Furong Ancient Town & Zhangjiajie Tour

Listing Description

We believe that this 4 days and 3 nights trip will not disappoint you. You will be amazed by the strange peaks and rocks of the National Forest Park and the spectacular Tianmen Mountain cableway through the sea of clouds. Strolling through Furong Ancient Town, the ancient architecture and Tujia style are intertwined, and the food and folklore reflect each other.


Booking

  • Zhangjiajie Arrival

  • 4+ stars Hotel


When you arrive in Zhangjiajie, your driver and tour guide will wait for you at the airport/train station and then transfer you to check in your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to do your own activities.

  • Zhangjiajie National Forest Park-Huangshizhai-Yuanjiajie Scenic Area

  • 4+ stars Hotel

  • Breakfast


After breakfast, you will go to the depths of Zhangjiajie National Park.

First, you will come to Huangshizhai (1,200 meters) is one of the largest and most concentrated viewpoints in Zhangjiajie Forest Park

Next you will start the tour of Yuanjiajie Scenic Area,  where there are many towering stone pillars, including the South  Heavenly Pillar, which is a realistic facsimile of the Avatar Hallelujah  Mountain, reaching 150 meters high. This unique landscape makes you  marvel at the magic and greatness of nature.

Then you will walk into the Jinbianxi Canyon, which is a 5,700-meter-long winding and deep canyon with clear water in all seasons and picturesque scenery all around. On the way, you will also see the peculiar "Piggy carrying his daughter-in-law" rocks.

Finally, you will come to the Ten Mile Gallery, where the scenery is so picturesque and beautiful. You can take a relaxing tour on a sightseeing tram to change the perspective and view of the scenery.

  • Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Forest Park-Zhangjiajie Departure

  • 4+ stars Hotel

  • Breakfast


In the morning, you will visit the Tianmen Mountain.

First, you'll come to the Tianmen Cave, which is a natural cave through the mountain at the highest altitude in the world, it is famous for its unique location and spectacular scenery.

Next, you will ride the Tianmen Mountain Ropeway, which is 7,455 meters long and one of the longest alpine passenger ropeways in the world. As the ropeway slowly ascends, you will have a breathtaking view of the entire Zhangjiajie city.

At the end of the ropeway is the legendary "Stairway to Heaven", a 999-step stairway that seems like a giant dragon winding its way through the mountains. You can choose to step on the 999 stone steps, the highest diagonal  angle up to 45 °, as if the sky ladder hanging straight up to the sky.

Climbing to the top, you will arrive at the Tang Dynasty Tianmen Temple,  a Buddhist shrine tucked away amidst verdant greenery and one of only five remaining Buddhist temples in the world to preserve the remains of a  Buddha statue.

Continuing on, you will come to the West Line Glass Trail, which is built along the edge of the end of the world, and walking on it you can clearly see the ten-thousand-fathom deep valley under your feet, which brings you a strong sense of excitement and shock.

You will also visit Li Na Villa , the former retreat of a famous singer.

Finally, you will come to the Seventy-two Strange Buildings. It is the world's tallest Xiangxi hammock-shaped building. You can eat here and buy a variety of specialty souvenirs and handicrafts.

After your trip in Zhangjiajie, you will head to Furong Ancient Town, 80 kilometers away.

  • Furong Ancient Town-Departure

  • 4+ stars Hotel

  • Breakfast


After breakfast, you will begin to explore this ancient town, Furong Ancient Town surrounded by water on three sides, waterfalls through the town. So it's also known as the "Ancient Town of a Thousand Years Hanging from a Waterfall.

First you will come to the center of the town of Hibiscus Falls, this waterfall is the largest and most spectacular waterfalls in western Xiangxi, 60 meters high, 40 meters wide, in two stages from the cliffs pouring down, the sound is so powerful that the waterfalls can be heard in a radius of ten miles.

Next you'll walk down Wuli Street, lined with quaint homes and stores.

The Folklore Museum is a great place to learn about the deep cultural heritage of theTujia ethnic minority. The Xizhou Bronze Pillar is a precious historical relic of the Tujia ethnic minority.

In the afternoon, as the tour comes to an end, we will drive back to Zhangjiajie City to transfer you to the airport or train station to your next destination.

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