5-Day Tour of Zhangjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, Baofeng Lake/Yellow Dragon Cave, Fenghuang Ancient Town, and Mengdong River Rafting
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Overview
★ It's been too long since you went out for a walk with your family, too long stuck in the concrete office building, too long without "close contact" with nature... ★ If you want to experience the magical charm of nature, then this route is the most suitable for you: there are forest parks, ancient towns, karst caves, and even rafting. It is the most leisurely and best essence route for Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang Ancient Town for summer vacation! ★ Go rafting! Mengdong River is rated as the "Number One Rafting Under Heaven"—thrilling, exciting, refreshing, and exhilarating, with laughter all the way... ★ With valid discount certificates, we will definitely give you the maximum discount!
🧭 Itinerary
D1
Pick-up, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: Huangshizhai and Golden Whip Stream Day Tour
Morning: The guide and driver will meet you at Zhangjiajie Airport or Railway Station with a name board, then drive to China's first national forest park -- Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Visit the Great Oxygen Bar Square (8-10 million negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter of air), and climb to the 1,200-meter-high Huangshizhai Scenic Area, the largest cliff-top viewing platform in Zhangjiajie (you may choose the cable car one way at ￥48/person/trip, round trip at ￥92/person/trip, or walk). A panorama of countless peaks and valleys unfolds before you. Walking along the circular trail on the mountaintop, you can enjoy the stunning natural scenery of Huangshizhai. Along the way are attractions such as Liuqi Pavilion, Star-Plucking Platform, Two Gates Welcoming Guests, Five-Finger Peak, Golden Turtle in the Sea of Mist, Natural Fresco, Huangshizhai Pine, Echo Wall, and Nine-Layer Wall.
Afternoon: Stroll along Golden Whip Stream, "China's most beautiful grand canyon." Golden Whip Stream is 7.5 kilometers long, and the walk takes about 2.5 hours. It is a naturally formed beautiful stream named after the Golden Whip Rock. The valley is lush with vegetation, and the stream is crystal clear in all four seasons, known as a "landscape gallery" and "earthly fairyland." Along the way, visit famous attractions such as Golden Whip Rock, Divine Eagle Guarding the Whip, Cleaving the Mountain to Save the Mother, Drunken Arhat, Wenxing Rock, Purple Grass Pool, Meeting After a Thousand Miles, Water Winding Around Four Gates, Guanyin Presenting a Child, Master and Disciples Seeking Scriptures, Longevity Spring, Candle Peak, Two Turtles Exploring the Stream, and Scholar's Book Collection. Then return to the hotel to rest.
Accommodation: Wulingyuan
D2
Peak Forest Wonders -- Tianzi Mountain and Ten-Mile Gallery Day Tour
Morning: Drive to the world's peak forest wonder -- Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area (you may choose the cable car one way at ￥52/person/trip or hike up Tianzi Mountain). As the saying goes, "Whoever has seen the face of Tianzi will not bother with other mountains." This shows how charming and beautiful Tianzi Mountain is, with numerous attractions. Visit Tianzi Pavilion, West Sea Stone Forest, Imperial Brush Peak, Fairy Presenting Flowers, He Long Park, Stone Boat Sailing Out to Sea, Herb-Collecting Old Man, He Long Bronze Statue, and other attractions; (you may optionally pay to take the Bailong Elevator to visit Yuanjiazhai and Yuanjiajie).
Afternoon: Walk down Tianzi Mountain via Wolong Ridge to reach Ten-Mile Gallery, and tour the exquisitely crafted Ten-Mile Gallery (you may choose the sightseeing train one way at ￥23/person/trip or walk). Along the way, enjoy attractions such as Heaven's Platform, Three Sisters Peak, King Xiang Wang Reading, Longevity Star Welcoming Guests, Herb-Collecting Old Man, Golden Rat Watching the Sky, and Fierce Tiger Roaring at the Sky; then take the eco-bus to Wulingyuan ticket station and check into the hotel to rest.
Accommodation: Wulingyuan
D3
Baofeng Lake/Yellow Dragon Cave, Free Time in the Afternoon
Morning: Visit Baofeng Lake or Yellow Dragon Cave
Baofeng Lake Scenic Area, the "Jade Lake of the Human World," combines mountains and water with folk customs. It is especially famous for the exquisite high-gorge lake scenery, the Baofeng Waterfall that "flies down three thousand feet," and the mysterious ancient temple deep in the mountains. We will go to see lifelike attractions such as Baofeng Waterfall, Fairy Looking in the Mirror, Stone Gate Welcoming Guests, Peacock Spreading Its Tail, Golden Toad Holding the Moon, and Divine Turtle Emerging from Water. Boating on the lake, you can listen to the mountain songs of the local young men and women expressing love, and watch egrets fishing in the emerald water; Baofeng Lake is a boutique attraction in the Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area.
World Karst Cave Wonder -- Yellow Dragon Cave, a famous cave attraction in Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, was selected as "China's Most Beautiful Tourist Cave" in 2005. We will go to see famous attractions such as Dragon Dance Hall, Xiangshui River, Heavenly Fairy Water, Tianzhu Street, Dragon Palace, and Maze. Then exit the scenic area via Baizhang Gorge, the gateway to Wulingyuan.
Afternoon: Free time (you may optionally pay to visit Tujia Folk Custom Park, Old Courtyard, Junsheng Sandstone Painting Academy, and other attractions in Zhangjiajie city).
Accommodation: Zhangjiajie city
D4
Fenghuang Ancient Town Day Tour, Night View in the Evening
Morning: Drive to the most beautiful small town -- Fenghuang Ancient Town (about four hours by car), and have lunch in the ancient town.
Afternoon: We will visit the former residence of Shen Congwen, a great writer of a generation; the former residence of Xiong Xiling, the first cabinet premier of the Republic of China; the Yang Family Ancestral Hall, one of the twenty-four ancestral halls; the ancient East Gate Tower; and the North Gate Jumping Rock, where thousands of troops once passed. Take a leisurely wooden boat to enjoy the intoxicating scenery of Tuo River, the stilted houses with red lanterns hanging high, the Duocui Tower -- Huang Yongyu's studio -- hidden among green mountains and clear waters, and the Ten Thousand Names Pagoda standing by the river. Walking on the ancient, long bluestone street, you will see all kinds of silverware, mouth-watering snacks, local specialties whose names you may not know, and the amazing paper-cutting of Miao elderly women... (The 148 yuan ticket for Fenghuang Ancient Town includes: Shen Congwen Former Residence, Yang Family Ancestral Hall, East Gate Tower, Xiong Xiling Former Residence, Tuo River Boat Ride, Hongqiao Art Building, Wanshou Palace, Chongde Hall, and Ancient Town Museum).
Night Tour of Fenghuang: The night view of Fenghuang Ancient Town is mesmerizing. Stroll through the ancient town and feel its tranquility and peace under the night sky; release river lanterns by the Tuo River to pray for family and friends; visit the bars of Fenghuang Ancient Town and experience the lively yet romantic atmosphere; and of course, the most unforgettable thing is walking with friends on the small bluestone streets in Ming and Qing style, feeling the simplicity of Shen Congwen's Border Town, looking at the rich variety of handicrafts, and tasting the mouth-watering local snacks -- it will make you linger...
Accommodation: Fenghuang Ancient Town
D5
Mengdong River Rafting Day Tour, Return Trip
Morning: Depart from the ancient town by car to Mengdong River and join the "Number One Rafting in the World" -- Mengdong River Rafting. We start from "Hani Palace" and go downstream in a small boat, appearing at the crests of waves and the bottoms of valleys. Along the way, we pass Triangle Rock, Chicken Coop Gate, Nitu Waterfall, Yama Beach, Luoshuikeng Waterfall, Mengsi Gorge... dozens of attractions come one after another, too beautiful to take in all at once. Here you can sing loudly, brave the waves and rapids, or play in the water and have fun, rediscovering the self you lost long ago. Mengdong River Rafting is rated as one of only two four-star rafting routes in the country.
[Furong Town], originally called [Wang Village], is famous at home and abroad because Liu Xiaoqing and Jiang Wen filmed the movie Hibiscus Town here. Furong Town is a typical image of a small town on the border of western Hunan, with bluestone streets and stilted houses, fully reflecting the characteristics of Tujia dwellings in western Hunan.
Afternoon: Drive back to Zhangjiajie city and see off the group (around 6 p.m.).
See-off: End of the pleasant journey.
💰 What's included / not included
| Item | Included? |
|---|---|
| I. Price inclusions: | ✓ Included |
| 1. Tickets: Includes admission tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary; | ✓ Included |
| 2. Accommodation: Includes one standard double room for two people per night at the hotel. If a single room supplement occurs, the room fee must be paid; | ✓ Included |
| Due to the need to visit famous attractions such as Yangjiajie, our itinerary includes 1 night of accommodation at a mountain inn (clean, safe, and hygienic). | ✓ Included |
| 3. Guide: Includes the considerate service fee of a nationally certified guide; | ✓ Included |
| 4. Insurance: Includes travel agency liability insurance and scenic area accident insurance. For private groups, personal accident insurance can be provided as a gift; | ✓ Included |
| 5. Transportation: Includes 7-55 seat tour vehicles (vehicle type depends on the number of group members on the day). Vehicle use period: from pick-up to drop-off; vehicle use scope: within the tour itinerary. | ✓ Included |
| II. Price exclusions: | ✓ Included |
| 1. Tour meals: Except where "meals included" is specifically noted, all others are [meals not included]. Solutions: | ✓ Included |
| A. Dine independently. Tourists can decide freely according to personal preferences and choose local specialties and dishes on their own; | ✓ Included |
| B. Choose group meals provided by our agency: standard is 40 RMB/person/day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner; | ✓ Included |
| 2. Scenic area cableways: Costs for cable cars, cableways, sightseeing trains, elevators, and other transportation tools within scenic areas; | ✓ Included |
| 3. Major transportation: Does not include round-trip airfare, train tickets, and other major transportation costs from tourists' locations to Zhangjiajie; | ✓ Included |
| 4. Other costs: Personal expenses and additional costs caused by force majeure, etc. | ✓ Included |
| III. Travel tips: | ✓ Included |
| 1. Ticket booking: Our agency can book round-trip air tickets and train tickets for tourists; | ✓ Included |
| 2. Additional attractions: This route can add other attractions according to tourists' needs, with costs calculated separately; | ✓ Included |
| 3. Discount policies: Tourists who meet the following discount policies, such as those over 60 years old, active-duty military personnel, children under 1.2 meters, students, journalists, etc., please inform our customer service in advance. | ✓ Included |
| Note: Scenic area hotels use combined consumption; meals are non-refundable if not used. If attraction tickets cannot be visited due to force majeure, or if discount tickets are generated with valid discount certificates, only the difference after the discounted settlement price will be refunded. | ✓ Included |
| Negotiation and execution of travel services: | ✓ Included |
| Please submit your supplementary requirements to the customer service manager, and finally execute according to the contract agreement signed by both parties. | ✓ Included |
| Warm tips: | ✓ Included |
| Zhangjiajie National Forest Park ticket discount and free ticket policies: | ✓ Included |
| 1. Tourists holding new-version press cards, active-duty officer certificates, military disability certificates, civilian cadre certificates, student certificates, police officer certificates (armed police), soldier certificates, retired officer certificates, and children under 1.2 meters can pass directly through special channels with valid certificates; | ✓ Included |
| 2. Seniors over 70 years old can purchase a 68 RMB environmental protection bus ticket with their ID card; | ✓ Included |
| 3. Seniors aged 60-69 can purchase a 163 RMB discount ticket with their ID card (must be of full age); | ✓ Included |
| 4. Students over 1.2 meters and under 24 years old can purchase a 163 RMB discount ticket with their student ID and ID card; | ✓ Included |
| 5. Children over 1.2 meters and under 1.5 meters can directly purchase a 163 RMB discount ticket. | ✓ Included |
| 6. Those holding first- or second-level disability certificates issued by the Disabled Persons' Federation can purchase a 68 RMB environmental protection bus ticket; please verify certificates and number of people before purchasing tickets, and present certificates when purchasing. | ✓ Included |
| However, the final implementation shall be subject to the specific rules of the ticket station. | ✓ Included |
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✅ Inclusions
I. Price inclusions: 1. Tickets: Includes admission tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary; 2. Accommodation: Includes one standard double room for two people per night at the hotel. If a single room supplement occurs, the room fee must be paid; Due to the need to visit famous attractions such as Yangjiajie, our itinerary includes 1 night of accommodation at a mountain inn (clean, safe, and hygienic). 3. Guide: Includes the considerate service fee of a nationally certified guide; 4. Insurance: Includes travel agency liability insurance and scenic area accident insurance. For private groups, personal accident insurance can be provided as a gift; 5. Transportation: Includes 7-55 seat tour vehicles (vehicle type depends on the number of group members on the day). Vehicle use period: from pick-up to drop-off; vehicle use scope: within the tour itinerary. II. Price exclusions: 1. Tour meals: Except where "meals included" is specifically noted, all others are [meals not included]. Solutions: A. Dine independently. Tourists can decide freely according to personal preferences and choose local specialties and dishes on their own; B. Choose group meals provided by our agency: standard is 40 RMB/person/day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner; 2. Scenic area cableways: Costs for cable cars, cableways, sightseeing trains, elevators, and other transportation tools within scenic areas; 3. Major transportation: Does not include round-trip airfare, train tickets, and other major transportation costs from tourists' locations to Zhangjiajie; 4. Other costs: Personal expenses and additional costs caused by force majeure, etc. III. Travel tips: 1. Ticket booking: Our agency can book round-trip air tickets and train tickets for tourists; 2. Additional attractions: This route can add other attractions according to tourists' needs, with costs calculated separately; 3. Discount policies: Tourists who meet the following discount policies, such as those over 60 years old, active-duty military personnel, children under 1.2 meters, students, journalists, etc., please inform our customer service in advance. Note: Scenic area hotels use combined consumption; meals are non-refundable if not used. If attraction tickets cannot be visited due to force majeure, or if discount tickets are generated with valid discount certificates, only the difference after the discounted settlement price will be refunded. Negotiation and execution of travel services: Please submit your supplementary requirements to the customer service manager, and finally execute according to the contract agreement signed by both parties. Warm tips: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park ticket discount and free ticket policies: 1. Tourists holding new-version press cards, active-duty officer certificates, military disability certificates, civilian cadre certificates, student certificates, police officer certificates (armed police), soldier certificates, retired officer certificates, and children under 1.2 meters can pass directly through special channels with valid certificates; 2. Seniors over 70 years old can purchase a 68 RMB environmental protection bus ticket with their ID card; 3. Seniors aged 60-69 can purchase a 163 RMB discount ticket with their ID card (must be of full age); 4. Students over 1.2 meters and under 24 years old can purchase a 163 RMB discount ticket with their student ID and ID card; 5. Children over 1.2 meters and under 1.5 meters can directly purchase a 163 RMB discount ticket. 6. Those holding first- or second-level disability certificates issued by the Disabled Persons' Federation can purchase a 68 RMB environmental protection bus ticket; please verify certificates and number of people before purchasing tickets, and present certificates when purchasing. However, the final implementation shall be subject to the specific rules of the ticket station.📌 Booking Notes
[Detailed Prices (per person · by number of people/hotel class)] Number of People Standard Deluxe Deluxe A Super Deluxe Join-in tour (meals not included) ￥ ￥ ￥ ￥ 2-3 people private group (meals not included) 1848￥ 1988￥ 2468￥ 2860￥ 4-5 people private group (meals not included) 1279￥ 1419￥ 1899￥ 2699￥ 6-7 people private group (meals not included) 1159￥ 1299￥ 1779￥ 2599￥ 8-9 people private group (meals not included) 1109￥ 1249￥ 1729￥ 2549￥ 10 people private group (meals not included) 1209￥ 1349￥ 1829￥ 2589￥📋 Refund / Change
| Cancellation / change timing | Terms |
|---|---|
| 30 days or more before departure | Free cancellation or date change; any charges follow your order confirmation and the receiving party's written terms. |
| 15–29 days before departure | Cancellation or date change allowed; any actual costs already incurred (visa, ticketing, etc.) are deducted and the balance refunded. |
| 7–14 days before departure | Cancellation or date change allowed; the exact deduction follows your order confirmation and the receiving party's written terms. |
| 3–6 days before departure | Cancellation or date change allowed; because resources are already committed close to departure, the deduction follows your order confirmation and the receiving party's written terms. |
| Within 48 hours of departure and after | Free change/refund is generally not available; in special cases please contact us promptly and we will coordinate, subject to your order confirmation and the receiving party's written terms. |
| Force majeure / visa refusal / flight cancellation | If a trip cannot proceed due to force majeure, visa refusal or flight cancellation, both parties will settle changes/refunds in good faith per the order terms and minimise losses. |
The above is general guidance; the actual change/refund follows your order confirmation and the receiving party's written terms.
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