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Ode to Mystic Peaks & Ancient Alleys: Hunan Escape
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  • Ode to Mystic Peaks & Ancient Alleys: Hunan Escape
  • Ode to Mystic Peaks & Ancient Alleys: Hunan Escape
  • Ode to Mystic Peaks & Ancient Alleys: Hunan Escape
  • Ode to Mystic Peaks & Ancient Alleys: Hunan Escape
  • Ode to Mystic Peaks & Ancient Alleys: Hunan Escape
  • Ode to Mystic Peaks & Ancient Alleys: Hunan Escape
  • Ode to Mystic Peaks & Ancient Alleys: Hunan Escape
  • Ode to Mystic Peaks & Ancient Alleys: Hunan Escape
  • Ode to Mystic Peaks & Ancient Alleys: Hunan Escape
  • Ode to Mystic Peaks & Ancient Alleys: Hunan Escape
  • Ode to Mystic Peaks & Ancient Alleys: Hunan Escape
  • Ode to Mystic Peaks & Ancient Alleys: Hunan Escape
  • Ode to Mystic Peaks & Ancient Alleys: Hunan Escape
Ode to Mystic Peaks & Ancient Alleys: Hunan Escape

6 days from Fenghuang to Zhangjiajie

$798.00 USD

Group size

6 -10

Guide language

English and French
Highlights
  • Zhangjiajie National Park (UNESCO): Tianzi Mountain cable car to pillar-filled peaks, Yuanjiajie viewpoints that inspired Avatar, and descent via the Bailong Elevator (world’s highest outdoor lift).
  • Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon: dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and forest trails; option to try the giant slide and the iconic Glass Bridge (optional).
  • Ancient towns & ethnic culture: waterfall-side Furong Ancient Town and riverside Fenghuang by night; stroll old lanes, markets, and a batik studio visit.
  • Dehang karst & Aizhai Bridge: hike to the “Questioning Paradise” platform and view one of the world’s highest suspension bridges.
  • Off-the-beaten-path nature: quiet walk through Zuolong Gorge away from big crowds.
  • Tianmen Mountain: ride the world’s longest cableway (7,455 m) to the summit and visit the famous Tianmen Cave (“Heaven’s Gate”).
  • Comfortable pacing: private driver throughout, well-located stays near Wulingyuan, Furong, Fenghuang, and Zhangjiajie city.
Service Standard

  • Accommodation: twin rooms in quality hotels as listed (or similar during peak periods); single-room supplement on request.
  • Meals: hotel breakfasts where indicated; other meals at leisure unless specified.
  • Sightseeing: first-entry admissions to listed sites; optional items (e.g., Glass Bridge, Tuo River boat, “Tianmen Fox Fairy” show) are not included.
  • Transportation: air-conditioned vehicle with one seat per person; cableways/elevators per program.
  • Guide/driver: professional driver; local English-speaking guiding where arranged (Day 1 arrival is driver-only).
  • Flexibility: visiting sequence and durations may adjust to local conditions (weather, traffic, site capacity).
Not Included
  • International/domestic flights or trains unless specified; personal travel insurance.
  • Personal expenses (beverages, laundry, etc.); tips for driver/guide.
  • Single-room supplement.
  • Optional activities not listed.
  • Costs due to force majeure (flight delays/cancellations, weather, strikes, site maintenance, etc.).

Route Introduction

6-Day Reverie: Zhangjiajie Pillars, Fenghuang Lanterns & Tianmen Skywalk

Fenghuang - Zhangjiajie - Furong - Tianmen Mountain

From the lantern-lit alleys of Fenghuang to the soaring sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie, through the waterfall town of Furong and the sky-high vistas of Tianmen Mountain, this 6-day journey unfolds like an ode — where peaks, rivers, and ancient streets weave together in timeless harmony.

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Arrival in Zhangjiajie · Wulingyuan Gateway

Flight or train to Zhangjiajie. Meet your driver (no guide) and transfer to your hotel near Wulingyuan — Zimu Shan Zhuang Hotel, at the foot of the mountains. First free stroll around the park area.
Meal: / • Overnight: Wulingyuan
Itinerary photo

DAY 2 - Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (UNESCO)

Full-day exploration of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Ride the Tianzishan Cable Car to the summit region of Tianzi Mountain; take in viewpoints such as Shentangwan and Yuanjiajie — whose towering pillars inspired Avatar — including a stunning natural bridge. Descend via the Bailong Elevator (326 m), among the world’s highest outdoor lifts. Return to Wulingyuan.
Meal: / • Overnight: Wulingyuan
Itinerary photo

DAY 3 - Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon · Glass Bridge Option → Furong

Morning visit to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, famed for cliffs and waterfalls; optional giant slide descent. Weather permitting, you may add the Glass Bridge experience (not included; ~150 CNY/person). Afternoon drive (~3 hrs) to Furong Ancient Town; visit the historic center.
Meal: B • Overnight: Furong
Itinerary photo

DAY 4 - Dehang Region · Aizhai Suspension Bridge · Miao Culture → Fenghuang

Browse the local Furong market, then continue to Aizhai Suspension Bridge (one of the world’s highest). Walk to the “Questioning Paradise” platform (2-3 hrs round trip). After lunch, visit Liusha Waterfall and enjoy a Miao customs show (songs & dances). Continue to Fenghuang Old Town on the Tuo River; enjoy dinner in stilted riverside eateries beneath lanterns.
Meal: B • Overnight: Fenghuang
Itinerary photo

DAY 5 - Fenghuang Dawn Lanes · Batik Atelier → Zhangjiajie via Zuolong Gorge

Early risers can greet Fenghuang before the crowds. Visit the atelier of artist Liu Da Pao to see traditional batik textiles. Optional boat ride on the Tuo River (not included; ~150 CNY/person). After lunch, return toward Zhangjiajie, stopping to walk Zuolong Gorge — quiet, scenic, and less touristed. Evening option: sound-and-light show “Tianmen Fox Fairy” (~250 CNY/person).
Meal: / • Overnight: Zhangjiajie
Itinerary photo

DAY 6 - Tianmen Mountain · Cave of Heaven · Departure

Ascend Tianmen Mountain by the world-long Tianmen Cableway (≈7.5 km). Walk to Tianmen Cave — the dramatic natural arch made famous by aerobatic flights — and take in sweeping views before descending by cable car. Transfer to the railway station or airport for onward travel.
Meal: / • Overnight: /
Itinerary photo

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