Classic Journey: Zhangjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, Baofeng Lake/Yellow Dragon Cave, Fenghuang Ancient Town Classic 4-Day Tour
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Overview
★ If you like ancient towns, without noise and completely without the pace of life, put everything aside: sit in a bar, go boating on the Tuojiang River, wander through the alleys, try fresh food at the night market, savor delicious cuisine, enjoy the scenery by the city wall, cool off by the Tuojiang River, hunt for treasures at street stalls, watch a play in the theater, and let your imagination wander... ★ With valid discount certificates, we will definitely give you the best discount possible!
🧭 Itinerary
D1
Day 1: Pick-up, one-day tour of Huangshizhai and Golden Whip Stream in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Morning: The guide and driver will meet the group with a sign at the airport, station, or hotel, then drive to China's first national forest park — Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Visit the Great Oxygen Bar Square (with 80,000-100,000 negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter of air), and climb to the largest cliff-edge viewing platform in Zhangjiajie at an altitude of 1,200 meters — Huangshizhai Scenic Area (you may choose the cableway one way at 48 RMB/person per ride, round trip at 92 RMB/person per ride, or walk). Take in the thousands of mountains and valleys, and walk along the loop trail at the top of the village to enjoy many beautiful natural sights. Along the way are Liqi Pavilion, Star-Picking Platform, Two Gates Welcoming Guests, Five-Finger Peak, Golden Turtle in the Sea of Mist, Natural Fresco, Huangshi Pine, Echo Wall, Ninefold Wall, and other attractions;
Afternoon: Stroll along "China's most beautiful grand canyon" — Golden Whip Stream, 7.5 kilometers long, about a 2.5-hour walk. 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 Bringing a Child, Master and Disciples Seeking Scriptures, Longevity Spring, Candle Peak, Two Turtles Exploring the Stream, and Scholar's Book Collection.
Accommodation: Wulingyuan
D2
World peak forest wonder — one-day tour of Tianzi Mountain and Ten-Mile Gallery
Morning: Drive to the world peak forest wonder — Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area (you may choose the cableway one way at 52 RMB/person per ride or walk up Tianzi Mountain). Visit Tianzi Pavilion, West Sea Stone Forest, Imperial Brush Peak, Fairy Presenting Flowers, He Long Park, Stone Boat Sailing Out to Sea, Herb-Gathering Old Man, He Long Bronze Statue, and other attractions; (you may optionally visit Yuanjia Village, Yuanjiajie, etc. by Bailong Elevator at your own expense);
Afternoon: Walk down Tianzi Mountain via Wolong Ridge to reach Ten-Mile Gallery. After descending, visit the exquisitely crafted Ten-Mile Gallery (you may choose to walk or take the sightseeing mini-train one way at 23 RMB/person per ride, round trip at 33 RMB/person per ride). Along the way, enjoy attractions such as Heaven's Platform, Three Sisters Peak, King Xiang Reading, Longevity Star Welcoming Guests, Herb-Gathering Old Man, Golden Rat Watching the Sky, and Fierce Tiger Roaring at the Sky; take the eco-bus to Wulingyuan ticket station, exit the scenic area, and check into the hotel.
Accommodation: Wulingyuan
D3
Baofeng Lake or Yellow Dragon Cave, then head to Fenghuang Ancient Town in the afternoon
Morning: Visit Baofeng Lake or Yellow Dragon Cave
Baofeng Lake, the Yao Pool of the Human World — Baofeng Lake Scenic Area combines mountains and water and blends folk customs. It is especially famous for the superb scenery of a high gorge and calm lake, 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 the Water. Boating on the lake, listen to the mountain songs of the young men and women on the water expressing love, and watch egrets fishing in the leisurely green waters; Baofeng Lake is a boutique attraction among the Wulingyuan scenic spots.
Yellow Dragon Cave, a world karst cave wonder — it is a famous karst cave attraction in Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Area and was selected in 2005 as "China's Most Beautiful Tourist Cave." We will go to see famous attractions such as Dragon Dance Hall, Xiangshui River, Heavenly Fairy Water, Tianzhu Street, Dragon Palace, and Maze, then pass through the gateway to Wulingyuan — Baizhang Gorge, and exit the scenic area.
At around 17:00, drive to Fenghuang Ancient Town (about 4 hours' drive).
Night tour of Fenghuang: The night view of Fenghuang Ancient Town is enchanting. Stroll through the ancient town and feel its tranquility and peace under the night sky; release river lanterns by the Tuojiang River to pray for family and friends; visit the bars of Fenghuang Ancient Town and experience the lively yet romantic atmosphere; and of course, what is most unforgettable is walking with friends along the small flagstone streets in Ming-Qing style, feeling the simplicity of Shen Congwen's Border Town, looking at the rich variety of handicrafts, and tasting the mouthwatering local snacks, which will make you linger...
Accommodation: Fenghuang Ancient Town
D4
One-day tour of Fenghuang Ancient Town, send off the group in the afternoon
Morning: After breakfast, visit Fenghuang Ancient Town, including the former residence of the great writer Shen Congwen, 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, the North Gate Jumping Rocks where thousands of troops once passed, take a leisurely wooden boat to enjoy the intoxicating scenery of the Tuojiang River, the stilted house clusters with red lanterns hanging high, Rainbow Bridge, and the Cui Cui Tower — Huang Yongyu's studio — hidden among green mountains and waters. Standing by the river is the Ten Thousand Names Pagoda. Walking along the ancient, long flagstone street, you will see all kinds of silverware, mouthwatering snacks, local specialties whose names you may not know, and the amazing paper-cutting of Miao elderly women.
The 148 RMB ticket for Fenghuang Ancient Town includes: Shen Congwen Former Residence, Yang Family Ancestral Hall, East Gate Tower, Xiong Xiling Former Residence, Tuojiang River Boating, Rainbow Bridge Art Tower, Wanshou Palace, Chongde Hall, and Ancient Town Museum.
Afternoon: Return trip (arrive back in Zhangjiajie at about 6 p.m.).
Send-off: End of pleasant journey.
✅ Inclusions
I. Explanation of costs included in the quotation:
1. Tickets: Includes admission tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary;
2. Accommodation: Includes one standard twin room for two people per night at the hotel. If a single room supplement occurs, the room fee must be paid additionally;
Due to the need to visit famous attractions such as Yangjiajie, our itinerary includes 1 night of accommodation in a mountain inn (clean, safe, and hygienic).
3. Guide: Includes the considerate service fee of an excellent 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 tourist vehicles (the vehicle type depends on the number of people in the group that day). Vehicle use period: from pick-up to drop-off; vehicle use scope: within the tourist itinerary.
II. Explanation of costs not included in the quotation:
1. Tourist meals: Except where specially marked "meals included," all others [do not include meals]. Solutions:
A. Arrange meals separately. Tourists may decide independently according to personal preference and freely choose dishes with local flavor characteristics;
B. Choose group meals provided by our agency: standard is 40 RMB/person per day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner;
2. Scenic area cableways: Costs for cable cars, cableways, sightseeing mini-trains, elevators, and other transport tools within scenic areas;
3. Major transportation: Does not include air tickets, train tickets, and other major transportation costs to and from Zhangjiajie from the tourist's location;
4. Other costs: Personal consumption and additional costs caused by force majeure factors, etc.
III. Travel warm reminders:
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. Preferential policies: Tourists who meet the following preferential 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 not taken are non-refundable. If attraction tickets cannot be visited due to force majeure factors, or if discounted tickets are generated with preferential certificates, only the difference after the discounted settlement price will be refunded.
Discussion and execution of travel services:
Please submit your supplementary requirements to the customer service manager, and finally execute according to the contract agreement negotiated and signed by both parties.
Warm reminders:
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park ticket discount and free ticket policies:
1. Tourists holding new-version press cards, active-duty officer cards, military disability cards, civilian cadre cards, student cards, police officer cards (armed police), soldier cards, retired officer cards, and children under 1.2 meters may pass directly through special channels with valid certificates;
2. Seniors over 70 years old may purchase a 68 RMB eco-bus ticket with their ID card;
3. Seniors aged 60-69 may purchase a 163 RMB discounted ticket with their ID card (must be full age);
4. Students over 1.2 meters and under 24 years old may purchase a 163 RMB discounted ticket with their student card and ID card;
5. Children over 1.2 meters and under 1.5 meters may directly purchase a 163 RMB discounted ticket.
6. Those holding first- or second-class disability certificates issued by the Disabled Persons' Federation may purchase a 68 RMB eco-bus ticket; please verify certificates and number of people before purchasing tickets, and present certificates when purchasing tickets.
However, the final implementation shall be subject to the ticket station.
📌 Booking Notes
[Detailed Prices (per person · by number of people/hotel class)]
Number of people Standard class Deluxe class Deluxe A class Ultra-luxury class
Shared group tour (meals not included) ￥ ￥ ￥ ￥
2-3 people private group (meals not included) 1341￥ 1446￥ 1806￥ 2296￥
4-5 people private group (meals not included) 1141￥ 1246￥ 1606￥ 2096￥
6-7 people private group (meals not included) 940￥ 1045￥ 1405￥ 1895￥
8-9 people private group (meals not included) 781￥ 886￥ 1246￥ 1736￥
10 people private group (meals not included) 910￥ 1015￥ 1375￥ 1865￥
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