Phoenix Fenghuang ancient town

Day 1: Zhangjiajie Arrival

After meeting with the tour guide, he/she will take you by private van and driver to your hotel for a good rest.

Accommodation: Best Western Grand Hotel in Zhangjiajie(Superior Class)/Sunshine Hotel & Resort Zhangjiajie(Deluxe Class)

Day 2: Zhangjiajie national forest park: Huangshi Fort, Golden Whip Brook

After breakfast, you will take the cable car to Huangshi Fort which is 1092 meters above sea level. It is the biggest sightseeing platform to view the spectacular scenery in the national park. Later, explore the famous Golden Whip Brook which covers a distance of 7.5 km winding across mountains and valleys. 

Accommodation:  Wulingyuan Hotel(Superior Class)/Pullman Hotel & Resort(Deluxe Class)

Day 3: Wulingyuan scenic area: Tianzi mountain, Yuanjiajie and Baofeng Lake

After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up  and take you to Wulingyuaun Scenic Area to visit its two most classic and popular attractions. Take a cable car up to Tianzi mountain, and you will see large area of grotesque peaks thrusting up below. Walking along the steps, spectacular views unfold in front of you from different angels. In the afternoon, ride the public shuttle bus to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, whose mountains are said to be the inspiration for Avatar's Hallelujah Mountain, and then take the shuttle bus for the Bailong elevator down the mountain. This glass elevator was built on the side of a cliff, and it claims to be the world's highest and fastest outdoor sightseeing elevator which takes only 1.5 minutes with 326 meters as the height.

After that, go to Baofeng lake that is a basin created by the terrain in the middle of this mountainous area. It is a leisurely experience as you boat on the clear water, see the hills of various shapes, and enjoy entertainment by the local minority people as they sing their traditional songs.

Accommodation:  Wulingyuan Hotel(Superior Class)/Pullman Hotel & Resort(Deluxe Class)

Day 4: Tianmen Mountain, drive to Fenghuang Ancient Town

After breakfast, take the longest cable car up to the top of Tianmen Mountain which got the name because of Tianmen hole(literally "heaven's gate) is a 131-meter-high hole formed naturally in the mountain like a doorway, well-known for being glided through by a world-class stuntman in a wing suit. To reach the hole, you can climb for about half an hour up the "stairway to heaven". Coming up to Tianmen mountain, Your heart will beat faster at on the world's longest cable car, the suspended glass walkway almost a mile(1,430 meters) above the ground, and the winding road with 99 curves.
    In the afternoon, 4 hours drive to Fenghuang Ancient Town, enjoy the night view in the town with all lights and lanterns on.

Accommodation: Government Hotel(Superior Class)/Phoenix Grand Hotel(Deluxe Class)

 Day 5: Fenghuan Ancient Town, Dehang Miao Village, Back to the next destination

After breakfast, wondering around in the ancient town with the cement pavements and characteristic wooden buildings (Diaojiaolou). 

In the afternoon, drive back to Zhangjiajie while on the way back, explore Dehang Miao Village which refers to "beautiful valley" to get an interactive with local Miao-minority people in person.

    End of service for 5-Day Zhangjiajie & Fenghuang Ancient Town Classic Tour, and you will be transferred to the airport/train station/bus station for your next destination.

Tour Feature:Landscape,Cultural,Hiking,cuisine.

Tour Duration:  5 Days

Fitness level required: **(Average)

Road condition: ****(Excellent)

Time of availability: All the year

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Tour Overview:

DAY1 Yuanjiajie--Yangjiajie--Tianzi Mount. Nightstay in Wulingyuan

Morning, take the world highest sightseeing elevator (Bailong) up to  Yuanjiajie area for the first look of sandstone peak forest.,it's the Movie:Avatar's background. After it, bus to its neighbor Yangjiajie for an wild hike to Natural Great Wall at Fubogong, then continue to  Tianzi Mount  for the panorama of  Avatar World. Stay overnight outside or on the top of the park.

DAY2.Golden Whip Stream--Yellow Dragon Cave.Nightstay in Wulingyuan

Morning,walk along the beautiful Gold Whip Stream for 2.5 hours, listening to the sound of nature.Afternoon,visit Yellow Dragon Cave for an amazing underground view.

DAY3. Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon--Fenghuang.Nightstay in Fenghuang.

Morning, drive to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon for a Canyon trip,meanwhile, experience the world highest and longest glass bridge  afternoon,  drive to Fenghuang, Night, sit by the Tuo River on the bank or in the bar,enjoy the night scene of this beautiful ancient town.

Day 4 Fenghuang Ancient Town,Nightstay in  Zhangjiajie Downtown

Morning. Listen to the local history and stories by visit scenic spots in the ancient part of Fenghuang. After the town trip, free time till afternoon, then drive back to Zhangjiajie downtown. Night,watch Tianmen Fox Fairy which narrates an amazing local love story,and is titled as one of the 3 best nature-backgrounded shows in China.

DAY5.Tianmen Mountain--Sandstone Painting Gallery.(Hiking Time:3Hours)

Enjoy a whole day tour from morning in Tianmen Mount, take the world longest cable car  to the top, do circled tour  to see the different spectacularity of Karst Landform, then reach the Tianmen hole by world longest escalator, then bus down to the mount foot  on the breathtakingly zigzag road. Afternoon,we conclude this wonderful 6-day tour by enjoying the unique local art at Junsheng Sandstone Gallery. Happy Ending

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Inclusions:

All Entry Tickets

Accommodation: 3 nights in 3 star standard hotels/guesthouses, 1 night for a very local and special homestay (basic but clean) in Sitting Dragon Gorge.1 night in a wooden stilt guesthouse in Fenghuang.
tickets :

Transportation: What's kind of transportation we use depends on the No.of travelers.The case usually goes like below:

1-2 : Public Bus.

3-7 :Private Van of 7-9 seats ( or Public bu and Partial Private Van Combined)

8+: Private bus.

Meal:Chinese Meal,

Guide: An experienced English speaking guide

exclusions:

Cablecar,Elevator,one part of escalator in Tianmen Mount

Snacks,drinks,Laundry,tip and other personal expense.

Notice:

Surcharges will be charged in (May 1st-7th),(October 1st-7th) ,and Spring Festival ( Chinese New Year).
The price quoted is to be used for reference only. A final tour quote will be provided to you at the time of  final confirmation on itinerary and standard. it may be lower or higher based on the No. of traveler and your traveling time

Day 1    Zhangjiajie

You will get a warm welcome from your guide and driver when you arrive in Zhangjiajie. Check in hotel and have a good rest.

Accommodation : Zhangjiajie City.

Day 2    Zhangjiajie

Take the 7.5km long cableway to the top of Tianman Mountain, the highest mountain in Zhangjiajie (1520 metres). Then spend the rest of the day hiking out to the various scenic spots. See sub-primitive forests, Tianmen Temple (Buddhist centre of Western Hunan), Tianmen Cave and the Glass Road on the cliff.

Accommodation: Zhangjiajie City

Day 3    Zhangjiajie

Be transferred to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, visit Yellow Stone Village, explore the most popular scenic spots: Five finger peak, Picking-up Star Platform and so on.

Explore Golden Whip Stream, this valley is well-known for its crystal water and fresh air, 7.5 kilometers long. It is praised to be one of the most beautiful valley in the world.

Accommodation: Wulingyuan

Day 4   Zhangjiajie

Visit Yuanjiajie, Yuanjiajie, featuring precipitous and precarious pillars that became the inspiration for Hallelujah Mountain in movie Avatar, is a naturally formed platform mountain, it is the must visit place when you in Zhangjiajie.

Tianzi Mountain: It is known for 4 natural spectacles - the clouds of mist that circle the peaks of the mountain,the amazing views of the rising sun,the moonlit nights and snowcapped winter peaks. The most popular scenic spots are: Helong Park, The West Sea.

Accommodation: Wulingyuan

Day 5   Zhangjiajie

After breakfast in the hotel, your guide will take you to visit Baofeng Lake, Baofeng Lake is the masterpiece of nature and human beings’wisdom. All the water is from rainfall and spring without any pollutant.It 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.

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, combining mountain, water and hole, 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 and so on.

Accommodation: Wulingyuan

Day 6    Furong Town

Explore Yellow Dragon Cave, Yellow Dragon 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.

2 hours bus riding from Zhangjiajie to Furong Town, Furong town,originally named Wangcun,is a home of Tujia and Miao minorities in the west Hunan. Furong Town has a history of more than 2,000 years, and it an ancient town where people of the Tujia and Miao ethnic people live  together.Until now, in the town, pavement laid with black flagstones and ancient domestic house (mainly Diaojiaolou) are well preserved.

Accommodation: Fenghuang City

Day 7    Fenghuang City

You will spend the whole morning in Fenghuang Ancient City, enjoy the scenic spots such as: the Former Residence of Shengcongwen, Hong Bridge,Wanming Tower and so on.
Back to Zhangjiajie( 4 hours bus riding) and see you off in airport or railway station.

The quotation of this tour is ( based on 5 persons, no shopping):
5 star hotel : Adult 759USD/PAX; single room supplement 353 USD/PAX.
4 star hotel: Adult 588USD/PAX; single room supplement 168USD/PAX.
3 star hotel: Adult 496USD/PAX; single room supplement 99USD/PAX.

Price includes:
1.Transportation for the whole trip, including airport pick up and drop off service, we use 9 seats bus.
2.Private English speaking guide for the whole trip.
3.Entrance fees as mentioned.
4.The prices above are based two persons sharing one standard room with daily breakfast.
5.Travel insurance.
6.Arrangements fees.

Price excludes:
1.Tips for your tour guide and driver.
2.Personal Expenses, flight tickets or train tickets.
3.Any items not specified in the plan..
4. Cablecars and elevator in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

Day 1

You will get a warm welcome from you guide and driver, be transferred to your hotel and have a good rest.

Accommodation: Zhangjiajie City.

Day 2   Zhangjiajie National Forest Park 

It takes you 40 minutes from Zhangjiajie City to the park, pay a visit to Yellow Stone Village,  the most popular scenic spots are: Five finger peak, Picking-up Star Platform and so on.

Explore Golden Whip Stream, this valley is well-known for its crystal water and fresh air, 7.5 kilometers long, 2 hours hiking in the valley.

Accommodation: Wuingyuan.

Day 3   Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

After breakfast in your hotel, take Bailong Elevator up to Yuanjiajie is also called AVATAR Mountain. It is located in the northwest part of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Enjoy Hallelujah Mountain, NO.1 Bridge in the world, Losts Souls Platform and so on(Bailong Elevator up).

Tianzi Mountain: It is known for 4 natural spectacles - the clouds of mist that circle the peaks of the mountain,the amazing views of the rising sun,the moonlit nights and snowcapped winter peaks. The most popular scenic spots are: Helong Park, The West Sea.( take Bailong elevator down, Tianzi Cableway is under repaired)

Accommodation: Wulingyuan.

Day 4   Tianmen Mountain 

Explore Tianmen Mountain, the most popular scenic spots are: Tianmen Cave, Tianmen Temple, the glass road and so on. In the afternoon, be transferred to Fenghuang City, about 3.5 hours in the bus.

Accommodation: Fenghuang City

Day 5   Fenghuang City 

You will spend the whole morning in Fenghuang City, Fenghuang City is located at the southwest ridge of central China's Hunan Province. The most popular scenic spots in Fenghuang are: the former residence of Shengcongwen, Yangel Family Clan Temple,  Hong Bridge, Wanming Tower and so on.

Back to Zhangjiajie and see you off in the airport.

The quotation of this tour is( based on 2 persons): 694USD/PAX( 5 star hotel); 629USD/PAX( 4 star hotel); 565USD/PAX( 3 star hotel).

Price includes:
1.Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing by airconditioned coach with a driver.
2.Private English speaking guide for the whole trip.
3.Entrance fees as mentioned.
4.Hotels with daily breakfast.
5.The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group.
6.Luggage Transfers.
7.Service Charge & Government Taxes.

Price excludes:
1.Tips for your tour guide and driver.
2.Meals.
3.Personal Expenses.
4.Any items not specified in the plan.
5. Yellow Stone Village Cableway.
 

Tour Introduction:

This tour puts the best mountain scenery of China together--Zhangjiajie and Guilin which definitely will dazzle your eyes. and you will also be impressed by the minorities living in Hunan and Guangxi Province.It's a perfect combination for an unforgettable travel experience of exploring nature.

Tour Feature: Landscape,Ethnic Culture, Cycling,Hiking.
Fitness level required: ***(Moderate)
Road condition: ***(Good)
Time of availability: All the year

Day1 Guilin---Yangshuo--Moon Hill--Big Banyan Tree--Yangshuo.Nightstay in Yangshuo.
Morning, head to Yangshuo, the best of Guilin, then visit Moon Hill, Big Banyan Tree Park, by cycling in the beautiful countryside of Yangshuo. Afternoon, easy walk in the West street in the center of Yangshuo’s prosperity, find a nice dinner place for your stomach. Evening watch the well-known night show called Impression Liusanjie which is directed by Zhangyimou --the very director of 2008 Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony. Be prepared to be shockingly impressed by the visual dream in reality.

Day2 Yangshuo--Yangdi--Xingping--Silver Cave--Yangshuo. Nightstay in Yangshuo.
Morning, drive out for a bamboo boat rafting from Yangdi to Xingping, sit and enjoy essence of Guilin’s chinese-traditional-painting-liked landscape. Visit Xingping old town at the rafting end, Afternoon, visit Silver Cave--one of 10 best spots of Guilin. Night, Be free like a bird. 

Day3 Yangshuo---Ping’an. Nightstay in Ping’an.
Morning, long drive to Ping’an where the Minority Zhuang & Yao have been living for centuries. After hotel check-in, Climb up to some spots to enjoy the amazing picture drawn by parallel lines of fields. If weather allows. Stay longer for the sunset. Night, relax with quietness and forget the city life for one night.

Day4 Ping’an--Golden Hole--Guilin. Nightstay in Guilin.
Morning, pack snacks and water for a classic hike(4.5hours) from Ping’an to Golden hole. go through mountains to appreciate different parts of terrace.( An easier option: drive in another direction to Golden Hole). Afternoon, drive back to Guilin for a relaxing city tour. Night, take a boat trip to enjoy the night scene of Guilin.

Day5 Guilin---Changsha--Zhangjiajie. Nightstay in Zhangjiajie
Morning, hike up to the top of Guilin-- Diecai Hill, take a bird’s eye view of this beautiful city as the last sight and goodbye, At early noon, leave Guilin for Changsha in Hunan Province by highspeed train, then a bus transfer to Zhangjiajie--the Avatar Planet.

Day 6 Golden Whip Stream--Yuanjiajie. Nightstay in Wulingyuan
Morning,walk along the beautiful Gold Whip Stream for 2.5 hours, listening to the sound of nature. Afternoon. take the world highest sightseeing elevator (Bailong) up to  Yuanjiajie area for the spectacular view of sandstone peak forest.,it's the background of the Movie:Avatar.(If time allows, bus to its neighbor Yangjiajie for an wild hike to Natural Great Wall at Fubogong, then continue to  Tianzi Mount  for the panorama of  Avatar World. Stay overnight outside or on the top of the park.)

DAY7 Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon--Zhangjiajie downtown--Tujia folk Park. Nightstay in Zhangjiajie Downtown.
Morning, drive to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon for a Canyon trip, meanwhile, experience the world highest and longest glass bridge, afternoon, go back to Zhangjiajie downtown, get to know the minority Tujia by visiting Tujia Folk Park where the world highest stilt house lies.

Day 8 Tianmen Mountain--Junsheng Sandstone Gallery.
Spend a whole day in Tianmen Mount, take the world longest cablecar  to the top, do circled tour  to see the different spectacularity of Karst Landform, then reach the Tianmen hole by world longest escalator, then bus down to the mount foot  on the breathtakingly zigzag road.  Afternoon, we conclude this wonderful 8-day tour by enjoying the unique local art at Junsheng Sandstone Gallery. Happy Ending.

Inclusions:

All Entry Tickets

Accommodation: 3-star hotel or guesthouse..

Transportation: What's kind of transportation we use depends on the No.of travelers.The case usually goes like below:

1-2 : Public Bus.

3-7 :Private Van of 7-9 seats ( or Public bu and Partial Private Van Combined)

8+: Private bus.

Meal:Chinese Meal,

Guide: An experienced English speaking guide

Exclusions:

Cablecar,Elevator,one part of escalator in Tianmen Mount.

Snacks,drinks,Laundry,and other personal expense.

Notice:

Surcharges will be charged in (May 1st-7th),(October 1st-7th) ,and Spring Festival ( Chinese New Year).
The price quoted is to be used for reference only. A final tour quote will be provided to you at the time of  final confirmation on itinerary and standard. it may be lower or higher based on the No. of traveler and your traveling time