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This 2-day personalized highlight adventure through Zhangjiajie takes you to explore the breathtaking landscape that inspired the Avatar film. This private tour is fully customizable and designed for small groups, ensuring an intimate and flexible exploration of the region’s most iconic sites. Over two days, you will ascend to the dramatic peaks of Tianzi Mountain, walk among the floating pillars of Yuanjiajie, and wander along the serene Golden Whip Stream — all with tickets reserved in advance for lesser-queue access.
On day two, journey to the sky-high gateway of Tianmen Mountain, descend into the majestic Grand Canyon, and if time allows, discover the cultural charm of 72 Wonder Tower. Throughout your trip, enjoy seamless hotel pickup and drop-off, along with the insights of an expert local guide who brings the landscape’s stories to life. This is a none-shopping experience — every moment is dedicated to nature, wonder, and your unforgettable connection to the “Avatar Mountains.”
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please book your hotels within Wulingyuan area; hotel at Zhangjiajie city near to Tianmenshan area is okay, but please expect there is extra cost for transfer.
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1Tianzi Mountain
In the morning, you will be picked up at the hotels with in downtown area in Zhangjiajie city. Today’s first stop is Tianzi Mountain. You can’t beat the views at this 21 square miles of the mountain landscape. It continuously wow visitors with tower-like peaks rising up abruptly from the tree-covered ground. If you are lucky, you will encounter the wonder of clouds sea after the rain is clear.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2
Then get to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. This is the most popular spot in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, and also the inspiration of the Hallelujah Mountain in the super famous movie Avatar. Bailong Elevator, the highest and heaviest elevator in the world, will take you up to Yuanjiajie in only 1 minute and 58 seconds. As you get off the elevator, a huge piece of “landscape painting” by nature will be unfolded in front of you. The massive quartz-sandstone pillars are just towering next to you .
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Golden Whip Brook
Golden Whip Stream winds like a jade ribbon through Zhangjiajie's towering sandstone pillars. Walking its shaded path, you're surrounded by crystal-clear water, lush greenery, and playful monkeys—a true immersion in a natural masterpiece.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4The Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie
After breakfast, drive 40 minutes to the Grand Canyon where the dense trees, plunging waterfalls, and mist on the stream, cliffs, and caves create a landscape like no other. The Glass Bridge, the biggest highlight here, is suspended between two cliffs of the canyon. Walking along the bridge is a terrifying experience but worthwhile for the panoramic view of the entire Grand Canyon.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
Then head to Tianmen Mountain. The world’s longest cable car will take you to the top of the mountain. On arrival at the mountain top, you will visit the Tianmen Temple dating from Ming Dynasty. Then get a chance to take a walk on the glass skywalk built by transparent glass against the cliffs. Follow your guide to the Tianmen Cave (Heaven's door cave). It is actually a natural stone archway that is 131.5 meters high and 57 meters wide and will take about 0.5 hours to walk through. Later, along the 99-bend Road (a mountain road with wonderful scenery on either side), a shuttle bus will take you down to the mountain foot.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Zhangjiajie
After the tour, we can drop you off at Zhangjiajie airport or train station (Please book the flight/train departure after 19:00pm); or you can optionally visit the 72 Tower in the evening if you don't leave by flight/train today and have interest, the entrance tickets would be paid by yourself on site.
Admission ticket free
Tianzi Mountain-Yuanjiajie-Hallelujah Mountain-Bailong Elevator
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon - Glass Bridge-Tianmen Mountain-Zhangjiajie Departure
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You will receive the confirmation email with detailed tour information within 12-48 hours after your booking.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You will receive the confirmation email with detailed tour information within 12-48 hours after your booking.
- You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
- You are suggested to book your arrival flight before 14:00 to guarantee enough time for the first tour activity
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within Zhangjiajie center downtown area. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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