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6 Days\5 Nights
What a wonderful trip to visit Zhangjiajie with Phoenix Ancient City and Changsha! This 6-day tour will take you around these three favourite places, allowing you to enjoy the top highlights of nature, ethnic minorities, culture, history and more all at once! You'll discover the legendary beauty of Zhangjiajie's Wulingyuan National Forest Park, stroll through the quiet alleys of the ancient town of Fenghuang, see the precious artefacts of the Hunan Provincial Museum up close and hike to the great Ancient Academy. To discover more highlights beyond the scenery of Zhangjiajie, start this trip now!
Attractions:Not Included
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Zhangjiajie
Local guide will meet and greet you at the airport or train station. 15 minutes driving to the Pullman Hotel in Zhangjiajie city. Feel free to explore the city.
Attractions: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Huangshi Village, Golden Whip Stream, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Glass Bridge
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Zhangjiajie
Today, after breakfast, you will be met by our guide and drive and then driven to start your exciting visit to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. You will first take the cable car up to Huangshi Village to appreciate the wide forest park on its peaks. The Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is one of the most famous attractions in Zhangjiajie, it is China's first national forest park, as well as a World Natural Heritage and World Geopark. It offers stunning views of magnificent peaks, strange stone pillars, cliffs and clear streams.Take a cable car to get down.
Later, change your angle to explore the famous Golden Whip Stream is a fascinating part of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, flowing through the core scenic area of the National Forest Park, it provides the opportunity to get in close contact with nature and presents breathtaking beauty. Visitors can experience the unique charm of nature here and make it an important stop to explore Zhangjiajie.
After that, take a sightseeing bus to exit the park and be driven to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon .It is an ideal place to explore the beauty of nature, feel the power of nature and relax the mind, presenting unforgettable natural wonders to visitors.Now, its your bold moment to take the challenge and walk on the transparent Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge is the world's first suspension bridge with all-transparent glass structure and one of the highest and longest glass bridges in the world. It not only attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists, but also becomes a paradise for adventure lovers and photographers. Standing on the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, you can feel an immersive high-altitude experience and enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty.After the visiting, be driven for another 40 minutes back to your hotel in Wulingyuan. Have a good sleep!
Attractions: Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Tianzi Mountain
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Zhangjiajie
On this day, after breakfast, visit Wulingyuan to get more highlights. First take a sightseeing bus to experience Bailong Elevator, as one of the main routes to the top of Tianmen Mountain, the White Dragon Staircase attracts many domestic and foreign tourists. Climbing the staircase is an experience to challenge yourself and surpass your limits, while ascending Tianmen Mountain can bring the reward of magnificent natural landscape. If you enjoy adventure and mountaineering, the White Dragon Stairway will be an unforgettable and exciting experience.
And then, hike amongst the multiple erupting stone columns at Yuanjiajie Scenic Area is located in the north of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, which is a side of mountain terrace. It is backed by rocky peaks and mountains, facing the peaks of the valley, extending from east to west.
Then, take the sightseeing bus to visit Tianzi Mountain. As one of the well-known attractions in the Zhangjiajie area, Tianzi Mountain attracts many tourists for sightseeing and hiking. Climbing Tianzi Mountain, you will be able to enjoy the magnificent natural scenery and experience the fun of hiking, while feeling the unique meaning of this mountain in terms of history and culture. After that, take the cool Tianzi Mountain Cable Car down with groups of rockery hills passing by outside your glass window, and then take the sightseeing bus to exit Wulingyuan Park.
Attractions: Yellow Dragon Cave, Fenghuang Ancient Town
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Fenghuang
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. The only stop in Zhangjiajie today is Yellow Dragon Cave (or Huanglong Cave) attracts many tourists with its magnificent cave landscape and rich and varied rock scenery. It is a breathtaking underground wonder that is worth a visit. Whether you are interested in the natural landscape, geological wonders or exploring the underground world, Huanglong Cave will leave a deep impression on you.
After the visiting, your guide and driver will escort to Fenghuang Ancient Town which is a well-preserved ancient town, one of the famous historical and cultural cities in China. It attracts many tourists with its ancient buildings, stone streets and quaint atmosphere.
Upon arrival, your guide will help you check in your hotel. When night falls, every old house lights up and the whole atmosphere becomes festive, colorful and amazing. Take a relaxing walk and appreciate the fabulous night view of this ancient town.
Attractions: Fenghuang Ancient Town, Tuojiang River, Rainbow Bridge
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Changsha
In this morning, you’ll have a nice tour in Fenghuang Ancient Town. With over 300 years’ history,attracts many tourists for its long history and culture, beautiful natural landscape and strong ethnic customs. Whether you are exploring the history and culture, appreciating the artistic value of ancient architecture or experiencing the folk customs of Tujia and Miao, Fenghuang Ancient Town is a fascinating destination. Here, you can feel the unique charm of Jiangnan water town style and traditional culture.
Fenghuang Ancient Town offers totally different day views which would really bring you back to ancient times. Have a slow walk and feel the calmness and zen of this beautiful place. As the mother river of Fenghuang Ancient City, Tuojiang River plays an important role in the landscape and culture. It not only brings magnificent river scenery to the ancient city, but also provides visitors with a rich experience of water activities. Visit Former Residence of Shen Congwen to listen to the beautifully novel “Border Town” which is Shen Congwen's masterpiece for its brilliant portrayal of Chinese rural life before the Communist Revolution. Enjoy a more memorable time to have a look at the landmark of the ancient town - Rainbow Bridge gets its name from the colourful paintings on the bridge, which give it a cheerful and happy feeling. The colourful patterns on the bridge signify good luck and prosperity, and are culturally important to the local people. In the afternoon, drive to Changsha City and stay overnight in Changsha.
Attractions: Hunan Provincial Museum, Orange Island Park, Yuelu Academy
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Not Included
This morning, after breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel and then escort you to visit Hunan Provincial Museum, presents to the public the rich history and cultural heritage of the Hunan region through the display of a wealth of cultural relics and artefacts. Visitors to the museum can enjoy the unique charm of Hunan and gain insight into the history, art and cultural development of this region.
Later, move to Orange Island Park. Also called Juzizhou, attracts many tourists for its unique natural scenery, history and humanity and rich cultural activities. As a tourist, you can relax on Orange Island, visit the famous huge sculpture of young Mao Zedong, enjoy the natural landscape, feel the historical and cultural heritage, and participate in a variety of exciting cultural activities.
Then, visit Yuelu Academy at the foot of Yuelu Mountain. As a historic academy, Yuelu Academy carries rich cultural connotations and humanistic values. Visitors can feel the charm of ancient Confucianism, appreciate the elegance of ancient architecture and learn about the historical heritage of ancient Chinese education.
After the tour, you guide and driver will escort you to the airport or railway station in Changsha to catch your flight/train to your next destination or home. Tour ends!