Overview

5-day combo tour of Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang Ancient Town. Visit Avatar Mountain, Glass Bridge, Tianmen Mountain, and the enchanting riverside ancient town with guide.

About This Tour

Zhangjiajie is so popular that to even stand a chance of beating the crowds, it pays to have a private guide. This fabulous 5-day private tour won’t just immerse you in the landscapes of James Cameron’s Avatar, but transport you back to historic China at Fenghuang Ancient Town. Along the way, see the Bailong Elevator, Mt. Tianzi, Yuanjiajie, Golden Whip Stream, Mt. Tianmen, and Huangshi Village, and enjoy delicious lunches.

Explore Zhangjiajie, Mt. Tianmen, and Fenghuang with a private guide

Ride the Bailong Elevator, the Mt. Tianmen cable car, and so much more

Break up the day’s adventures with a Chinese restaurant lunch

Relax with 2-way private door-to-door transfers from the station or airport

Itinerary

Arriving at Zhangjiajie

Your private Driver will meet and greet you at the airport or train station. It takes approximately 15 minutes to transfer to your own prearranges hotel in Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan area. Free and easy on your own.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park/Bailong Evlevator /Yuanjiajie /Tianzi Mountain

Your guide will take you to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park where you will take the green bus of the park to Bailong Elevator Station, and then ascend to Yuanjiajie Mountain by the Bailong Elevator, a glass elevator built onto the cliff of the mountain. On the summit, you will take an 2 hours hike to discover the Pillar of the Southern sky that inspired the famous "Hallelujah Mountains" in the Blockbuster movie, Avatar. proceed to the Platform of Forgetfulness to enjoy the views of nearby peaks, and then walk across the NO. 1 Bridge Under the Heaven.

Next, take a green bus to Tianzi Mountain to explore "Imperial Brush," "Xihai Stone Forest," and "Fairy Lady Presents Flowers. Tianzi means “Heavenly Prince”. Mt.Tianzi is an area for the hero of Tujia Minority, who commands local to fight with government army in Ming Dynasty. The scenic spots here are combined with stories and legends of this fate-selected prince of Heaven. Visually, the view is different from other parts of park: the peaks are much thinner and sharper, since it’s has the biggest opening platform, we can definitely experience the most spectacular view of sandstone peak forest in this park. and it’s one of the highlights in Zhangjiajie Scenic Area.

Golden whip stream/ Huangshizhai/Glass Bridge

(Classic & Popular Spot, Easy Flat Walking, 2.5hours) Golden whip stream (Jin Bianxi) is regarded as the 1 of the most beautiful Streams in China. It’s 6km long with a well-paved walkway at the bottom of valley, which takes about 2.5 hours easy & flat walk between 2 ends. ( For Photographer,may be 2/3 day). On both sides of the bottom walkway, there are hundreds of different-shaped sandstone peaks erecting by the clear stream with lovely legends and interesting stories from locals. Most travelers would be shockingly amazed the scenery along the way. sometimes, if lucky, wild monkeys would bring more fun and vitality of nature.

Later, you guide will take you for a cable car ride up the mountain to pay a visit to Huangshi Village, which is 3,543 feet (1,080 meter) above the sea level. It is the biggest sightseeing platform to view the spectacular scenery in Zhangjiajie national park. Yellow Stone Village is the earliest developed spot for tourist, there are around 4000 steps built up to the top,( the easier way–cablecar could fly us there too.) On the top, there is a 1.5hours trail circle for enjoying the sandstone peak forest with different angle.Yellow Stone Village is a very classic spot to appreciate amazing Zhangjiajie landscape.

After That we will proceed to Glass bridge, This bridge is not only the highest, but also the longest glass bridge in the world. It is not for the faint-hearted. (the Glass bridge is built between two mountains of zhangjiajie Grand canyon, it is 375meters long and 6meters wide , With a height of 300meters from bottoms )

Tianmen Mountain - Transfer (approx. 4-hour Escort by Driver Only) to Fenghuang

Check out of your own prearranged Zhangjiajie hotel this morning ,Guide and driver will take you to visit Tianmen Mountain, proceed to take Tianmen Mountain Cable Car, the world’s longest cable car, to the top of Tianmen Mountain which is the highest mountain in Zhangjiajie City. Experience thrilling Skywalk that is made of glass and see the 99-Turn Road as well as 999-Step leading to the gate of the Tianmen. Finish your trip in Zhangjiajie . Driver will take you to Fenghuang. (Escort by Driver Only)

You may relax and enjoy yourself in the bars of Fenghuang in the evening after checking into your own prearranged hotel.

Fenghuang City Tour - Zhangjiajie Airport (Escort by Driver Only)

Relax your self in the Romantic Ancient Fenghuang town in the morning. it is located in XiangXi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. Majority of the city's population is comprised of Miao and Tujia minorities. The Old Fenghuang is known as the “most beautiful small town in China.” It is famous for being enveloped by surrounding mountains, rivers, and ancient primitive architectures. Driver will meet you up at your hotel around 12:00 to take you back to Zhangjiajie airport . or send you to Huaihua Fast train station .

What's Included

✓ Included

Dinner
Excellent English-speaking guide
Transport by private vehicle with airport pick up and drop off(Use Public E-co bus inside the park)
Entrance fees, Elevator, Cable car fees for the above tour

✕ Not included

Hotel accommodations
Personal Expense
Optional activities

Know Before You Go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Price not valid for any National-Long-Holidays in China
We will pick you up at the arrival hall.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

4.8★★★★★Based on 58 reviews

Ashley M.🇺🇸 USA★★★★★2025-09

Zhangjiajie plus Fenghuang in five days was a brilliant combo. The Avatar Mountain pillars wrapped in mist genuinely look like the film, and the Glass Bridge was a thrilling (terrifying) walk. Tianmen Mountain's cliff road and glass walkway were next level. Then Fenghuang ancient town by the river at night with its lanterns was the perfect calm ending.

Stefan R.🇩🇪 Germany★★★★★2026-03

Five days that hit every Zhangjiajie highlight, the towering Avatar Mountains, the Glass Bridge over the canyon and Tianmen's 999 steps, then the riverside charm of Fenghuang. The contrast between the dramatic peaks and the gentle ancient town was perfect. Our guide handled all the park shuttles and cable cars.

Priya S.🇮🇳 India★★★★★2025-07

The Avatar floating mountains were a dream come true and the Glass Bridge gave my husband proper jelly legs! Tianmen Mountain by cable car was stunning. Fenghuang's stilt houses over the water were so photogenic in the evening. A wonderful five-day mix of adventure and culture.

Liam C.🇮🇪 Ireland★★★★☆2024-11

Great five-day tour. Zhangjiajie's scenery is out of this world, especially the Avatar peaks and Tianmen Mountain. Fenghuang ancient town was lovely though a bit touristy. Lots of walking and steps, so be ready for it. Private guide made the logistics painless.

Sofia G.🇧🇷 Brazil★★★★★2025-05

Loved every day. The Glass Bridge and the Avatar Mountains in Zhangjiajie were the adrenaline; Fenghuang on the river was the romance. Our private guide adjusted the schedule when it rained so we did the bridge on a clearer day. Highly recommend the combo.

5 Day Combo Package of Zhangjiajie with Fenghuang