Peakpool Brook Hideaway
50 meters south of Xianzonglin Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute, Baofeng Road, Jundiping Subdistrict, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China
Tour Overview
This 3-day private tour covers Zhangjiajie’s two iconic landmarks: Wulingyuan (Avatar Floating Mountains) and Tianmen Mountain. Travel with a local English-speaking guide, private transfer, priority access to core viewpoints. Suitable for families, seniors and first-time visitors. After the trip, you may head to your next destination freely.
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Cities
Zhangjiajie , TianmenMountain
Travel Style
Private Tour
Travel Themes
Heritage Tours
Itinerary at a Glance
Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at Zhangjiajie, Head to Wulingyuan | Airport or Train Station Transfers, Hotel Check-in
Welcome to Zhangjiajie, home to the real-life "Hallelujah Mountains" from Avatar! Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you at the airport or train station. Enjoy a private one-hour transfer to your four-star hotel inside Wulingyuan Scenic Area. After check-in, relax at the hotel or explore Xibu Old Street on your own. Wander Tujia-style wooden buildings, browse local handicrafts and taste authentic Hunan snacks.
Day 2
Zhangjiajie Tour | From Zhangjiajie National Forest Park to Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve; Bailong Elevator, Hallelujah Mountains, Tianzi Mountain
evation Gain: +326 m | Altitude range: 1,074 m – 1,262.5 m Physical Demand: ☆☆ — Aided by elevator, cable car & shuttle buses; suitable for seniors and kids Walking Distance: ~6–9 km Estimated Duration (incl. rest): 7–9 hrs
Start your morning at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China’s first national park famous for thousands of sandstone pillars. Take the park shuttle to Bailong Elevator — the Guinness-record outdoor elevator, rising 326 meters in just 66 seconds for stunning valley views. Continue to Yuanjiajie, the prototype of Avatar’s Pandora. See the 150m South Sky Pillar (Floating Mountain). Walk the cliffside trail to First Bridge Under Heaven and Lost Soul Platform. Next, transfer to Tianzi Mountain, known as the King of Peaks. Enjoy panoramic peak forest views at Dianjiangtai Platform, Imperial Writing Brush Peaks and He Long Park. After sightseeing, transfer back to Zhangjiajie city for overnight.
Day 3
Zhangjiajie Tour | Tianmenshan National Forest Park, Tianmenshan Cable Car, Tianmen Cave, Glass Walkway
Half-day exploration of Tianmen Mountain, the “Soul of Zhangjiajie”. It sits only 8 km from downtown and fits all ages. Board the 4613m long Tianmen cable car (12 mins). Take the eco-bus along the famous 99-Bend Cliff Road, then ride escalators up to Tianmen Cave — the world’s highest natural mountain arch. You can climb the 999 stone steps for close photos. Challenge the 60m Glass Walkway hanging 1430m above the valley, then follow the cliff-hanging walkway. Optional stop at Tianmen Temple or Yunmenxianding summit. After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport or high-speed station. Your 3-day Zhangjiajie tour concludes here, and you can arrange your next trip freely.
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Brief itinerary
Day1: Arrival in Zhangjiajie → Transfer to Wulingyuan, hotel check-in, free time
Day2: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain
Day3: Tianmen Mountain, Tianmen Cave, Glass Walkway, cliff trail, tour ends with transfer out
route features
Visit the real-life Hallelujah Mountains that inspired Avatar
Ride the world-famous Bailong Elevator & Asia’s longest Tianmen cable car
Walk the cliff-side glass walkway at Tianmen Mountain and witness Heaven’s Gate Cave
Private car & dedicated local guide, no crowded group schedule
Low physical difficulty, elevator, cable car and shuttle buses included
Flexible departure; end the tour at airport or high-speed train station for your onward journey
Exclusions
✅ Inclusions
Private English-speaking local guide for the whole itinerary
Private vehicle & driver for all transfers listed in the plan
Entrance tickets for Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Tianmen Mountain
Hotel breakfast on Day2 & Day3
2 local lunches as marked in itinerary
Park shuttle buses inside scenic spots
Bottled water during sightseeing
✅ Exclusions
International / domestic flights or high-speed train tickets
Meals not marked in the itinerary
Cable car / elevator optional upgrade fees (if any)
Personal expenses: souvenirs, snacks, drinks
Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Tips for guide and driver (optional)
Any extra activities or extension arrangements
remark
Scenic spots may adjust opening hours due to bad weather, fog or maintenance. Guide will rearrange the route for best experience.
Cable cars and elevators may queue during peak season.
Please prepare motion sickness medicine if you are sensitive to winding mountain roads.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and lightweight layers; bring raincoat in rainy season.
This tour ends at airport / train station, no fixed return to Shanghai or other cities. Guests can continue their own travel afterward.
Highly Recommended Hotels
Qinghe Jinjiang International Hotel
No. 1 Jundi Road, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan 427400, China
Pullman Zhangjiajie
No. 188 Gaoyun Road, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan 427000, China
Sheraton Changsha Hotel
Yunda International Plaza, No. 478, Furong Middle Road Section 1, Kaifu District, Changsha, Hunan 410005, China
