Zhangjiajie: 3-Day Tour with Tianmen Mountain & Hotel
ID: GYG1312469-2005275
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
3 days
Description
Discover Zhangjiajie's natural wonders on a 3-day tour. Explore the National Forest Park, walk on the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, and enjoy a night show at Tianmen Cave.
Day 1: Middle Entrance → Full Jinbian Stream → Huangshizhai → Overnight in Tianzishan Town
Begin your adventure by entering the park via the Zimugang Ticket Station (Middle Entrance). Take the eco-bus to Shuirao Simen and hike the entire Jinbian Stream in reverse direction (Shuirao Simen → Dazangba Square, about 7.5 km of flat trail).
In the afternoon, visit Huangshizhai (cable car round trip at your own expense; enjoy panoramic views from the summit loop). In the evening, stay overnight in Tianzishan Town (close to Tianzishan Ticket Station, forest oxygen bar, quiet and refreshing).
Day 2: Second Park Entry → Tianzi Mountain → Yuanjiajie → Shililong Corridor → Downtown + Charm Xiangxi Show
Enter through Tianzishan Ticket Station and take the eco-bus directly up the mountain (skip cable car queues). Explore Tianzi Mountain (Helong Park, Yubi Peak). At noon, take the eco-bus to Yuanjiajie (Qiankun Pillar, First Bridge Under Heaven). Then take Bailong Elevator (at your own expense) down the mountain and visit Shililong Corridor (mini train at your own expense).
In the evening, watch the Charm Xiangxi Show and stay overnight in Wulingyuan.
Day 3: Grand Canyon Glass Bridge → Afternoon Tianmen Mountain + Tianmen Cave Night View → Seventy-two Qilou Building
Head to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and experience the Yuntian Ferry Glass Bridge (about 3 hours). In the afternoon (2–3 PM entry), enter Tianmen Mountain, explore the summit plank roads and the mountain-piercing escalator, then reach Tianmen Cave. Enjoy the daytime view and stay until the night light show (approx. 18:30–21:00).
In the evening, after exiting the scenic area, visit Seventy-two Qilou Building to see its night lights. Stay overnight in downtown Zhangjiajie.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of walking on the world's highest glass bridge
- Discover the real-life "Hallelujah Mountains" of Avatar at Yuanjiajie
- Enjoy panoramic views from the summit loop at Huangshizhai
- Immerse yourself in Tujia culture with a bonfire gala and live shows
- Explore the scenic beauty of Tianzi Mountain and Tianmen Mountain
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The glass bridge does not allow sharp objects, large backpacks, or selfie sticks
The mountain-piercing escalator at Tianmen Mountain is long – elderly guests may want to bring knee pads
For the night tours of Tianmen Cave and Seventy-two Qilou Building, it is recommended to bring a small flashlight
Hotel pick‑up and drop‑off services are available for hotels in Zhangjiajie city proper or Wulingyuan District, but do NOT cover Sangzhi County or Cili County.
Alternatively, shorter version:
Pick‑up/drop‑off covers hotels in Zhangjiajie city and Wulingyuan District only. Sangzhi County and Cili County are NOT included.
INCLUDED
- Travel accident insurance
- 3 nights in a comfortable business hotel
- Zhangjiajie National Forest Park admission ticket
- Tianmen Mountain admission ticket
- Grand Canyon Glass Bridge admission ticket
- Seventy-two Qilou Building night tour ticket
- Charm Xiangxi Super V ticket
- English-speaking guide service
- Transportation as listed in the itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals
- Secondary transportation within the scenic areas
- Tips for the driver and guide
- Single room supplement
- Personal expenses and any other items not listed in inclusions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
