal: B, L

    Fenghuang Town

    Half day escorted Fenghuang exploration: it is home to Miao and Tujia minority groups. Having a stroll in the town, walking through the old courtyards and riverside stilted buildings, visiting some souvenir shops and local people’s home, one cannot fail to appreciate its intoxicating atmosphere. Taking a small boat ride on the Tuojiang River, you will pass through the most essence part of the old town which is from Beimen Pier to Longevity Palace. Visit the famous Chinese writer Shencongwen's Former Residence, his book " The Border Town" makes this small town famous to the world. Later, visit Hongqiao (Bridge of Rainbow), it treat as the landmark of the ancient town. The bridge was first built in Ming Dynasty and then renovated in 1670. Continue your tour at the old town and explore few more main sites there, such as East Gate Tower, Wanming Pagoda, etc. Drive back to Zhangjiajie.

    Accommodation in Zhangjiajie City

    Meal: B, L

    Half-day escorted Tianmen Mountain tour. First, transfer to take Tianmen Mountain Cable Car from city downtown to the peak of the Mountain, this 7455 meters cableway is the longest one in the world so far. Enjoy the stunning landscape of Zhangjaijie from the air and overlook the 99-bends, and challenge yourself by walking on the cliff-side Guigu Plank Roak with a glass suspended glass walkway. If time permits, continue your adventure to Tianmen Cave, literally the "heaven's door", connected with a steep 999-steps stairway. There's chance you may see the mist couming out of the Tianmen Cave, creating a sacred scene. 

    Your guide and driver will escort you to the airport or train station to head for your next destination. End of your 6 days Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang Old Town tour.

    Meal: B, L

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     Tianmen Mountain

    What's included

    • 1-on-1 Travel Consultant

      Your China based expert listens to your wishes carefully, provides professional advice, ensures unlimited itinerary revisions before done and 24/7 helpline service while traveling.

    • Private Local Guide and Driver

      Your guides are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, and your drivers are professional, polite and patient. They are very flexible to accommodate your personal needs and happy to show you the local attractions, history, culture, foods and real life. 
      Private transfers from hotel to attractions, airport or train station are also included.

    • Accommodation to Suite Your Preference

      We hand pick hotels ranging from luxury 5 star, superior 4 star to comfortable 3 star. Luxury or cozy boutique hotels and budget guesthouses are also among your choices. You could decide where to stay to meet your taste and budget.

    • Gourmet Meals

      Most of the hotels we select offer both Western and Chinese buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner included are arranged in selected restaurants to taste authentic Chinese cuisine and local specialties. Thus you may also have a unique food tour.
      Meals specified in itinerary as B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner.

    • Attractions and Activities Listed on the Itinerary

      Our city tour packages have included the (first/main) entry to all attractions and the expenses of activities on the itinerary (except the optional activities).

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