Highlight: If you want to have some off-the-beaten-track places or like to explore little-visited mountain in Zhangjiajie, choose this Best 3-Day Tour for Backpackers, this trip asks a strong body
Day 1 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
AM: Arrive in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, head to Yaozi Village, there are more than 5000 steps to climb and no cablecars and elevators to transport you to the summit. Yaozi Village was first opened to tourists in the 1980's. It was closed for nearly a dozen years out of concern for environmental protection, but then reopened to welcome visitors once again on September 26, 2003. After 4 hours to tour the village, then hiking down and arrive in Golden Whip Stream.
PM: Go to Gold Whip Stream for a pleasant stroll along the stream in the afternoon, surrounded by grotesque rocks, this place is well-known for its crystal water and fresh air. You might see some monkeys there. Please don’t touch or scare them for safety reasons, but giving them food is ok. About 2 hours hiking in this valley.
Accommodation:Wulingyuan
Day 2 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
AM: After breakfast, take the Bailong Elevator up Yuanjiajie, Bailong Elevator is the said to be the world's tallest full-exposure outdoor lift, tallest double-deck sightseeing elevator. Mountains in Yuanjiajie are the inspiration for Hallelujah Mountain in AVATAR , Where you will also find the aptly named First Bridge under Heaven, Lover Peaks and so on. But this place will be very crowded especially in summer time.
PM: Take green bus to Yangjiajie Scenic Area, Yangjiajie Scenic Area is a relatively recently discovered area of Zhangjiajie. Like a hidden gem, its pristine beauty is a touch above other areas; and its amazing landscape, with a bit of adventure and fewer tourist crowds, will impress you as you climb the steps. The mountains, forming a natural “Great Wall”, are the most striking feature of the area.
Accommodation: Dingxiang Rong Home Stay ( in the park).
Day 3 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
AM: You need get up early this morning because your guide will take you to enjoy a spectacular scenery-sunrising, it only takes 10 minutes from our hotel to the Great Stage,which is the best place for watching sunrising in the park. Words are poor to describe the beauty of the amazing sunrise scenery, just enjoy it.
PM: Continuing to Tianzi Mountain, it takes you 40 minuts from Yuanjiajie to Tianzi Mountain by public bus, after arriving in Tianzi Mountain, you will have a bird’s-eye view of all the mountains and valleys of the Wuling Mountains. Visit Western Sea, Helong Park, Viewing Terrace etc. About 5000 steps to hike down and see you off in the airport or railway station.
Price details (per person in USD)
| Person(s) |
Economy |
Standard |
Deluxe |
Single Room Supplement |
| 1person |
$486 |
$550 |
$714 |
None |
| 2persons |
$356 |
$399 |
$489 |
None |
| 3persons |
$331 |
$379 |
$449 |
$32/$65/$81 |
| 4persons |
$319 |
$358 |
$433 |
None |
| 5persons |
$279 |
$329 |
$406 |
$32/$65/$81 |
| Over 6persons |
$267 |
$312 |
$408 |
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Price includes:
1.Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Zhangjiajie by airconditioned coach with a driver.
2.Private English speaking guide for the whole trip.
3.Entrance fees as mentioned.
4.The prices above are based two persons sharing one standard room with daily breakfast.
5.The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends
exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group.
6.Luggage Transfers:
Between airports/railway stations/hotels.
7.Service Charge & Government Taxes.
8.Insurance
The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
9.Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
10.All credit card processing fees.
11.Bailong Elevator.
Price excludes:
1.Tips for your tour guide and driver.
2.The prices above are based two persons sharing one standard room. If one person prefers to stay in one room, the single room supplement must be paid.
3.Meals and Tianzi Cablecar.
4.Personal Expenses.
5.Any items not specified in the plan.
Remarks:
1.All rates are subject to reconfirmation from our trip advisors when an actual booking is
being made.
2.All tours & transfers are all based in English Speaking local guides. For other languages,
please contact our trip advisors for new quotations.
3.Child definition: From Age 3 to 11 Years (usually enjoying 10%-40% discount. Contact our
trip advisors for the actual discount for your case). 12 Years old and above will be charged
as Adult Price.
4.Wear casually with comfortable sports shoes and please pay attention to the local climate
of Zhangjiajie.
5.Prices are based on the current exchange rate and are subject to change without prior
notice. For the most up to date prices, please contact with the sales.
6.As your traveling places are in mountainous area, please pack leisure clothing and
shoes.
7.The weather in mountainous area is changeable. It is better to bring your umbrella.
8.All the hotels(except 5 star hotel) in Zhangjiajie do not offer complimentary toilet
articles, such as shampoo, shower gel, soap, disposable teeth brush, slippers, ect for
environmental protection.
9.The price shall increase at the duration of super high season,such as 1May-3 May, 1 Oct-7 Oct and Chinese New Spring Festival.
10.Any other changes caused by the acts of God, natural disasters, fires, weather,governmental and local authority orders, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine,custom regulations, damages or injury caused by accident beyond the control of Zhangjiajie Tour Club and that has incurred due to the tourist action violating the laws.
11.Tour Standard:
Standard: We will provide good tourism van with professional driver and guide, the hotels you will stay are all 4 star and have good locations to the different science spots; A map of Zhangjiajie for everyone and one bottle of water each day.
Deluxe: The new clean, comfortable van with a skilled driver will serve you during your whole trip, and the guide who got the highest guest satisfaction in our club will service for you.What's more, very 5 star hotel is your choice when you are traveling, most routes are designed to assure that you will have a leisure and unforgettable trip in Zhangjiajie; A map of Zhangjiajie and one bottle of water each day.
