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Day 1: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park – A Surreal Landscape of Towering Peaks
Step into the real-life "Hallelujah Mountains" from Avatar! Marvel at thousands of quartz-sandstone pillars piercing the sky, draped in mist like a celestial dream.
Must-See Spots:
Yuanjiajie’s "Avatar Floating Mountains" – The iconic peaks that inspired Pandora.
Tianzi Mountain’s "Imperial Brush Peaks" – A painter’s masterpiece of nature.
Ten-Mile Gallery Train – Ride through a scenic valley filled with wildlife.
Day 2: Tianmen Mountain – Where Adventure Meets the Sky
Tianmen Cable Car: The longest high-altitude cableway in Asia (7,455m) lifts you above cliffs and clouds—like flying into heaven!
Glass Skywalk: Walk the cliff-hanging plank path, with a sheer 1,400m drop beneath your feet. Dare to look down?
Tianmen Cave (Heaven’s Gate): Climb the 999-step "Stairway to Heaven" to a massive natural arch—legend says it’s a portal to the gods. Spot the mystical "Cloud Disgorging" phenomenon if you’re lucky!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If your hotel is out of range, you will need to pay more. Or you can choose to take a taxi yourself
Itinerary
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1BaiLong Elevator
Bailong Elevator, the 'Hundred Dragons Sky Lift,' is a jaw-dropping glass elevator built onto a 330-meter cliff in Zhangjiajie. As the world's tallest outdoor lift, it rockets visitors up the mountain in just 88 seconds, offering dizzying views of the sandstone pillars below. This engineering marvel (and occasional adrenaline rush) cuts hours off hikes while creating a thrilling shortcut to Wulingyuan's iconic peaks.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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Yuanjiajie – Where Avatar's "Hallelujah Mountains" come to life. This crown jewel of Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan stuns with its forest of 1,000m quartzite pillars, cliff-hugging trails above swirling mists, and iconic stone bridges forged by 300 million years of erosion. The ultimate "floating peaks" experience.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Tianzi Mountain
Tianzi Mountain – The "King of Sandstone Peaks" where nature stages its most dramatic show. Crowned by the Emperor's Writing Brush formations and the ethereal "Fairy Scattering Flowers" rock, its 3,000+ pillars emerge from misty abysses like a living ink painting. Sunrise transforms the entire sea of peaks into molten gold.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Tianzi Mountain Clouds
The sea of clouds at Tianzi Mountain is one of Zhangjiajie's most magical spectacles. When mist rises after rain, rolling clouds engulf the peaks, leaving only jagged summits floating like islands—straight out of Avatar's Pandora. At sunrise, golden light spills across the cloud waves, turning the sky into a molten masterpiece of nature.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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The 5.8km-long Shili Gallery is a natural sculpture museum where a scenic train glides past towering karst formations like "Herbal Gatherer" and "Three Sisters Peaks". With blooming wildflowers in spring and crimson foliage in autumn, this valley transforms into a living Chinese landscape painting - Wulingyuan's most picturesque walking trail.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
6Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge
Defy gravity on the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge—the world's highest (300m drop!) and longest (430m) glass-bottomed wonder! Peer through the crystal-clear panels to see the emerald river snaking 400m below, while mist swirls around jagged cliffs. Daredevils can opt for bungee jumping (one of the planet's highest) or cliff swings. Pro tip: Visit at sunrise for crowd-free photos with clouds drifting under your feet!
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
7The Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie
This 12km-long geological wonderland showcases Earth's most spectacular vertical landscapes. Venture into the 300m-deep canyon to discover: the world-record glass bridge soaring 430m above ground, over 20 cascading waterfalls like liquid rainbows, an emerald boat ride through Jurassic-era rock corridors, and heart-pounding cliffside trails. More than an adventurer's paradise, it's a 380-million-year-old storybook - with ancient marine fossils embedded in the cliffs revealing its incredible oceanic past!
3 hours • Admission ticket not included -
8Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
Crowned as the "Sacred Peak of Hunan", this 1,518m mountain astonishes visitors with its natural arch - the 131.5m-high Heaven's Gate. Board the world's longest cable car (7,455m) for a cloud-piercing journey: walk on cliff-hanging glass walkways 1,400m above ground, marvel at the 99-bend "Road to Heaven" snaking up the slopes, stand beneath the colossal cave where planes once flew, and discover rare dove trees in pristine forests. From daredevil wingsuit base to ancient Tujia holy site - Tianmen Mountain redefines the sublime meeting of nature and culture! (Cultural Tip: The 999-step staircase represents spiritual perfection - count your steps for good fortune!)
5 hours • Admission ticket not included
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park ( Avatar Mountain)
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon&Glass Bridge and Tianmen Mountain
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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