A Wonderful 5-Day Adventure among Avatar Peaks in Zhangjiajie Travel Diary
Tour Cost Note: Around 710 USD per person including private vehicle, professional guide, entrance tickets and daily breakfast.
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Day 1: Arrival in Zhangjiajie
We landed at Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport in the late afternoon. Our private guide and driver picked us up and transferred us to our quiet hotel in Wulingyuan District. After check-in, we walked to Xibu Street for dinner. We tasted local Hunan dishes, including cured pork and wild vegetable soup. The Tujia wooden buildings and folk performances along the street were lovely. We packed our hiking shoes and prepared for tomorrow’s mountain adventure.
Day 2: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park – Yuanjiajie & Yangjiajie
We entered the national park early to avoid crowds. We took the Bailong Elevator upwards to Yuanjiajie, the famous Avatar Hallelujah Mountain site. We wandered along cliffside boardwalks and gazed at thousands of vertical sandstone pillars rising from the misty valley. In the afternoon we hiked Yangjiajie. The “One Step to the Sky” narrow pass impressed us deeply. We took plenty of photos among the peaks.
Day 3: Tianzi Mountain & Golden Whip Stream
Morning visit to Tianzi Mountain. We admired the sea of peaks, Imperial Brush Peaks and Fairy Scattering Flowers. The panoramic mountain view was stunning.
In the afternoon we hiked Golden Whip Stream. The trail was gentle, with clear running water and dense green trees. Birds sang all along the path. It was a relaxing walk after yesterday’s longer climb.
Day 4: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon & Glass Bridge + Huanglong Cave
Today we visited the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge. Standing above the deep valley brought exciting feelings. After the bridge, we toured Huanglong Cave, a huge limestone cave with spectacular stalactites and underground rivers. Colourful lights decorated the cave, creating a magical underground landscape.
Day 5: Tianmen Mountain & Departure
Our final day was Tianmen Mountain. We rode the world-famous long cable car from the city to the mountain top. We walked the glass skywalk and Ghost Valley Plank Road, then climbed the steps to Tianmen Cave. After sightseeing, our driver sent us back to the airport. This trip to Zhangjiajie left us precious memories.
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