Guide to Hunan Province Attractions

Hunan Province Attractions

Zhangjiajie 1982 chujiang hostel

zhangjiajie 1982 chujiang hostel situates in the wulingyuan park entrance, very convenient located, the hostel room is new, well facilitated, comfortable beddings, free wifi, offer western style food.

Red Stone Ridge

Red Stone Ridge- (Hongyaling) located in Cili county, Zhangjiajie city, 32KM from Zhangjiajie city,31KM from Wulingyuan scenic zone, a quiet village overlooking hills of 100-200 meters high with alot of greenery and low valley and river, village tranquility interrupted with dog barking and cock y...

Changsha Zoological Garden

It was Changsha Zoo, and removed here from north of Martyr's Park.

No.125 bus pass here.

Orange Island

Orange Island was developed as a tourist attraction in 1992. It is in the middle of the Xiangjiang River, and runs almost the entire length of the city..In December, 2009 they built a very large 32 meter high bust statue of a young looking 32 year old Mao Zedong on the island. Walk across the No. 1 Bridge over the Xiangjiang River, just opposite the Yuelu scenic area. You can spend a few hours walking around the island or take a shuttle bus.

Phoenix Ancient Town (Fenghuang)

'Fenghuang' is Chinese for 'Phoenix', the mythical bird of good omen and longevity that is consumed by fire to be re-born again from the flames. Phoenix Ancient Town is so called as legend has it that two of these fabulous birds flew over it and found the town so beautiful that th...

The town is situated on the western boundary of Hunan Province in an area of outstanding natural beauty where mountains, water and blue skies prevail. Upon arrival visitor will be impressed by its air of mystery, elegance and primitive simplicity. This is a world that is dominated by the colour green. The mountain slopes are covered with green foliage, the fields are green and even the Tuo Jiang River reflects the greenery. The bridges over the water and unique houses built on stilts display a harmony that is so often portrayed in traditional Chinese paintings. This is particularly true when mist pervades the scene in the early morning or after rain. It soon becomes apparent that the claim to being one of the two most beautiful towns in the whole of China is more than justified; the other town is Chang Ting in Fujian Province.

Phoenix Ancient Town is a wonderful example of what villages were like prior to the onset of modernization. Here dozens of alleys paved with flagstones run between the houses, each showing wear caused by the feet of generations of local people who have used them when going about their daily business. For the visitor, these alleys are the way to see the typical high gabled wooden houses built on stilts along the banks of the Tuo Jiang River at close quarters.

Stretching diagonally from the northwest to southeast of the town, Tuo Jiang River is a life force of the local people. Here in its waters women wash their clothes and the men fish with their nets, while on the bank food is prepared in much the same way as it has for centuries. The river also provides a means for boatmen to support their families by ferrying visitors up and down stream for sightseeing.

The Miao ethnic minority is predominantly settled here and a visit to a Miao village is a must when going to the town. The Miao women have a natural beauty that renders the use of cosmetics quite unnecessary. They love to dress in traditional blue garments set off with a white scarf. They love also their silver jewellery especially during festivals. Visitors will find a large array of hand made items of silver ornaments for sale in the local shops. Home made tie-dyes, printed and batik cloths are other local specialities that make wonderful souvenirs. The Miao are friendly and hospitable and like nothing more than to interact with visitors with a variety of traditional entertainments and activities. Food here also is different from that found elsewhere in China. Pickled red peppers are a particular local delicacy and their appetizing smell wafts from the many small family run restaurants.

Phoenix Ancient Town was home to the versatile writer Shen Congwen (1902-1988) who contributed greatly to the development of modern Chinese literature. Venerated by the local residents, the one time home and the tomb of this famous writer have become tourist attractions.

There are two other notable people from the town worthy of mention. The first is Xiong Xiling the famous philanthropist who was the first premier of the Republic of China (1921-1949) following the fall of the Manchu. The other famous citizen is Huang Yongyu, an outstanding contemporary painter in the traditional Chinese style. His frescoes illustrating Buddhist stories in the Zhunti Nunnery are a major tourist attraction.

Phoenix Ancient Town does not rely entirely upon natural beauty to attract the visitor for this ancient town with a history spanning 1300 years has a number of remarkable old gardens as well as distinctive residential buildings, elegant bridges and mysterious towers and pagodas. These architectural delights date from the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1644-1911). Those of special interest are the Wengchen Pavilion, Huang Si Qiao Castle, Tian Wang Temple, Da Cheng Hall, Chao Yang Palace, and the tomb of Shen Congwen and the residence of Xiong Xiling. Here too there are the North Gate and South Great Wall both excellent examples of municipal fortification.

In many ways, life has not changed here for centuries and this is typified by the tough, hard working yet simple-hearted people. The town offers the visitor from both home and abroad a view of a quite different China from anything experienced in the modern cities and large conurbations that are more widely known. We are sure that the opportunity to travel in such a picturesque region will be remembered as an experience of a lifetime.

Yuanjiajie Scenic Area

You can take Bailong Sightseeing Elevator to arrive Yuanjiajie Scenic Aera. You will see AVATAR Mountain. The movie AVATAR is shot here. Enjoy Hallelujah Mountain, NO.1 Bridge in the world and so on.

Zhangjiajie Tianmen international golf

Under the foot of Tianmen mountain,besides of Li river(marther river of Zhangjiajie),this is it--The first international golf yard of Zhangjiajie!

A lot of tourists said that Zhangjiajie is not a international tourism city.Beause a lot of citizens do not speaking English and no ...

Under the foot of Tianmen mountain,besides of Li river(marther river of Zhangjiajie),this is it--The first international golf yard of Zhangjiajie!

A lot of tourists said that Zhangjiajie is not a international tourism city.Beause a lot of citizens do not speaking English and no international sport yard .But our government is working on it.Training stuff,exploring new senior tourism project.Tianmen international Golf yard is one of the project.That means you can stay another day or longer in Zhangjiajie and enjoying golf with beautiful environment around.

Zhangjiajie Tianmen Cave Sport Develpment Co.Ld was found in march ,2007。 Registered capital funds 200 million CNY.A joint-venture invested by government.

Yuelu Mountain

Mt. Yuelu, which means the foot of Mt. Hengshan (Southern Mountain), is located on the west bank of Xiangjiang River and lies in the west of Changsha City. It's a highly reputable scenic area in Hunan Province, an area that enables you to have a much clearer understanding of Changsha City once you have paid a visit to Mt. Yuelu. Mt. Yuelu is noted for its picturesque scenery. The towering trees that provide dense shade emerge through heavily planted foliage around the mountains and provide an instant sense of refreshment and vitality to the environment. The full-blown azaleas in spring, the tranquility and coolness in summer, the flamboyant maple leaves in autumn and the silver-colored trees covered with snow and frost in winter make it a delightful spot all year round. Besides the natural scenery, Yuelu Mountain abounds with cultural landscape as well. Many literati, ideologists, and hierarchy once visited here and left their tracks. The coexistence of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism is the most unique culture in this mountain. The representative buildings are the Yuelu Academy, the Lushan Temple, the Sarira Tower, the Yunlu Palace, and the Aiwan Pavilion. Additionally, Mt. Yuelu is an excellent education base for patriotism. So many revolutionists, patriots and great people with high ideals like Huang Xing, Cai E and Jiang Yiwu, who were dedicated to the democratic revolution of the old type, were buried here. And the monuments, graves and cemeteries built for those martyrs make a solemn and stirring scene on the mountain.

Golden Whip Brook (Golden Whip Stream)

Golden Whip Brook also names Golden Whip Grand Gorge. It starts from Laomo Bay and end at Water Winding Around Four Gates. It's named after the Golden Whip Peak, belongs to typical topography of quartz sandstone peaks forest. The gorge is famous for its water, peaks at both sides standing tall and upright, trees here are flourishing and verdant, together with fragrant flowers and grass, as well as singing birds. The total length of the tour line is more than 5,700 meters. There are also more than 20 spots as Camel Peak, Jumping Fish Pool, Zicao Pool and Golden Whip Peak, etc.

Wulingyuan Scenic Area

Wulingyuan Scenic Area spreads out among Wulingyuan mountains in Zhangjiajie City, southwest of Hunan Province. It is about 400 kilometers (248.56miles) away from Changsha, the provincial capital. The whole area includes four parts: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yangjiajie Scenic Spot, Suoxi Valley and Mount Tianzi Nature Reserves with an area of 500 square kilometers (193 square miles). Owing to the neighboring plateau southwest of it and Dongting Lake to the east, the second biggest fresh water lake of China, Wulingyuan Scenic Area developed by the interaction of land elevation and depression and the cutting force of flowing water. It presents a unique landscape of high mountains, grotesque peaks, beautiful waters, deep gorges, marvelous caves and exuberant forest.

For many years Wulingyuan was unknown because it was hidden in the hinterland of the province. It was only in 1979 that Mr. Wu Guanzhong, a famous Chinese painter, discovered this magic land. In 1992, UNESCO added Wulingyuan to the World Heritage List.

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Five Surprising Things You Can Pack to Make Your Next Trip Easier

Have you honed your packing skills to perfection? Do you prepare for a week-long jaunt to Europe with stylish neutral separates that fit in a carry-on sized wheely bag? Always bring a copy of your passport, a foreign adapter, and ear plugs for tuning out airplane noise? Are your travel-size toiletries at the ready in a zip-lock bag? You’re a pro! photo (click to enlarge) It’s for all you jet-setters out there that we’ve put together this quick list of five easy-to-pack items you might not have thought to bring with you, but whose presence could make your next trip even smoother.

1. Three simple things create a nifty traveler first-aid kit: a small packet of anti-bacterial hand wipes for cleaning minor cuts (and keeping hands clean of germs), a few Band-Aids in the event of scrapes or blisters, and the game-changer: Second Skin. If you know you’ll be doing a lot of walking or hiking, these moist pads are invaluable in maintaining your activity level when blisters threaten to sideline you.

2. Tokens from your country. We don’t advocate stuffing your suitcase with heavy or bulky trinkets from home, but a few small tokens can act as nice gestures to people who go out of their way to help you on your travels. Travel Channel Host Samantha Brown always brings along a few “I Love New York” t-shirts in her luggage for people who have a positive impact on her travels. I favour small Canada flag pins to hand out to friends I make along the way.

3. Pack a couple of your favourite granola, fruit or protein bars to stave off those “hangry” moments. Trying out local restaurants and new cuisine is one of the great pleasures of traveling. But how often does it happen that hunger drives you to pick the first place you see, rather than taking the time to find the perfect dining spot? Pack a tiny stash of snack bars, and you’ll be far more likely to dine exactly where and when it suits you.

4. For women, a colourful pashmina is worth its weight in gold (not that they weigh much!) They can serve as colourful accessories to brighten neutral travel outfits, cover-ups when entering places of worship, a soft blanket on a plane, or a warm shawl on a cool evening.

5. Contact lens cases are perfect travel containers for a few doses of non-prescription medication (we recommend prescription pills remain in their original labelled containers.) Gravol, Melatonin, and Tylenol fit perfectly inside a contact lens case, making these travel aids easy to store and access on a plane ride. The cases are also great for storing tiny, easy to lose things like earrings and ear-plugs.

10 Tips to Make your Private Tour Unforgettable!

1. One of the best aspects of taking a private tour is you get to customize the experience! Take advantage of being able to communicate with your guide to set expectations before your tour. This is your time and your guide wants you to be interested in what you’re seeing....

2. Be prepared for poor weather and don’t let it get you down! Unfortunately, not every day is going to be a sunny day. But bad weather is actually a great time to have a private guide. Big bus tours have a hard time changing their itineraries, but your guide can alter your schedule at a moment’s notice, and will have all sorts of ideas for making the most of your time in their city, even with rain. You might end up seeing something fascinating you otherwise would have missed.

3. Wear comfortable shoes for walking, and dress appropriately: for weather, activity level and to respect local customs. Your guide can advise you on suitable clothing in advance of your tour.

4. Be open-minded and respect the local culture. We hear this a lot, but what exactly does it mean? In a nutshell, it means understanding that things are likely going to be different than at home – and that’s OK. Travelers who spend their whole time in judgment of different customs and behaviors end up complaining more about their trip than enjoying it.

5. ...and in a similar vein, try something new! Whether it’s a new food, drink or activity, challenge yourself to do one small thing on your tour that you’ve never done before.

6. Take the time to research where you’re going and let your guide know if there’s a particular place you want to see that might not be on everyone’s radar. One really interesting way of complementing this sort of research is by reading a novel or short story by a local author, set in the location you’re traveling to. It will help you tap into the local cultural scene and get you inspired to see the places in the book!

7. Once you’ve met your guide, ask questions and get the conversation flowing! Your guide has lots of knowledge to share, and it’s often more enjoyable and natural to learn through a conversation rather than as a passive listener.

8. Ask your guide to take photos of your group so no one’s missing from the picture. But don’t forget to take a photo with your guide too, to help you remember the person you spent this special day with. (We love it when travellers share these photos with us! Feel free to post your snapshots on our Facebook page anytime.)

9. Instead of exclusively using a car and driver to get around a city, if you are healthy and mobile consider exploring with your guide on foot, by bike or by public transit. A car can be convenient, but driving from place to place you are largely cut off from the things going on around you. Walking or cycling is slower and allows you to feel more a part of your surroundings. European cities tend to be compact and easy to explore without a vehicle. And many of the world’s major cities are also becoming more bike-friendly, offering dedicated cycling lanes and bike share programs. Rio, Paris, Copenhagen, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Tokyo and New York City are all leading the cycling charge.

10. Benefit from your guide’s knowledge of their city and region for the rest of your time there. Before your tour is done, get recommendations for great neighbourhood restaurants, shops and entertainment – places to enjoy in the evening or the next day.

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Hi, dear ! Welcome to Zhangjiajie.

Zhangjiajie is a city with over 30 years of tourism developing histoy.About 7o % of money is from tourism.So, we can say Zhangjiajie is a totally tourism city.

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Hi, dear ! Welcome to Zhangjiajie.

Zhangjiajie is a city with over 30 years of tourism developing histoy.About 7o % of money is from tourism.So, we can say Zhangjiajie is a totally tourism city.

30 years ago, Zhangjiajie national forest park was explored as the first scenic are.After that,they were Yellow dragon cave,Baofeng lake,Charming western Hunan,Tianmen mountain,Tujia folk custom park,Maoyan drift,Jiutian cave,Great canyon of Zhangjiajie,Dragon king cave,Blueberry garden,Tianmmen international golf and so on.So many of them!

If you want to visit some of them ,you need to figure out how to be there first and go smooth between Zhangjiajie scenic areas .It is complicated! Here i am to help you with that.

1.From the airport of Zjj to Wulingyuan entrance(the biggest entrance of national park,Tianzi mountain):

After arriving, walking out of airport by right side,taking No.4 bus (1CNY/per.off time 19:00-20:00).About 5 minutes to be Dachengshanshui hotel,then switch to bus between Wulingyuan and Zhangjiajie city(12CNY/per).About 30 minutes to be bus station of Wulingyuan.Swich to a taxi to the entrance (to Tianzi mountain,Bailong elevator,Yuanjiajie).5 minutes. Or ,10 to 15 minutes of walking to be entrance.

Take taxi is not a good choice,they usually overcharge.

You can book a car in advance ,that is much easier.

2.From the airport of Zjj to National park entrance:

After arriving, take No.4 bus ,get off at Dachengshanshui hotel.switch to bus between National park and Zjj city(11 CNY/per).About 35 minutes to be National park parking lot.2 more minutes walking can reach to entrance.You can visit Yellow stone village ,Golden whip stream.

It is also better to book a car than take taxi.

3.From the airport to Zhangjiajie city downtown:

Take No.4 bus(1 CNY/per) at day time.

Take taxi,around 30-40 CNY.Driver usually do not meter and overcharge,counter-offer is necessary .

Book a car .

4.From Zjj train station/bus station to Wulingyuan entrance(bus station is nearby train station):

Take shuttle bus of Wulingyuan( 12CNY/per ).About 40 minutes,reach to Wulingyuan bus station.After getting off, 10-15 minutes of walking to the Wulingyuan entrance ,or take a taxi(within 10CNY),5 minutes.

Take a taxi,about 30 minutes,within 120 CNY.

Book a car from Bruce is also a good chioce.

5.From Zjj train station/bus station to National park entrance:

Take shuttle bus of National park(11CNY/per).About 35 minutes,reach to National park parking lot.Two more minutes walking can be in National park entrance.

Take a taxi,30 minutes,100-120CNY

or book a car from Bruce to pick up you.

6.From Zjj train station/bus station to Zjj downtown:

No.6 bus(1 CNY/per) is a good choice.It can take you to most of the popular places,hotels,restaurants,shopping malls.

Take a taxi,about 15-25CNY

No need to book a van.

7.From Zjj down town area to Zjj National park entrance:

Take No.6 bus(1CNY/per) to bus station first and transfer to shuttle bus between Zhangjiajie city to National park entrance(11CNY/per),about 40 mimutes

Take a taxi (100-120CNY),about 30 minutes

Rent a van.

8.From Zjj down town area to Wulingyuan entrance:

The same as 7,but take shuttle bus(12CNY/per) between Zhangjiajie city to Wulingyuan bus station.Then ,take a taxi (with 10CNY),or 15 minutes walking.

9.From Zjj down town area to Tianmen mountain:

Take No.10 bus(1CNY/per) ,you would't mist it.

Take a taxi,within 20CNY,no matter where you are.

9.From Zjj national park entrance to Yellow dragon cave:

Take shuttle bus between Zjj national park and Wulingyuan,10CNY/per.But it is working during peak season time(may to october).

Arrive in Wulingyuan,Transfer to No.1 bus,they transfer bus in Yujiazui and will be passing Yellow dragon cave.

Take a taxi,around 50CNY

10.From Wulingyuan to Yellow Dragon cave:

Take No.1 bus,after 5 to 10 minutes stop in Yujiazui,gonna arrive in Yellow dragon cave.

Take a taxi,15 minute,about 30CNY

11.From Wulingyuan entrance to Baofeng lake:

Take No.2 bus(1CNY/per),15 to 20 minutes.Or ,take a taxi,10 to 15CNY .Drivers usually do not meter.

12.From Wulingyuan to Great Canyon of Zhangjiajie:

No direct bus to Great Canyon, rent a van to be there.About 30 minutes on the way.

13.From Zhangjiajie to Jiangya spa resort:

Take a taxi to Guanghe shopping mall of Zhangjiajie city.Then take the shuttle bus to Jiangya spa resort(16CNY/PER).

14.From Zhangjiajie downtown to Maoyan river drift,Jiutian cave:

Package tour in Zhangjiajie city is much easier.Or rent a van and a tour guide .

15.From Zhangjiajie to Mengdong river drift:

Package tour or rent a van and a tour guide.

16.From Zhangjiajie downtown to Fenghuang ancient town:

Take bus at 8:30 or 14:30 at Zhangjiajie bus station ,directly to Fenghuang.Or take bus/train to Jishou first,swich to shuttle bus from Jizhou to Fenghuang..Around 4 hours on the way.

17.From Wulingyuan to Fenghuang ancient town:

Take shuttle bus at Wulingyuan bus station at 8:30 or 14:30.4.5 hours on the way.

Top Hunan Province Tours

$310 Per Day

3- Day Popular Tour In Zhangjiajie

Day 1    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Full day trip to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park,take Bailong Elevator up Yuanjiajie,Bailong Elevator is the said to be the worlds tallest full-exposure outdoor lift,double-deck sightseeing elevator.Yuanjiajie is the inspiration for Hallelujah Mountain in AVATAR , Where you will also find the aptly named First Bridge under Heaven, Lover Peaks and so on.

Continuing to Tianzi Mountain, it takes you 40 minuts from Yuanjiajie to Tianzi Mountain by public bus, after arriving in 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 and check in hotel for a rest.
Accommodation: Wulingyuan Downtown

Day 2    Baofeng Lake & Glass Bridge

After breaking in the hotel, we head to Baofeng Lake where is the masterpiece of nature and human beings’wisdom. 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.

Transfer to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, have a walking on the Glass Bridge, Glass Bridge is the highlight of Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, located in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge is the highest and longest transparent glass bridge with a length 430 meters and a width 6 meters. It is 300 meters above the ground level and it can bear 800 persons standing on it at the same time. (need to book the tickets in advance)
Accommodation: Wulingyuan Downtown

Day 3    Tianmen Mountain

Full day to explore Tianmen Mountain,take the longest cablecar in the world up Tianmen Mountain,have a walk on the mountain plank road built along the face of cliffs. You will feel like walking in a fairy land when the mist is still heavy.The must-visit scenic spots are: Tianmen Cave, Glass Road, Tianme Temple.

See you off in the airport and looking forward to seeing you again in Zhangjiajie.

$1592 Per Day

10 days deep explore in Hunan province

Day 1

Arriving Changsha at 11:05 am, Pickup by driver and transfer 4 hours to Zhangjiajie, check into the hotel in Wulingyuan scenic area.

Day 2

Day 1

Arriving Changsha at 11:05 am, Pickup by driver and transfer 4 hours to Zhangjiajie, check into the hotel in Wulingyuan scenic area.

Day 2

Highlights: Huangshizhai---Golden Whip Stream---Charming Western Hunan Folk Show

Breakfast around 8:00 in the early morning, transfer to Zhangjiajie national forest park, which is famous for its pillar-like peaks and exquisite forests. Get ready for some jaw-dropping panoramic views on your hiking advebtures Huangshizhai, in English Yellow stone stronghold. It’s the largest summit platform in the park, there are numerous lookout points for stunning views, from which you can see nearly half of the peaks of Zhangjiajie, there is a popular saying goes like that if you don't visit Huangshizhai, you can't claim that you have come to Zhangjiajie. Have a brief lunch on the top of mountain. In the afternoon, enjoy a beautiful hiking along the golden whip stream. With a length of 7.5km, Golden Whip Stream is famous for its pristine water, its verdant mountains, its steep cliffs and its serene valley, and it was reputed as one ‘of the most beautiful valleys’ in the world, walking along the stream for 2.5 hours. Finish the day around 5:00pm.Dinner will be arranged in local restaurant, the guide will help you to order the food according to your request. After dinner and fresh up in the hotel, you can enjoy the famous folk show----Charming Western Hunan, which has been staged on the Spring Festival Gala hold by CCTV in 2012.

Day 3

Highlights: Yuanjiajie---Tianzi mountain—Shilihualang

Departure around 8:00 in the morning, enter into the national park by taking eco-bus, take elevator up to Yuanjiajie scenic area, which is now famous for the shooting place of the fantastic movie---Avata. We can see the floating Avata-Hallelujah mountain, No.1 nature bridge and Mihun platform and so on. Simple lunch on the top of mountain, then visit Tujia Folk Village, from which you can have a brief understanding of the ancient hunting life-style of Tujia nationality, then take the eco-bus to Tianzi Mountain, known as 'the Monarch of the Peak Forest', where is a perfect location to have a panoramic view of the nature reserve, you can enjoy He long park, western peak forest sea. Finish the day around 5:00pm.Dinner will be arranged in local restaurant.

Day 4

Highlights: Yellow Dragon Cave---- Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

Breakfast in the hotel, transfer to Yellow dragon cave. It is the longest one in Asia; it is an incomparable realm of gigantic subterranean chambers, fantastic cave formations, and extraordinary features. After the cave transfer to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Situated in Sanguansi, cili county Zhangjiajie city, 10 km east to Wulingyuan world natural heritage site, the canyon is a new discovered spots in Zhangjiajie, which is well-known for the fresh air and crystal waterfall, 3 hours to finish it.

Day 5

Highlights: Baofeng lake---Tujia folk park---Old Yard---Sandstone painting gallery

Check out from the hotel around 8:00, enjoy a peaceful boat riding on the beautiful Baofeng lake. Being located high up in the mountains, the lake catches some of the first and purest runoff water from the mountain peaks. Its height also guarantees an air freshness, Baofeng Lake is supported by lush green trees and shrub-clad stone peaks of various shapes that enclose the lake and give it a fairytale-like atmosphere. Transfer back to Zhangjiajie, have visit to Tujia folk park and the Old yard, which has more than 300 hundred years history, enjoy the history and the traditional life of Tujia nationality. After that, we can have a visit to Junsheng sandstone paiting gallery to enjoy the unique artist work----sandstone painting, which is created by a local Tujia painter named Li junsheng. Check into the hotel.

Day 6

Highlights: Tianmen Mountain---Fairy fox show

Arriving in Zhangjiajie in the morning, a warm welcome from your guide and driver, transfer to Tianmen Mountain, take half an hour riding on the longest cable-car in the world (about 7.5 km) directly reach the top of Tianmen mountain. Have a breathless walking along the glass plank-road against the cliff. Tianmen cave, the natural mountain-penetrating karst cave with the highest elevation in the world, hangs on the towering cliff. There are many graceful trees, karts hillocks and medicinal herbs and plants on the mountain. (about 5-6 hours sightseeing activies in Tianmen Mountain). Fresh up in the hotel, get ready for the beautiful and moving night show.

Day 7

Highlights: Furong town----Red Stone Forest----Zuolongxia Gorge

Check out from the hotel in the morning, transfer 1.5 hours to Furong town, Furong Town is originally named Wangcun, about 90km away from Zhangjiajie center city. It is an ancient town where Tujia minority live together.The famous movie Furong Town directed by Xiejin is shot here. After the we finish Furong town, transfer to the Red Stone Forest, which is famous for its distinctive rock formation, lovely personal image of the rocks, full of astonishments. Zuolongxia gorge is a adventure spot testing your gut, the plank road built in the in-depth valley against cliff, challenging but not dangerous, but you have to go all out to get along with iron rope chain, listening to the roaring water below the stream , marvel at spectacutar scenery. Transfer to the hotel in Jishou city.

Day 8

Highlights: Dehang Miao village---Fenghuang ancient city

Check out the hotel in the morning, transfer half an hour to Dehang. Dehang is a Miao language means “beautiful valley”, because of the unique landscape with highly straight cliffs and overlapped peaks, Dehang become a beautiful valley with lots of peaks, waterfalls and an area of virgin forest, with some rivers staggered in the region, owned a pleasant climate and rich of flora and fauna. On the way there, you can marvel at the world most breathtaking bridge, Aizhai tunnel to tunnel suspension bridge, which is newly completed. Hiking along the farm road of the Miao village, reach the highest waterfall in the world----Liusha waterfall, experience the true life of Miao people. Hiking in the valley around 3 hours. Transfer to Fenghuang ancient city.

Day 9

Highlights: South China Great Wall------Changsha

Check out form the hotel, transfer 30 minutes to the South China Great Wall. South China great wall locates in Xiangxi Tujia & Miao people autonomous prefecture, it become famous because it is only military defence wall in south China, it spans 190km long over the mountain ridge, it start in Fenghuang county, span most part in Fenghuang and end in Tingzi pass Guizhou province.it was built in Ming dynasty with the investment of central government to seperate Miao people,it was dicovered in year 2000 after many year of isolation. Transfer 6 hours to Changsha, check inton the hotel in Changsha.

Day 10

Highlights: Yuelu Academy

Check out in the morning, transfer to Yuelu Academy----“one-thousand-year-old academy” which was established in Northern Song dynasty and has witnessed a history of more than one thousand years without a break. Visit the academy 1.5 hours, then transfer to Huanghua airport, finish the pleasant trip in Hunan.

$300 Per Day

3 Days Zhangjiajie Tour from Guangzhou

Day 1 Guangzhou / Zhangjiajie
Transport via: Flight on our arrangement
Upon your arrival in Zhangjiajie, you will be met by you local guide and then be transferred to the hotel. Enjoy some leisure time for the rest of the day.
Day 2 Zhangjiajie (B, L)

Sightseeing: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Huangshizhai Cable Car, Jinbian Brook, Huangshi Fort)
You will have a full day visit .including the following places: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Zhangjiajie's main tourist draw is the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list for its lush vegetation, unique sandstone pillars, pristine waters and a wide variety of species of flora and fauna.
You can take a cable car to Huangshizhai where you will appreciate the daunting rock columns. From the top, enjoy spectacular views of the forest with rough landscape.
Another scenic spot is the Jinbian Brook. It covers a distance of 7.5 km from north to south, winding across mountains and valleys. The brook is limpid through the year and is famous for Jinbian Cave-which has a height of 382km and looks like a huge flying eagle.
You will also have chance to explore the Huangshi Fort. It is a mesa higher on the north side elevated by stiff cliffs. Huangshi Fort has the most of marvelous view of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park including Treasure Box of Heavenly Books, Magic Sea-suppressing Needle, South Pillar of Heaven, Golden Tortoise Watching the Sea etc.
Day 3 Zhangjiajie / Guangzhou (B, L)

Transfer via: Flight on our arrangement
Sightseeing: Tianzi Mountain
You will continue to visit the Tianzi Mountain today. Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve is a mesa in the northwest of Wulingyuan. Up on the mesa, the field of vision is widely opened up and it is a perfect location to have a panoramic view of the nature reserve. Tianzi Mountain has four scenic wonders, namely Cloud Billows, Moon Brightness, Sun Glow and Winter Snow. The cloud billows are ever changing, morning and evening sun glows vast sky, moon shines in the still night, winter snow falls enchanting the scenery, like a lyric, like a landscape painting.
After the tours, you will be transferred to airport to take flight and fly back to Guangzhou.

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