15 Days Southern China Natural Wonders Tour with Zhangjiajie & Fanjingshan
Overview
China southern areas feature in amazing natural landscapes and ehnic villages. This 15-day China trip will explore Karst landscapes in Guilin & Yangshuo, unique mountains Zhangjiajie and Fanjingshan, Fenghuang Ancient Town, mysterious ethnic groups in Guizhou, and end the trip in panda's hometown Chengdu.
Best for: Couples,
Duration: 15 days & 14 nights
Destinations: Guilin - Zhangjiajie - Fenghuang - Fanjingshan - Kaili - Chengdu
Travel Type: Private tour - Flexible & Free to customize
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Note: If you go to Guilin via Hong Kong, you can take high speed train from Hong Kong to Guilin. The train takes around 3 hours. Let us know if you need any services in Hong Kong, like transfers, sightseeing, train ticket booking, etc.
Meal: no meal
Meal: B, L
Optional evening Sound & Light Show: Impression Liusanjie Show
Meal: B, L
Free day to explore Yangshuo today.
Yangshuo is a paradise of outdoor activities. You’re free to choose following optional activities:
Meal: B
You will be picked up from hotel in time and transfer privately to Guilin train station in early afternoon for high speed train to Zhangjiajie (around 7hrs). Check in hotel in Zhangjiajie city.
Meal: B
After breakfast in hotel, you will visit Tianmen Mountain in the morning. You will take world’s longest cable car (30 minutes) to the top of marvelous Tianmen Mountain, the ‘soul attraction’ in Zhangjiajie. It is also a paradise for adventurers and people who love nature. Challenge yourself by walking on the cliff-side Guigu Plank Road with a 60-m glass suspended glass walkway. Learn about the history of Tianmen Temple. Have a great view of the 99-blend mountain road. Admire the Tianmen Cave - the stairway to heaven and walk down the 999-steps stairway.
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the core area of Zhangjiajie National Park – Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Take a leisure walk along the picturesque Ten-mile Natural Gallery. The 5.8 kilometers valley lined with karst hills on both sides. It takes about one hour for a one-way walk and small train is available and can pay locally.You will stay two nights in hotel at Wulingyuan Scenic Area.
Meal: B, L
Afterwards, take the sightseeing bus to visit the spectacular Tianzi Mountains Nature Reserve, including Helong Park, West Sea Scenic Area and some other sights. Here you can have an amazing panoramic view of Zhangjiajie's sandstone peak forests. After the visit, descend by cable car and transfer back to hotel.
Meal: B, L
With the name of “Natural Gallery”, Huangshizhai is famous for panoramic view from its platform on the top. The best place to take photo is the Star Terrace, which is easily accessed by cable car. Walk to other sites like South Heaven Gate, Natural Murals, South Heaven Pillar, etc. After the visit, drive 3.5 hours to Fenghuang Ancient Town. Check in hotel in the town and rest of the day is free at leisure to explore the small town. The ancient town is beautiful during the day, but the night-time is when it really comes alive!
Meal: B, L
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. Rainbow Bridge, the landmark of the ancient town, was first built in Ming Dynasty and then renovated in 1670. In the afternoon, you will be transferred privately to Jiangkou county and overnight.
Meal: B, L
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to train station and take high speed train to Kaili. Meet your guide in Kaili and transfer privately to hotel check in.
Meal: B, L
Visit Langde Long Skirt Miao Village after breakfast, where you may have chance to view a grand welcome ceremony with dancing and Lusheng performance. Later, visit Shidong Miao Village, which is famous for making silver ornaments, the important decoration of traditional Miao dressing.
Meal: B, L
This morning, continue your exploration to Shiqiao Miao Village, where locals are the successors of making paper in antique method. You can see the traditional way of making paper or even have a try. The National Museum uses some of the paper from here for ancient book restoration. Transfer to train station for high speed train to Chengdu in the afternoon, which takes around 4.5 hours.
Meal: B, L
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Leshan by private car (about 120KM from Chengdu). Today you will first visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest stone-carved Buddha sculpture in the world. The Giant Buddha is about 71 meters high and 24 meters wide (short ship cruise to visit the Buddha will be included). Then go to the Mahao Cliff Tomb, which is a large multi-room tomb excavated in the Eastern Han Dynasty. You will also have chance to take a cruise to view the Buddha from the middle of the Ming River (optional and payable locally). For foodies, you must not miss Leshan foods and snacks, one of the important parts of Sichuan Cuisine.
Meal: B, L
After lunch pay a visit to Renmin Park, a good place to experience local people’s life and entertainment. They enjoy their life every day by drinking tea, playing mahjong, dancing, singing in the square. If you are interested, our guide will tell you some basic rule of Mahjong. Stroll at Kuanzhai Alley, one of the three conservation districts of historic sites of Chengdu City.
Meal: B, L
Picked up from hotel in time and transfer privately to airport for your flight back to sweet home.
Meal: B
End of the Natural Wonders Tour in Souther China.
