Morning pickup, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: one-day tour of Huangshizhai Scenic Area and Golden Whip Stream Scenic Area
Morning:
Your guide or driver will meet you at Zhangjiajie Airport or Railway Station with a name board. Depart from Zhangjiajie city center and drive 40 minutes to China's first national forest park -- Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (includes ¥248 entrance ticket). Visit the Great Oxygen Bar Square (8-10 million negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter of air), then climb to 1,200 meters above sea level to Huangshizhai Scenic Area, known as "If you don't visit Huangshizhai, your trip to Zhangjiajie is in vain" (you may choose to take the Huangshizhai cable car up and down at ¥65 per person per ride, not included, or walk): enjoy a panoramic view of countless mountains and valleys. Walking along the circular trail at the top of the village, you can admire the stunning natural scenery of Huangshizhai. Along the way, there are attractions such as Liuqi Pavilion, Star-Picking Platform, Two Gates Welcoming Guests, Five-Finger Peak, Sea of Mist Golden Turtle, Natural Fresco, Huangshi Pine, Echo Wall, and Nine-Layer Wall.
Afternoon:
Stroll along "China's most beautiful grand canyon" -- Golden Whip Stream: 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. It is called "Gallery of Landscape" and "Fairyland on Earth." Along the way, visit famous attractions such as Golden Whip Rock, Divine Eagle Protecting 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 Delivering a Child, Master and Disciples Seeking Scriptures, Longevity Spring, Candle Peak, Two Turtles Exploring the Stream, and Scholar's Book Collection.
Meals:
Breakfast: None Lunch: √ Dinner: √
Accommodation:
Wulingyuan Suoxiyu (Scenic Area)
Recommended Optional Activities:
Huangshizhai cable car one way ¥65 per person; large folk custom performance and National Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Base -- Charm of Xiangxi ¥228 per person