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5-Day Zhangjiajie & Fenghuang Tour | Avatar Mountains & Ancient Town

Private driver waits for you at airport or station with name sign, transfer to downtown Zhangjiajie hotel. Full free time for rest and travel fatigue recovery, with recommended local Hunan spicy dinner options nearby.

Morning visit Huangshizhai, the core viewing platform of Zhangjiajie Forest Park, offering panoramic views of thousands of stone peaks and dreamy misty mountain scenery (top photography spot). Self-paid farm lunch near the park gate with wild vegetables, mountain mushrooms and bamboo tube rice. Afternoon hike gentle 7.5km Golden Whip Stream canyon trail along clear mountain water, spot wild macaques, pass iconic rock formations and small waterfalls. Self-paid river fish hotpot dinner near hotel after hiking.

Morning visit Yuanjiajie, famous for vertical stone pillars including Avatar Hallelujah Mountain and One Step to Heaven cliff passage, take included one-way Bailong Elevator (world's tallest outdoor cliff elevator) for panoramic mountain views. Self-paid simple lunch at the cable car station. Afternoon visit Tianzi Mountain for cloud sea views and iconic rock formations, overlooking the entire Zhangjiajie peak forest. Evening watch included VIP-seat "Charming Xiangxi" ethnic show featuring Tujia, Miao and Dong folk culture, dances and traditional performances. Self-paid Tujia specialty dinner near the theater.

Morning visit Tianmen Mountain, take included world's longest mountain cable car to the summit, walk the cliff glass skywalk (free anti-slip shoe covers included), take included mountain escalators to see the 131.5m natural Tianmen Cave arch. Self-paid light lunch on the way to Fenghuang. Afternoon arrive at 1300-year-old Fenghuang Ancient Town, take included sightseeing maglev to explore wooden stilt houses along Tuojiang River and cobblestone alleys blending Han, Miao and Tujia styles. Evening watch included Seven-Layer Water Curtain light show projecting local legends on the river. Self-paid riverside dinner with Tuojiang fish and sour soup.

Morning take included slow wooden boat ride along Tuojiang River, gliding past stilt houses, waterwheels and stone bridges, with guide sharing local history and minority folk tales. Self-paid local spicy rice noodle lunch. Afternoon private transfer to airport or railway station according to your schedule, marking the end of the 5-day Zhangjiajie & Fenghuang tour.

What's Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver for all transfers (airport/station pick-up and drop-off)
  • 4 nights 4-star hotel accommodation (twin room, minimum 2 guests)
  • Full-time experienced English-speaking tour guide
  • Zhangjiajie National Forest Park entry, Huangshizhai and Golden Whip Stream tickets
  • Yuanjiajie entry, one-way Bailong Elevator ticket, full Tianzi Mountain access
  • VIP seat ticket for Charming Xiangxi Ethnic Show
  • Tianmen Mountain entry, round-trip cable car, glass skywalk shoe covers, mountain escalators
  • Fenghuang Ancient Town entry, sightseeing maglev pass, Tuojiang River boat ticket, water curtain light show ticket
  • Daily hotel breakfast
  • Full itinerary planning, ticket reservation and travel coordination
  • No forced shopping stops

What's Not Included

  • All domestic and international long-distance flights/train tickets to/from Zhangjiajie
  • All dinners, snacks, drinks and personal catering expenses
  • Optional in-park shuttle carts and extra amusement items
  • Single room surcharge for solo travelers
  • Hotel upgrade fees and extra accommodation costs
  • Travel insurance, visa fees and personal document charges
  • Personal expenses during free time (shopping, souvenirs, paid photos, etc.)
  • Extra costs caused by force majeure (bad weather, traffic control, policy changes, personal schedule adjustments)
  • Voluntary tips for guide and driver
  • Any items not listed in the inclusion section

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