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


Detailed Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Zhangjiajie

Welcome to Zhangjiajie, Hunan’s iconic Avatar mountain destination. Our private driver and English guide will greet you at Hehua Airport and transfer you to your reserved hotel. Settle in and rest freely for your upcoming mountain adventures.

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

Day 2: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Exploration

Discover UNESCO-listed Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, famed for the towering quartz peaks that inspired Avatar’s Hallelujah Mountains.

  • Morning: Hike quiet Golden Whip Stream, a green valley with clear water and views of 3,000 unique stone peaks.

  • Afternoon: Visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, stand at the Avatar Mountain viewing platform to admire dramatic vertical rock formations.

  • Evening: Return to downtown Zhangjiajie hotel.

  • Highlights: Unique peak forest scenery, peaceful valley walks, great photo spots

  • Meals: Breakfast

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

Explore Tianmen Mountain, home to one of China’s most breathtaking natural landmarks — Heaven’s Gate.

  • Morning: Ride the world’s longest mountain cable car to the summit for sweeping karst valley views.

  • Midday: Walk the cliffside Glass Walkway, a transparent 60m path hanging over empty air.

  • Afternoon: Visit Tianmen Cave, a massive 131m natural stone arch. Climb the 999-step staircase or take escalators for close-up sightseeing.

  • Evening: Head back to your Zhangjiajie hotel.

  • Highlights: Cliff glass skywalk, giant natural mountain arch, panoramic aerial views

  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon → Guilin

Spend the morning visiting Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and its world-famous glass bridge.

  • Morning: Cross the 430m-long Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, the world’s longest and highest glass-bottom bridge, overlooking lush canyon valleys.

  • Afternoon: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin, the City of Mountains and Waters. Our driver will meet you and send you to your hotel in Guilin or Yangshuo after landing.

  • Highlights: World-famous glass bridge, canyon scenery, flight to Guilin karst landscape

  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Li River Cruise to Yangshuo

Take a classic Li River cruise, the core highlight of Guilin’s karst natural scenery.

  • Morning: Board the cruise ship in Guilin, sailing past landmark peaks including Elephant Trunk Hill and Nine Horses Mural Hill.

  • Afternoon: Arrive in riverside Yangshuo town, check into your hotel and wander lively West Street.

  • Evening: Free time to explore night markets or dine at riverside local restaurants.

  • Highlights: Classic Li River karst views, relaxed Yangshuo town stroll

  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Yangshuo Countryside Bamboo Rafting & Cycling

Immerse yourself in Yangshuo’s pastoral countryside with two classic outdoor activities.

  • Morning: Bamboo raft on Yulong River, drifting past rice fields, water buffalo and quiet karst peaks away from tourist crowds.

  • Afternoon: Cycle along Ten-Mile Gallery scenic road, passing bamboo forests and rural villages. Stop at local farms to taste fresh fruit and tea.

  • Evening: Return to your Yangshuo hotel.

  • Highlights: Yulong bamboo raft, countryside cycling, authentic rural life experience

  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Longji Rice Terraces Day Trip

Visit stunning Longji Rice Terraces, a centuries-old mountain farming masterpiece and one of China’s most photographed landscapes.

  • Morning: 2.5-hour drive from Yangshuo to Longsheng, where layered terraces spread across mountain slopes like giant staircases.

  • Midday: Hike through terraces to a Yao ethnic village and learn about traditional local farming culture.

  • Afternoon: Enjoy full terrace views from Dragon’s Backbone viewpoint, then drive back to Yangshuo in late afternoon.

  • Highlights: Layered rice terraces, Yao minority culture, panoramic mountain scenery

  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Yangshuo → Kunming & Stone Forest Exploration

Leave Guilin’s karst scenery and fly to Kunming, Yunnan’s mild "Spring City".

  • Morning: Transfer from Yangshuo to Guilin Airport for your flight to Kunming, with private car service to your hotel after arrival.

  • Afternoon: Tour UNESCO Stone Forest, a unique landscape of dense limestone stone pillars shaped like a petrified forest. Wander hidden paths and photo viewpoints.

  • Evening: Return to your Kunming hotel.

  • Highlights: Intercity flight, magical Stone Forest karst formations

  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Dianchi Lake & Western Hills Dragon Gate

Discover Kunming’s natural lakes and cliffside mountain scenery on your second day in Yunnan.

  • Morning: Visit Dianchi Lake, Yunnan’s largest freshwater lake. Walk the lakefront or take a boat to seasonal bird islands.

  • Afternoon: Hike Western Hills to Dragon Gate, hand-carved cliff grottoes offering full overlook of Dianchi Lake and Kunming city.

  • Evening: Return to your downtown Kunming hotel.

  • Highlights: Plateau lake views, cliff Dragon Gate, full city panoramic shots

  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Kunming City Tour & Departure

Wrap up your 10-day nature tour with a relaxed city sightseeing session before your flight home.

  • Morning: Explore Green Lake Park, where locals practice tai chi and fly kites. Stop at a traditional teahouse to sample famous Yunnan Pu’er tea.

  • Afternoon: Private transfer to Kunming Changshui Airport for your departure flight, ending your China nature trip.

  • Highlights: Kunming urban sights, Pu’er tea tasting, airport drop-off service

  • Meals: Breakfast

Travel Notes

  • Daily activity sequence may be adjusted flexibly according to weather, flight schedules or local real-time conditions.
  • Package covers all scenic entrance tickets, domestic flights and full private ground transfers.
  • Professional English-speaking guide accompanies you throughout the trip for cultural and scenic explanations.

✅ What’s Included

  • Private car & dedicated driver, full airport & inter-spot transfers
  • Full-time English-speaking tour guide
  • All attraction tickets, Li River cruise & basic bamboo raft fees
  • Daily hotel accommodation with breakfast included
  • All inter-city domestic flight tickets
  • 24/7 round-the-clock emergency support

❌ What’s Not Included

  • International air tickets & travel insurance
  • Guide/driver tips, personal shopping and miscellaneous expenses
  • Optional cable cars, shuttle carts inside scenic areas
  • Extra meals, drinks, live performances and self-funded activities