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8 Days Zhangjiajie Guilin Scenic Tour with Sidetrip to Fenghuang

Enhance Breathtaking Scenery with a Cultural Twist

Want to explore amazing nature and traditional Chinese culture in one tour? You can't miss these three destinations. Zhangjiajie captivates with its towering sandstone pillars and lush forests, famously inspiring the floating mountains in "Avatar." Not far from Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang Ancient Town enchants with its well-preserved architecture and vibrant riverside culture, offering a glimpse into traditional Chinese life. Guilin’s striking karst mountains and serene rivers provide a picturesque backdrop perfect for nature enthusiasts and photographers. A combined tour of these destinations reveals an array of stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, ensuring a diverse and memorable experience.

Our carefully designed itinerary begins in Zhangjiajie, where you'll explore the mesmerizing Avatar Mountains and experience the thrilling Glass Skywalk. Then, after a private car transfer, immerse yourself in the historical charm of Fenghuang Ancient Town, strolling through its ancient streets and picturesque riversides. Finally, get to Guilin by high-speed train, marvel at the stunning Longji Rice Terraces and enjoy a tranquil Li River cruise, where you’ll float through some of the most beautiful karst scenery in the world. Each destination promises unique experiences and breathtaking sights.

This private tour offers flexibility and tailored service, with expert guides and dedicated drivers ensuring your comfort. The itinerary is fully customizable, allowing you to explore according to your interests and pace.

  • Type : Private Tour
  • Tour Code : CD-ZFGT-08
  • Price : from Request
    1. 1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one double-bed room in a 4-star hotel and traveling in low seasons;
    2. 2. This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate.
  • Trip Length : 8D/7N
  • Theme : Nature / Adventure / Culture

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR

  • Wander through the breathtaking sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie National Park, famously inspiring the floating mountains in the movie "Avatar."
  • Go to Tianmen Mountain to embrace the awesome scenery and take your ultimate challenge of the impossible hanging plank road.
  • Discover the charm of Fenghuang Ancient Town, where centuries-old architecture meets riverside beauty and vibrant local culture.
  • Marvel at the intricate beauty of the Longji Rice Terraces, where mountainsides are transformed into a living tapestry of rice fields.
  • Sail along the picturesque Li River, surrounded by Guilin's iconic karst landscapes and passing traditional villages along the way.
  • Admire the well-known Elephant Trunk Hill and those variform gorgeous stalactite and stalagmite at Reed Flute Cave in Guilin.
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Itinerary Day by Day (Can Be Customized)
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Day 1 Zhangjiajie Arrival

Zhangjiajie Airport of Train Station Pick-up

Welcome to Zhangjiajie! Upon your arrival, our 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.

Arrival Ideas: Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport 6 kilometers from city downtown serves flights between major domestic cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Qingdao, etc. and some international cities like Bangkok, Osaka, etc. Besides, you can also take a normal train to Zhangjiajie Railway Station from many destinations, like Changsha (4.5-5.5 hours), Yichang (4.5-5 hours), Tongren (about 7 hours), Wuhan (10 hours), Xian (15 hours), Shanghai (20 hours), Beijing (23 hours), and so on.

  • Zhangjiajie City View Zhangjiajie City View

Day 2 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (B)

Ten Miles Gallery - 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.
  • Bailong Elevator, Taken from Kong Zhong Tian Yuan Scenic Area Bailong Elevator, Taken from Kong Zhong Tian Yuan Scenic Area

Day 3 Tianmen Mountain - Fenghuang Ancient Town (B)

Tianmen Cable Car - Tianmen Temple - Glass Skywalk - Ghost Valley Plank Road - Tianmen Cave

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. Then drive about 200km (about 3.5 hours) to Fenghuang Ancient Town, China's most beautiful ancient town. When night falls, every old house lights up and the whole atmosphere becomes festive, colorful and amazing. Take a relaxing walk and appreciate the fabulous night view of this ancient town.

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.

  • Tianmen Cave, Tianmen Mountain-202309-Manolis' Group from Greece Manolis' Group from Greece visited Tianmen Cave in September 2023.
  • Tianmen Mountain Temple Inner Tianmen Mountain Temple Inner
  • Tianmen Mountain Tongtian Avenue Tongtian Avenue, View from Tianmen Mountain Cableway
  • Guigu Cliffside Path, Tianmen Mountain-202403-Lenise's Group from Brasil Lenise's Group from Brasil visited Tianmen Mountain in March 2024.

Day 4 Fenghuang Ancient Town - Zhangjiajie (B)

Tuojiang River boat experience - Former Residence of Shen Congwen - Rainbow Bridge

In this morning, you’ll have a nice tour in Fenghuang Ancient Town. With over 300 years’ history, it is located on the western edge of Hunan Province and next to Guizhou Province. Praised as the most beautiful tiny town in China, it sets an example of what villages were like before the start of modernization. In the town dozens of lanes are paved with stones that run between the wooden houses built on stilts. Generations of local people have stepped on the lanes and worn them down bit by bit.

Fenghuang Ancient Town offers a totally different day views which would really bring you back to ancient time. Have a slow walk and feel the calmness and zen of this beautiful place. Take a small boat ride on the Tuojiang River passing through the most essence part of the old town (from Beimen Pier to Longevity Palace) to imagine what life was going in the past. Visit Former Residence of Shen Congwen to listen to the beautifully novel of “Border Town” which is Shen Congwen's masterpiece for its brilliant portrayal of Chinese rural life before the Communist Revolution. Enjoy more memorable time to have a look at the landmark of the ancient town - Rainbow Bridge and explore East Gate Tower, Wanming Pagoda, etc.

After the visiting, drive back to Zhangjiajie City. Have a good rest!

  • Fenghuang Ancient Town - Helen from Australia Fenghuang Ancient Town Shot by Our Customer Helen in October 2019
  • Mrs.Tracey's Group from USA - Fenghuang Ancient Town Our clients Mrs.Tracey's groupfrom USA visited Fenghuang Ancient Town in May, 2019

Day 5 Zhangjiajie - Guilin (B)

Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Guilin by High-Speed Train

On this day, you’ll get up early to take a high speed bullet train from Zhangjiajie to Guilin (about 7.5 hours). Be picked up by your local tour guide, then drive to check in at your downtown hotel. Have a nice rest!

Note: We suggest you prepare some snacks on the train journey as the train usually arrives in Guilin in the afternoon.

  • Guilin High Speed Bullet Train Guilin High Speed Bullet Train

Day 6 Guilin - Longsheng - Guilin (B)

Longji Rice Terrace - Huangluo Yao Village

In this morning, you’ll be driven about 80 kilometers (about 1.5 hours) to witness one of the most beautiful rice terraces in China - Longji Rice Terrace, an amazing feat of farm engineering rising up to 1000m high in Longsheng County. There are several featured Zhuang and Yao minority villages along the road and you’ll take a visit to the special Huangluo Yao Village, the First Village of Long Hair in the World, where you can see women in red ethnic clothes with very long hairs (the longest can reach up to 1.7 meters).

Later, continue your drive to a beautiful 600-year-old Zhuang Village - Ping’an. The rice terrace is layer upon layer, like the changing ladder created by nature leading to the blue sky, forming a majestic painting between heaven and earth. From Ping’an, you can hike on the cobbled paths built among terraces to catch the best landscape. Climb up to the great lookouts at Seven Stars with Moon and Nine Dragons and Five Tigers from which you can get superlative views of terraces and villages. Hike half day around, then back to Guilin for accommodation. 

Good to Know:

1. Best time to visit: Longji Rice Terrace can be visited all year round. Go mid-April to late June for mirror-like irrigated terrace and rice transplanting scene; go July to mid-September for green terraces; go late September to early-November for golden and harvest scene; or go late December to early February for silvery terraces.

2. Walking: When arriving at Ping’an Village, you can only be dropped at Ping’an Village Tourist Center parking lot that you need to walk about 900 steps to your hotel. Comfortable shoes are highly recommended!

3. Luggage carrying: For the aged or travelers who are lack of physical strength, you’d better hire a local porter to help carry your heavy luggage to the hotel (pay extra expense on your own).

4. Notice: The Viewing Platform of Seven Stars with Moon is under a reconstruction which means it is closed for travelers at present. The hiking route between Seven Stars with Moon and Nine Dragons and Five Tigers would do some adjustment during the construction. You won’t miss the amazing rice terraces scenery when visiting.

  • Longji Rice Terraces (Pingan, Nice Dragons and Five Tigers, Autumn), Guilin Longji Rice Terraces (Pingan, Nice Dragons and Five Tigers), Photo by China Discovery in Early October, 2018
  • Longji Rice Terraces in Early September Longji Rice Terraces in Early September
  • Santos from Canada - Longji Rice Terraces (Pingan, Nine Dragons and Five Tigers), Guilin Santos from Canada visited Longji Rice Terraces (Pingan, Nine Dragons and Five Tigers) in 2018
  • Gerhard from Germany - Huangluo Yao Village, Longsheng, Guilin Gerhard's group from Germany visited Huangluo Yao Village late August, 2019
  • Steven - Longji Rice Terraces (Pingan, Nice Dragons and Five Tigers, Spring), Guilin Longji Rice Terraces (Pingan, Nice Dragons and Five Tigers), Photo by Our Customer Steven in Spring

Day 7 Guilin - Li River Cruise - Yangshuo (B)

Li River Cruise - Yangshuo Yulong River - West Street

As the declaration in Chinese textbook "Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven", today you will explore this best landscape starting with a relaxing sightseeing cruise along the Li River from Mopanshan Pier to Yangshuo Town. Along the 84-kilometer cruise, dazzling scenery overwhelms your eyes like a vast endless Chinese painting of winding river, green limestone karst mountains, fascinating countryside views, amazing scene of A Painting of Nine Horses, and notable view printed on the back of the 20 RMB note. (Please note: Lunch is served by the cruise with simple local Chinese cuisine. And you can take some snacks when getting on board.)

After about 4 hours's cruise, disembark in Yangshuo Town, and check into your hotel.

After a short break, start your impressive exploration of the best charming sightseeing and ideal countryside ease at Yulong River. Let all the refreshing scenes please your eyes and souls to the utmost. Just enjoy every moment with the Karst hills dotted around, chatting stream, rippling mountain reflection, swaying floras, patches of vivid crops, comfortable breeze... There are diverse kinds of ways for your enjoyment of the fun and beauty, including biking, hiking, bamboo rafting and driving. You can easily choose and combine your ideal way(s) and part of Yulong River. (Please tell your likes to your travel consultants before booking the tour, as the final prices will differ by activities you choose).

Biking (some physically demanding & sightseeing by the river) - Ride to enjoy the river view and the real fields (route: Yangshuo - Jima - Shuiedi Dock - Gongnong Bridge - West Street; for 1.5-2 hours).

Bamboo Rafting (relaxing and interesting & sightseeing on the river) - have fun with the classic bamboo rafting (Route A: Shuiedi Dock - Gongnong Bridge for 40-50 minutes; Route B: Jima Dock - Gongnong Bridge for 1.5 hours) to see the more serene view like pieces of traditional Chinese landscape ink paintings.

Driving (most leisurable and comfortable & sightseeing on the road) - drive and travel from Jima to Gongnong Bridge to appreciate the lovely countryside view (about 0.5 hour). You can get off and on anywhere on the middle way to explore more about your interested place.

After that, walk leisurely on the ancient West Street to witness how the western culture and Chinese culture perfectly and peacefully coexist here. Whether you want to enjoy a cup of drink in bar, taste some local food, or just experience the relaxing atmosphere, you get it here.

Note: according to the regulations of Yulong River Tourism, children less than 1 meter high and elders over 70 years old are not allowed to take the bamboo rafting.

Optional evening activity:

Watch the splendid evening performance of Impression Liu Sanjie with the Li River itself as the stage, which was directed by famous director - Zhang Yimou (usually performs for an hour between around 19:45 and 22:20).

  • 20 RMB Note View, Li River, Guilin - Rose from India Guilin Li River Scenery on 20 RMB Chinese Note, Taken by Rose from India in September 2024
  • Josh's Group from USA -  Yulong River Cycling, Yangshuo, Guilin Josh's Group from USA Enjoyed Cycling along Yangshuo Yulong River in July, 2023
  • Christina's Group from Denmark - Yulong River Bamboo Rafting, Yangshuo, Guilin Christina's Group from Denmark Enjoyed Yulong River Bamboo Rafting in July 2021
  • Santos from Canada - Li River Cruise, Guilin Li River Scenery, Taken by Our Customer Santos from Canada in September, 2018
  • Giorgia's Group from Italy - Yulong River, Yangshuo, Guilin Giorgia's group from Italy visited Yulong River in August, 2019
  • Chusi's Family from USA - West Street, Yangshuo, Guilin Chusi's Family from USA Visited Yangshuo West Street in June, 2018

Day 8 Yangshuo - Guilin Departure (B)

Elephant Trunk Hill - Reed Flute Cave - Flight or Train off Guilin

After breakfast, transfer back to Guilin in a comfortable vehicle (1.5~2 hours). Then make a visit to the symbol of Guilin landscape - Elephant Trunk Hill – a giant rock hill vividly shapes like an elephant which is drinking water. Besides, if time allows, there are many historical sites here for you to explore, such as stone carving, Buddhist temple, relic exhibition, etc. Then, drive about 7 kilometers (about 20 minutes' drive) to the next attraction - Reed Flute Cave, a majestic underground palace with sparkling different colors. The magical Mother Nature condenses millions years of natural efforts to form the incredible stalactite, stalagmite, stone shield and stone waterfall of different sizes and shapes.

Lastly, your tour guide will take you to catch your flight or train to your next destination. Tour ends!

  • Santos from Canada - Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin Santos from Canada Visited Elephant Trunk Hill in 2018
  • Delma from Ireland - Reed Flute Cave, Guilin Delma from Ireland visited Reed Flute Cave in July, 2021

The quotation for this trip is from Request Per Person

1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in a 4-star hotel and traveling with our private tour in low seasons. It will drop greatly if your group has 4 or more members.
2. This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, month and date. There may be huge price increasing during public Chinese holidays, school summer vacations, tourism peak seasons or some special dates. (China Public Holiday 2025 Schedule Released)
3. Other factors that may change the final tour price include group size, hotel class, tour activities, fluctuation of currency exchange rate, etc.
4. This price is based on exchange rate USD 1=RMB 7.00. The final price will be based on the exchange rate in effect at the time of agreement with our quotation.
5. This price is only valid to March 31, 2025.
6. This price is not the final price until the Confirmation Letter is sent.
7. The items included and excluded in this price are for reference only. The final services included, please refer to the confirmation letter sent to you by the travel consultant.

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);
  • Necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary;
  • Domestic flights (economy class) and high-speed trains (second class) 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.);
  • Our service charge, including tour planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

What's excluded?

  • China visa;
  • Personal expenses;
  • Accommodation not listed in the itinerary;
  • 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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Good morning, Tracy.

We have completed our travel in China. Thank you very much for arranging this wonderful tour for us.

You amended the itinerary 3 times according to our needs. One of the changes in the itinerary was your suggestion to add the Xingyi Fenglin Buyi Scenic Area which was an excellent recommendation. All of us enjoyed this beautiful environment, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city as well as away from the regular tourist crowds.

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“CHINA DISCOVERY - AMAZING 13-DAY PRIVATE TOUR Our group of 8 seniors have just finished a wonderful 13-day private tour to Guizhou and Guilin arranged by Tracy. From the first email, Tracy had shown her willingness to help. She had been courteous and efficient. All my requests were attended promptly. Sceneries in both Guizhou and Guilin are spectacular. Everything was well arranged. The guides and drivers in both Guizhou and Guilin were caring. Guilin guide Kenny was particularly knowledgeable. It was a wonderful and memorable trip and we all enjoyed the tour. We will book with China Discovery again and have no hesitation to recommend China Discovery to anyone who is interested in traveling in China.”

Have a good day!

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Lena‚ China, November 13, 2024

Hi Jack,

We had a great time on our trip thanks.

The trip went very well (apart from a rainy day in Pingyao), with no hitches.

Guides were all excellent, and took us to some great restaurants! All drivers were good as well - all punctual and drove safely.

Hotels were excellent, with the Beijing and Pingyao hotels standing out.

We had a great time and are sorry that it's over so quickly!

Many thanks.

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Dear Jack,

We would like to thank you for the trip arrangement. It was very good and we had a wonderful time. Jessica, our guide, was very helpful and knowledgeable, and she took great care of us.

Thanks.

Warmest regards.

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Hi Jack,

The tour was excellent and so were the guides (Michelle and Cecilia) and driver (Mr Wei). Both Michelle and Cecilia were knowledgeable and helpful and made our trip a memorable one.

Regards,

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Hi Leo,

Thanks for everything. I really enjoyed the Yunnan trip. Highly appreciated your tourist guides’ professional services. I will recommend your company to my friends. I definitely will come back again.

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There will be some meals excluded in your itinerary as you like, and your private guide will be delighted to give you some suggestions and take you to the local restaurants to taste like Beijing Roast Duck, Xian Dumpling Dinner, Sichuan Hotpot, etc., if you are interested in local food tasting.

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Photo gallery of this trip

  • Zhangjiajie City View Zhangjiajie City View
  • 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
  • Bailong Elevator, Taken from Kong Zhong Tian Yuan Scenic Area Bailong Elevator, Taken from Kong Zhong Tian Yuan Scenic Area
  • Tianmen Cave, Tianmen Mountain-202309-Manolis' Group from Greece Tianmen Cave, Tianmen Mountain-202309-Manolis' Group from Greece
  • Tianmen Mountain Temple Inner Tianmen Mountain Temple Inner
  • Tianmen Mountain Tongtian Avenue Tianmen Mountain Tongtian Avenue
  • Guigu Cliffside Path, Tianmen Mountain-202403-Lenise's Group from Brasil Guigu Cliffside Path, Tianmen Mountain-202403-Lenise's Group from Brasil
  • Fenghuang Ancient Town - Helen from Australia Fenghuang Ancient Town - Helen from Australia
  • Mrs.Tracey's Group from USA - Fenghuang Ancient Town Mrs.Tracey's Group from USA - Fenghuang Ancient Town
  • Guilin High Speed Bullet Train Guilin High Speed Bullet Train
  • Longji Rice Terraces (Pingan, Nice Dragons and Five Tigers, Autumn), Guilin Longji Rice Terraces (Pingan, Nice Dragons and Five Tigers, Autumn), Guilin
  • Longji Rice Terraces in Early September Longji Rice Terraces in Early September
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Most Important Travel Notes

1. How to Get to Zhangjiajie

Convenient flights and trains are available in Zhangjiajie City. Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport, with 10 minutes’ driving distance to the downtown, has good air connection with 42 domestic cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Kunming, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Tianjin, Qingdao, etc. and international cities including Bangkok, Osaka, etc. Besides, Zhangjiajie Railway Station is also frequently used for reaching the city, which is rightly at the city downtown. It serves trains from Changsha (4.5-5.5 hours), Yichang (4.5-5 hours), Tongren (about 7 hours), Wuhan (10 hours), Xian (15 hours), Shanghai (20 hours), Beijing (23 hours), etc.

2. Best Time to Visit Zhangjiajie and Guilin

It is suitable to visit Zhangjiajie and Guilin at any time in a year, but the best traveling seasons are Spring (March ~ May) and Autumn (September ~ November) when the temperature is most mild and comfortable. Winter is a good time to avoid crowds, and many places in Zhangjiajie will be covered by snow, which is awesome for a photography tour. Given Zhangjiajie's and Guilin's frequent rain, particularly during April to July, you are advised to prepare your rain gears.

3. What to Wear during This Trip

For spring and autumn, light sweaters, long shirts and long pants are suggested for Zhangjiajie and Guilin 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. Apart from necessary rain gears, bring sunblock, sunglasses and hat to protect your skin and eyes as well. Because of the large temperature difference between day and night of Zhangjiajie, you need to keep warm in early morning and night.

4. Where to Stay During Your Trip

During your Zhangjiajie tour, you can stay in Wulingyuan Town 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. For a late-night arrival or if you plan to visit Tianmen Mountain, it is suggested to stay in Zhangjiajie downtown.

Though offering fewer hotels than large cities, Fenghuang Ancient Town owns different types of hotels, ranging from 3-star to 5-star. Tourists can choose to stay in or outside Fenghuang Ancient Town according to their needs and budgets.

Both Guilin and Yangshuo offers various hotels and hostels of different standards and levels. As an international tourist hot spot, most accommodations provide great facilities and equipment for your comfortable stay in Guilin and Yangshuo.

5. 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.

6. Warm Tips for Visiting Yulong River

For biking: we suggest you wear comfortable and quick-drying clothes and trainers to enjoy a better biking experience and protect yourself from catching a cold after sweating. During summer, it may be a little hot for biking for a long time, so you can tell how much time you want to bike along the Yulong River to your guide. Also, you are highly suggested to prepare your hat, sunglasses and sun cream for UV protection.

For bamboo rafting: bamboo rafting is a classic activity to enjoy the fun and beauty of Yulong River. However, one raft can only hold 2 people, and children more than 1 meter high are required to take the raft together with adults. Besides, as the raft is slippery, it is better to sit on your chair for the sightseeing and avoid standing or walking in case of falling into the river. Furthermore, it would arouse some waves when passing weirs, so remember to lift your feet and protect your belongings especially mobiles and cameras.

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