Tour Code: TOCN-ZJJ-8D
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Arrive at Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport or the high-speed rail station, where your private guide and driver meet you.
Transfer to your city hotel for check-in and rest. The first day is kept light so you can settle in before the mountain sightseeing begins.
Your guide can suggest dinner options or a short evening walk if you feel ready.
Accommodation: Zhangjiajie City
Hotel: Handpicked boutique hotel (local 4-star standard or above)
Meals: Not included on arrival day
Begin with the Tianmen Mountain cable car or the best available scenic-area route according to current operations.
Visit Tianmen Cave and explore summit viewpoints, glass walkways, and cliffside paths at a comfortable pace.
Return to Zhangjiajie City in the afternoon. Evening activities such as 72 Qilou can be added if you are interested.
Accommodation: Zhangjiajie City
Hotel: Handpicked boutique hotel (local 4-star standard or above)
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Travel west from Zhangjiajie toward Furong Ancient Town, a hillside settlement known for its waterfall and layered wooden buildings.
Continue to Fenghuang Ancient Town, where riverside stilted houses, stone lanes, and bridges create one of southwest China’s most atmospheric old-town scenes.
Enjoy the evening atmosphere by the river at a relaxed pace.
Accommodation: Fenghuang Ancient Town
Hotel: Handpicked boutique hotel (local 4-star standard or above)
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Return toward Zhangjiajie and visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, focusing on the Glass Bridge and scenic canyon sections.
Use scenic-area elevators, walkways, or boat arrangements where available to keep the visit comfortable.
Transfer to the Wulingyuan area afterward, positioning you close to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park for the next two days.
Accommodation: Wulingyuan
Hotel: Handpicked boutique hotel (local 4-star standard or above)
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Enter Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and ride the Bailong Elevator to reach the upper scenic area efficiently.
Explore Yuanjiajie, known for its pillar landscapes, then continue to Yangjiajie or nearby viewpoints depending on conditions.
In the afternoon, visit Tianzi Mountain and descend by cable car when operating, enjoying broad views over the peak forest.
Accommodation: Wulingyuan
Hotel: Handpicked boutique hotel (local 4-star standard or above)
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Take a slower day inside the national park, starting with Huangshizhai for panoramic views when visibility is good.
Continue to Golden Whip Stream, a gentler forest and riverside walk beneath the sandstone pillars.
Use the Ten-Mile Gallery scenic train or a light walking route to finish the day without overloading the schedule.
Accommodation: Wulingyuan
Hotel: Handpicked boutique hotel (local 4-star standard or above)
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Visit Huanglong Cave, one of Zhangjiajie’s major karst cave systems, with illuminated chambers, underground river sections, and limestone formations.
Continue to Baofeng Lake for a relaxing boat ride surrounded by steep green cliffs.
Return to Zhangjiajie City later in the day and keep the evening flexible for rest or local food.
Accommodation: Zhangjiajie City
Hotel: Handpicked boutique hotel (local 4-star standard or above)
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Your private driver transfers you to the airport or high-speed rail station according to your onward schedule.
If you are continuing in China, we can connect this itinerary with another private route based on your interests and schedule.
No sightseeing is arranged today unless your departure time allows and the plan is confirmed in advance.
Accommodation: Not included (departure day)
Meals: Breakfast at hotel if departure time allows
7 nights in selected local 4-star hotels or similar, based on two travelers sharing one room unless otherwise confirmed.
Licensed English-speaking local guide service for the sightseeing days listed in this 8-day private itinerary.
Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for airport or railway transfers and listed sightseeing transfers. Intercity train or special transport is included only where specified in the confirmed itinerary.
Hotel breakfasts are included from the morning after arrival when timing allows. Lunches and dinners remain flexible unless clearly specified in the final quotation.
Main entrance tickets for listed attractions are included according to the confirmed itinerary, subject to local opening rules, date-based pricing, and reservation availability.
China-based local travel accident insurance is included during the itinerary. It does not replace comprehensive international travel insurance.
Pre-trip itinerary coordination and on-trip support are included for the confirmed travel arrangements.
International flights and transportation to or from China are not included.
China visa application and related fees are not included.
Comprehensive international travel insurance is strongly recommended and is not included.
Hotel upgrades, special meals, optional shows, unlisted activities, and add-ons not confirmed in the final itinerary may incur extra costs.
Shopping, laundry, personal snacks, phone charges, hotel incidentals, and other personal expenses are not included.
Tips for guides and drivers are not included and remain at your discretion.
Yes. The tour is arranged for your party only, with private local service and no shared group sightseeing.
Mountain visibility and scenic-area operations can change with weather. Your guide will adjust the order to prioritize the best available views.
It is designed to be scenic but manageable. Cable cars, elevators, shuttles, and scenic trains are used where helpful, though some walking and steps are still expected.
Major scenic transport listed in the confirmed itinerary can be included in the quotation. Optional upgrades or unlisted activities are confirmed separately.
Yes. Furong, Fenghuang, or extra national park time can be adjusted depending on your interests and travel dates.
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