Zhangjiajie Trip Overview
Zhangjiajie is the “World Geological Park” located in the northwestern part of Hunan Province It is known as the “Number-One Miraculous Mountain in the World” and “The Original Manuscript of Chinese Landscape Painting” This Zhangjiajie photography tour is tailor-made for photo lovers to view Zhangjiajie’s natural wonders and cultural relics and take many splendid photographs with a camera, you’ll capture the peerless scenery in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the great sunrises and sunset over the Grand Sightseeing Platform, the pillar-like formations and the floating rocks.
This Zhangjiajie photography tour can be customized depending on what photos you want to take, and on what weather condition you want to go .
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Zhangjiajie, China
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China
Zhangjiajie is the “World Geological Park” located in the northwestern part of Hunan Province It is known as the “Number-One Miraculous Mountain in the World” and “The Original Manuscript of Chinese Landscape Painting” This Zhangjiajie photography tour is tailor-made for photo lovers to view Zhangjiajie’s natural wonders and cultural relics and take many splendid photographs with a camera, you’ll capture the peerless scenery in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the great sunrises and sunset over the Grand Sightseeing Platform, the pillar-like formations and the floating rocks.
This Zhangjiajie photography tour can be customized depending on what photos you want to take, and on what weather condition you want to go .
Itinerary
Day 1: Zhangjiajie Arrival
Pass By: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie 427000 China
Welcome to Zhangjiajie! Upon arrival, be greeted by our tour guide in the airport or train station who is holding a sign on which says your name. A comfortable vehicle (non-smoking) with experienced driver will transfer you directly to your hotel at Wulingyuan Town. Your guide will help you check in. The rest of today is on your own to explore this beautiful city.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a classic boutique hotel.
Day 2: Yuanjiajie Area Avatar Mountain（Avatar Mountains） & Yangjiajie Area （Peak Wall）(B,L)
Stop At: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie 427000 China
Becoming popular, this new area’s viewpoints include Tianbofu and the Natural Great Wall. Narrow and towering natural walls of rock,
different from typical Zhangjiajie pillars, are its distinguishing feature.
In the morning, you’ll first take Bailong elevator up to explore the Real Pandora World – Yuanjiajie. Yuanjiajie is world famous as the mountains here inspired the floating mountains in the Hollywood movie AVATAR. Shoot the original of Hallelujah Mountain in the film of AVATAR. Stand on the Bridge Viewing Terrace to shoot the First Bridge under Heaven, and shoot other amazing lesser peaks and grotesque rocks stand in the valley.
Then, take sightseeing bus to the Yangjiajie Scenic Area. Yangjiajie is a relatively newer part of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park as beautiful as Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountian. Shoot the main attractions such as Tianbo Mansion, Oolong Village, Natural Great Wall. After the tour get back to the hotel in the north gate.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hostel outside the north gate of the park
Day 3: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Sunrise & Tianzi Mountain Peak Forest (B,L)
Stop At: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie 427000 China
Get up very early,and hire a private van to Wuling platform to take the picture of sunrise ,then come back to hotel and have breakfast.
Take the bus to Laowuchang which is more pristine than the other parts of the park. Shoot the most interesting sight – Fields in the Sky, terraced rice paddies. Also, capture the magnificent view of Super natural Army Gathering.
Next go to Tianzi Mountain where you can have a stunning view of the peaks rising one after another. Atop of the mountain offers a full extent of the whole scenic area, which is magnificent and spectacular. (Highlights for Photography: Tianzi Mountain is the highest place that photographers could capture the panoramic view.)
After the exciting tour, you’ll take the Tianzi Mountain cable way down the mountain.
Evening Activity: Take a stroll at Xibu Street, located at Wulingyuan Center, it combines the bars, tea houses, souvenir shops, local snacks and so on. You can relax and enjoy by walking on the streets.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a classic boutique hotel.
Day 4: Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park & Zhangjiajie Departure (B,L)
Stop At: Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain Ticket Station, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie 427000 China
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. On this day, you’ll first take a trip to Tianmen Mountain. Referred to as the “Soul of culture and spirit of Zhangjiajie”, Tianmen Mountain, standing 1,500 meters above sea level, boasts miraculous and unique geographic landform, unparalleled natural landscape, profound cultural connotations.
Experience the longest cableway in Asia with a length of 7200 meters, take photos of Avenue toward Heaven with 99 turns from cable car. On the top of Tianmen Mountain, enjoy the Cliff-Hanging Walkway and avoid the crowds to take some photos; hold your breath and experience the thrilling Glass Sky Walk. Then, visit the natural mountain-penetrating Karst cave – Tianmen Cave.
After the tour, your guide and driver will escort you the airport or railway. Service ends!
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
