Arrive in Zhangjiajie and get a first taste of Tujia culture
Afternoon: Arrive in Zhangjiajie and, depending on your mode of transportation, proceed to your downtown hotel to check in.
Evening: Head to Nanmenkou Food Street to sample authentic Hunan cuisine, then visit the Seventy-Two Marvelous Towers to admire the breathtaking Tujia ethnic group’s magical night scenery.
Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Morning: Enter through the East Gate (Landmark Gate), take the Bailong Elevator up the mountain, and explore Yuanjiajie (be sure to visit the Qiankun Pillar—the inspiration for the floating mountains in *Avatar*—and the Mihuntai Viewing Platform).
Afternoon: Head to Yangjiajie to see the Natural Great Wall, then visit Tianzi Mountain (Emperor’s Brush Peak and Fairy Scattering Flowers), and finally take the Tianzi Mountain cable car down to stroll along the Ten-Li Gallery.
Accommodation: Wulingyuan District (near the East Gate), for convenient access to the mountains the next day.
The Profound Depths of the Canyon and the “Fairyland” Cable Car
Morning: Stroll along Jinbian Stream, breathe in the high concentration of negative oxygen ions, and encounter wild macaques (please do not feed them); then visit Huangshizhai.
Afternoon: Head to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon to take on the thrilling Grand Canyon Glass Bridge and experience the canyon’s profound depth.
Accommodations: Stay another night in Wulingyuan or return to the city.
Tianmen Mountain and the Millennium-Old Town
Morning: Explore Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park. We recommend taking Route B (the express cable car goes directly to Tianmen Cave, saving you energy) and visiting the glass walkway, Guigu Walkway, and Tianmen Cave.
Afternoon: Drive to Furong Town to experience the charm of this millennia-old town suspended above a waterfall and sample Liu Xiaoqing’s rice tofu.
Evening: Head to Fenghuang Ancient Town to admire the dazzling night views along both banks of the Tuo River and experience a boat ride on the river.
Accommodation: Within Fenghuang Ancient Town.
Miao Village Culture and a Relaxing Return Journey
Morning: Stroll through the tranquil early morning atmosphere of Fenghuang Ancient Town, then head to the Xiangxi Miao Village to experience the “gateway wine” ceremony, Miao folk songs and dances, and immerse yourself in the rich ethnic culture.
Afternoon: With memories to last a lifetime, enjoy your return journey according to your flight or high-speed rail schedule.
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