Zhangjiajie Classic & Fenghuang Ancient Town Tour - 5 Days

Experience a full-day, breathtaking journey through the otherworldly sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the true inspiration behind the floating mountains in the movie Avatar. Your adventure begins with a scenic cable car ride up the mountain, whisking you directly into the clouds. First, explore Tianzishan (Tianzi Mountain), renowned for its misty peaks and stunning panoramic views of thousands of jagged pillars rising from the valleys. Next, journey to Yuanjiajie, where you will stand face-to-face with the awe-inspiring Avatar Hallelujah Mountain and cross the First Bridge Under Heaven. After marveling at these gravity-defying landscapes, you will experience a thrilling descent aboard the famous Bailong Elevator, a soaring glass structure built into the cliffside. Conclude your unforgettable day with a peaceful, ground-level stroll along the crystal-clear waters of Golden Whip Brook (Jinbianxi), where you can admire the towering peaks from below amidst lush forests and playful wild macaques.
Take a shuttle bus to Mount Tianzi Scenic Area and take a cable car to the mountain top. Mount Tianzi is admired as one of the top four scenic spots of Wulingyuan Scenic Area (UNESCO). Mount Tianzi is renowned by the amazing natural landscape, it embodies varied beautiful scenes at different time within one day and is reputed as “huge bonsai, small fairyland”.
Afterwards, take a shuttle bus to Yuanjiajie (UNESCO), experience the magnificent scenery of jagged peaks and deep valleys. It is said that the Southern Sky Pillar in Yuanjiajie was the prototype of the floating mountains in the Film Avatar.
Take the Bailong Elevator to get down from the mountain. The Bailong Lift is the highest outdoor elevator in the World.

Today, take an excursion to the Tianmen Mountain National Park. The stunning sightseeings include Tianmen Cave (also called Heaven's Door), the 99 Bends, vertical cliffs, and the glass skywalk. The 1,430-meter high skywalk offers visitor a unique vista of the mountainous summits and spine-tingling thrills.
Baofeng Lake is one of most beautiful attractions of Wulingyuan Scenic Area. There were many TV series shoot in Baofeng Lake area due to its amazing natural scenery. Take a short cruise on the crystal-clear lake.

Good to know: on foggy days, it is easier to walk across the pathway as you can see nothing below, however, the fun and thrilling feeling is less. You are advised to check the weather forecast to get the best experience in advance. Our tour guide can also give you some useful suggestions.

As world's longest and highest glass bridge, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge measures 430m in total length and 6m in breadth, and is suspended about 260m above the ground.

Then, stop by at Sand-rock Painting Research Institution and transfer to Fenghuang Ancient Town (4 hours). Upon arrival, enjoy a night boat trip on Tuo River.