Plan A
Departure Date: Sept 13th, 2024 ; Nov 29th, 2024 ; and more in 2025.
Itinerary:
Day 1 : Zhangjiajie Arrival.
Today you will manage to arrive in Zhangjiajie by flight or bullet train yourself from Shanghai, Xi’an, Guangzhou, Beijing, etc. After you arrive in Zhangjiajie city, you just go to the hotel we booked for you, meet with your guide in the evening and prepare for the group tours of next day.
Day 2 Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan National Park
In the morning head to Wulingyuan National Park. And then you will take Shuttle bus to Bailong Elevator, you will use Bailong Elevator to get Yuanjiajie, walk through the Trail next to the cliff, enjoy the breathtaking view which is known as “The Avatar Site”.
After that you will proceed to Kongzhong Tianyuan . This spot is the 1 of the top picks for photographer without disturbance from tourists. Most of the tourists will never get a chance to view it, since there is not known by many people and nobody leads them there. Hotel in Wulingyuan National Park around.
Day 3 Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan and Tianzishan Mountain Hiking
In the morning you will continue to explore in the Wulingyuan National Park. Jinbianxi river should not be missed. You will take a flat hiking tour along the Golden Whip Stream Canyon flanked by sheer cliffs.
In the afternoon you will take the bus to Mountain Tianzi—the king of the peak forest(walk up and down stairs 1 hour). The major peak of the Tianzi Mountain is 1250 meters high. Around it are rolling mountains, peaks and picturesque rocks, which gives a sense of mystery as if in fairy land.
At the last , you will descend the mountain and take shuttle bus get back to the entrance gate , transfer back to hotel in Zhangjiajie city.
Day4 Zhangjiajie / Enshi Driving 3.5 hrs, 262KM
In the morning you will head to Enshi city in Hubei province. Enjoy the mountain and villages en route. In the afternoon you will drop a tour in the Tusi village of Enshi, where you will explore the unique culture and architecture of Tujia people. Night in local hotel.
Day5 Enshi / Fengjie Driving 178Km, 4 hrs
In the morning you will head to Fengjies city in Chongqing. And you will stop in Suobuya Stone Forest Reserve. It is amazing to enjoy these various wonders of Stone created by the nature. In the afternoon arrive in Fengjie city just along the bank of Yangtze river. You can enjoy the beautiful night of Yangtze river today. Night in the hotel of Fengjie city.
Day 6 Fengjie / Wushan Three Gorge Summit View
In the morning you will drop a tour in the famous historic site of White Emperor Temple, where Liubei entrusted his son to his prime minister Zhugeliang. And it is also the best destination to enjoy the Kuimen Gate of the Qutang Gorge, which is the background picture of Chinese currency 20 Yuan. And you will also make a short Yangtze river cruise trip by local boat in the Yangtze river. The trip may last about 1-2 hours, but you will enjoy the best section of the Qutang Gorge.
In the afternoon you will head to the mountain summit of Three Gorge Summit. At the 1200 meters high summit of the mountain, standing on the glass platform, you will have best view of the Yangtze river, gorges and boats under your feet. If you like, you can make some hiking on the ridge of mountain and enjoy the 360 degree view of the river and land.
In the late afternoon you will head to Wushan city by 1 hour’s driving. Night in local hotel.
Day 7 Wushan Wuxia Gorge and Mini- Three Gorge Excursion
In the morning you will head to the Shenlv Sky Road scenic spots, which is the best view of the Wu Gorge and the Shenlu Goddess Peak on the other side of river. In December the Red leaves here are also the best in Wushan. You will make a mild hiking here.
In the afternoon you will take the local excursion boat to enjoy the Mini three Gorges, which is extremely exquisite in plants and cliffs. Back to hotel in the late afternoon. Night in Wushan hotel.
Day 8 Wushan Departure
You will leave for other city today by bullet train or flights. From Wushan you can go to Chongqing, Chengdu, Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing etc by train or flights.
Plan B:
Departure Date: Sept 20th, 2024 ; Dec 6th, 2024 ; and more in 2025.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive in Wushan
Arrive in Wushan city today. You can manage the the trip to Wushan by flight or bullet train yourself from Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Shenzheng, Guangzhou, etc. After you arrive in Wushan city, you just go to the hotel we booked for you, meet with your guide in the evening, and prepare for the group tours of next day.
Day 2 Wushan Wuxia Gorge and Mini- Three Gorge Excursion
In the morning you will head to the Shenlv Sky Road scenic spots, which is the best view of the Wu Gorge and the Shenlu Goddess Peak on the other side of river. In December the Red leaves here are also the best in Wushan. You will make a mild hiking here.
In the afternoon you will take the local excursion boat to enjoy the Mini three Gorges, which is extremely exquisite in plants and cliffs. Back to hotel in the late afternoon. Night in Wushan hotel.
Day 3 Wushan / Fengjie Qutang Gorge Three Gorge Summit Hiking
In the morning you will head to Fengjie by 1 hour’s driving. And then you will drop a tour in the famous historic site of White Emperor Temple, where Liubei entrusted his son to his prime minister Zhugeliang. And it is also the best destination to enjoy the Kuimen Gate of the Qutang Gorge, which is the background picture of Chinese currency 20 Yuan. And you will also make a short Yangtze river cruise trip by local boat in the Yangtze river. The trip may last about 1-2 hours, but you will enjoy the best section of the Qutang Gorge.
In the afternoon you will head to the mountain summit of Three Gorge Summit. At the 1200 meters high summit of the mountain, standing on the glass platform, you will have best view of the Yangtze river, gorges and boats under your feet. If you like, you can make some hiking on the ridge of mountain and enjoy the 360 degree view of the river and land.
In the late afternoon you will head to the city of Fengjie. Enjoy the beautiful night of Yangtze city in the evening. Night in local hotel.
Day 4 Fengjie / Enshi Driving 178Km, 4 hrs
In the morning you will head to Enshi city in Chongqing. And you will stop in Suobuya Stone Forest Reserve. It is amazing to enjoy these various wonders of Stone created by the nature. In the afternoon arrive in Enshi city of Hubei Province. . Night in the hotel .
Day 5 Enshi / Zhangjiajie Driving 3.5 hrs, 262KM
In the morning you will head to Tusi Village, which is boasting the No. 1 Tujia people village in China. And here you will explore the unique culture and architecture of Tujia people. In the afternoon you will continue to head to Zhangjiajie, enjoy the mountains en route. Arrive in Zhangjiajie city in the late afternoon. Night in local hotel.
Day 6 Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan National Park Hiking
In the morning head to Wulingyuan National Park. And then you will take Shuttle bus to Bailong Elevator, you will use Bailong Elevator to get Yuanjiajie, walk through the Trail next to the cliff, enjoy the breathtaking view which is known as “The Avatar Site”.
After that you will proceed to Kongzhong Tianyuan . This spot is the 1 of the top picks for photographer without disturbance from tourists. Most of the tourists will never get a chance to view it, since there is not known by many people and nobody leads them there. Hotel in Wulingyuan National Park around.
Day 7 Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan and Tianzishan Mountain Hiking
In the morning you will continue to explore in the Wulingyuan National Park. Jinbianxi river should not be missed. You will take a flat hiking tour along the Golden Whip Stream Canyon flanked by sheer cliffs.
In the afternoon you will take the bus to Mountain Tianzi—the king of the peak forest(walk up and down stairs 1 hour). The major peak of the Tianzi Mountain is 1250 meters high. Around it are rolling mountains, peaks and picturesque rocks, which gives a sense of mystery as if in fairy land.
At the last , you will descend the mountain and take shuttle bus get back to the entrance gate , transfer back to hotel in Zhangjiajie city.
Day 8 Zhangjiajie Departure
You will leave for other city today by train or flights. From Zhangjiajie you can go to Shanghai, Xi’an, Guangzhou, Beijing, Chengdu , Chongqing etc by train or flights.
Year/ Date |
May | July | September | November | Tour fee |
Single room supplement |
2024 | / | / |
Sept. 13rd / Plan A Sept. 20th / Plan B |
Nov. 29th / Plan A Dec. 6th / Plan B |
US$ 880.00 | US$ 150.00 |
2025 |
May 16th / Plan A May 23rd / Plan B |
Jul. 18th / Plan A Jul. 25th / Plan B |
Sept. 13rd / Plan A Sept. 20th / Plan B |
Nov. 29th / Plan A Dec. 6th / Plan B |
US$ 895.00 | US$ 155.00 |