Overview
Step into the vertical world that inspired Avatar floating peaks. Over four days explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the glass skywalk, Tianmen Mountain and the tranquil Tujiang River.
- Ride the world longest cable car up Tianmen Mountain
- Walk the glass skywalk and the 100-m-high glass bridge
- See the sandstone quartzite peaks that inspired Avatar
- Boat on the Tujiang River through karst gorges
- Private guide, comfortable hotels and all park entries
- Photograph sea-of-clouds at sunrise
- Visit the ethnic Tujia and Miao villages
- Efficient itinerary from Zhangjiajie airport
Itinerary
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1 Arrival in Zhangjiajie
Your guide meets you at Zhangjiajie airport and transfers you to the hotel. The afternoon is free to rest or explore the city centre. In the evening, enjoy a local Hunan dinner featuring smoked pork and sour vegetables.
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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Spend the full day inside the park. Ride the Bailong Elevator up the cliff face and walk the Avatar Hallelujah Mountain viewpoint. Continue to Golden Whip Stream, a flat riverside trail flanked by bizarre rock towers and monkeys. Your guide points out the formations named after mythical figures.
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3 Tianmen Mountain & Glass Skywalk
Cable car up Tianmen Mountain, walk the cliff-hanging glass skywalk and pass through the natural Tianmen arch. Afternoon boat ride on the Tujiang River. Return to the hotel for the night.
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4 Ethnic Villages & Departure
Visit a nearby Tujia or Miao village to learn about local traditions, then transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
What's included
- Private English-speaking guide
- 3 nights hotel with breakfast
- All park entrance fees, cable cars and the glass bridge
- Airport transfers
- Bottled water
Not included
- Flights to/from Zhangjiajie
- Lunches and dinners not listed (USD 10-25)
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
