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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 4-day journey from Guangzhou to the enchanting landscapes of Zhangjiajie and the historic Fenghuang Old Town. Travel in comfort aboard a bullet train to Zhangjiajie, where you'll stay in the scenic Wulingyuan area. Experience the breathtaking views of Zhangjiajie National Park, including the iconic mountains that inspired the movie Avatar, and explore the wonders of Tianzi Mountain and the 10-Mile-Gallery. Discover the awe-inspiring Tianmen Mountain with its glass walkway and the world's longest cableway. Conclude your adventure in the charming Fenghuang Old Town, where you can wander through its well-preserved wooden houses along the Tuo River. This private tour includes accommodation, a local guide, and transportation, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience in the heart of China. ...more ...less
Highlights
Explore the breathtaking Zhangjiajie National Park and its stunning views from the super elevator.
Marvel at the iconic Heaven and Earth Pillar, the inspiration for the floating mountains in the movie Avatar.
Visit Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, known for its four wonders: the Sea of Clouds, the Radiance of the Moonlight, the Rays of Sunshine, and the Snow in winter.
Experience the thrill of walking on the glass walkway at Tianmen Mountain, leading to the Gateway of Heaven.
Take the world's longest cableway at Tianmen Mountain, offering spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
Discover the charm of Fenghuang Old Town, with its well-preserved wooden houses along the Tuo River.
Enjoy the magical evening lights of Fenghuang, creating a picturesque scene from the historic wooden houses.
At 6:30am, you will be picked up from lobby of centrally located Guangzhou hotel, and transferred to station to catch 6-hour bullet train to Zhangjiajie. Upon arrival, you will check in hotel in Wulingyuan Scenic Area, often referred to as Zhangjiajie. Time permits, you will visit some parts of the Wulingyuan area with your guide. ...more ...less
Day 2
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Zhangjiajie: Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, 10-Mile-Gallery
Location: Zhangjiajie
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pullman Hotel or equivalent
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you will take one-hour ride to Zhangjiajie National Park where you will overlook the wonderful views by super elevator. The elevator takes 1.58 seconds to transport tourists from the bottom to the Yuanjiajie top exhibiting unbelievable and fantastic views. Enjoy the heaven and earth pillar unpredictable prototype mountain of the movie AVATAR directed by Jame Cameron on the Summit Sightseeing platform.
Afterwards you will move to visit Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve that offers a perfect location to have a panoramic picture. Known as 'the Monarch of the Peak Forest', Tianzi Mountain has four wonders the Sea of Clouds, the Radiance of the Moonlight, the Rays of Sunshine and the Snow in winter.
Later you will head to Shilihualang (10-Mile-Gallery) to explore. (One way by electric train; other way on foot for about 30 Minutes.)
Day 3
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Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang by car
Location: Zhangjiajie
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Guest house in the old town
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Drive to Tianmen Mountain, then walk along the road leading to Gateway of Heaven. The glass walkway makes it so distinctive. You will take Tianmen Mountain Cableway to explore Tongtian Avenue (a way to Heaven), Tianmen Cave (Heaven Gateway), Tianmen Temple, Tianmen glass walkway, Ghost-valley plank road, and Yunmeng Fairy Summit. You will take a small cable to the main cable, then take the longest cableway in the world with a length of 7455 meters and elevation of 518 meters to go down.
(The round-way of the main cable and upper way for the small cable are included. If you take round-way small cable car, you will miss some sights.)
Afterwards you will take 3-hour ride to old town of Fenghuang which was built along the Tuo River with local wood. It is nice to wander around the well-preserved wooden houses. In the evening, the lights creates a wonderful world from the houses.
Day 4
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Fenghuang to Huaihua or Changsha, bullet train to Guangzhou
Location: Guangzhou
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Free explore in the morning. After lunch, you will take one-hour ride to Huaihua to catch 5-hour bullet train back to Guangzhou. (You will take train from Changsha to Guangzhou if no train tickets available in Huaihua due to its limited trains.)
Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your Guangzhou hotel where the trip concludes.
What's Included
Accommodation
Accommodation as per itinerary in a twin shared room is included.
Local Guide
A local guide will be provided throughout the tour.
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Hotel pickup and drop-off services are included.
Private Tour
The tour is conducted as a private tour.
Transport
Transport by private vehicle is included.
Bullet Train Tickets
Round trip bullet train tickets in second class are included.
Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to the attractions are included.
Meals
Meals as per itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) are included.
What's Not Included
Gratuities
Gratuities are not included and are recommended.
Dinner
Dinner is not included in the tour package.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
Requirements
Passport
Please Note
Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants (for your train ticket reservation)
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable shoes
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with a 6-hour bullet train journey from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie, followed by private vehicle transfers. Experience the world's longest cableway at Tianmen Mountain and return to Guangzhou via a 5-hour bullet train, ensuring a seamless and efficient travel experience.
Accommodation
Stay at the Pullman Hotel or equivalent in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, offering comfort and convenience during your exploration of Zhangjiajie. In Fenghuang, enjoy a cozy guest house experience in the old town, surrounded by the charm of well-preserved wooden houses.
Check out our Q&As
What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in twin shared rooms. On the first two nights, you will stay at the Pullman Hotel or an equivalent in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area. On the third night, you will stay in a guest house in the old town of Fenghuang.
Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, meals are included as per the itinerary. Breakfast and lunch are provided, but dinner is not included.
What is the mode of transportation during the tour?
The tour includes transportation by private vehicle and bullet train. The bullet train tickets are for second class.
Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, a local guide is provided as part of the tour package.
What are some of the key attractions visited during the tour?
Key attractions include Zhangjiajie National Park, Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, Shilihualang (10-Mile-Gallery), Tianmen Mountain, and the old town of Fenghuang.
Is there a vegetarian meal option available?
Yes, a vegetarian option is available. Please advise at the time of booking if required.
What should I wear during the tour?
It is recommended to dress appropriately for all weather conditions and to wear comfortable shoes.
Tipping in China
If you're happy with the services provided then a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. Tipping is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across China and other Asian countries. We recommend that any tips are given to the intended recipient by a member of your group, rather than collected and passed on by the group leader.
The following amounts are based on local considerations and feedback from our past travellers:
Restaurants: Tipping is not common practice at restaurants in China or Tibet.
Tour guides: Throughout your tour you may at times have local guides or national guide. We suggest CNY20-50 per person per day for guides.
Porters: In some hotels a porter may offer to carry your bag to your room. We suggest CNY10 per bag for porters.
Drivers: You may have a range of drivers on your trip. Some may be with you for a short journey while others may be with you for several days. We would suggest that you tip only those more involved with the group (for example those that help you with your bags etc). CNY10-30 per person per day is generally appropriate.
Can I travel to China without a visa?
US/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Canada citizens(actually most western country citizens) planning to visit China's mainland must apply for an entry visa through the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General. ... WithUS/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Canadapassport, citizens do not need a visa to enter Hong Kong, but travelers who plan to visit China's mainland while in the region will need a visa to travel from Hong Kong to China.
However, some cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing etc. that allow 24-hour/72-hour direct transit in China, also called the 24-hour/72-hour transit without visa, regulates that visa is not required for air, train, and ship passengers transiting in mainland China for a stay of no more than 24 hours/72 hours before heading for a third country or region formost western country citizens.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
All of our tours are planned and operated on a twin-share basis, meaning that the standard cost is based either on individual travellers sharing accommodation with another group member of the same sex, or people who book together sharing accommodation. Silkroadtrips are pleased to offer travellers the option of pre-booking a guaranteed single room. Kindly note our single supplement do not include sharing cabins on the overnight trains or cruises.
Trains
Aboard the overnight sleeper train, berths are usually in 1st class ‘soft sleeper’ lockable compartments for 4 which have 2 sets of bunks with clean bedding provided. WC and washbasins are provided for shared use at the end of each carriage. Hot meals and snacks are sold to your berth on all overnight journeys. In times of large demand we may have to travel in 2nd class ‘hard sleeper’ which consists of sectioned off compartments for 6,leading off an open plan carriage.
Bullet trains are getting popular, it is very modern with a high velocity of 300km per hour. There are western toilets, dinning car on the bullet trains, and normally for short distance running 1—8 hours.
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