3D2N · Private Tours · Best for families: Zhangjiajie 2-day in-depth Forest Park & Golden Whip Stream, Avatar, Tianmen & Glass Bridge: Free Drone Video & eSIM
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Fully flexible itinerary · 1-on-1 customer service · Private car/guide
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Service language:English/Mandarin
Departure city: Zhangjiajie
Pick-up & drop-off methods
Arr. & dep. transfers incl.
Group size
Flexible (travel independently)
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Highlights
Enjoy a hassle-free trip with full tour details, flight and high-speed rail advice, and booking assistance, plus free perks including a 24-hour private airport transfer and a mainland China eSIM.
This family-friendly tour includes a luxury 5-star (diamond) hotel with spacious rooms and a business van with 7 or more seats. It is safe, comfortable, and spacious.
This 3-day Zhangjiajie tour covers the Avatar peaks, cliff elevator, Tianmen skywalk, glass bridge, and a deep dive into the forest park including a Golden Whip Stream hike - all at an unrushed pace.
3-day itinerary
Day 1 | Pick-up before 10:00 AM - Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Yuanjiajie - Bailong Elevator - Avatar Mountain - Tianzi Mountain - Ten-mile Gallery) - Check in at a 5-diamond international hotel Meet up This product includes a free pickup service Pick-up Free pickup area: within the area in Zhangjiajie Service period: 00:00-10:00 (Private car) Airport/station pick-up Free pickup service from airport/train station:Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport, Zhangjiajiexi(Zhangjiajie West) Station, Zhangjiajie Station Service period: 00:00-10:00 (Private car) If your location is outside the free pickup area, you will need to go to the meeting point yourself. If you have any questions, please contact customer support. 10:00Transportation We provide hotel pick-up and drop-off service within Zhangjiajie City (Yongding District and Wulingyuan District), as well as transfers from Zhangjiajie Airport or Railway Station. After pick-up, you will head to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park to begin your journey. Travel: approx. 30 km/40 mins 10:40Attraction  Zhangjiajie National Forest Park 9.1 4.5/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets)  Wulingyuan 7.3 4.5/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets)  Bailong Elevator 7.3  Selected for Best Things to Do in Hunan4.4/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets)  Yuanjiajie Scenic Area 5.2 4.6/5 (no tickets required)  Yuanjiajie Scenic Area - Back Garden 3.7 4.3/5 (no tickets required)  Mihuntai Scenic Spot 4.4 4.4/5 (no tickets required)  Qiankun Column 4.6 4.5/5 (no tickets required)  The Rocky Natural Bridge 5.1 4.5/5 (no tickets required) Ride the world's highest outdoor glass elevator - the Bailong Elevator - for a thrilling ascent up the cliffs of Zhangjiajie. At the top, explore Yuanjiajie, the inspiration for the "Hallelujah Mountains" in Avatar, where towering sandstone pillars rise majestically above the mist. Continue your journey to the summit of Tianzi Mountain, hailed as the "Monarch of the Peak Forest," and be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of endless rocky pillars emerging from a sea of clouds - a truly imperial spectacle. Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 12:40Lunch (at own expense) Food options are limited in some areas of the scenic spot. We recommend bringing packaged snacks and drinking water to stay energized during your visit. Reference fee: CNY 50/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 13:40Attraction  Tianzi Mountain 5.8 No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Wulingyuan4.6/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets)  Yubi Peak 4.6 4.7/5 (no tickets required)  He Long Park - The Fairy Spreading Flowers 3.5 3.9/5 (no tickets required)  He Long Park 3.3 4.3/5 (no tickets required)  Tianzi Pavilion 3.5 4.7/5 (no tickets required)  No photos yet West Sea Peak Forest 3.1 4.1/5 (no tickets required)  Tianzi Mountain Cableway 6.4 4.7/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 15:40Attraction  Three Sisters Peak 3.5 4.4/5 (no tickets required)  Herb-Gathering Old Man 3.5 4.5/5 (no tickets required)  Forefinger Peak 2.6 5.0/5 (no tickets required) A scenic 5.8 km valley trail best explored on foot, flanked by surreal sandstone peaks like the "Old Man Gathering Herbs" and "Three Sisters Peak." For a more relaxed visit, you can choose to take the sightseeing train - a picture-perfect journey through a living Chinese landscape painting. Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 17:00Dinner (at own expense) Lunch and dinner are not included in this tour. You're free to choose from the wide variety of local dining options in Zhangjiajie city and near the scenic areas. Reference fee: CNY 50/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 19:00Hotel  Hilton Garden Inn Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan 4.7/5 orHampton by Hilton Zhangjiajie National Forest Park In the event that your hotel is fully booked or becomes unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances, we will arrange accommodation for you at an equivalent hotel, at no extra cost. This applies to hotel arrangements for the subsequent itinerary. |
Day 2 | Golden Whip Stream - Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon (Glass Bridge) - Check in at a 5-diamond international hotel 08:00Breakfast (meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Meal standard: CNY 68/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:40Transportation Travel by private vehicle to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Travel: approx. 3 km/10 mins 09:00Attraction Zhangjiajie National Forest Park 9.1 4.5/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) orGolden Whip Stream(no tickets required) orZhangjiajie National Forest Park - Zhu Bajie Carrying His Wife(no tickets required) orCondor Protecting Whip Scenic Area(no tickets required) orZhangjiajie National Forest Park - Golden Whip Rock(no tickets required) A leisurely hike along Golden Whip Stream - a lush, oxygen-rich valley perfect for forest bathing. Wade through crystal-clear waters, unwind in nature, and spot playful wild monkeys along the way. Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 11:00Lunch (at own expense) Lunch and dinner are not included in this tour. You're free to choose from the wide variety of local dining options in Zhangjiajie city and near the scenic areas. Zhangjiajie's must-try local eats: Tujia Three-Course Pot (hearty meat & veggie hot pot), Zhangjiajie Beer Fish (tender fish in spicy beer broth), Smoked Bacon with Wild Ferns (smoky, earthy stir-fry), and Tujia Rice Tofu (savory rice jelly with pickles & chili). A bold, rustic mountain cuisine that warms the soul. Reference fee: CNY 50/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 12:00Transportation Travel by private vehicle to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon (Glass Bridge). Travel: approx. 50 km/1 hr 10 mins 13:10Attraction  Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon (Glass Bridge) 6.9 4.8/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Walk across the world's longest and highest glass bridge, suspended 300 meters above the Grand Canyon floor. For extra thrills, choose the optional 5-out-of-7 adventure package - including zipline, two cliff elevators, a scenic boat ride, and more. Activity duration: approx. 3 hrs 17:00Dinner (at own expense) Lunch and dinner are not included in this tour. You're free to choose from the wide variety of local dining options in Zhangjiajie city and near the scenic areas. Reference fee: CNY 50/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 19:00Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan 4.7/5 orHampton by Hilton Zhangjiajie National Forest Park In the event that your hotel is fully booked or becomes unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances, we will arrange accommodation for you at an equivalent hotel, at no extra cost. This applies to hotel arrangements for the subsequent itinerary. |
Day 3 | Tianmen Mountain - Airport/station drop-off - End of the trip 08:00Breakfast (meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Meal standard: CNY 68/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:30Transportation Travel by private vehicle to Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park. Travel: approx. 35 km/45 mins 09:30Attraction  Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park 9.3 4.6/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets)  Tianmen Mountain Cableway 6.7 4.6/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets)  Tongtian Avenue 3.7 4.5/5 (no tickets required)  Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park - Guigu Valley Plank Road 4.3 4.6/5 (no tickets required)  Tianmen Mountain Glass Walkway 6.1 Selected for Best Things to Do in Hunan4.4/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets)  Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park - Tianmen Cave 6.3 Selected for Best Things to Do in Hunan4.7/5 (no tickets required) Travel to Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie by vehicle. This includes entrance tickets and the cost of the mountain cable car, as well as shoe covers for the glass walkway and the escalator in Tianmen Cave. The tour lasts about 4 hours. Activity highlights: 1. Overlook the "Heavenly Road." 2. Visit the "Ghost Valley Plank Road." 3. Explore the "Glass Walkway" and test your nerve at high altitude. 4. Visit Tianmen Cave, a natural cave opening high above the Qianxun Plain Wall. It opens from north to south, presenting a magnificent and awe-inspiring scene. This activity is thrilling. People with acrophobia and heart disease should visit with caution. Note: Please be aware that Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area has three entry routes: Route A, Route B, and Route C. According to an official notice from the scenic area, due to the upgrade and renovation of the 7,455-meter Tianmen Mountain Cableway for Routes A and B, Routes A and B will be closed starting October 13. All visitors will use Route C and take the Tianmen Mountain Express Cableway for entry and exit. Please note that this adjustment only affects how you enter and exit the scenic area. It does not affect normal sightseeing inside the scenic area. The reopening date is yet to be determined. Travel: approx. 35 km/40 mins Activity duration: approx. 4 hrs 13:30Lunch (at own expense) Reference fee: CNY 50/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 15:00Transportation The tour ends around 2:00 PM, after which you'll be transferred back to your hotel, airport, or train station. We recommend booking your onward journey after 4:00 PM. Travel: approx. 8 km/20 mins Tour ends This product includes airport/station drop-off Free drop-off service to airport/train station: Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport, Zhangjiajiexi(Zhangjiajie West) Station If the airport/train station is not within the free drop-off area, please make your own arrangements |
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Why You'll Love This Tour: Family-friendly & group-ready: - Enjoy a 2-night stay at a Trip.Best top-10 luxury 5-diamond hotel (Hilton Garden Inn/Hampton) with spacious and comfortable guest rooms. no daily repacking, no travel fatigue for anyone. - Ride in a licensed 7+ seater luxury business van (never a cramped 5-seater private car), safer, more comfortable, and spacious enough for the whole family, even with extra luggage. Three Iconic Highlights: - Step into the floating Hallelujah Mountains of Avatar at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, brave the dizzying cliffside glass skywalks of Tianmen Mountain, and walk across the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge - the longest and highest glass bridge on Earth.
Private & Customizable: Flexible itinerary tailored to your needs. Adjust or remove hotels, and choose from driver-guide, Chinese-speaking guide, or licensed English-speaking guide. Exclusive Drone Service: Capture your unforgettable moments with a complimentary aerial drone video service, available at selected scenic spots (subject to weather and park policy).
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