5-Day Tour of Zhangjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake/Yellow Dragon Cave, and Fenghuang Ancient Town
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Overview
★ Visit Tianzi Mountain and also Tianmen Mountain. Tianmen Mountain is the "Soul of Wuling," with towering ancient trees, tangled vines, and moss everywhere. It is like a naturally formed bonsai everywhere, praised as the world's most beautiful aerial garden and heavenly fairyland. ★ In the shortest time, visit the two most distinctive places in Zhangjiajie without missing the essential attractions. ★ Sit on a black-awning boat, listen to the boatman's work songs, and look at the century-old Tujia stilted buildings on both banks of Fenghuang Ancient Town, which has a unique charm; going downstream and passing through Hongqiao, a picture of Jiangnan water town unfolds before your eyes: Wanshou Palace, Ten Thousand Names Tower, Ducui Tower...
🧭 Itinerary
D1
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 at Zhangjiajie Airport or railway station with a sign, then take a bus to China's first national forest park—Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Visit the Great Oxygen Bar Square (8-100,000 negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter of air), and climb to the largest cliff-top viewing platform in Zhangjiajie at an altitude of 1,200 meters—Huangshizhai Scenic Area (you may choose the cableway one way ￥48/person/time, round trip ￥92/person/time, or choose to walk). A thousand mountains and ten thousand valleys come into view. Walking along the mountaintop loop trail around the village, you can enjoy the extremely beautiful natural scenery of Huangshizhai. Along the way are attractions such as Liuqi Pavilion, Star-Picking Terrace, Double Gate Welcoming Guests, Five Finger Peak, Sea of Clouds 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 walking takes about 2.5 hours. Golden Whip Stream is a naturally formed beautiful stream, named after Golden Whip Rock. The valley vegetation is lush, and the stream water is clear in all four seasons. It is called a "landscape gallery" and "earthly fairyland." 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 Presenting a Child, Master and Disciples Obtaining Scriptures, Longevity Spring, Candle Peak, Double Turtles Exploring the Stream, and Scholar Hiding Books.
Accommodation: Wulingyuan
D2
One-day tour of the world's peak forest wonder—Tianzi Mountain and Ten-Mile Gallery
Morning: Take a bus to the world's peak forest wonder—Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area (you may choose the cableway one way ￥52/person/time or walk up Tianzi Mountain). "If one truly knows the face of Tianzi, after returning one need not look at other mountains under heaven." This shows how charming and beautiful Tianzi Mountain's scenery is, with many attractions. Go to visit Tianzi Pavilion, Xihai Stone Forest, Yubi Peak, Fairy Presenting Flowers, Helong Park, Stone Boat Sailing Out to Sea, Old Man Gathering Herbs, Helong Bronze Statue, and other attractions; (you may optionally take the Bailong Elevator at your own expense to visit Yuanjia Village and Yuanjiajie).
Afternoon: Walk down Tianzi Mountain via Wolong Ridge to reach Ten-Mile Gallery, and visit the exquisitely crafted Ten-Mile Gallery (you may choose to take the sightseeing mini-train, one way ￥23/person/time, or walk). Along the way, you can enjoy attractions such as Heaven Platform, Three Sisters Peak, King Xiang Reading Books, Longevity Star Welcoming Guests, Old Man Gathering Herbs, Golden Rat Watching the Sky, and Fierce Tiger Roaring at the Sky; then take the eco-friendly bus to Wulingyuan entrance station and check into the hotel for rest.
Accommodation: Wulingyuan
D3
One-day tour of Baofeng Lake or Yellow Dragon Cave, then go to Fenghuang Ancient Town in the afternoon
Morning: Visit Baofeng Lake or Yellow Dragon Cave
Baofeng Lake, the earthly jade pool—Baofeng Lake Scenic Area combines mountains and waters and blends folk customs. It is especially famous for the exquisite high-gorge flat-lake scenery, the Baofeng Flying 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 Flying 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, you can 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 premium attraction in Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area.
World karst cave wonder—Yellow Dragon Cave, a famous karst cave attraction in Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area. It 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 exit the scenic area via Baizhang Gorge, the gateway to Wulingyuan.
Afternoon: Free time. At around 17:00, take a bus to Fenghuang Ancient Town (about 4 hours' drive), arriving in Fenghuang Ancient Town in the evening.
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; 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; of course, what is most unforgettable is walking with friends on 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 mouth-watering local snacks, which will make you linger and forget to return...
Accommodation: Fenghuang Ancient Town
D4
One-day tour of Fenghuang Ancient Town, return to Zhangjiajie in the afternoon
Morning: Then we will visit 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 Rock where thousands of troops once passed, take a leisurely wooden boat to enjoy the intoxicating scenery of the Tuo River, the stilted building clusters with red lanterns hung high, and the Ducui Tower—Huang Yongyu's studio—hidden among green mountains and waters. Standing by the river is the Ten Thousand Names Tower. Walking on the ancient, long flagstone street, you will see all kinds of silverware, mouth-watering snacks, unknown local specialties, and the amazing paper-cutting of Miao elderly women... (The ￥148 ticket for Fenghuang Ancient Town includes: Shen Congwen Former Residence, Yang Family Ancestral Hall, East Gate Tower, Xiong Xiling Former Residence, Tuo River Boating, Hongqiao Art Building, Wanshou Palace, Chongde Hall, and Ancient Town Museum.
Afternoon: Take a bus for 4 hours back to Zhangjiajie city area.
Accommodation: Zhangjiajie city area
D5
One-day tour of Tianmen Mountain, transfer in the afternoon
Morning: Take a bus to [Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park], ride the "world's longest high-mountain passenger cableway (total length 7,455 meters, height difference 1,279 meters)," experience the thrilling shock of soaring through clouds, and arrive at the top of Tianmen Mountain in 28 minutes: climb to Yunmeng Fairy Summit, the summit of Zhangjiajie, overlook the panoramic view of Zhangjiajie, and experience the pride of standing alone in the sky; visit the East Route Biye Yaotai Scenic Area, admire the wonderful and beautiful bonsai garden, visit the Bonsai Stone Area, Tianmen Flipping Water, North Overlook Tianmen, Lingquan, Lingquan Courtyard, climb Yunmeng Fairy Summit, and experience the heroic feeling of "clouds born beneath your feet, wonderful peaks all in view, all phenomena before your eyes."
Experience the breathtaking Ghost Valley Plank Road, scream freely among the cliffs and clouds, enjoy the city scenery at Lingxiao Terrace, appreciate the majestic momentum of the landscape scroll, climb the 999-step Heaven-Climbing Ladder, arrive at Tianmen Cave, fully enjoy the magnificent scenery inside and outside Tianmen Cave, and experience the wonder and shocking impact of natural creation at Tianmen Cave. Tianmen Cave is shrouded in mist all year round, with unpredictable scenes. Sometimes clusters of clouds and mist surge out from the cave, and sometimes rays of sunset glow shine through the cave, magnificent and magical, like a fantasy realm, as if hiding endless mysteries of heaven and earth.
Tianmen Mountain has unique weather, a wondrous cave opening, rich vegetation, and a long history. It is a mysterious carrier of historical culture and Buddhist-Daoist culture, and a perfect combination of natural landscape and cultural landscape.
Afternoon: Take the cableway down the mountain, return to Zhangjiajie city area, and the guide will see you off at the station.
Transfer: End the pleasant journey.
💰 What's included / not included
| Item | Included? |
|---|---|
| I. Explanation of fees included in the quotation: | ✓ Included |
| 1. Tickets: Includes tickets for the attractions listed in the itinerary; | ✓ Included |
| 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; | ✓ Included |
| Due to the need to visit famous attractions such as Yangjiajie, our itinerary includes 1 night staying in a guesthouse on the mountain (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 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. | ✓ Included |
| II. Explanation of fees not included in the quotation: | ✓ Included |
| 1. Tourist meals: Except where "meals included" is specifically noted, all others [do not include meals]. Solutions: | ✓ Included |
| A. Arrange meals independently. Tourists may decide according to personal preference and freely choose specialty dishes; | ✓ Included |
| B. Choose group meals provided by our agency: standard ￥40/person/day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner; | ✓ Included |
| 2. Scenic area cableways: Fees for cable cars, cableways, sightseeing mini-trains, elevators, and other transport tools within scenic areas; | ✓ Included |
| 3. Major transportation: Does not include air tickets, train tickets, and other major transportation costs to and from Zhangjiajie from the tourist's location; | ✓ Included |
| 4. Other fees: Personal consumption and additional expenses caused by force majeure, etc. | ✓ Included |
| III. Travel warm reminders: | ✓ 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 tourist needs, with costs calculated separately; | ✓ Included |
| 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. | ✓ Included |
| Note: Scenic area hotels use combined consumption; meals not taken are non-refundable. If attractions cannot be visited due to force majeure, or if preferential tickets are generated with preferential certificates, only the difference after the preferential settlement price will be refunded. | ✓ Included |
| Discussion 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 reminder: | ✓ Included |
| Zhangjiajie National Forest Park ticket preferential 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 may pass directly through special channels with valid certificates; | ✓ Included |
| 2. Elderly people over 70 years old may purchase a ￥68 eco-friendly bus ticket with their ID card; | ✓ Included |
| 3. Elderly people aged 60-69 may purchase a ￥163 preferential ticket with their ID card (must be full age); | ✓ Included |
| 4. Students over 1.2 meters and under 24 years old may purchase a ￥163 preferential ticket with their student ID and ID card; | ✓ Included |
| 5. Children over 1.2 meters and under 1.5 meters may directly purchase a ￥163 preferential ticket. | ✓ Included |
| 6. Persons holding first- or second-level disability certificates issued by the Disabled Persons' Federation may purchase a ￥68 eco-friendly bus ticket; please verify certificates and number of people before purchasing tickets, and present certificates when purchasing tickets. | ✓ Included |
| However, the final implementation shall be subject to the specific execution of the ticket station. | ✓ Included |
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✅ Inclusions
I. Explanation of fees included in the quotation: 1. Tickets: Includes tickets for 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 staying in a guesthouse on the mountain (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 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 fees not included in the quotation: 1. Tourist meals: Except where "meals included" is specifically noted, all others [do not include meals]. Solutions: A. Arrange meals independently. Tourists may decide according to personal preference and freely choose specialty dishes; B. Choose group meals provided by our agency: standard ￥40/person/day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner; 2. Scenic area cableways: Fees 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 fees: Personal consumption and additional expenses caused by force majeure, 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 tourist 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 attractions cannot be visited due to force majeure, or if preferential tickets are generated with preferential certificates, only the difference after the preferential 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 signed by both parties. Warm reminder: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park ticket preferential 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 may pass directly through special channels with valid certificates; 2. Elderly people over 70 years old may purchase a ￥68 eco-friendly bus ticket with their ID card; 3. Elderly people aged 60-69 may purchase a ￥163 preferential ticket with their ID card (must be full age); 4. Students over 1.2 meters and under 24 years old may purchase a ￥163 preferential ticket with their student ID and ID card; 5. Children over 1.2 meters and under 1.5 meters may directly purchase a ￥163 preferential ticket. 6. Persons holding first- or second-level disability certificates issued by the Disabled Persons' Federation may purchase a ￥68 eco-friendly 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 specific execution 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 for individual travelers (meals not included) ￥ ￥ ￥ ￥ 2-3 people private group (meals not included) ￥1755 ￥1888 ￥2336 ￥2899 4-5 people private group (meals not included) ￥1485 ￥1638 ￥2075 ￥2626 6-7 people private group (meals not included) ￥1279 ￥1418 ￥1849 ￥2388 8-9 people private group (meals not included) ￥1098 ￥1259 ￥1735 ￥2283 10 people private group (meals not included) ￥1228 ￥1405 ￥1816 ￥2385📋 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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