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8 Days Jiuzhaigou Zhangjiajie Nature Discovery Tour with Panda Visit

Breathtaking Fairyland & Avatar World

China's diversity cannot be appreciated in a single tour, but China's natural essence can be experienced in one go. Want an unbelievable nature-savoring trip? Just go Jiuzhaigou and Zhangjiajie – symbols of two distinct natural wonders of China.

This 8 days tour with elaborately-arranged itinerary takes you to admire the best parts of Jiuzhaigou and Zhangjiajie. Starting from Chengdu, you also get an opportunity to have a close encounter with Giant Pandas before a nonstop flight to Jiuzhaigou and a full day’s once-in-a-lifetime journey in Jiuzhaigou Valley. The crystal alpine lakes, rushing waterfalls and multi-colored leaves in the valley undoubtedly throw you in an otherworldly fairyland. Leaving Jiuzhaigou, you will get another superb experience among the highly-soaring Avatar floating Mountains in Zhangjiajie. Of course, it’s impossible to limit Zhangjiajie’s charm to mere mountains – you won’t miss the largest glass bridge, the jaw-dropping sky walk, steep mountain steps, etc.

  • Type : Private Tour
  • Tour Code : CD-CJZT-08
  • Price : $1600
  • Theme : Nature / Adventure / Photography
  • Physical Demands :

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR

  • Visit Chengdu Panda Base to observe how these cutest Giant Pandas live, sleep, play and eat bamboos and catch an opportunity to see tiny newborn baby pandas if you visit during summer and autumn;
  • Appreciate an exhilarating experience of Jiuzhaigou Valley, which is blessed with the bluer-than-blue lakes, delightfully eccentric waterfalls, thatches and forests with colored vibe in different seasons;
  • Get amazed by the terraces of different-shaped calcified ponds in various colors – blue, green, orange, yellow and white as well as featured karst caves, hundreds of beautiful waterfalls and travertine banks;
  • Explore Hallelujah Mountain to fulfill your Avatar dream in real and capture more than 3000 narrow sandstone pillars and peaks in different sizes and shapes standing erectly in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park;
  • Challenge yourselves to embark an awe-inspiring adventure of walking on the transparent Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge – world’s longest and highest glass bridge. Are your ready to try?
  • Go to Tianmen Mountain to embrace the awesome scenery and take your ultimate challenge of the impossible glass skywalk, hanging plank road, frightening mountain road, and so forth.
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Itinerary Day by Day (Can Be Customized)
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Day 1 Chengdu Arrival

Chengdu Airport or Train Station Pick-up

Welcome to Chengdu, the hometown of the Giant Panda. Your local guide will meet you at the airport/train station and then escort you to your hotel in a private vehicle. The rest of today is yours to relax in the panda city on your own.

Arrival Ideas: Chengdu is only about 2~3 hours flying from the majority of big cities in China, such as Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shanghai, etc. You can also get to Chengdu by high speed trains from Xian (4hrs), Chongqing (1hrs), Guilin (6hrs), Kunming (6hrs), etc.

  • Our tour guide picked up guests at Chengdu East Railway Station Our tour guide picked up guests at Chengdu East Railway Station

Day 2 Chengdu - Panda Base - Jiuzhaigou (B)

Today's highlights: Chengdu Panda Base & High Speed Train to Jiuzhaigou

This morning you will make a stirring visit to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding which is not only the most important panda scientific research center, but also home to more than 100 Giant Pandas. Walk at leisure through the bamboo framed paths, and closely observe giant pandas of different ages eating bamboos, playing with each other, tumbling, climbing trees, etc. Don't miss the chance to visit the most adorable panda cubs in the panda kindergartens. If you are lucky, you may be able to see the precious panda babies in the nursery rooms. There is also a very informative Panda Museum where you can learn more scientific facts about Giant Pandas.

After visiting pandas, go to take a morning high speed train (about 1.5~2 hrs) to Huanglong Jiuzhai Station (黄龙九寨站). Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our local tour guide and driver who will then transfer you to Jiuzhaigou directly (about 2 hrs' drive). Check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the local areas and acclimatize yourself to the air, temperature and altitudes of Jiuzhaigou.

  • Chubby Giant Panda at Chengdu Panda Base Chubby Giant Panda at Chengdu Panda Base
  • Customer's family trip in Chengdu Panda Base Our customers enjoyed a family trip to Chengdu Panda Base

Day 3 Jiuzhaigou (B)

Today's highlights: beautiful lakes and rushing waterfalls in Jiuzhaigou Valley

After breakfast at your hotel, set out for the full-day exploration of Jiuzhaigou National Park. Your guide will accompany you to hop on a sightseeing bus to enter the park to explore the fairyland landscape of Jiuzhaigou.

Having been hidden as a mysterious home to nine Tibetan villages and never been bothered by outsider until the first discovery in the middle 20th century, Jiuzhaigou is a reserve of superb and diverse natural beauty of which the waterfall and plateau lakes are praised as the most stunning waterscape in the world. According to official records, there are up to 114 turquoise pools and lakes, 47 tranquil springs, 17 groups of waterfalls, 11 rapids and 5 beautiful tufa shoals scattering in the three main valleys of Jiuzhaigou, Rize Valley, Zechawa Valley and Shuzheng Valley. They present various color patterns of white, blue, green, turquoise and emerald in different seasons. The visual feast of Jiuzhaigou also expands from waterscape to spectacular jagged alpine mountains, wild forests with multi-colors and many other remarkable natural features.

Visiting Jiuzhaigou Valley is relaxing and enjoyable. There are sightseeing buses running from the entrance to the three valleys with stops near the scenic spots. Travelers hop off the bus, walk along wooden plank roads to enjoy the sights, then hop on another bus to next attractions. Our tour guide will organize your visit route according to your time, energy and crowd level, and accompany you to explore the essence of Jiuzhaigou at a comfortable pace. The classic visit route is to take tourist bus from the entrance to Nuorilang Water Fall first, then transfer to Zechawa Valley to visit the Long Lake and Five-Color Pond, then move to Rize Valley to visit the Panda Lake, Five Flowers Lake, Pearl Shoal, Mirror Lake, etc. Lastly, get back to Nuorilang, and descend along Shuzheng Valley to the park entrance and visit Rhinoceros Lake, Tiger Lakes, Shuzheng Waterfall, Sparkling Lake, etc. on route.

After Jiuzhaigou sightseeing, your tour guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel.

Useful tips: 1) try to have breakfast and enter the park earlier to escape the crowds of tourist groups; 2) wear comfortable walking shoes and seasonal cloths based on your travel month; 3) Buffet lunch is provided in Nuorilang Restaurant (the only restaurant in the valley) but food options are limited. You can also bring some snacks or let your hotel prepare packed food for you if you like.

  • Nuorilang Waterfall Nuorilang Waterfall
  • Beautiful Long Lake in Autumn (November) Beautiful Long Lake in Autumn (November)
  • Jiuzhaigou in autumn - world of colors Jiuzhaigou in autumn - world of colors

Day 4 Jiuzhaigou - Huanglong - Chengdu (B)

Today's highlight: Huanglong National Park

After breakfast, drive about 2 hours from Jiuzhaigou to visit Huanglong National Park which has one of three most outstanding travertine lake terraces in the world, which is 3.6 kilometers long, and lies under the grandiose peak of Xuebao Peak (Snow Treasure Mountain: 5,588 meters) like a yellow dragon. This is how the valley gained the name of Huanglong (Yellow Dragon). The travertine scenery was created by geological evolution for thousands of years, including glacial revolution, terrane movement, chemical reaction, climate changing, etc. At the top (3556 m) of the valley lies the best highlight - Five-Color Ponds consisting of 693 ponds of different sizes, shapes, colors, dazzling like beautiful emeralds. Huanglong Valley is also renowned for superlative sceneries of snow mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, wild forests, etc. as well as an important habitant of Giant Pandas and Snub-nosed monkeys. All these magnificences of nature helped Huanglong gain the title of World Natural Heritage Site in 1992.

It usually takes about 6 hours to hike from the entrance to Five-Color Ponds, then return to the entrance. To save energy and time, you will take a quick cable car directly to the top, and then walk down the valley to enjoy the scenery.

After about 3-hour sightseeing in Huanglong Valley, you will leave the park and drive a short while to Huanglong Jiuzhai Station to catch your high speed train back to Chengdu (about 2 hours' ride). Be picked up by your driver in Chengdu, then go to check in to your hotel in Chengdu.

  • Five-Color Ponds in Huanglong Valley Five-Color Ponds in Huanglong Valley
  • Huanglong Five-Color Ponds in Autumn Huanglong Five-Color Ponds in Autumn

Day 5 Chengdu - Zhangjiajie (B)

Transfer from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie by Flight

After breakfast, your guide and driver will escort you Chengdu Shuangliu Airport for your flight to Zhangjiajie City (about 1.5 hour usually). After your arrival, your local tour guide will meet you with a sign on which says your name at the arrival hall in the airport or train station. Then our guide and driver will transfer you directly to your hotel in Wulingyuan downtown in Zhangjiajie by our comfortable private car (non-smoking), and the guide will help you check in. The rest of today is on your own to explore this fabulous city in China.

(Please note: As there is only a few flights from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie for a week, if there are no tickets available, you may change your transfer into via places like Changsha, Guangzhou, Nanjing, etc. according practical situation. Please know detailed option arrangement from our travel expert when booking the tour!)

Evening Idea: Xibu Street at Wulingyuan downtown is popular for a leisure walk. You can stroll at the Tujia ethnic flavored shopping pedestrian street to taste local snacks, find interesting artifacts and enjoy the beautiful night view with colorful lights.

  • Zhangjiajie City View Zhangjiajie City View
  • Xibu Street Night View Xibu Street Night View

Day 6 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park - Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge (B)

Huangshi Village - Golden Whip Stream - Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge - Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

Today, after breakfast, you will be met by our guide and driver and then driven to start your exciting visit to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. You will first take the cable car up to Huangshi Village to appreciate the wide forest park on its peaks. The village site has an altitude of 1080 meters, which is praised for its similar charm of pillar forest of Colorado in the USA. Enjoying the flat the wide visual environment, it is so far the largest natural viewing deck for visitors for a perfect admiration of its various rising stones and hills. Enjoy your fresh walk to visit the top famous sights including Star Picking Stand, Five Finger Peak, and so on, and find those looking like a book box, bridge piers, nestling couple, etc. from a distance.

Later, change your angle to explore the famous Golden Whip Stream deep in the valley. This totally 7.5 kilometers long brook is one of the most beautiful places in the whole forest park area. Youll explore the essential part. Take an inspiring roam along the whispering pristine water on the paved path to immerse into tranquil wonderland with fresh air, colorful blooming flowers in different seasons, lush vegetation, etc. and be prepared to encounter with some wild monkeys.

After that, take a sightseeing bus to exit the park and be driven to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon for about 40 minutes. Now, its your bold moment to take the challenge and walk on the transparent Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge to feel like walking on the clouds, which is the world longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge so far in the whole universe, with total length of 430 meters and height of 400 meters above the deep valley. After the thrilling moment, take the elevators and enjoy the Nuokeli Slideway to the valley bottom for a cooling down and please your both eyes with the fascinating natural sceneries of the lush forest, emerald lake, various vegetation, etc. at the popular Rainbow Square, Momo Cave, the Holy Spring Lake, etc.

After the visiting, be driven back to your hotel in Wulingyuan. Have a good sleep!

  • Huangshi Village Taken by Our Client Keena from USA in September 2020 Huangshi Village Taken by Our Client Keena from USA in September 2020
  • Mr. Pasquale from Italy - Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge Taken by Our Client Mr. Pasquale from Italy in December, 2018
  • Keena from USA - Golden Whip Stream Golden Whip Stream Taken by Our Client Keena from USA in September, 2020

Day 7 Yuanjiajie - Tianzi Mountain (B)

Bailong Elevator - Avatar Mountain - Yuanjiajie - Tianzi Mountain

Kick off your day with an early breakfast, then head to the UNESCO World Heritage site - Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. You will visit Ten-mile Gallery, Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain which is the Core Scenic Area of the national park.

Begin your adventure at the Ten-mile Gallery, where sightseeing trams glide past stunning formations like The God of Longevity Welcoming Guests, the Old Herb Picker, and the Three Sisters Peaks. This leisurely journey leads you through a captivating valley filled with storytelling landscapes. To fully immerse yourself in the experience, you’ll take a tram in and stroll back out, soaking in the beauty along the way.

Your next destination is Yuanjiajie. Begin your exploration on the Bailong Elevator, the world’s fastest and tallest outdoor lift, which ascends from the valley floor to the peak in just 1.5 minutes, providing a stunning bird’s-eye view of the remarkable landscape. Once you arrive at Yuanjiajie, immerse yourself in the area's natural beauty, renowned for its towering sandstone columns. Hike through this enchanting terrain, often shrouded in mist, and discover the inspiration behind the floating Hallelujah Mountains from the film Avatar. At the Ecstasy Terrace, soak in breathtaking vistas of hundreds of distinctive stone peaks. Finally, explore the natural wonder of The First Bridge, a striking stone bridge connecting two peaks with a 5-meter platform, showcasing a rare geological marvel.

After exploring Yuanjiajie, hop on a sightseeing bus to Tianzi Mountain. At Helong Park, you'll discover one of the area's finest viewing decks, providing close-up views of the majestic and unique Yubi Peak, and find the romantic Fairy Flowers among the hundreds of bizarre sandstone peaks. If you have the energy, you can venture a bit deeper to the Warrior Training Horse where dozens of unusual peaks stand tall, among which one peak resembles a proud steed with its mane held high, while next to it, a rock looks like a warrior holding the reins of a horse. End your visit at Tianzi Mountain with an exhilarating ride on the Cable Car, descending through a landscape of sandstone pillars that seem to rush past your window.

Following this thrilling tour, your guide and driver will take you to Zhangjiajie’s downtown area for hotel check-in.

Today 's Optional Attraction - Kongzhong Tianyuan, also known as The Field in the Sky (around 1~2 hours):

Kongzhong Tianyuan is a scenic spot that is less frequented by tour groups but features breathtaking views, making it especially suitable for photography. Typically, visitors need to take a sightseeing bus to reach the area (round trip CNY 64/pp not included in the ticket price). Here, you can see dozens of terraced fields layered amidst hundreds of towering stone peaks, and you can also gaze at the Bailong Elevator rising like a giant dragon into the sky. It’s important to note that to get a close-up view of the Avatar peaks from the lower observation platforms, you'll need to walk about half an hour. Be extra cautious while walking during rainy days and in winter.

Optional Evening Show: Enjoy your night to watch the popular Tianmen Fox Fairy Show at the foot of Tianmen Mountain, which is an excellent large-scaled musical drama performance with real landscape being the background and stage telling the touching story. Performance time: 20:15-21:50.

  • Tianzi Mountain-202405-Mazurek's Group from Poland Mazurek's Group from Poland visited Tianzi Mountain in May 2024.
  • Yuanjiajie-202403-Lenise's Group from Brasil Lenise's Group from Brasil visited Yuanjiajie in March 2024.
  • Sightseeing Tram in Ten-mile Gallery, Zhangjiajie Sightseeing Tram in Ten-mile Gallery, Zhangjiajie
  • Bailong Elevator, Taken from Kong Zhong Tian Yuan Scenic Area Bailong Elevator, Taken from Kong Zhong Tian Yuan Scenic Area
  • Kongzhong Tianyuan, also known as The Field in the Sky The Field in the Sky, taken by Avery in June, 2024

Day 8 Tianmen Mountain National Park & Zhangjiajie Departure (B)

Tianmen Cable Car - Tianmen Temple - Glass Skywalk - Ghost Valley Plank Road - Tianmen Cave - Avenue toward Heaven - Flight / Train off Zhangjiajie

After breakfast, your guide and driver will collect you from your hotel to embark on an exhilarating journey to Tianmen Mountain, a must-see attraction in Zhangjiajie, renowned for its record-breaking single-track circular alpine cableway and the awe-inspiring natural phenomenon, Tianmen Cave.

You'll begin by taking the Tianmen Mountain Cableway, which ascends from downtown Zhangjiajie to the top of the mountain, over 1,400 meters above sea level. This approximately 7,455-meter-long cableway is currently the longest of its kind globally, offering a breathtaking view of the meandering Tongtian Avenue (Avenue toward Heaven) as seen from the transparent carriage.

The first part of your journey will be along the West Line Visiting Route (Looking for a Wonderland), which leads you through the mountain’s peak area. En route, you’ll be surrounded by natural marvels and thrilling experiences. The Guigu Cliffside Path awaits your adventurous spirit. At the end of the West Line, you’ll find the Tianmen Mountain Temple, which dates back to the Tang Dynasty and is situated atop the mountain.

After visiting the temple, you have the option to continue exploring the East Line (Jasper Terrace in The Green Field), hiking towards Yuhu Peak, and passing through South Overlooking Tianmen Cave, Immortal Source, Yu Hu Peak and Happy Grove, etc. Alternatively, you can take a refreshing forest sightseeing cable car (requires an extra fee of 25/pp for a single run) up to the Yunmeng Fairy Summit, the best vantage point on Tianmen Mountain, then walk down to the Turbulent Water at Tianmen (Upper Station of Transmountain Escalator).

Next, you’ll take the Transmountain Escalator from the peak down to Tianmen Cave to witness the colossal natural opening in the mountain. This cave, formed by natural compression and collapse, measures 131.5 meters in height, 57 meters in width, and 60 meters in depth, making it an extraordinary geological wonder. Afterwards, you’ll walk down the extremely steep 999 steps (Stairway to Heaven), with an incline of up to 45°. Finally, you will take the Tianmen Mountain Express Cableway down to the mountain gate parking lot, then transfer to a shuttle bus back to the Tianmen Mountain Tourist Center, where your tour guide and driver will be waiting for you.

Following your exhilarating day, you’ll be escorted to Zhangjiajie’s airport or train station for your next adventure or journey home, marking the end of our services. Safe travels and fond memories!

Tianmen Mountain Travel Tips: 1. At Tianmen Mountain, there are three glass skywalks: one to the east and two to the west. It costs CNY 5-10/pp to walk on them. 2. If you have trouble moving around or want to save energy, you can take the escalator down to Tianmen Cave square. It costs an extra 32 per person per ride. 3. The tour of Tianmen Mountain offers great flexibility in operation. The guide arranges the specific order of sightseeing according to the flow of visitors in the scenic area on the day. If you have specific places you're keen on exploring, please share this with your guide.

  • Xian from China - Tianmen Mountain with cloud view Our customers Xian from China visited Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China in June, 2024.
  • Tianmen Mountain Temple Inner Tianmen Mountain Temple Inner
  • Tianmen Mountain Cableway from Yuhu Peak Tianmen Mountain Cableway, photo taken from Yuhu Peak
  • Mona from Germany - Tianmen Cave of Tianmen Mountain Tianmen Cave of Tianmen Mountain Taken by Our Client Mona and Thomans from Germany in November, 2021
  • Guigu Cliffside Path, Tianmen Mountain-202403-Lenise's Group from Brasil Lenise's Group from Brasil visited Tianmen Mountain in March 2024.

The quotation for this trip is from $1600 Per Person

1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in 4-star hotel and traveling with our private tour in low seasons.
2. This price is subject to change according your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate. If you want a lower price, you can get more people to join you, or use economy class hotels.
3. This price is only valid to March 31, 2025.
4. Reference exchange rate of USD 1=RMB 7.00. The final quote is based on current exchange rate. It may change according to the currency fluctuation, while the RMB quotation will be remained the same.

What's included?

  • Professional licensed English-speaking guide;
  • Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary;
  • Accommodation as listed in the itinerary (4-star standard);
  • Domestic flights (economy class) and high-speed trains (second class) as listed in the itinerary;
  • Necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary;
  • Airport (and train station) pick up and drop off;
  • Luggage Transfers: between airports (railway station) and hotels;
  • All meals as listed(“B” for Chinese and Western breakfast buffet in your hotel; “L” for Chinese Lunch in local restaurant; “D” for Chinese dinner in local restaurant.);
  • Accident insurance;
  • Our service charge, including tour planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

What's excluded?

  • China visa;
  • Personal expenses;
  • Accommodation not listed in the itinerary;
  • Single Room Supplement;
  • Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary;
  • Recommended optional activities;
  • Flights or trains not listed in the itinerary;
  • Excess Baggage Charges;
  • Optional tips to guides, drivers, etc.

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Photo gallery of this trip

  • Our tour guide picked up guests at Chengdu East Railway Station Our tour guide picked up guests at Chengdu East Railway Station
  • Chubby Giant Panda at Chengdu Panda Base Chubby Giant Panda at Chengdu Panda Base
  • Customer's family trip in Chengdu Panda Base Customer's family trip in Chengdu Panda Base
  • Nuorilang Waterfall Nuorilang Waterfall
  • Beautiful Long Lake in Autumn (November) Beautiful Long Lake in Autumn (November)
  • Jiuzhaigou in autumn - world of colors Jiuzhaigou in autumn - world of colors
  • Five-Color Ponds in Huanglong Valley Five-Color Ponds in Huanglong Valley
  • Huanglong Five-Color Ponds in Autumn Huanglong Five-Color Ponds in Autumn
  • Zhangjiajie City View Zhangjiajie City View
  • Xibu Street Night View Xibu Street Night View
  • Huangshi Village Taken by Our Client Keena from USA in September 2020 Huangshi Village Taken by Our Client Keena from USA in September 2020
  • Mr. Pasquale from Italy - Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge Mr. Pasquale from Italy - Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
  • Keena from USA - Golden Whip Stream Keena from USA - Golden Whip Stream
  • Tianzi Mountain-202405-Mazurek's Group from Poland Tianzi Mountain-202405-Mazurek's Group from Poland
  • Yuanjiajie-202403-Lenise's Group from Brasil Yuanjiajie-202403-Lenise's Group from Brasil
  • Sightseeing Tram in Ten-mile Gallery, Zhangjiajie Sightseeing Tram in Ten-mile Gallery, Zhangjiajie
  • Bailong Elevator, Taken from Kong Zhong Tian Yuan Scenic Area Bailong Elevator, Taken from Kong Zhong Tian Yuan Scenic Area
  • Kongzhong Tianyuan, also known as The Field in the Sky Kongzhong Tianyuan, also known as The Field in the Sky
  • Xian from China - Tianmen Mountain with cloud view Xian from China - Tianmen Mountain with cloud view
  • Tianmen Mountain Temple Inner Tianmen Mountain Temple Inner
  • Tianmen Mountain Cableway from Yuhu Peak Tianmen Mountain Cableway from Yuhu Peak
  • Mona from Germany - Tianmen Cave of Tianmen Mountain Mona from Germany - Tianmen Cave of Tianmen Mountain
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Most Important Travel Notes

How to Get to Chengdu

Chengdu can be reached easily by flight or high speed train from many big cities of China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Xian, Chongqing, etc. Besides, there are also frequent international or regional flights from San Francisco, Singapore, Melbourne, Kathmandu, Paris, Amsterdam, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc. and some non-scheduled flights from Sydney, Dubai, Frankfurt, Madrid and Moscow to Chengdu.

Best Time to Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou and Zhangjiajie

It is suitable to visit Chengdu, Jiunzhaigou and Zhangjiajie at any time in a year, but the best traveling seasons are (March ~ May) Spring and Autumn (September ~ November) when the temperature is most mild and comfortable. If you want to see the colorful world of Jiuzhaigou Valley, travel in October and November. Winter is a good time to avoid crowds and many places Jiuzhaigou and Zhangjiajie will be covered by snow which is awesome for a photography tour.

What to Wear during This Trip

For spring and autumn, light sweaters, long shirts and long pants are suggested for Chengdu and Zhangjiajie trip. In summer, shirts and shorts are enough, besides, it is advised to prepare light coats for lower temperature in early morning and at night. In winter, it is a little cold, and down jackets, sweaters, warm pants and socks, scarves, gloves, etc. are better to keep warm. Remember to wear comfortable shoes or sneakers, because you will have a lot of steps to walk around those natural scenic spots. Besides, bring sunblock, sunglasses and hat to protect your skin and eyes. Becuase of the large temperature difference between day and night of Jiuzhaigou and Zhangjiajie, you need to keep warm in early morning and night.

Where to Stay During Your Trip

In Chengdu, there are lots of different kinds of hotels ranging from international brands to boutique style and providing you easeful stay. First-timers are strongly suggested to accommodate in the downtown area with most convenient transportation, shopping malls and great restaurants.

Jiuzhaigou offers some choices of hotels from economy 3-star hotels to top luxury 5-star international brand hotels as well, such as Sheraton Jiuzhai Resort, Intercontinental Resort Jiuzhai Paradise, etc. As Jiuzhaigou Valley is about 1 hour's drive from Jiuzhaigou County and there is no hotel within the scenic area, the best place to stay in Jiuzhaigou is the hotels near Jiuzhaigou Alley entrance.

During your Zhangjiajie tour, you can stay in Wulingyuan Town, Zhangjiajie downtown area or Zhangjiajie downtown area. For your several days discovering Wulingyuan Scenic Area, we suggest you arrange the hotel at Wulingyuan Town, which needs only 10 minutes to Wujiayu Ticket Station and 20 minutes to Forest Park Ticket Station by car.

Know Zhangjiajie Main Scenic Attractions, Location & Distance

Wulingyuan Scenic Area include four parts: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Huangshi Village and Golden Whip Stream), Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain and Yangjiajie. Travelers usually spend about two days exploring this vast area - one day to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, and the other day to Yuanjiajie & Tianzi Mountain.

To travel further with thrilling experience, many travelers would like to spend one more day to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon with Glass Bridge; and if you want to travel in a relaxing way, you can only go and challenge Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge over the Grand Canyon, and take an enjoyable visit to Baofeng Lake with boat experience passing through the incredible peaks or explore Yellow Dragon Cave underground.

Besides the Wulingyuan exploration, many travelers choose to spend one day in Zhangjiajie downtown area for a visit to Tianmen Mountain. To sum up, Zhangjiajie is a great destination well worth your time for 3 to 5 days visiting. You can combine some of them based on your likes, or tell us your needs to us and our travel consultants are glad to help you design your Zhangjiajie trip.

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