Day 1 Chongqing
Day 2 Chongqing
Day 3 Chongqing - Wulong - Chongqing (341 km)
Day 4 Chongqing to Zhangjiajie by Train (593 km)
Day 5 Zhangjiajie (Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain) (33 km)
Day 6 Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Baofeng Lake (33 km)
Day 7 Zhangjiajie
Day 1:
Chongqing
Arrive in Chongqing. Our local team will meet you at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport or the railway station and arrange a private transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.
Day 2:
Chongqing
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
Afternoon tour starts with a visit to Liziba Light Rail Station to see the train passing through a building. Then visit Kui Xing Lou, a Qing Dynasty landmark with a cyberpunk feel. Proceed to Jiefangbei Monument. Enjoy a special Chongqing hot pot dinner. Evening visit to the illuminated Hongyadong stilted buildings. Walk onto Qiansimen Bridge for a panoramic night view of Hongyadong.
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Chongqing, CN
A major city in southwest China, one of China's four municipalities under the direct administration of central government.
Liziba Light Rail Station
Liziba Light Rail Station is a station on Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2, famous for the unique sight of trains passing through a residential building, making it a popular photo spot.
Kui Xing Lou
Kui Xing Lou is a historical building in Yuzhong District, Chongqing, near Hongya Cave, offering views of the Jialing River and the atmosphere of the old mountain city streets.
People's Liberation Monument
Peopleâs Liberation Monument, locally called Jiefangbei, is the only monument to commemorate the Chinese peopleâs victory in the Sino-Japanese War, a witness of Chongqing and Chinaâs changes in half a century and a landmark of todayâs Chongqing. The pedestrian street built around Jiefangbeihas developed into the most prosperous business area in Chongqing, commonly known as Jiefangbei CBD.
Hong Ya Dong
Hongyadong has witnessed the tides of history and weathered the centuries to blossom into the huge tourist attraction it is today. Visitors can enjoy the unique multi-level Chongqing-style architecture of centuries before, while shopping, eating and playing, all the while being swept away by the breathtaking riverside views of the city, and of Hongyadong itself - which has been lit up with a thousand lights.
Qiansimen Bridge
Qiansimen Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in Chongqing for both road and rail traffic, linking Yuzhong and Jiangbei districts, and a classic spot for viewing Hongya Cave and the Yuzhong skyline at night.
Day 3:
Chongqing - Wulong - Chongqing (341 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today, take a 2.5-hour drive to Wulong Karst National Geological Park, a UNESCO site famous for its massive Three Natural Bridges. Start your visit at the glass observation deck for a dizzying 280-meter-high view, then take the sightseeing elevator deep into the gorge. As you hike the trail, you'll encounter: Tianlong Bridge, Tianfu Official Post, Qinglong Bridge, and Heilong Bridge. Stay overnight in downtown Chongqing.
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Wulong, CN
Wulong District, in southeastern Chongqing, is known for its karst landscapes, including natural bridges, sinkholes, gorges, and caves, making it a popular destination for outdoor and geological tourism.
Three Natural Bridges
The Three Natural Bridges are the centerpiece of Wulong Karst, consisting of three massive natural stone arches—Tianlong, Qinglong, and Heilong bridges—creating a majestic, otherworldly scene.
Day 4:
Chongqing to Zhangjiajie by Train (593 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
This morning, take a high-speed train to Zhangjiajie, the world-famous "Avatar Mountain" destination. Our local staff will meet you upon arrival for a comfort transfer to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy free time to relax or start exploring this incredible city on your own.
Day 5:
Zhangjiajie (Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain) (33 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Full-day tour of Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, take the Bailong Elevator to Yuanjiajie, explore the Avatar filming location. Continue to Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, visit Helong Park and admire the peak forest. Ride the sightseeing train through Shili Gallery.
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Zhangjiajie, CN
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is the core of the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, famous for its thousands of quartz-sandstone pillar peaks, which inspired the floating mountains in the film Avatar.
Bailong Elevator
Bailong Elevator is the world's tallest outdoor elevator, built against a cliff, quickly transporting visitors from the valley bottom to the Yuanjiajie mountaintop, offering stunning scenic views.
Yuanjiajie
Yuanjiajie is a highlight scenic area within Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, famous as a filming location for Avatar, featuring dense clusters of stone peaks and misty, fairy-tale-like scenery.
Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve
Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve is known for its majestic peak forest and sea of clouds scenery. It is said to be named after ancient Tujia leader Xiang Dakun and is an excellent spot for panoramic views of Zhangjiajie.
Helong Park
Helong Park is a memorial park built to commemorate Chinese Marshal He Long, located within the Tianzi Mountain scenic area, combining natural scenery with cultural history and featuring a bronze statue of He Long.
Shili Gallery
Shili Gallery is a roughly five-kilometer-long valley trail flanked by peculiar peaks of various shapes, resembling an unfolded landscape painting, suitable for a leisurely stroll and sightseeing.
Day 6:
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Baofeng Lake (33 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
Visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and walk on the Yuntiandu Glass Bridge, the world's longest and highest transparent glass bridge. Then proceed to Baofeng Lake for a scenic boat cruise on the emerald green lake surrounded by mountains.
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Zhangjiajie, CN
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon features steep canyon terrain, clear streams, and lush vegetation. It houses a glass bridge, offering a unique experience of overlooking the deep chasm.
Yuntiandu Glass Bridge
Yuntiandu Glass Bridge spans across Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, one of the world's longest and highest glass-bottom bridges. Walking on it offers a thrilling experience of strolling in the air with magnificent views.
Baofeng Lake
Baofeng Lake is a high mountain lake nestled among surrounding peaks, famous for its mirror-like clear water reflecting the surrounding peak forest. Boat tours are available to enjoy the serene landscape beauty.
Day 7:
Zhangjiajie
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today, visit Tianmen Mountain - the Soul of Zhangjiajie. Take the world's longest cable car (30 min) to the summit, overlooking the 99-bend road. Challenge the 60m Glass Walkway and 1.6km Cliff‑Hanging Walkway. Explore Tianmen Temple or the highest peak, Yunmenxianding. Ride the escalator down to Tianmen Cave (131.5m high). Finally, conquer the 999 steps or take the elevator back to the cable car station.
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Zhangjiajie, CN
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park is marked by Tianmen Cave, a natural mountain-penetrating karst cave. It features perilous winding mountain roads, high-altitude cableways, and cliff walkways, making it a destination for adventure and sightseeing.
Tianmen Mountain Cable Car Ride
Take the Tianmen Mountain Cable Car for a scenic ride from the city to the mountain top, offering panoramic views of cliffs and forests.
Glass Walkway
The Tianmen Mountain Glass Walkway is a transparent viewing path built along a cliff, with a chasm directly beneath, offering visitors a thrilling high-altitude perspective to appreciate Zhangjiajie's precipitous mountain scenery.
Tianmen Temple
Tianmen Temple is an ancient temple located atop Tianmen Mountain, often shrouded in clouds with a tranquil environment. It blends Buddhist culture with natural wonders, serving as a place for pilgrimage and meditation.
Tianmen Cave
Tianmen Cave is the world's highest-altitude natural mountain-penetrating karst cave, shaped like a gate to the sky, majestic and often shrouded in clouds. It is one of Zhangjiajie's most iconic natural wonders.