10-Day China Nature Tour: Zhangjiajie, Guilin & Kunming Private Trip

Welcome to Zhangjiajie, Hunan's iconic Avatar mountain destination. Private driver and English guide greet you at Hehua Airport, transfer to hotel for check-in. Free time to rest and prepare for upcoming mountain adventures.

Explore UNESCO-listed Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, famous for quartz peaks that inspired Avatar's Hallelujah Mountains. Hike quiet Golden Whip Stream valley with clear water and unique stone peak views, then visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area to see dramatic vertical rock formations from the Avatar viewing platform. Return to downtown Zhangjiajie hotel in the evening.

Explore Tianmen Mountain, home to China's famous natural landmark Heaven's Gate. Ride the world's longest mountain cable car to the summit for karst valley views, walk the 60m transparent cliff Glass Walkway, then visit the 131m natural Tianmen Cave arch (climb 999 steps or take escalators for close views). Return to Zhangjiajie hotel in the evening.

Visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, cross the 430m world's longest and highest glass-bottom bridge overlooking lush canyon valleys. Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Guilin (City of Mountains and Waters), private transfer to Guilin/Yangshuo hotel after landing.

Take classic Li River cruise, the core highlight of Guilin karst scenery. Sail past landmark peaks including Elephant Trunk Hill and Nine Horses Mural Hill, arrive in riverside Yangshuo town in the afternoon, check into hotel and wander lively West Street. Evening free time to explore night markets or riverside restaurants.

Immerse in Yangshuo's pastoral countryside. Morning bamboo raft on quiet Yulong River past rice fields, water buffalo and karst peaks away from crowds. Afternoon cycle along Ten-Mile Gallery scenic road through bamboo forests and rural villages, stop at local farms for fresh fruit and tea. Return to Yangshuo hotel in the evening.

Visit Longji Rice Terraces, centuries-old mountain farming masterpiece. Drive to Longsheng, hike through layered terraces to Yao ethnic village to learn traditional farming culture, enjoy full terrace views from Dragon's Backbone viewpoint. Return to Yangshuo in late afternoon.

Leave Guilin karst scenery, fly to Kunming (Yunnan's mild "Spring City"), private transfer to hotel after arrival. Afternoon tour UNESCO Stone Forest, unique landscape of dense limestone pillars forming a petrified forest, wander hidden paths and photo viewpoints. Return to Kunming hotel in the evening.

Visit Dianchi Lake, Yunnan's largest freshwater lake, walk the lakefront or take optional boat to seasonal bird islands. Afternoon hike Western Hills to Dragon Gate, hand-carved cliff grottoes with full views of Dianchi Lake and Kunming city. Return to downtown Kunming hotel in the evening.

Explore Green Lake Park to experience local life, stop at traditional teahouse to taste famous Yunnan Pu'er tea. Afternoon private transfer to Kunming Changshui Airport for departure, ending the 10-day China nature tour.