7 Days Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang & Fanjing Mountain Tour

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7 Days Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang & Mountain Fanjing Tour

CODE: GDT2301

Private Tour

Duration: 5 - 7 days

Price from: Contact

Route: China - Jiuzhaigou - Zhangjiajie - Beijing - Shanghai - Chengdu

Overview

Embark on an incredible 7-day journey to explore some of China's most breathtaking and culturally rich destinations with our Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang & Fanjing Mountain Tour. This tour is a nature lover's and culture enthusiast's dream, seamlessly blending the otherworldly landscapes of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the ancient charm of Fenghuang Ancient Town, and the serene, sacred beauty of Fanjing Mountain – a UNESCO World Heritage site and a significant Buddhist destination. You'll witness landscapes that inspired blockbusters, wander through a picturesque riverside town steeped in history, and ascend a mystical mountain revered for its unique ecological features and spiritual significance. This itinerary is designed to offer a concise yet comprehensive experience of Hunan and Guizhou provinces' most iconic wonders, providing unforgettable scenic views and deep cultural insights.

Highlight

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (UNESCO World Heritage): Marvel at the iconic quartz-sandstone pillars, explore the Avatar Mountains, ride the Bailong Elevator, and trek through stunning valleys.
Tianmen Mountain: Experience the exhilarating Glass Skywalk, take the world's longest cable car, and witness the majestic Tianmen Cave (Heaven's Gate).
Fenghuang Ancient Town: Wander through this enchanting riverside town with its well-preserved traditional architecture, ancient bridges, and vibrant Miao and Tujia ethnic culture. Enjoy a boat ride on the Tuojiang River.
Fanjing Mountain (UNESCO World Heritage & Buddhist Sacred Site): Ascend this unique mountain known for its distinctive rock formations like Mushroom Stone, ancient Buddhist temples (e.g., Golden Summit), and incredible biodiversity. Experience its serene and spiritual atmosphere.
Stunning Photography Opportunities: Capture once-in-a-lifetime photos of unique geological formations and cultural landscapes.
Cultural Immersion: Discover the rich traditions of the Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities.
Seamless Travel: Enjoy well-organized logistics between these spectacular, yet sometimes remote, locations.

Well-planed China scenery tour, covring the 2 most beautiful destinations in China.
The real Pandora is just close at hand, visiting the Hallelujah Mountains in Zhangjiajie.
Be stunned by the magnificent fairyland-like landscape in Juzhaigou National Park.
It is not only a choice for China scenic tour, but also for China summer tour.

Best Travel Time: Suitable for April to October

Remarks:
Prices are except Chinese public holidays, local fairs or events.
Golden Trail Travel reserves the right to adjust the price caused by exchange rate
No guide on the flight and Yangtze River cruise.
Recommended hotels are subject to change in actual booking
Special requirements should be advised to Golden Trail Travel in advance.
Golden Trail Travel reserves the right of final explanation for any change due to the reasons beyond our control

Service

HOTELS
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels

Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.

Inclusion

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival Zhangjiajie

Transfer service to hotelMeals: No mealsAccommodation: In Zhangjiajie CityArrive in Zhangjiajie, a natural labyrinth located in northwestern Hunan Province. Your tour guide will wait for you at the airport and transferred to your hotel for a good rest.PS: Please click Tips on Zhangjiajie Tours for more details on Zhangjiajie tours.

Day 2: Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: Huangshi Village, Golden Whip StreamMeals: Breakfast, LunchAccommodation: In Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan DistrictToday after breakfast, we will have a day tour in Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Firstly, have 20min driving from hotel in Wulingyuan District to the entrance of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. When enter into it, go firstly to take the cable car to visit Huangshi Village (1 - 1.5 hour) - one of the top 5 highlight travel itineraries of China. After lunch, continue to visit Golden Whip Stream (2.5 hours hiking) - it is titled as the most beautiful valley in the world. When finish this tour, drive back to your hotel and have rest of this day.

Day 3: Zhangjiajie

Tianzi Mountain Area, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Bailong ElevatorMeals: Breakfast, LunchAccommodation:In Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan DistrictToday after breakfast, we will begin our first day trip to Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Today, we may firstly visit Tianzi Mountain Area (2 hours hiking) - boasts rocky peaks in grotesque shapes and shrouded in drifting mist. After that, taking the scenic shuttle bus to the restaurant to enjoy the lunch. In the afternoon, we will continue to have another hiking trip to visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area (2 hours) - one of the must-see attractions in Zhangjiajie. During this day, you will have chance to experience the Bailong Elevator - the highest and heaviest outdoor elevator in the world. After the tour, drive back to your hotel and have a rest of this day.

Day 4: Zhangjiajie - Fenghuang

Tianmen Mountaion, Drive to Fenghuang Ancient TownMeals: Breakfast, LunchAccommodation: In FenghuangIn the morning after breakfast, we will firstly have a half day tour to Tianmen Mountain (4 - 4.5 hours including round cable way) - which is famous for the Tianmen Cave. When finish the tour, we will drive you to Fenghuang Ancient Town, known as Phoenix Town, within 5 hours. The Phoenix Town, built up in Qing Dynasty, is still kept in its original appearance with 300 years passed. The stone streets, stilted houses, and the Miao nationality are the typical scenes here. In the evening, you may wander around the ancient town leisurely.

Day 5: Fenghuang - Fanjingshan

Fenghuang Ancient Town, drive to FanjingshanMeals: Breakfast, LunchAccommodation: At the foot of FanjingshanToday we start to explore the Fenghuang Ancient Town with a boat along Tuojiang River, the mother river of the town, surrounded along by the stilted wooden houses and stone roads on both sides. When mist rises from the river, you will really find why it is so famous and popular all the time. We will cruise down to the Rainbow Bridge. You might feel like being in a traditional Chinese painting of green hills, clear water, city wall and stilted houses. You will be guided around the ancient city including some other famous sites like the Former Residence of Sheng Congwen and the East Gate Tower, etc.In the afternoon, it’s time to say goodbye to your guide and driver from Zhangjiajie and meet your guide and driver from Mountain Fanjing at Fenghuang ancient town. Then you will be transferred to Fanjingshan directly (about 1.5hrs drive) and check in the hotel at the foot of Fanjingshan. You may leisurely explore the surrounding part of this famous mountain on your own during the rest of the day. Have a nice sleep for the hiking exploration on the next day!

Day 6: Fanjingshan - Tongren

Mushroom Stone, Old Golden Summit, Chengen Temple, Red Clouds Golden Summit, Drive to TongrenMeals: Breakfast, LunchAccommodation: In TongrenAfter breakfast, the guide and driver will meet you at the hotel. We drive to the nearby entrance of Fanjingshan to start the hiking tour along the popular south route.Route Details: Entrance- Sightseeing Bus - Cable Car - Forest Hiking Trail - Mushroom Stone - Old Golden Summit - Chengen Temple – Red Clouds Golden Summit -Cable Car - Sightseeing Bus – Exit Fanjingshan Scenic Area – Drive to TongrenWe take a sightseeing bus nearby the entrance for about 20mins to Yu’ao Station and change to the cable car there. Being in the cable car for another 20mins, we may have a bird’s eye view of the prosperous green forest of Mountain Fanjing.We start to hike from the Forest Hiking Road with 45mins up to the famous landmark Mushroom Stone. It attracts numerous visitors by its unique outline of the bigger top quadrate right on the smaller quadrate bottom, which looks like a mushroom and seems fragile to fall. However, for one million years, it just stands so still there after centuries of natural weathering.Continue to hike for about 30mins to the Old Golden Summit and walk up to its peak where we could appreciate the panorama of Fanjingshan and the Red Clouds Golden Summit clearly from a distance. Later on, we walk down gradually to the Cheng En Temple that was built first from the Ming Dynasty and one of the four royal temples at Fanjingshan.Red Clouds Golden Summit, a thumb-like peak with one of the main appeals of visiting Fanjingshan from the summit , is described by UNESCO as an "island of metamorphic rock in a sea of karst". Take your challenge to hike along the narrow and steep steps with iron chain up to it. You will be rewarded with the panoramic view of Fanjingshan and enjoying the feeling of walking in the sky. (Note: You may choose to go up or not considerring your physical condition at that time. Just tell your needs to the guide.)At the end, take the cable car and sightseeing bus down to exit Fanjingshan Scenic Area. We drive back to Tongren for overnight accommodation. Have a good rest!

Day 7: Departure Tongren

Transfer service to airport/ railway stationMeals: BreakfastAfter a leisurely breakfast, our local guide and driver will meet you at your hotel and escort you to the airport / railway station for your flight / train for your next destination or home!Service Ends

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