Zhangjiajie & Ancient City of Fenghuang Tour

• Zhangjiajie Arrival
• 4+ stars Hotel
• None

Welcome to Zhangjiajie! When you arrive at Zhangjiajie, your driver and tour guide are waiting at the airport/train station. You are safely transferred to your booked hotel, where your room is bright and comfortably furnished.

After dropping off your luggage and taking a short rest, you will have some valuable free time. You can stroll around the hotel and soak up the urban atmosphere of Zhangjiajie, or head to the nearby snack street to savour authentic Hunan cuisine. This time is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

• Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
• 4+ stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will start today's adventure in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

When you enter Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the picturesque scenery along the way seems like a flowing landscape painting.

Firstly, you come to the Huangshizhai, where the strange peaks stand in the clouds, as if in a fairyland. Next, you come to Yuanjiajie, where the scenery is borrowed from the film "Avatar" set, making you feel like stepping into Pandora's planet. Here, you can appreciate the various forms of rocks and unique vegetation and feel the magic of nature.

Then, stroll along the Golden Whip Stream Grand Canyon, where the clear stream gurgles and the lush vegetation on both sides make you feel the freshness and tranquility of nature. On the way, you will also see the peculiar rock of "Zhu Bajie carrying his wife", which is so realistic that you can't help but be amused. Next is the Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area, where the peaks of the mountains stand tall, surrounded by clouds and mist, and the scenery is magnificent. You can enjoy the magnificent scenery of West Sea Peak Forest and feel the magic and magnificence of nature.

Finally, you will come to the Ten Mile Gallery, where the scenery is picturesque and breathtaking. Strolling through the gallery, you can enjoy the stunning scenery of the "Fairy Scattering Flowers", as if you were in a fairyland.

After a day of exploring, you'll return to the hotel for a peaceful evening. In the comfort of your room, you will be able to reflect on the day's experiences and enjoy the charms of nature.

• Tianmen Mountain Forest Park - Drive to Ancient Town of Fenghuang
• 4+ stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will head to Tianmen Mountain Forest Park, ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure.

As soon as you enter Tianmen Mountain, the first thing that catches your eyes is the magnificent Tianmen Cave. Standing under Tianmen Cave, you can't help but marvel at the magic and greatness of nature.

Next, you will take the Tianmen Mountain Cableway, overlooking the whole Zhangjiajie city. At the end of the ropeway is the legendary "Stairway to Heaven", a 999-step stairway that looks like a giant dragon winding its way through the mountains, waiting to be conquered.

At the top of the mountain, you will come to Tianmen Mountain Temple. This is a temple with a long history and incense, attracting many tourists to come to worship and pray for blessings. Here, you can feel the profound Buddhist cultural atmosphere and purify your mind.

Continuing on, you will come to the thrilling and exciting West Line Glass Trail. Walking on the glass trestle, you seem to be suspended in a ten-thousand-metre height, with transparent glass under your feet, through which you can clearly see the canyon and mountains below.

Then, you will also come to Li Na Villa, which was once the hermitage of a famous singer. Here, you can feel a kind of isolated peace and tranquility.

Finally, you will come to the 72 Unusual Houses. This is a characteristic building complex integrating sightseeing, shopping, catering, leisure and accommodation. It is full of the strong atmosphere of western Hunan folk culture, where you can buy all kinds of special souvenirs and handicrafts.

When your trip to Zhangjiajie is over, your guide and driver will drive you for 3.5 hours to Ancient Town of Fenghuang, a historical ancient town about 200 kilometres away from Zhangjiajie.

Upon arrival at the Ancient Town of Fenghuang, your guide will assist you to check in to your hotel and take a short rest. As night falls, you can leisurely stroll through the streets and lanes of the town, enjoying the beautiful night scenery and letting your mind be immersed in the tranquillity and beauty.

• Ancient Town of Fenghuang Departure
• None
• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will have a relaxing tour in the Ancient Town of Fenghuang. Praised as one of the most beautiful ancient towns in China, this ancient town with more than 300 years of history provides a valuable model of pre-modernised countryside style.

Strolling through the town, you will find dozens of narrow and deep alleys, all paved with age-worn stones. Here you will feel the peaceful and Zen atmosphere. You can choose to take a boat on the Tuojiang River from the North Gate Pier to the Wanshou Palace to feel the simplicity and serenity.

Next, you will visit Shen Congwen's former residence, which was once the home of the great writer Shen Congwen. In his masterpiece "Border Town", Shen depicted the life in the countryside before the communist revolution in China, and this former residence is a testimony to that history.

In the afternoon, we will drive back to Zhangjiajie and personally escort you to the airport or railway station to see you off to your next destination. Thank you for spending this wonderful time with us and we look forward to meeting you again!