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- Tour Code :
- CNZF07
- Duration :
- 7
After airport/train station pickup, you will be check in and rest at the hotel.
We will arrange airport/train station pickup service for you! Guests on the same flight/train or on nearby flights/trains will be arranged to share the same vehicle. There may be a short wait for pickup, but it will not exceed 2 hours.
(Detailed pickup and hotel information will be provided in the tour notice.)
Special Experience: Includes second-class high-speed train ticket from Changsha to Zhangjiajie
After breakfast, take the high-speed train to Zhangjiajie and visit Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park (including cable car and eco-bus).
The most famous attraction in the park is Tianmen Cave, an awe-inspiring natural arch with a height of approximately 131.5 meters, a width of about 57 meters, and a depth of around 60 meters.
Next, visit the 72 Qilou (Seventy-Two Unique Stilted Buildings). This architectural project, developed by Chinese traditional architecture experts, restored and recreated 18 authentic stilt houses suspended on both sides of the archway using ancient methods. It vividly brings to life the mysterious legend of “Nine Bows, Eighteen Villages, and Seventy-Two Qilou” from Western Hunan folklore.
After breakfast, visit the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, which lies in a mid-subtropical mountain monsoon humid climate zone with distinct seasons.
The park is famous for its unique "Zhangjiajie landform", characterized by tall, straight-edged stone pillar formations shaped by water erosion, gravity-induced collapse, and weathering.
Explore the Golden Whip Stream Canyon, a winding and secluded gorge named after the Golden Whip Rock it flows past.
The canyon is known for its picturesque scenery, featuring bizarre peaks and rock formations, clear streams, and dense vegetation. It is praised as "one of the most beautiful canyons in the world".
Afterward, enjoy a boat ride on Baofeng Lake.
The most famous site here is “Hallelujah Mountain”, the inspiration for the floating mountains in the movie Avatar, which was filmed at Qiankun Pillar.
Continue to explore the Ten-Mile Gallery Scenic Area, including a round-trip ride on the sightseeing mini train.
After breakfast, visit Yun Tiandu (Sky Walk Glass Bridge), where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the stunning Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon.
The canyon is flanked by steep, rugged peaks with dense vegetation. A gentle stream flows through the valley floor, and a variety of striking rock formations stretch out beneath your feet.
Then, continue to Fenghuang Ancient Town, known for its unique architectural style, especially the riverside stilted houses suspended over the Tuojiang River, showcasing strong Miao ethnic characteristics.
The town also features many picturesque attractions, including:
Former Residence of Shen Congwen Boating on the Tuojiang River Wanshou Palace Former Residence of Xiong Xiling
Yang Family Ancestral Hall Hong Bridge Chongde Hall Ancient City Museum East Gate Tower
After breakfast, return to Changsha and visit Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street, one of the most bustling areas in the city.
This pedestrian commercial street, completed in 2002 with a total investment of 1 billion RMB, is a comprehensive destination integrating shopping, leisure, entertainment, dining, culture, and tourism.
In addition to various clothing and accessory shops, the street is famous for its rich selection of local snacks from across China.
Next to it is Pozi Street, a renowned gathering place for traditional Changsha snacks, offering visitors a true taste of the city’s culinary delights.
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