Malaysia Special: Zhangjiajie Avatar Peaks & Furong Fenghuang Town - 5 Days

Route: Changsha Huanghua International Airport pickup → Hotel check‑in 

​Meals: No meals included

Welcome to Changsha! When you land, our driver will greet you at Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) and transfer you straight to your hotel for check‑in. You may take the rest of the day to rest and settle in at your own leisure.

Optional Add‑On: One‑Day Changsha City Tour If you’d like to explore this UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts, we can easily arrange an extended one‑day Changsha sightseeing trip. Highlights include Orange Isle and Yuelu Mountain, with sightseeing shuttle buses included.

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Route: Changsha high‑speed rail → Zhangjiajie → Tianmen Mountain sightseeing 

Trip Data Peak altitude approx. 1,300 m Tianmen Cave: 131.5 m tall, 50 m wide Difficulty: ☆ Easy (cable cars & mountain escalators); ☆☆☆ Moderate if walking down 999 stone steps 

Notice: The cableway section from Middle Station to Mountain Summit is temporarily closed for maintenance. Revised alternative sightseeing route will be applied.

Adjusted Itinerary Route: Lower Cable Station → Middle Cable Station → 99‑Bend Road Sightseeing Shuttle → Tianmen Cave → Glass Skywalk & Cliff Plank Road → Tianmen Cave Lower Plaza → Express Gondola to Scenic Exit One‑way cable car ride time: 10‑12 minutes

Today’s half‑day tour takes you to Tianmen Mountain, known as “the Soul of Zhangjiajie”. Suitable for visitors of all ages, almost no strenuous climbing required.

Board the city‑to‑mountain cable car and ride up to Middle Station. Transfer to eco‑shuttle bus travelling along the legendary 99‑Bend Road with spectacular valley views.

Arrive at Tianmen Cave, a mysterious natural arch often wrapped in drifting mist. You may opt to descend the famous 999‑step stone staircase at your own pace.

Take indoor mountain escalators to reach the mountaintop. Brave the thrilling Glass Skywalk suspended 1,430 m above the deep valley, wander along the Cliff‑Hanging Plank Road, and visit tranquil Tianmen Temple.

Enjoy final panoramic mountain views, then board the express gondola straight back to exit plaza.

VIP Fast‑Track Service (Skip Long Queues) Bypass huge tourist crowds at Tianmen Mountain cable car stations with our exclusive VIP fast‑track access. Waiting time will be greatly reduced. Contact our team to reserve this service in advance.

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Route: Zhangjiajie → Wulingyuan → Bailong Elevator → Yuanjiajie → Tianzi Mountain → Tianzi Mountain Cable Car downhill Trip Data Elevation gain: +326 m Altitude range: 1,074 m‑1,262.5 m Difficulty: ☆☆ Low difficulty Walking distance: approx. 6‑9 km Total tour duration (with breaks): 7‑9 hours

Discover Wulingyuan Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site famous for rare quartz sandstone pillar landscape.

Morning: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park & Yuanjiajie

We kick off the day with a ride on the Bailong Elevator, the world’s tallest outdoor sightseeing lift. Pro Tip: Stand on the far‑right side of the elevator cabin for unobstructed panoramic views.

Upon reaching Yuanjiajie’s summit plateau, gaze upon the iconic Hallelujah Mountain, real‑life prototype of Avatar’s floating peaks. Follow cliff‑edge trail past Lost Soul Platform and Backyard Garden, surrounded by thousands of vertical stone spires.

Travel Hints: Ancient plant fossils can be spotted along sections of the trail. If you feel uneasy with steep drop‑offs, cross the open‑grate iron bridge without lingering.

Afternoon: Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve – “King of All Peaks”

Board eco‑shuttle bus to Tianzi Mountain. From Dianjiangtai Viewing Platform, admire Imperial Writing Brush Peaks and mist‑shrouded West Sea Peak Forest. Conclude at He Long Park and Tianzi Pavilion for sweeping bird’s‑eye panoramas of sandstone pillar landscape, then return to hotel.

Motion Sickness Tip: Winding mountain shuttle road between Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain may trigger car sickness; bring anti‑motion sickness patches if needed.

Important Tour Note During peak tourist seasons, your local guide may reverse the visiting order of Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain to cut queue waiting times and avoid massive crowds.

Optional Upgrade: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park VIP Fast‑Track Service ‑ VIP fast‑lane entry at main park gates ‑ Priority boarding / private chartered eco‑shuttle buses ‑ Private dedicated lanes for Bailong Elevator ‑ VIP fast‑track access for Tianzi Mountain downhill cable car Contact our travel team to book.

Add‑On Adventure Extension: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Extend your trip with a full‑day Grand Canyon experience: world‑famous glass‑bottom bridge, zip‑line, world’s tallest commercial bungee jump and rock‑climbing. Contact us to add this extra day.

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Route: Zhangjiajie → Furong Ancient Town → Fenghuang Ancient Town 

Trip Data Total driving distance: 220 KM Estimated driving duration: 5 hours

We first take a 3‑hour ride to Furong Ancient Town, a 2,000‑year‑old settlement famed as “the ancient town hanging on a waterfall”. Wander stone lanes and explore landmarks: Xizhou Bronze Pillar, Tuwang Wind & Rain Bridge and Youyang Palace. Enjoy grand waterfall views framed by Tujia cliff stilt houses, then drive onward 116 km to Fenghuang Ancient Town.

Fenghuang Ancient Town sits beside serene Tuojiang River like a traditional Chinese ink painting. Arrive before dusk, stroll cobblestone alleys with well‑preserved Qing‑Dynasty buildings and photograph Hongqiao Rainbow Bridge. When night falls, thousands of red lanterns illuminate riverbanks, creating a glowing fairy‑like atmosphere.

Tuojiang River Cruise Optional Pick daytime boat trip to observe genuine local riverside life, or evening sail to admire shimmering lantern reflections on water. Overnight inside Fenghuang Ancient Town.

Optional Add‑On: Ethnic Travel Photoshoot Book Miao costume photoshoot in Furong or Fenghuang, including full makeup, hair styling and 30‑40 finished high‑quality photos. Contact us for booking.

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Route: Fenghuang Ancient Town morning exploration → Transfer back to Changsha → Airport drop‑off

Spend your morning wandering freely to explore Fenghuang’s cultural heritage at your own pace. Dive into the literary world of Shen Congwen, author of Border Town. Visit Shen Congwen’s Former Residence to view preserved manuscripts and daily relics.

Walk to Ancient East Gate (Donghua Gate). Climb the gate tower for sweeping overlook of antique buildings and tranquil Tuojiang River. Do not skip Hongqiao Rainbow Bridge; unwind in riverside teahouses and capture wide‑angle town scenery.

Visit local craft workshops and watch artisans demonstrate Miao silver carving and Tujia batik dyeing. After sightseeing, transfer back to Changsha, then you will be dropped off at Changsha Huanghua International Airport for your onward journey.

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