Zhangjiajie with a Gateway City-Guangzhou
It takes about 2 hours to fly from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie. This tour is designed for visitors who have a business trip in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, or Hong Kong and would like to see Zhangjiajie or for people who are staying in the Guangdong area.
Both cities are located in South China. Guangzhou is a historical trade city with diverse cultures while Zhangjiajie is famous for its natural beauty and Tujia minority culture. Discover the two cities in your own way.
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Great Zhangjiajie Tour with Eileen — Flexible and Stress-Free
We just finished a 3-day Zhangjiajie tour with Best China Journey and our excellent guide, Eileen. Overnight, half of our family got sick, but Eileen was flexible and adjusted the plans perfectly. On day one, 3 out of 5 of us still enjoyed the Avatar Mountains. The next day, 2 went back to the Avatar area while the others explored Golden Whip Stream — and we all did the Glass Bridge together, which was lots of fun. On our last day, we visited Tianmen Mountain and the Gate to Heaven. Despite the crowds, we barely had to wait, which we really appreciated. The Zhangjiajie underground market at the end was an unexpected highlight. Thank you, Eileen and Best China Journey, for making this trip smooth and really memorable for our family. more
Jul 2025, Cyrill R
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Fairytale landscape in Zhangjiajie
Our trip to China revealed fairytale-like landscapes, thanks also to the kindness and availability of Wendi, who guided us from Fenghuang to Zhangjiajie. Even though the weather wasn’t always on our side, Wendi made sure we fully appreciated these enchanting places.Thank you, Wendi, for making this part of our journey so special! more
Jul 2025, Ezio C
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Excellent experience with a caring guide
We loved all the sites we visited! From Tianmen Mountain to Avatar Mountain and everything else, the views were spectacular at every turn. Our experience was so much better because of the personalized care we got from our guide, Alan. He went out of his way every time to make sure things were smooth for us. He took care of getting us our tickets and made sure we understood where to go and what to do. He translated for us at restaurants checked us in at our hotels. He explained options and made sure we were ok with changes that came up. He even walked us all the way to our seats in the train when it was time to leave. Excellent customer service! We REALLY appreciated the little gift he had for us at the end. more
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Tour Highlights
- Be amazed by the exquisite architecture of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
- Immerse yourself in Buddhist tranquility at the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.
- See peculiar sandstone peaks - the closest thing on Earth to the Hallelujah Mountains.
- Visit the world record-holding Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge.
- Take a ride on the world's longest cableway to the top of Tianmen Mountain.
Suggested Itinerary
Meet your tour guide in the airport arrivals hall and transfer to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your tour guide will help you to check in and ensure everything is fine at the hotel.
Hotel options:
Ocean Hotel Guangzhou
Garden Hotel Guangzhou
Appreciate the Traditional Guangdong-Style Architecture and Decorations at the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall. (1½ Hours)
This is especially known for its display of delicate craftsmanship and folk arts, including historical figures, carvings, and cast iron sculptures.
Stroll Around Qingping Market (1 Hour)
There are numerous stalls with everything imaginable for sale, such as Chinese medicine items (including live scorpions), pets, flowers, plants, fish, and spices.
Immerse Yourself in Buddhist Tranquility at the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees (1 Hour)
The temple was built over 1,000 years ago and houses the largest bronze Buddhist statue in Guangdong Province.
Continue to Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (1 Hour)
This was built in 1931 in memory of Sun Yat-sen, a great Chinese revolutionary.
The Chen Clan Ancestral HallTake a flight from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie. Your guide and driver will meet you at the airport and then you will head to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, which takes about 40 minutes.
Embrace Tianzi Mountain, Which Is Like a Big Bonsai Garden (3 Hours)
Check in at the entrance and then take a shuttle bus to Tianzi Mountain's cable car station. You will see large areas of spiky peaks thrusting upward. As you walk along the steps, spectacular views will unfold in front of you from different angles. Then take the cable car down the mountain and you will be driven back to your hotel in the Wulingyuan area.
Hotel options:
Pullman Zhangjiajie (international 4-star standard)
Crowne Plaza Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan
Tianzi MountainYou have a full day in the national park to explore this wonderland. Take the Bailong Elevator up and down the mountain to save time and energy.
Visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area to see Avatar Hallelujah Mountain (1½ Hours)
This was the shooting location for Avatar 2 in March 2019. Explore the area at your own pace - you will find more interesting mountains and features, such as a natural stone bridge that stretches between two mountains.
Listen to the Story about 'Sky Field Garden' (1 Hour)
'Sky Field Garden' is a highlight with much fewer tourists. You may not believe that the local people changed the top part of a mountain into a piece of farmland and are living on it. Just one more step further and you are faced with cliffs.
Visit Yangjiajie Scenic Area to See the Natural Great Wall (1½ Hours)
The Yangjiajie section was opened to the public in recent years. Its unique mountain formations look just like a section of the Great Wall. After the trip, you will be driven back to your hotel. Have a nice sleep and get ready for the next day.
Sky Field Garden in ZhangjiajieBreakfasts offered at the hotels are usually Chinese-style with not much choice. If you prefer, your guide can pack you some bread, instant coffee, and fruit for an alternative breakfast.
Challenge Yourself on the Glass Bridge at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon (4 Hours)
The world's longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge is located in this area. Walking along this glass bridge that is 300 meters above ground level will be one of the coolest experiences of your tour!
If you prefer not to walk on the bridge, you can take another route to visit the area.
Relax in a Boat on Baofeng Lake (1 Hour)
You'll enjoy a 30-minute ride in a wooden boat. It is a leisurely experience as you cruise on the clear water, view hills of various shapes, and enjoy listening to the local minority people singing their traditional songs.
Zhangjiajie Glass BridgeExperience the Longest Cableway and Enjoy Views from Tianmen Mountain (4½ Hours)
Tianmen Mountain is regarded as the 'soul' of Zhangjiajie and is its highest mountain. The views include graceful ancient trees, karst hillocks, and long roads that are carved from the sides of the cliffs. The cable car ride takes 30 minutes from the city center to the mountaintop and it is the longest cableway in the world.
Tianmen Cave (meaning 'Heaven's Gate') is a 30-meter-high hole that was formed naturally in the mountain and looks like a doorway. It is well-known for being glided through by world-class stuntmen in wingsuits. To reach the hole, you can climb for about half an hour up the 'Stairway to Heaven'.
After the trip, we will transfer you to the airport and wave goodbye.
Tianmen MountainTrip Notes
1. The Tour Price Includes a Flight
The tour price includes a flight from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie. Please inform your travel advisor which city you are going to visit after Zhangjiajie so that he/she can arrange more transportation for you.
2. Flexible timing and Travel Order
To avoid waiting in long queues and to adapt to the changeable weather conditions, your tour guide will suggest the best time to start the day and might recommend that you get up early or alter your schedule. Please kindly understand and cooperate.
3. Have a Late Lunch When You Visit the National Park
Lunch is included but there are very limited restaurant choices in the national park. Usually, your guide will suggest you have a big breakfast and will prepare some snacks for you. You will then have a late lunch after you have been transferred to downtown Zhangjiajie.
Tour Price
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