10-Day Nature Tour | Zhangjiajie Guilin Kunming

10-Day China Nature Tour | Zhangjiajie → Guilin → Kunming

Detailed Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Zhangjiajie

• Included: Airport pickup, private transfer, hotel check-in
• Meals: Breakfast

Day 2: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Exploration

• Morning: Hike along the serene Golden Whip Stream, a lush valley with crystal-clear water and views of 3,000 unique peaks.
  
  
• Afternoon: Head to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, where you’ll walk the famous "Avatar Hallelujah Mountain" viewing platform and marvel at the dramatic vertical rock formations.
  
  
• Evening: Return to your hotel in Zhangjiajie city center.
  
  
• Highlights: Iconic peak forest landscapes, peaceful valley hikes, panoramic photo opportunities
  
  
• Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Tianmen Mountain "Heaven’s Gate" Adventure

• Morning: Take the world’s longest passenger cable car up to the summit, offering sweeping views of the karst mountains below.
  
  
• Midday: Walk the famous Glass Walkway, a 60-meter-long transparent path clinging to the cliff face, with nothing but air beneath your feet.
  
  
• Afternoon: Visit Tianmen Cave, a natural 131-meter-high arch formed by erosion. Take the 999-step staircase (or the optional escalator) to the cave for a close-up view.
  
  
• Evening: Return to your hotel in Zhangjiajie.
  
  
• Highlights: Glass skywalk, natural mountain arch, stunning aerial views
  
  
• Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon → Guilin

• Morning: Cross the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, the world’s longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge, spanning 430 meters over the canyon floor. Enjoy the dizzying views of the lush canyon below.
  
  
• Afternoon: Transfer to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport for your flight to Guilin, the "City of Mountains and Waters." Upon arrival, your driver will take you to your hotel in Guilin or Yangshuo.
  
  
• Highlights: World’s longest glass bridge, canyon views, flight to Guilin
  
  
• Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Li River Cruise to Yangshuo

• Morning: Board a river cruise boat in Guilin and sail along the Li River, passing iconic karst peaks like the "Elephant Trunk Hill" and "Nine Horses Mural Hill."
  
  
• Afternoon: Continue the cruise to Yangshuo, a charming riverside town surrounded by limestone mountains. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and explore the town’s lively West Street.
  
  
• Evening: Free time to wander Yangshuo’s night markets or enjoy a local dinner at a riverside restaurant.
  
  
• Highlights: Li River karst landscapes, Yangshuo town exploration
  
  
• Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Yangshuo Countryside Bamboo Rafting & Cycling

• Morning: Take a bamboo rafting trip on the Yulong River, a peaceful tributary of the Li River. Drift past rice paddies, water buffalo, and dramatic karst peaks, far from the crowds.
  
  
• Afternoon: Rent a bicycle and cycle along the Ten-Mile Gallery, a scenic road lined with bamboo groves, villages, and some of Yangshuo’s most photogenic peaks. Stop at a local farm for a taste of fresh fruit or tea.
  
  
• Evening: Return to your hotel in Yangshuo.
  
  
• Highlights: Bamboo rafting, countryside cycling, rural life experiences
  
  
• Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Longji Rice Terraces Day Trip

• Morning: Drive 2.5 hours from Yangshuo to Longsheng, where the terraces cascade down the mountain slopes like giant green (or golden, depending on the season) staircases.
  
  
• Midday: Hike through the terraces to visit a Yao ethnic village, where you can learn about the traditional farming practices that have shaped this landscape for centuries.
  
  
• Afternoon: Enjoy panoramic views of the terraces from the "Dragon’s Backbone" viewpoint, then return to Yangshuo in the late afternoon.
  
  
• Highlights: UNESCO-style terraced fields, Yao culture, panoramic mountain views
  
  
• Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Yangshuo → Kunming & Stone Forest Exploration

• Morning: Transfer from Yangshuo to Guilin Liangjiang Airport for your flight to Kunming. Upon arrival, your driver will take you to your hotel.
  
  
• Afternoon: Visit the Stone Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dramatic karst stone formations that resemble a forest of petrified trees. Wander the maze of limestone pillars and discover hidden paths and viewpoints.
  
  
• Evening: Return to your hotel in Kunming.
  
  
• Highlights: Flight to Kunming, Stone Forest karst formations
  
  
• Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Dianchi Lake & Western Hills Dragon Gate

• Morning: Visit Dianchi Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan. Take a stroll along the lakefront or a boat ride to see the lake’s bird islands (seasonal).
  
  
• Afternoon: Hike up the Western Hills to the Dragon Gate, a series of stone grottoes and carvings built into the cliff face. From the top, you’ll enjoy sweeping views of Dianchi Lake and Kunming city below.
  
  
• Evening: Return to your hotel in Kunming.
  
  
• Highlights: Plateau lake views, cliffside Dragon Gate, panoramic Kunming views
  
  
• Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Kunming City Tour & Departure

• Morning: Explore Kunming’s downtown area, including the historic Green Lake Park, where locals practice tai chi, dance, and fly kites. Stop at a local teahouse to try Yunnan’s famous Pu’er tea.
  
  
• Afternoon: Your driver will transfer you to Kunming Changshui Airport for your flight home, marking the end of your adventure.
  
  
• Highlights: Kunming city sights, tea tasting, airport drop-off
  
  
• Meals: Breakfast

Notes

• The order of activities may be adjusted slightly due to weather, flight schedules, or local conditions.
• All entrance fees, domestic flights, and private transfers are included as per the tour package.
• English-speaking guide is available throughout the tour for explanations and assistance.

✅ What’s Included

• Private local car + dedicated driver + airport transfers
• English-speaking guide throughout
• All entrance fees, cruise & bamboo raft basic tickets
• Hotels + daily breakfast
• Domestic flights & intercity transport
• 24/7 emergency support

❌ What’s Not Included

• International flights & travel insurance
• Tips, personal expenses & souvenirs
• Optional cable cars, battery cars inside scenic areas
• Optional shows, extra meals & drinks