4-Day Private Zhangjiajie Tour with Route Options

Day 1: [Route #1] Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Glass Bridge & Huanglong Cave

1. The Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie
   4h · Admission ticket not included
   Start the day with a visit to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, one of the area’s most visually impressive scenic spots. The highlight is the famous Glass Bridge, a dramatic glass-bottom bridge stretching across the canyon, offering panoramic views of the valley below.
   
   After visiting the bridge, continue into the canyon area for a scenic walking route. Depending on the day’s conditions and the selected route, the visit may include the use of scenic area transportation facilities to help make the canyon experience smoother and more comfortable.
2. Yellow Dragon Cave
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   In the afternoon, visit Yellow Dragon Cave, one of Zhangjiajie’s best-known karst cave attractions. The cave is famous for its large underground chambers, stalactites, stalagmites, and underground river scenery. The visit usually includes both walking sections and a short boat ride inside the cave.
   
   Please note that Yellow Dragon Cave includes many steps and may not be ideal for travelers with limited mobility.

Day 2: Huangshi Village and Golden Whip Stream

1. Huangshi Village
   4h · Admission ticket not included
   Travelers will take a cable car up to Huangshi Village, one of the classic scenic areas of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. From the mountaintop walking path, they can enjoy wide panoramic views of Zhangjiajie’s sandstone peak forest, including dramatic pillar-like mountains, deep valleys, and famous viewpoints such as Star-Picking Platform and Five-Finger Peak. This area is ideal for seeing Zhangjiajie from a broad, elevated perspective.
2. Golden Whip Brook
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   Travelers will enjoy a relaxing walk along Golden Whip Stream, a peaceful valley trail at the foot of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. The path follows a clear mountain stream through forested scenery, with towering sandstone cliffs rising on both sides. Along the way, travelers may see natural rock formations, fresh mountain water, and wild macaques. This is a slower-paced nature experience and a great contrast to the panoramic mountain views of Huangshi Village.

Day 3: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Avatar Mountains & Tianzi Mountain

1. Ten Miles Gallery
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   At Ten-Mile Gallery, travelers will enjoy a scenic ride through a beautiful valley surrounded by Zhangjiajie’s famous sandstone peaks. The area is known for its peaceful atmosphere and naturally shaped rock formations that resemble people, animals, and traditional Chinese landscape paintings. The sightseeing train makes this stop easy and comfortable, while still offering great views of the forested mountains and dramatic peak scenery.
2. 3h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit Yuanjiajie, the famous mountain area associated with the floating mountain scenery from the movie Avatar. This is one of the most iconic viewing areas in Zhangjiajie, offering spectacular views of sandstone pillars and mountain forests.
3. Tianzi Mountain
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   Continue to Tianzi Mountain, another major scenic area inside Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. This area is known for wide panoramic views, classic peak forest scenery, and some of the most representative landscapes in Zhangjiajie.

Day 4: Tianmen Mountain

1. Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
   6h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit Tianmen Mountain, one of Zhangjiajie’s most famous and dramatic attractions. Take the cable car up the mountain and enjoy views of cliffs, valleys, mountain roads, and the city below.
   
   The mountaintop visit may include the west line and, depending on time and conditions, part of the east line. Tianmen Mountain is well known for its cliffside walkways, glass skywalk sections, mountain temple area, and panoramic viewpoints.
   
   Continue to Tianmen Cave, also known as Heaven’s Gate, the natural mountain arch that has become one of Zhangjiajie’s most recognizable landmarks. The visit includes the mountain escalator system and the famous stairway area below Tianmen Cave.

Day 5: [Route #2] Fenghuang Ancient Town and Tuojiang River Boat Ride

1. 7h
   Travelers will explore Fenghuang Ancient Town, one of the most atmospheric old towns in western Hunan. Walk along the stone-paved streets, riverside lanes, and traditional stilted houses built along the Tuojiang River. During the visit, travelers can see landmarks such as Hong Bridge, the East Gate Tower, Wanming Pagoda, and the former residence of Shen Congwen. A boat ride on the Tuojiang River offers a relaxing way to view the ancient town from the water, with wooden houses, bridges, and riverside scenery creating a classic Fenghuang experience. This day is slower-paced and ideal for enjoying local culture, architecture, photography, and the unique charm of the old town.

Pickup details

We provide airport, train station, bus stop pickup and drop off.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness