Zhangjiajie-Furong Town-Fenghuang-Huoluping Miao Village In-depth Tour 6 days
Day 1: ZHANGJIAJIE On arrival, be welcomed by your guide for transfer to hotel.
Overnight: Zhangjiajie Santo Domingo International Hotel
Meals: NIL
Day 2:ZHANGJIAJIE enter Zhangjiajie national park, ascend virginal mountain by Yangjiajie cable car(杨家界), marvel at the fantastic wall-like peaks, transfer to Tianzi Mountain(天子山) by internal park bus, marvel at the West Sea, a postcard perfect landscape where a ‘sea’ of clouds occasionally wafts through a ‘sea’ of hundreds of majestic tree-covered peaks of different shapes and forms. Break for a dose of history at He Long Park where a bronze statue was built in memory of Marshal He Long, a Robin Hood outlaw turned powerful military leader. Transfer to Yuanjiajie(袁家界) by internal park bus for the most iconic Hallelujah Mountains in the famous movie, Avatar. Descend from the Bailong Elevator, the world’s highest and fastest elevator. Continue to the 10 Miles Natural Gallery(十里画廊), a picturesque valley with a stream running through it and more strange rock formations on both sides.
Overnight: Zhangjiajie
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3: ZHANGJIAJIE After breakfast, visit Yellow Dragon Cave and Baofeng Lake in Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve. Yellow Dragon Cave (黄龙洞) is praised as the most beautiful cave in the world by UNESCO Experts. With an area of 100,000 square meters, length of 7.6 kilometres, height of 140 meters, two underground rivers, four waterfalls, 13 caverns and 10,000 stalagmites and stalactites, it is a huge limestone cave. The Magic Needle and Chair of Dragon King are famous sights in the cave. In the afternoon ,transfer to Zhangjiajie grand canyon Zhangjiajie grand canyon is new discovery situates outskirt of Zhangjiajie, in Sanguansi Cili county, 20 km east to Wulingyuan, When driving close to the entrance a expanse of bamboo disappear, you find a deeply lower Valley with cutting-edge cliffs. 1000 stair cases hill path cutting through narrow crevice leads vertically to the bottom of the valley, with rich resource of underground water from large foundation of 60 square km area, pristine water stream runs 3 km southeast to a jade lake packed with rare trees, steep high cliffs, inspirational waterfalls, hanging caves,600 meters long slide way filled with fun is very impressive, remember to bring a flashlight to light up a cave that we are going through one minute, umbrella to avoid getting wet when we go under waterfalls,¥142, sightseeing for 3 hours.
Day 4: ZHANGJIAJIE This morning, do sightseeing in Baofeng Lake(宝峰湖), also known as Water Paradise, is typical scenery of Wulingyuan. Green trees and stone peaks of various shapes surround the lake. Taking a boat in the lake is the wonderful experience to the beauty and fresh air of the area. In the afternoon,Tianmen Mountain National Park(天门山) (also known as Heaven Gate Mountain) by the longest cable car in the world (750 metres) and marvel at the stunning 99 hairpin road against the high cliffs. Youll reach the base platform and a long flight of stairs leading up towards the Tianmen Cave – a natural water-eroded cave with the highest elevation in the world! This is known as the Heaven Reaching Ladder. At the western side of the summit, there you can find the newly built Tianmen Temple. Sightseeing for 5-6 hours.
Overnight: Zhangjiajie International Hotel
Day5: ZHANGJIAJIE / FENGHUANG In the morning, check out and drive 4hrs to Fenghuang. Along the way, we can make a stop in the Tujia village of Furong(芙蓉镇) beautifully laid out on an undulating landscape. Check into your hotel on arrival and relax after a long but scenic road journey. This afternoon, take a leisure drive to Fenghuang Ancient Town(凤凰古城) With over 300 years of history, Fenghuang Ancient Town, also known as Phoenix Ancient Town, is one of the best-preserved historical villages in China and listed as a World Heritage site in 2008. This afternoon, you will visit the Former Residence of Seng Congwen (沈从文故居), a typical ancient Southern courtyard house. Visit the ancestral hall of the Yang family (杨家祠堂). Enjoy a rowing boat trip to see the Diaojiao Lou (traditional Chinese gabled wooden houses built on stilts) on both sides of the river and Hongqiao up close, see Hongqiao (Rainbow Bridge), built in the Ming Dynasty over 600 years ago, is the ancient towns most well-known tourist spot. Stroll along the riverside and the narrow streets paved by flagstones, cross the river through the stepping stones, Tiaoyan (Leaping Stones), and the narrow primitive bridge near the Beimen Matou (North Gate Pier). You will also see the Gucheng Qiangcheng (the Ancient Town Wall), is located south of the river, between the North and East Gate.
Overnight: Fenghuang Government Hotel
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 6: FENGHUANG / ZHANGJIAJIE Spend the morning exploring Fenghuang Old Town. In the afternoon, transfer to Huoluping village, Drive up the high mountains with valley and layers of rice terraces to find an obscure Miao Peoples village named Huoluping. The remoteness and inaccessibility keep the village life intact. Visit local families, drive 4 hours back to Zhangjiajie, complete impressive western Hunan tour, service end in the Zhangjiajie airport
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Xingwei Huatian Hotel |
Changsha Crown Plaza |
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Tianxia Fenghuang Hotel |
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Zhangjiajie International Hotel **** |
Sunshine Hotel***** |
Wulingyuan park |
Santo Domingo International Hotel**** |
Pullman hotel ***** |
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Low Season: December, January, February High Season: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November Holidays: spring festival, May day 1-5, National day Oct 1-6
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The price include following items: · Hotel rooms; · B=Breakfast; · Pickup service from Zhangjiajie airport or train station to your hotel; · Tour guide service+ Sherpa service ; · Transportation to other scenic spots and transfer to Zhangjiajie airport; · All local tax .
The price above DOES NOT include following items: · Entrance tickets to different scenic spots; · Cable car or elevator fee; · meals; · Laundry, phone calls, medical expenses, cab fare for personal use and other personal expenses ; · Tips for the guide and drivers ; · Meals unless specified above. | |