[Pure Sightseeing Private Group Route 12] Zhangjiajie, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, Fenghuang, Miaowang City 3 Nights 4 Days Tour

Morning: The guide and driver will meet your group at Zhangjiajie Airport or Railway Station with a welcome sign. Departing from Zhangjiajie city center, a 40-minute drive brings us to China's first national forest park—Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (248 yuan admission included). We'll visit the Great Oxygen Bar Square (with 80,000-100,000 negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter of air), then climb to 1,200 meters above sea level to Huangshizhai Scenic Area, famed for the saying "You haven't truly been to Zhangjiajie until you've climbed Huangshizhai" (you may choose to take the Huangshizhai cable car up and down at your own expense, 65 yuan per person per trip, or walk): a panoramic view of countless peaks and valleys unfolds before you. Walking along the circular trail at the summit, you can enjoy the stunning natural scenery of Huangshizhai, passing attractions such as Liuqi Pavilion, Star-Plucking Platform, Two Gates Welcoming Guests, Five-Finger Peak, Golden Turtle in the Sea of Mist, Natural Fresco, Huangshi Pine, Echo Wall, and Nine-Layer Wall. Afternoon: Stroll along "China's most beautiful 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 water is crystal clear year-round, earning it the titles "Gallery of Landscape" and "Fairyland on Earth." Along the way, you'll see famous sights 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 Delivering a Child, Master and Disciples Seeking Scriptures, Longevity Spring, Candle Peak, Two Turtles Exploring the Stream, and Scholar's Book Collection. At the end of Golden Whip Stream, exit at Water Winding Around Four Gates, take the eco-bus for 25 minutes to Suoxiyu ticket station, arrive at the hotel, and end the day's pleasant journey! Accommodation: Wulingyuan Suoxiyu (Scenic Area) Recommended optional extras: Huangshizhai cable car one-way 65 yuan/person, minimum meal 20 yuan/person (or guests may order à la carte), folk performance 228 yuan/person

Morning: Depart from the hotel to Suoxiyu ticket station to enter the scenic area. You may take the world's No.1 elevator—Bailong Elevator (72 yuan/person) at your own expense to reach Yuanjiajie Scenic Area: Yuanjiajie is the core landscape and premium tour route of Zhangjiajie. Its scenery is known for being majestic, peculiar, precipitous, and steep. Along the more than ten-li mountain trail, the scenery is countless, including: the prototype of "Hallelujah Mountain" in the movie Avatar—"Qiankun Pillar," the natural stone bridge with the highest discovered drop so far—"No.1 Bridge under Heaven," Nine Heavens Mystic Ladder, Bagua Diagram, Ape Gazing at the Moon, Worshipping Immortals Platform, and other attractions. Afternoon: Take the eco-bus for 40 minutes to Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, known as the "King of Peak Forests": "If one knows the face of Tianzi, no other mountains are worth seeing." This shows the charming and beautiful scenery of Tianzi Mountain with its many attractions. Visit Helong Park, which combines nature and culture, Imperial Brush Peak, Fairy Presenting Flowers, West Sea Stone Forest, Stone Boat Sailing Out, etc. You can climb to Tianzi Pavilion, the highest point of Tianzi Mountain, and gaze at the panoramic view. Walk down the mountain for 2 hours (or take the Tianzi Mountain cable car at your own expense, 67 yuan/person) to reach Ten-Mile Gallery Scenic Area, where you can see: one of Zhangjiajie's top ten wonders—Herb-Gathering Old Man, Three Sisters Peak, Twilight Love, Golden Rooster Crowing at Dawn, Couple Embracing Child, Heavenly Dog Gazing at the Moon, and other attractions (you may take the sightseeing train for the full route at your own expense, one-way 38 yuan/person). Accommodation: Wulingyuan Suoxiyu (Scenic Area) Recommended optional extras: Bailong Elevator one-way 72 yuan/person, Tianzi Mountain cable car one-way 67 yuan/person, Ten-Mile Gallery train one-way 38 yuan/person, minimum meal 20 yuan/person (or guests may order à la carte)

Morning: Depart by coach via Jishou to Fenghuang Ancient Town (about 4.5 hours): Fenghuang Ancient Town, a national historical and cultural city, was once praised by the famous New Zealand writer Rewi Alley as China's most beautiful small town. Enjoy the scenery of Xiangxi along the way and experience the ethnic customs. Afternoon: Upon arrival, tour the Nine Scenic Spots of Fenghuang Ancient Town (tickets included; visit the former residence of Shen Congwen, the rural literature writer and Nobel Prize winner; the former residence of Xiong Xiling, the first cabinet premier of the Republic of China; Yang Family Ancestral Hall; take a boat on the clear and green Tuo River, passing century-old Tujia stilted houses on both banks, Ten-Thousand-Names Pagoda, East Gate Tower, Hongqiao Art Building, Chongde Hall, and the Ancient Town Museum—nine attractions in total; tour time no less than 2.5 hours). Afterwards, stroll freely through Fenghuang Ancient Town, which is beautiful, has a long history, and many historical sites. Inside the town, ancient city towers and Ming-Qing courtyards still retain their charm, and the ancient and simple Tuo River flows quietly. Walk along the clear and green Tuo River, passing century-old Tujia stilted houses on both banks. Step on the "jumping rocks" of the Tuo River and the small stone-slab streets in Ming-Qing style. Follow the scent of ginger candy to the Folk Custom Street, where you'll find shops selling Tujia silver jewelry, Xilankapu (Tujia brocade), bamboo ware, and other handicrafts. Taste the local snacks—they will whet your appetite and be unforgettable, giving you a truly leisurely trip to Fenghuang Ancient Town! At night, enjoy the Tuo River night view. As thousands of lights on both banks are lit one by one, the whole place is ablaze with color, immersing you in a splendid scene. Step into a bar in Fenghuang Ancient Town and experience the lively yet romantic atmosphere. You can also choose a lotus lantern, make your best wish, and put them all into the long Tuo River... Accommodation: Fenghuang Recommended optional extras: Minimum meal 20 yuan/person (or guests may order à la carte)

Morning: About 50 minutes by coach to Miao King City, where Miao kings of dozens of generations lived during the Ming and Qing dynasties (tickets included; tour no less than 2 hours). Miao uprisings broke out here many times and it served as their base, prompting the Ming government to build the Southern Great Wall! The ancient Miao history, mysterious Miao religion, distinctive Miao customs, gorgeous Miao costumes, and exquisite Miao handicrafts are all fully displayed here. Miao King City is China's hometown of Miao songs, hometown of Miao drums, hometown of folk acrobatics, a film and television shooting base for Miao King City in western China, one of Guizhou's top ten charming scenic areas, and an outstanding scenic area in Tongren Prefecture. 1. Enter · Miao King City: The first thing upon entering Miao King City Scenic Area is the majestic Chinese Miao King City archway. The scenic road is about 4 kilometers, where you can see Miao King Tea Garden and Miao King City Ecological Agriculture Sightseeing Spot. After getting off at the large parking lot, verify your ticket at the main entrance and enter the scenic area. Walk along Yinglong Avenue to the Miao King Castle Tower, where you'll be greeted with Miao gate-blocking wine, gate-blocking songs, and gate-blocking drums, fully demonstrating the Miao people's hospitality. 2. See · Yinglong Square: Passing through the Miao King Castle Tower, you enter Yinglong Square, where the Miao people hold large events. Here you'll find the "Mother Tree" planted by Miao King Long Xibo, the Divine Judgment Platform for settling disputes through the gods, the small mountain god altar for blessing peace, the divine pillar commemorating Masang Shooting the Sun, the Miao Embroidery Building showcasing Miao embroidery techniques, and the Hundred Miao Corridor currently applying for a Guinness World Record. The wood carvings in the corridor, "Hundred Miao Picture" and "Miao Migration Picture," reflect Miao history and images. 3. Walk · Ancient Village Military Alleys: Inside the ancient village of Miao King City, there are eleven alleys and eleven village gates, as well as "right-angle alleys" specially designed to confuse enemies. Many battles were fought in these military alleys in ancient times; you can almost hear the shouts of combat. The various dwellings in the village can be called a museum of Miao architecture. TV series such as "Soldier," "Border Town Man," "Saving Female Soldier Situ Hui," "Tell Me You Love Me," "Wind and Rain Fanjingshan," "Where Are the Heroes," and CCTV programs "Village Divine Banner," "Secret Nuo Skills," "Happy China Tour - Miao King City," and "Traveling All Over China - Miao King City" were filmed in these dwellings and alleys. 4. Climb · Point-General Platform: Follow the weathered old village wall to the steep and majestic Point-General Platform, where you'll feel the extraordinary martial aura of the Miao King. Here you can see the amazing natural bridge and the magical Taiji Landscape Diagram. 5. View · Miao King's Former Residence: In the former residence of Miao King Wu Heimiao, who resisted 180,000 Ming troops, there is a cattle-sacrifice divine pillar symbolizing power and wealth, and beautifully carved stepping stones symbolizing happiness and good fortune. 6. Cross · Wind and Rain Bridge: Accompanied by the Miao girls' mountain songs and the melodious sound of wooden leaves, cross the Miao Wind and Rain Bridge. This is where Miao young men and women go to "edge markets," where love is born and expressed, and where hearts beat faster! 7. Sit · Boat on Miao King River: Boating on the Miao King River, enjoy the beautiful landscape on both sides of Miao King Canyon—it's refreshing and feels like a paradise. 8. Step · Flowing Waterfall: After disembarking, you'll find the touching spot of Miao King City's landscape—the Flowing Waterfall. Visitors love to take photos and play in the water here. 9. Admire · Stilted House Complex: On the swaying suspension bridge, you'll feel integrated with the stone peaks and cliffs and the stilted houses on both banks. The stilted house complex built on the cliffs, layer upon layer, is one of China's most distinctive stilted house complexes. It consists of five stilted houses combined and embedded in the cliffs, very spectacular, fully embodying the essence of Miao architecture. 10. Watch · Folk Performance: At the courtyard of Miao King City's Miao King Restaurant, the Miao King City's Daigou and Daipa will present Miao customs, songs and dances, and Miao acrobatics, interacting with you and bringing you relaxed happiness. 11. Taste · Miao Meal: Be a guest at a Miao home and taste authentic Miao cuisine—free-range chicken, sour dishes, rice wine, farm dishes... Your appetite will be greatly stimulated and you'll be full of energy. Afternoon: Return: 1 hour by coach to Jishou Railway Station to see off the group, or 4.5 hours back to Zhangjiajie to see off the group, ending the pleasant Xiangxi journey! (Arrival in Zhangjiajie city at about 18:00)