3 Day Zhangjiajie Adventure Tour for Backpackers

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
1 stop
1
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
AM: The guide and driver will meet you in the lobby of Pullman Hotel and transfer to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, head to Yaozi Village, there are more than 5000 steps to climb and no cablecars and elevators to transport you to the summit. Yaozi Village was first opened to tourists in the 1980's. It was closed for nearly a dozen years out of concern for environmental protection, but then reopened to welcome visitors once again on September 26, 2003. After 4 hours to tour the village, then hiking down and arrive in Golden Whip Stream. PM: Go to Gold Whip Stream for a pleasant stroll along the stream in the afternoon, surrounded by grotesque rocks, this place is well-known for its crystal water and fresh air. You might see some monkeys there. Please don’t touch or scare them for safety reasons, but giving them food is ok. About 2 hours hiking in this valley.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
1 stop
2
Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Area
AM: After breakfast, take the Bailong Elevator up Yuanjiajie, Mountains in Yuanjiajie are the inspiration for Hallelujah Mountain in AVATAR , Where you will also find the aptly named First Bridge under Heaven, Lover Peaks and so on. PM: Take green bus to Yangjiajie Scenic Area, Yangjiajie Scenic Area is a relatively recently discovered area of Zhangjiajie, we also named "Wulong Village" for this place since there were a group of bandits hiding on the top of this mountain 70 years ago. Like a hidden gem, its pristine beauty is a touch above other areas; and its amazing landscape, with a bit of adventure and fewer tourist crowds, will impress you as you climb the steps. The mountains, forming a natural “Great Wall”, are the most striking feature of the area. After this,continuing to Tianzi Mountain,you will have a bird’s-eye view of all the mountains and valleys of the Wuling Mountains. Visit Western Sea, Helong Park, Viewing Terrace etc.Take Tianzi Cablecar down.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon &Glass Bridge & Yellow Dragon Cave or Baofeng Lake
3 stops
3
The Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie
Transfer to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, combining mountain, water and hole, Zhangjiajie Grand Cayon is the landform museum of Zhangjiajie.The main attractions: One-Line-Sky, Family Portrait, The millennial Ancient Rattan, Chuangwang Pavilion, the Southern Red Flag Canal, Zhuaxian Spring, Rotten Ship Rock, What's more, the world's highest see-through skywalk bridge has been completed and open to public in Oct 2016,you can have an amazing walking on this glass bridge(3 hours walking).
Admission ticket free
4
Yellow Dragon Cave
This cave is just like an underground "magical palace", featuring a wide cave, deep and secluded underground rivers, hanging waterfalls and dense stone bamboo shoots,showing a style of its own(1.5 hours walking).
Admission ticket free
5
Baofeng Lake is pure just like a big crystal among Bao feng mountain Range. When you cruise, you can hear authentic song from Tujia minority people, you can fully understand the harmony and peace between human beings and nature.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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