OVERVIEW

Zhangjiajie is a one of the most popular attractions in China in recent years for its Avatar Summit. This tour starts from Shanghai and travel to Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang old town, Longji Rice Terrace, Yangshuo and Hong Kong, offering unusual travel experience with us. 

ITINERARY

Day 1Shanghai Arrival

Welcome to Shanghai, the most metropolis of China! Upon arrival, you'll be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. The rest of today is at your leisure.

Transport: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Shanghai

Day 2Shanghai City Tour

City explore in Shanghai today with a local guide, you will visit the Bund that is riverfront of the Huangpu River, Yu Garden that is an old pretty garden, Xintiandi that is former French Colony, and Jade Buddha Temple etc. Note we will arrange to visit City God Temple instead of Yu Garden that is closed on Mondays. 

Transport: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3Shanghai--Zhangjiajie by air

Today you will fly from Shanghai to Zhangjiajie. Upon arrival, met by the local guide in Zhangjiajie. Head to Tianmen Mountain, then walk along the road leading to Gateway of Heaven. The glass walkway makes it so distinctive. You will take Tianmen Mountain Cableway to explore Tongtian Avenue (a way to Heaven), Tianmen Cave (Heaven Gateway), Tianmen Temple, Tianmen glass walkway, Ghost-valley plank road, and Yunmeng Fairy Summit. You will take a small cable to the main cable, then take the world's longest cableway, with a length of 7455 meters and elevation of 1518 meters to go down. The round-way of the main cable and upper way for the small cable are included. If you take round-way small cable car, you will miss some sights.

Later, you will check in hotel.

Transport: Flight+private vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Zhangjiajie
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4Sightseeing in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Today, you will be transferred (approximately 1 hour) to Zhangjiajie National Park. The adventure begins with a breathtaking ascent on the glass-walled Bailong Elevator, which swiftly transports you to the Yuanjiajie summit for unparalleled cliffside views. Here, you will encounter the monumental "Avatar Hallelujah Mountain," the soaring pillar-like landscape that inspired James Cameron’s blockbuster film.

In the afternoon, continue to Tianzi Mountain, celebrated as the "Monarch of the Peak Forest." This scenic area offers spectacular panoramic vistas and is famed for its four natural wonders—most notably the ever-shifting Sea of Clouds.

Your tour concludes with a visit to the picturesque Ten-Mile Gallery, a tranquil valley adorned with stunning rock formations. For a relaxed yet immersive experience, you will enjoy a one-way ride on the electric sightseeing train.

Transport: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Zhangjiajie
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang by fast train

Today you will take 1-hour bullet train ride to Fenghuang old town, which is small town that was built beside the Tuo River. Explore the old town in the afternoon and evening.

Transport: Private vehicle + fast train
Accommodation: Overnight in Fenghuang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6Fenghuang-Longsheng

Today you will take 4-hour car ride to Longsheng to view the rice terrace in Longji. You will stay in the local inn, where you will view the fabulous rice paddies.

Transport: Private vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Longji
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7Longsheng to Yangshuo by private vehicle, 140KM 3H

Enjoy the Rice Terraces scenery around PingAn and Dazhai villages, and you can walk up to the top of hill for a panorama of the rice paddies.

After lunch, you will take 3-hour ride to Yangshuo, a picturesque small town with stunning Li River and Karst mountains. You can wander around West Street this evening.  

Transport: Private vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Yangshuo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8Yangshuo sightseeing: biking, boat

Today you can ride a bike to the stunning Yulong River, or hike around if you do not want to ride bike. 

Then you will take a boat on the pretty Li River to view the picturesque karst mountains and the rice paddies. 

Transport: Private transfer
Accommodation: Overnight in Yangshuo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9Yangshuo to Hong Kong by bullet train

Today you will be transferred to Guilin Railway Station to catch the 4-hour bullet train to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, you will be transferred by local representative to hotel and check in the hotel with your passport. Enjoy your free time. 

Transport: Bullet train + private vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Hong Kong
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10Tour ends in Hong Kong

Tour concludes in Hong Kong today, you can depart anytime to airport at your own cost. Note: Hotel check out time is at noon. 

Transport: None
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast

INCLUDED

Accommodation: 4-star or comfort hotels, inn in Longji   

Transport: Chartered car or van

Bullet train(Economy class)

    Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang 

    Guilin to Hong Kong

Flight: Shanghai/Zhangjiajie(Economy)

Meals: Listed in the itinerary

Guide: English-speaking local guides

Entrance Fees: Sites stated

Shanghai airport arrival transfer

EXCLUDED

Gratuities

Hong Kong departure transfer

TRIP NOTES

Group Size: 2-15

Travel Season: Year around

China Visa required

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