Make your trip of a lifetime even more memorable by extending your tour, or adding a stopover en route. Enjoy private return airport transfers with English-speaking assistant, stay in hand-picked hotels tailored to your preferred standard of accommodation, and explore both the must-see sights and hidden gems of the city on expertly guided day tours.
Home to China’s first national forest park, Zhangjiajie is famed for its dramatic limestone pinnacles - an iconic sight in traditional Chinese art and said to have inspired the film Avatar. With over 3,000 towering pillars, hidden ravines, waterfalls, and natural bridges, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a designated World Geological Park, rich in rare plant and animal species.
A short stay will allow you to delve even deeper into a region, explore a whole other country, or even give you the chance to relax on a beautiful beach. A stopover on the other hand is an easy way not only to break up your journey, but also to add a few days in a buzzing, cosmopolitan metropolis to your travel itinerary.
Travel on any day that suits you.
Select from standard, superior or deluxe hotels to match your style and budget.
Every detail, expertly arranged – seamless transfers, private transport, hand-picked hotels, delicious regional cuisine, and the must-see sights.
Explore with your own expert local guide, dedicated exclusively to you and your travel companions.
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Make your way to Zhangjiajie airport or railway station. Upon arrival, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel for the a three-night stay. Later, embark on a night tour of the '72 Qilou', exploring its weird and wonderful architecture.
Enjoy a full day of exploring Zhangjiajie National Park. Begin at the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area and make your way around the karst scenery. Ride the Bailong glass elevator up to Mihun Stage and enjoy amazing views of the majestic peaks, including the 'First Bridge under the Sun' and Hallelujah Mountain. Continue to Emperor Mountain to visit Helong Park. Take a cable car down and head to Jinbian Stream and Ten-Mile Natural Gallery. You will be walking for around 4-5 hours in the park. End the day with a sampan cruise on Lake Baofeng.
Explore the colourful stalagmites and stalactites of the Huanglong Cave. Then, brace yourself for an exhilarating walk across Zhangjiajie's Glass Bridge, the world's longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge stretching 430-metres over the Grand Canyon.
Check-out of your accommodation this morning. Take a cable car to the beautiful Mount Tianmen and walk on the thrilling glass skywalk. Visit Tianmen Cave, nicknamed 'Heaven's Door' and Jun Sheng Sandstone painting gallery. Later, transfer to Zhangjiajie airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Places Visited: Zhangjiajie (3N)
We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.
Close to the scenic area, the 4-star Zhangjiajie Expert Village Sunshine Courtyard Hotel, blends contemporary interiors with a classical garden style allowing you to embrace your natural surroundings and scenery. A buffet breakfast is available, serving both Chinese and Western cuisine while the tea room makes for a great spot to unwind. Each room is spacious and modern with Wi-Fi and air-conditioning.
| City | Average Temperate | Monthly Rainfall |
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4°c
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35mm
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| Zhangjiajie |
6°c
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50mm
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| Zhangjiajie |
10°c
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92mm
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| Zhangjiajie |
16°c
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167mm
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| Zhangjiajie |
20°c
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218mm
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| Zhangjiajie |
24°c
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243mm
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| City | Average Temperate | Monthly Rainfall |
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| Zhangjiajie |
26°c
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193mm
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| City | Average Temperate | Monthly Rainfall |
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| Zhangjiajie |
26°c
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155mm
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| Zhangjiajie |
22°c
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108mm
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| Zhangjiajie |
17°c
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111mm
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| Zhangjiajie |
12°c
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69mm
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| City | Average Temperate | Monthly Rainfall |
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| Zhangjiajie |
6°c
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35mm
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