Top China Nature Wonders of Zhangjiajie and Jiuzhaigou Tours
Zhangjiajie and Jiuzhaigou are both top 10 China natural attractions, one is known for its Karst Style mountain and Avantar world in mid China, and the other one is famous for its dreamy collorful water and lakes on fairy land of east Tibetan plateau.
China Exploration planned this join-in package tour covering both of the best national parks in China at the most reasonable route, also included the most popular historicial cultural sites of Leshan Giant Buddha and Chengdu.
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$835.00
Duration: 8 days
Tour Code: CET-JOIN-02
Departure Date: Oct 17th , 2025
Tour Attractions:zhangjiajie, jiuzhaigou, leshan giant budda
Feature：Join-in Tour
Tour Type: /sightseeing
Tour Code: CET-JOIN-02
Departure Date: Oct 17th , 2025
Tour Attractions:zhangjiajie, jiuzhaigou, leshan giant budda
Feature：Join-in Tour
Tour Type: /sightseeing
Day 1- Oct 17th , 2025 : Zhangjiajie Arrival.
Today you will manage to arrive in Zhangjiajie by flight or 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, prepare for the group tours of next day.
Note: We can also help you on the transportation and airport pick-up service from other cities to Zhangjiajie, which will be additionally discussed and quoted.
Day 2- Oct 18th , 2025: Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan National Park Tour
In the morning head for Wulingyuan National Park. And then 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”. Then we will transfer to the Bailong elevator and go down the mountain.
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.
Then you 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 , we will hike down the mountain (1.5 hours dowstairs hiking ). after arrive the foothill of the mountain, we will take shuttle bus get back to the entrance gate , transfer back to hotel. (Breakfast )
Day 3- Oct 19th , 2025: Zhangjiajie -Chengdu
In the morning, you are going to visit Huangshizhai Stone village, it is a part of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. With the elevation of about 1,200 meters, it is regarded as the largest natural viewing deck of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
In the afternoon, You will continue tour to Wulingyuan Scenic Area. After lunch, you will take a flat hiking tour along the Golden Whip Stream Canyon flanked by sheer cliffs (7.5 km, 2.5 hrs walk).
Fly to Chengdu in the evening. (Breakfast )
Day 4- Oct 20th , 2025: Chengdu- Leshan - Chengdu
Visit the Panda Breeding Research Base in the morning. The Panda Breeding Research in Chengdu is the largest giant panda base in China, they are boasting more than 200 giant pandas here. You will enjoy quite a lot lovely Giant Panda in this garden.
And then you will head to Leshan to visit the largest Leshan Giant Buddha in the world. You will hike on the Buddha mountain and have a bird’s eye view of the Minjiang River. Back Chengdu in the late afternoon.
Day 5- Oct 21th , 2025 : Chengdu - Songpan - Huanglong - Jiuzhaigou Driving 2 hours
Experience a comfortable high-speed train journey from Chengdu to Songpan Station in the morning. You just check in with your eticket at Chengdu East Railway Station with your passport. Upon arrival, and then head to Huanglong National Park, where you'll explore its stunning travertine pools and colorful landscapes, aided by a shuttle and upward cable car.
And then head to Jiuzhaigou in the late afternoon. En route, enjoy the Tibetan plateau with villages and snow-capped mountains.
TRAIN: CHENGDU EAST-SONGPAN (. 09:39-11:12, 01:53hrs Recommended )
Day 6- Oct 22th , 2025 : Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park Day Driving 2 hours
Embark on a captivating full-day adventure in Jiuzhaigou National Park. Discover the enchanting beauty of this UNESCO-listed nature reserve, renowned for its turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, and lush forests. Wander along picturesque trails, marvel at the vibrant colors of the landscape, and immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere. Shuttle service is included for convenient access to the park's most scenic spots.
Day 7- Oct 23th , 2025 : Jiuzhaigou - Songpan - Chengdu
In the morning head to Songpan. Drop a tour in Gami Monastery, which is the largest Tibetan Monastery around Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong area. And then you will continue to head to Anbei Village, which is called the No.1 Tibetan village along origin of Minjiang River drainage. You will have a good view of the Tibetan plateau and mountain here.
In the afternoon continue to Songpan railway station and take the bullet train back Chengdu East Railway station.
Enjoy a farewell dinner of Sichuan hot pot at dinner. (Breakfast, Dinner )
TRAIN: SONGPAN - CHENGDU EAST(. 14: 22-16:39, 01:53hrs Recommended, but it may be even later due to train ticket in peak season )
Day 8- Oct 24th , 2025 : Chengdu Departure
You can transfer to other cities by train or flights. End of the tour.
(Breakfast )
Today you will manage to arrive in Zhangjiajie by flight or 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, prepare for the group tours of next day.
Note: We can also help you on the transportation and airport pick-up service from other cities to Zhangjiajie, which will be additionally discussed and quoted.
Day 2- Oct 18th , 2025: Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan National Park Tour
In the morning head for Wulingyuan National Park. And then 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”. Then we will transfer to the Bailong elevator and go down the mountain.
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.
Then you 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 , we will hike down the mountain (1.5 hours dowstairs hiking ). after arrive the foothill of the mountain, we will take shuttle bus get back to the entrance gate , transfer back to hotel. (Breakfast )
Day 3- Oct 19th , 2025: Zhangjiajie -Chengdu
In the morning, you are going to visit Huangshizhai Stone village, it is a part of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. With the elevation of about 1,200 meters, it is regarded as the largest natural viewing deck of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
In the afternoon, You will continue tour to Wulingyuan Scenic Area. After lunch, you will take a flat hiking tour along the Golden Whip Stream Canyon flanked by sheer cliffs (7.5 km, 2.5 hrs walk).
Fly to Chengdu in the evening. (Breakfast )
Day 4- Oct 20th , 2025: Chengdu- Leshan - Chengdu
Visit the Panda Breeding Research Base in the morning. The Panda Breeding Research in Chengdu is the largest giant panda base in China, they are boasting more than 200 giant pandas here. You will enjoy quite a lot lovely Giant Panda in this garden.
And then you will head to Leshan to visit the largest Leshan Giant Buddha in the world. You will hike on the Buddha mountain and have a bird’s eye view of the Minjiang River. Back Chengdu in the late afternoon.
Day 5- Oct 21th , 2025 : Chengdu - Songpan - Huanglong - Jiuzhaigou Driving 2 hours
Experience a comfortable high-speed train journey from Chengdu to Songpan Station in the morning. You just check in with your eticket at Chengdu East Railway Station with your passport. Upon arrival, and then head to Huanglong National Park, where you'll explore its stunning travertine pools and colorful landscapes, aided by a shuttle and upward cable car.
And then head to Jiuzhaigou in the late afternoon. En route, enjoy the Tibetan plateau with villages and snow-capped mountains.
TRAIN: CHENGDU EAST-SONGPAN (. 09:39-11:12, 01:53hrs Recommended )
Day 6- Oct 22th , 2025 : Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park Day Driving 2 hours
Embark on a captivating full-day adventure in Jiuzhaigou National Park. Discover the enchanting beauty of this UNESCO-listed nature reserve, renowned for its turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, and lush forests. Wander along picturesque trails, marvel at the vibrant colors of the landscape, and immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere. Shuttle service is included for convenient access to the park's most scenic spots.
Day 7- Oct 23th , 2025 : Jiuzhaigou - Songpan - Chengdu
In the morning head to Songpan. Drop a tour in Gami Monastery, which is the largest Tibetan Monastery around Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong area. And then you will continue to head to Anbei Village, which is called the No.1 Tibetan village along origin of Minjiang River drainage. You will have a good view of the Tibetan plateau and mountain here.
In the afternoon continue to Songpan railway station and take the bullet train back Chengdu East Railway station.
Enjoy a farewell dinner of Sichuan hot pot at dinner. (Breakfast, Dinner )
TRAIN: SONGPAN - CHENGDU EAST(. 14: 22-16:39, 01:53hrs Recommended, but it may be even later due to train ticket in peak season )
Day 8- Oct 24th , 2025 : Chengdu Departure
You can transfer to other cities by train or flights. End of the tour.
(Breakfast )
Price: US$ 835.00 p.p
835.00 / pp
Price included:
1.Air conditioned private transfer from Day 2 to Day 7 with space for luggage during hotels and railway station, airport, and tours.
2.English speaking guide service from Day 2 to Day 7.
3.Tour site tickets, and part of the cable cars.
4.4 star level hotel accommodation are included, every two people share one room. If any one want to stay in single room, he need to pay single supplement.
5.Buffet breakfast in hotel, hot pot dinner at Day 7th .
6.The domestic flights with tax Zhangjiajie / Chengdu . And Free luggage transportation quota is 20KG, and you can also carry a small size bag in cabin free.
7.Bullet train from Chengdu/ Zhenjiangguan / Chengdu , Second class seats.
8.Accident insurance of RMB 300000. 00 per person in maximum.
Not included:
1.The airport/ Railway station pick-up and guide service at Day 1 in Zhangjiajie and Day 8th in Chengdu. We can also help you on the transportation and airport pick-up service on Day 1 and Day 8, but which will be additionally discussed and quoted.
3.Your transportation arrive in Zhangjiajie on day 1, and departure on Day 8.
4.Lunches and dinners，which we released for your own choice.
5.Tips for guides and drivers. It is volunteer.
6.The cost of luggage overweight at airport.
7.Your medicinal cost due to your own health reason.
8.Any other personal cost as shopping.
1.Air conditioned private transfer from Day 2 to Day 7 with space for luggage during hotels and railway station, airport, and tours.
2.English speaking guide service from Day 2 to Day 7.
3.Tour site tickets, and part of the cable cars.
4.4 star level hotel accommodation are included, every two people share one room. If any one want to stay in single room, he need to pay single supplement.
5.Buffet breakfast in hotel, hot pot dinner at Day 7th .
6.The domestic flights with tax Zhangjiajie / Chengdu . And Free luggage transportation quota is 20KG, and you can also carry a small size bag in cabin free.
7.Bullet train from Chengdu/ Zhenjiangguan / Chengdu , Second class seats.
8.Accident insurance of RMB 300000. 00 per person in maximum.
Not included:
1.The airport/ Railway station pick-up and guide service at Day 1 in Zhangjiajie and Day 8th in Chengdu. We can also help you on the transportation and airport pick-up service on Day 1 and Day 8, but which will be additionally discussed and quoted.
3.Your transportation arrive in Zhangjiajie on day 1, and departure on Day 8.
4.Lunches and dinners，which we released for your own choice.
5.Tips for guides and drivers. It is volunteer.
6.The cost of luggage overweight at airport.
7.Your medicinal cost due to your own health reason.
8.Any other personal cost as shopping.
1. It is join-in tour, and the price is based on two people share one room, so when you book it, you will agree to stay with a stranger of same gender if you are odd number people booking.
2. If you want to stay in a single room, you need to pay single supplement. US$ 220.00.
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