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From Zhangjiajie: Full-Day Tianmen Mountain & Sky Walk

1. From Zhangjiajie: Full-Day Tianmen Mountain & Sky Walk

Your Guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby early morning, get ready to explore the wonderland Tianmen Mountain. The Tianmen Mountain Cableway is described in tourist publications as the "longest passenger cableway of high mountains in the world," with 98 cars, total length of 7,455 meters and an ascent of 1,279 meters at an unusual grade of 37 degrees. Walk on miles of paths built onto the cliff face at the top of the mountain, including sections with glass floors, which is also known as the Sky Walk. There is an escalator built inside the mountain that will take you to Tianmen Gate and 999 Steps. You can either hike the 999 Steps or you can take another escalator and (option: cost 32 RMB) get to the bottom of the steps of Tianmen Mountain. This place is not only a common attraction in Zhangjiajie but also a place that attracts special people such as Dawazi from Xinjiang province, who tightrope walked between the two mountain. Pilots have flown through Tianmen Cave many times, the rock climber Alan Robert climbed up Tianmen Cave and brave people wingsuit fly from the mountain. Everything here makes Tianmen Shan a must-see attraction in Zhangjiajie. Then, have a chance to learn the culture of Chinese tea as well as taste the local tea to relax and fresh up yourself. Afterwards, have a special opportunity to admire the unique art of sandstone painting. It is a style of creative art made from natural and perm-colored materials, namely, sand, fragmented stone and portions of plants. Finally, the driver will send you back to your hotel. The tour finishes at around 16:00.  For the evening, the outdoor Fox Lady Show is recommended. Originating from the traditional Chinese myth and the folk tale “Love between Wood Cutter and Fox,” it is known as the world’s most beautiful real scene musical drama with the high mountains and deep valleys in the stage background. The musical drama integrates the elements of folk music and modern lighting. You will never forget the sweet singing, charming dances, mystery and beauty of the show your whole life. It should be one of the highlights and a must-see for anyone who has a chance to visit the Zhangjiajie area.  

Private Trip of Zhangjiajie National Park and Glass Bridge

2. Private Trip of Zhangjiajie National Park and Glass Bridge

Start your trip with pick-up from your hotel in Zhangjiajie’s city center at 8:30 AM. A local expert guide will take you to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, while making your way to Bailong Elevator. Take a ride in this famous elevator up to Yuanjiajie Mountain and have a bird’s eye view of the breath-taking landscape. Here you will enjoy a 2.5-hour hike to the Pillar of Southern Sky. One of the tallest of the 3000 pillars in the park, this pillar was officially renamed as the Avatar Hallelujah Mountain, in honor of the film Avatar, which took inspiration from these peculiar floating peaks. Then proceed to the Platform of Forgetfulness to admire nearby peak-views before walking across the First Bridge Under Heaven. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant your own expense. The guide is always glad to give you suggestions! Later, continue to visit Tianzi Mountain, known as ‘the Monarch of the Peak Forest’. Challenge the world’s longest and highest Glass Bridge in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. Hanging over a valley, the glad bridge provides a superb panorama of the entire Grand Canyon. You will enjoy a scenic walk boasting waterfalls and wonderful views on each side. Standing on it is like floating in the air. At the end of the tour, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to your hotel.

Private Tour of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon with Glass Bridge

3. Private Tour of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon with Glass Bridge

Start your trip with pick-up from your hotel in Zhangjiajie’s city center at 8:30 AM. Your local expert guide will take you to start the adventure trip in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, which is famous with explorers and lovers of nature from home and abroad, by featuring typical Zhangjiajie land form, breathtaking cliffs, lush forests, ancient caves, colorful ponds, and a river running through the canyon. Walk on the world’s longest and highest Glass Bridge in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. Hanging over a valley, the glass bridge provides a superb panorama of the entire grand canyon. Enjoy a scenic walk boasting waterfalls and wonderful views on each side. Standing on it is like floating in the air. Enjoy lunch at a well-selected local restaurant. Afterwards, head over to Baofeng Lake, a veritable place of graceful mountains and charming waterways, gathered by rainfall, mountain springs, and underground streams with emerald color all year around. Take a boat ride to enjoy all the beauty of the lake. At the end of the trip, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to your hotel in Zhangjiajie.

Full-Day Private Tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

4. Full-Day Private Tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

With magnificent mountain ranges, deep valleys, mysterious caves, lush vegetation, cascading waterfalls and mist-shrouded stone pillars, Hunan's Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a wonderland of natural beauty. On this full-day tour we visit different mountain areas such as Tianzi Mountian, where the world's longest cable car ride carries you to the mountain's peak, and the unique platform-shaped Yuanjiajie Mountain. There are more than 500 species of wildlife and vegetation in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, including rare monkeys, gingko trees and thousands of colorful birds. The most notable geographic features of the park are its hundreds of towering sandstone pillars. Fans of Hollywood blockbusters will instantly recognize the stunning landscape as the inspiration for the scenery of Pandora in James Cameron’s hit movie Avatar. You'll have an English-speaking guide along with you to share details of the incredible natural beauty of the sights, and a private driver will ensure the ride between your hotel and the park is smooth and comfortable.

Full-Day Private Tour of Tianmen Mountain

5. Full-Day Private Tour of Tianmen Mountain

Among the many scenic spots of Zhangiajie, Tianmen Mountain rises above them all. On this private, full-day tour you will experience a thrilling ride to the top of Tianmen Mountain on the world's longest cable car – nearly 4 and a half miles long. Pass over farmer's fields as you rise up the mountainside into the thick clouds above. At the top of Tianmen Mountain, you'll find the Yunmeng Fairy Summit, from which you can enjoy captivating views – when not obstructed by otherworldly clouds and mist. Located on the mountain's summit, Tianmen Mountain Temple has been a pilgrimage site since the Ming Dynasty, and is the Buddhist center of western Hunan. Also on the mountain are a wealth of rare species of plant, but the mountain is most famous for the rare and marvelous geological formation of Tianmen Cave. Embedded in the towering cliff, this natural wonder has attracted emperors, hermits, dignitaries, and daredevils for centuries. Its exact origin still lacks convincing scientific explanation.

Private Trip of Tianmen Mountain, Sky Walk And Glass Bridge

6. Private Trip of Tianmen Mountain, Sky Walk And Glass Bridge

Start your trip with pick-up from your hotel in Zhangjiajie’s city center at 8:30 AM. Your local expert guide will take you to the start of your trip in Zhangjiajie National Park. Enjoy a private transfer to Tiananmen Moutain - a must-see attraction in Zhangjiajie. Get ready to take the world's longest cable car to the top of Tianmen Mountain. It’s like a rainbow hanging on the sky, as well as a dragon riding through the clouds. At the mountaintop, you can wander along the Ghost Path, appreciate the beautiful celestial mountaintop. You may walk on miles of paths built onto the cliff on top of the mountain with sections of glass floors which is also known as the sky walk. There is also an escalator built inside of the mountain that will take you to the Tiananmen Gate and 999 Steps. Challenge the 999 Steps by hiking or take the escalator at your own extra cost to get down to the bottom of the steps. Enjoy lunch at a well-selected local restaurant and challenge the world’s longest and highest glass bridge in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. Hanging over a valley, the glad bridge provides a superb panorama of the entire Grand Canyon. You will enjoy a scenic walk boasting waterfalls and wonderful views on each side. Standing on it is like floating in the air. Afterward, enjoy comfortable transfer back to your hotel in Zhangjiajie.

Zhangjiajie National Park Day Tour

7. Zhangjiajie National Park Day Tour

Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby early in the morning 8:30am . Drive to the entrance gate of Zhangjiajie National Park to kick off your day tour. Take a ride on the Bailong Elevator (included), an unusual glass construction built on the side of a cliff. This lift holds a number of records, not least for being the world's highest outdoor elevator at 326 meters. Yuanjiajie, where you'll visit the Enchanting Stage Observation Point and get fabulous views of the towering pillar-like rock formations which provided inspiration for the other worldly scenery in the movie Avatar ,You'll also see the No. 1 Bridge under Heaven, a natural bridge which stretches precariously between two mountains over a deep chasm. You will have a few minutes for a quick lunch break, then head to Tianzi Mountain. Located in the northern part of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Tianzi Shan stands at 1,262 meters above the sea level as the highest peak in the area. You will have stunning views of the cloud seas, jagged peaks, deep valleys and magnificent wild scenery which changes appearance with the seasons. You'll also visit Helong Park, where you'll find a large bronze statue of the Great General who played a significant role in China’s liberation.Afterwards, make your way down via the cable car . After the tour finishes, you will have a chance to learn about the culture of Chinese Tea as well as taste the local tea to relax and freshen up yourself. Finally, the driver will take you back to your hotel. The tour finishes at around 17:30. For the evening, the Charming Xiangxi Show is a recommended activity. This fantastic performance is a famous singing and dancing culture show in China which will impress you deeply on ethnic folk culture with folk flavor featuring song, dance and acrobatics performed by members of the Tujia and Miao ethnic minority groups dressed in all their traditional finery. This show combines traditional arts and culture with modern stage.

Zhangjiajie: China (with VPN)/ Asia eSIM Roaming Mobile Data

8. Zhangjiajie: China (with VPN)/ Asia eSIM Roaming Mobile Data

Say goodbye to the hassle of physical SIMs and finding mobile network operator stores with our e-SIM service. After purchase, you'll receive a QR code that you can scan on your compatible device to install the e-SIM wherever and whenever you need it. Choose from a range of data volumes, validity periods, and coverage options in different countries to stay connected with ease. Most iPhone models beyond XS support e-SIM, and follow our instructions in the photo session to check compatibility for other devices. Share the QR code via AirDrop or scan it to another device. Install the e-SIM by connecting to WiFi or a network, and remember to turn on roaming for the e-SIM. If you have trouble connecting to the network, consult our self-troubleshooting guide. If you have a connected trip in Asia, just simply select the 22 Asian countries option, which covers:Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macao, Cambodia, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan, South Korea If your data is used-up? Simple, just buy another e-SIM to top-up. APN (Access Point Name): iboots Local Network:China Unicom

Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang Private Tour

9. Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang Private Tour

Experience everyday rural life in some of the most beautiful and remote regions of China on a 5-day tour of the mountains, valleys and ancient settlements of Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang. Day 1: Get a meet and greet at Zhangjiajie Airport, the railway station or your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Day 2: Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and ride up Yuanjiajie Mountain on the glass Bailong Elevator. Hike to the Pillar of the Southern Sky and see why it provided inspiration for the movie Avatar. Walk across No. 1 Bridge under Heaven and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then, take the bus to Tianzi Mountain and see the Fairy Lady Presents Flowers rock formation. Day 3: Explore the Golden Whip Stream (Jinbianxi) in the morning and hike for about 2.5 hours along the brook. Relax in the fresh air of the mountains and ride the cable car to Huangshi village, 3,543 feet (1,080 meters) above sea level. Day 4: Ride the world's longest cable car up Tianmen Mountain and walk on the glass Sky Walk. Continue to Fenghuang and relax in the bars in the evening. Day 5: Visit Fenghuang Ancient Town (Phoenix Ancient Town), said to be the most beautiful village in China for its mountains, rivers and primitive architecture. Return to Zhangjiajie and get dropped off at your hotel or the train station or airport if you prefer.

2-Day Tour to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park&Glass Bridge

10. 2-Day Tour to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park&Glass Bridge

Day 1: Yuanjiajie - Tianzi Mountain Your guide will meet and greet you up and at your hotel at 9:00am, or at Zhangjiajie Airport or Zhangjiajie train station(please inform us your arrival details ). Private car transfer to zhangjiajie national forest park to Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Ascend to Yuanjiajie Mountain top by Bailong Elevator. Take a 2-hour walk to explore the Pillar of the Southern Sky which inspired the backdrop of “Hallelujah Mountain” in blockbuster movie, Avatar. Next, proceed to the Platform of Forgetfulness to explore breathtaking sandstone peaks landscape nearby, and then walk across the amazing "Bridge Under Heaven." Later, take the eco-bus to Tianzi Mountain and then take the cablecar down from the mountain. Day 2: Zhangjiajie National park - Baofeng Lake - Sandstone Gallery You will enjoy a full day exploring Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Enjoy a leisurely hike of about 2 hours along the charming Golden Whip Stream, which is impressive and comfortable to walk along. Then, enjoy a Chinese-style lunch at a nearby local restaurant. Later, transfer to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. walk along the Zh angjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge. This bridge is not only the highest, but also the longest glass bridge in the world. It is not for the faint-hearted. (the Glass bridge is built between two mountains of zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, it is 375 meters long and 6meters wide. With a height of 300meters from bottoms) . After crossing the glass bridge , you can choose to experience the exciting zip line and slide to get to the bottom of the vallery , or just walk stairs down . then Hike about 2Hours through the canyon and enjoy the beautiful landscape of breath -taking cliffs , lush forests, caves, colourful streams and rivers that surround you. (ZIP LINE , SLIDE , VR MOVIE are not inclued, 80rmb/person wil be at your own expense if you are interested to do this) After that , tranfer back to your hotel or train station or airport.

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