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7 Days Best Guilin Zhangjiajie Landscape Exploration

Be Thrown into Real Natural Wonderlands

Guilin belongs to the No. 1 natural destinations for a lot of first timers to China, while Zhangjiajie boasting the famous soaring Avatar Mountains is regarded as the favorite scenic place for many travelers and photographers.

This 7 Days Guilin and Zhangjiajie Tour is best for people who are looking for a nature discovery for one week. The wonderful itinerary will take you to have a superb visual enjoyment of all bests and beauties in both Guilin and Zhangjiajie, with your visits to Li River, Yangshuo Town, Longsheng Ping’an Village, Wulingyuan and Tianmen Mountain, etc. During the holiday, you will make it to see various kinds of rice terraces in bright colors, rivers with enchanting waterscape and geometric mountains backdrop, the stream with pleasant valley sightseeing, verdant forests of nutritious plantations and peculiar pillar peak, unbelievable fairly sea of clouds, ray of sunshine, etc. Besides multiple natural highlights to see, you will also have a lot of outdoor activities to enjoy, such as the Yulong River biking and rafting, Li River cruising, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge walking, more adventures on the skywalk and plank road, cable car, mountain steps and roads at Tianmen Mountain, and so forth. To unveil your memorable nature vacation, join us to go now!

  • Type : Private Tour
  • Tour Code : CD-GLZJJT-07
  • Price : request
  • Trip Length : 7D/6N
  • Theme : Nature / Adventure / Walking / Ethnic

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR

  • Have a comparison research trip of Guilin and Zhangjiajie, both the very top scenic tourist destinations in south China for their distinct landscape of mountains and water;
  • Hike along the curving Longji Rice Terraces to give your thumb-up to the outstanding agricultural arts by the hard-working and smart local ethnic minority at Ping’an Village;
  • Sail by Li River cruise down to Yangshuo with a long picture of diverse-shaped Karst hills passing and get away by the peaceful landscape and rural lifestyle in the hidden resort;
  • Pay your symbolic discovery to Wulingyuan, the praised UNESCO World Natural Heritage, to see thousands of quite strange towering stone peak columns that creates the lush natural splendors in many excellent photos;
  • Have a famous visit to the utmost popular attraction celebrities - Avatar’s Hallelujah Mountain and Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon to draw more likes of your social sharing;
  • Go to Tianmen Mountain to embrace the awesome scenery and take your ultimate challenge of the impossible glass skywalk, hanging plank road, frightening mountain road, and so forth.
Itinerary Day by Day (Can Be Customized)
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Day 1 Guilin Arrival - Guilin to Longsheng

Pick up in Guilin and transfer 2.5 hours to Longji Rice Terrace

Welcome to Guilin, the most scenic city in China. Upon your arrival at airport (railway station), our local guide and driver will pick up you and then transfer you to Ping'an Village at Longji Rice Terrace. Check in your hotel. The rest of today is free for you to explore beautiful surroundings.

Important to Know: 1) The driving from Guilin to Ping'an is about 2.5 hours. If your flight or train arrives at Guilin after 5pm, we suggest you spend a night at Guilin, then transfer to Ping'an on the next day; 2) Walking: When arriving at Ping’an Village, you can only be dropped at Ping’an Village Tourist Center parking lot that you need to walk about 900 steps to your hotel. Comfortable shoes are highly recommended; 3) Luggage carrying: For the aged or travelers who are lack of physical strength, you’d better hire a local porter to help carry your heavy luggage to the hotel (pay extra expense on your own).

  • Santos from Canada - The Peaceful Village in  Longji Rice Terraces The Peaceful Village in Longji Rice Terracse, Taken by Santos from Canada in late August, 2019

Day 2 Longji Rice Terrace - Longsheng to Guilin (B, L)

Longji Rice Terrace Sunrise - Seven Stars with Moon - Nine Dragons and Five Tigers

When you wake up in the fresh air of peaceful morning, you may forget where you are. Try to watch the magnificent sunrise from a great location on the terraces if you don't mind getting up very early. After breakfast, your guide will take you to explore the breathtaking views of Longji Rice Terrace leisurely. The rice terrace is layer upon layer, like the changing ladder created by nature leading to the blue sky, forming a majestic painting between heaven and earth. From Ping’an, you can hike on the cobbled paths built among terraces to catch the best landscape. Climb up to the great lookouts at Seven Stars with Moon and Nine Dragons and Five Tigers from which you can get superlative views of terraces and villages.

Hike half day around, then back to Ping’an. Then transfer back to Guilin City. Check in your hotel. The rest time is free on your own to have fun in Guilin - strolling, hunting food...

Good to Know:1) Best time to visit: Longji Rice Terrace can be visited all year round. Go mid-April to late June for mirror-like irrigated terrace and rice transplanting scene; go July to mid-September for green terraces; go late September to early-November for golden and harvest scene; or go late December to early February for silvery terraces; 2) The Viewing Platform of Seven Stars with Moon is under a reconstruction which means it is closed for travelers at present. The hiking route between Seven Stars with Moon and Nine Dragons and Five Tigers would do some adjustment during the construction. You won’t miss the amazing rice terraces scenery when visiting.

  • Sunrise in Longji Rice Terrace Sunrise in Longji Rice Terrace
  • People Zhuang Ethnic Group at Longji Rice Terrace People Zhuang Ethnic Group at Longji Rice Terrace
  • Gerhard from Germany - Green Longji Rice Terrices, Guilin Longji Rice Terrices in late August 2018, Taken by Our Customer Gerhard from Germany

Day 3 Guilin - Li River Cruise - Yangshuo (B, L)

Li River Cruise -Yangshuo Yulong River - West Street

As the declaration in Chinese textbook "Guilin’s landscape is the best under heaven", today you will explore this best landscape starting with a relaxing sightseeing cruise along the Li River from Mopanshan Pier to Yangshuo Town. Along the 84-kilometer cruise, dazzling scenery overwhelms your eyes like a vast endless Chinese painting of winding river, green limestone karst mountains, fascinating countryside views, amazing scene of A Painting of Nine Horses, and notable view printed on the back of the 20 RMB note. (Please note: Lunch is served by the cruise with simple local Chinese cuisine. And you can take some snacks when getting on board.)

After about 4 hours’ cruise, disembark in Yangshuo Town, and check in your hotel. After a short break, start your impressive exploration of the best charming sightseeing and ideal countryside ease at Yulong River. Let all the refreshing scenes please your eyes and souls to the utmost. Just enjoy every moment with the Karst hills dotted around, chatting stream, rippling mountain reflection, swaying floras, patches of vivid crops, comfortable breeze….There are diverse kinds of ways for your enjoyment of the fun and beauty, including biking, hiking, sightseeing bus, bamboo rafting and scooter. You can easily choose and combine your ideal way(s) and part of Yulong River. (Please tell your likes to your travel consultants before booking the tour, as the final prices will differ by activities you choose.).

Biking (some physically demanding & sightseeing by the river) - Ride to enjoy the river view and the real fields (route: Yangshuo - Jima - Shuiedi Dock - Gongnong Bridge - West Street; for 1.5-2 hours).

Bamboo Rafting (relaxing and interesting & sightseeing on the river) - have fun with the classic bamboo rafting (Route A: Shuiedi Dock - Gongnong Bridge for 40-50 minutes; Route B: Jima Dock - Gongnong Bridge for 1.5 hours) to see the more serene view like pieces of traditional Chinese landscape ink paintings.

Sightseeing Bus (most leisurable and comfortable & sightseeing on the road) - sit leisurely on the bus from Jima to Gongnong Bridge to appreciate the lovely countryside view (about 0.5 hour). You can get off and on anywhere on the middle way to explore more about your interested place.

This evening is for you to walk leisurely on the ancient West Street to witness how the western culture and Chinese culture perfectly and peacefully coexist here. Whether you want to enjoy a cup of drink in bar, taste some local food, or just experience the relaxing atmosphere, you get it here.

Note: according to the regulations of Yulong River Tourism, children less than 1 meter high and elders over 70 years old are not allowed to take the bamboo rafting.

Optional evening activity:

Watch the splendid evening performance of Impression Liu Sanjie with the Li River itself as the stage, which was directed by famous director - Zhang Yimou (usually performs for an hour between around 19:45 and 22:20).


  • Panorama of Yangshuo Ten-mile Gallery Countryside Panorama of Yangshuo Ten-mile Gallery Countryside
  • Visit Yangshuo West Street at Night Visit Yangshuo West Street at Night
  • Claire from UK - Li River Lush Guilin Li River Scenery, Taken by Claire from UK in October 2021
  • Chusi's Family from USA - Moon Hill at Yangshuo Ten-mile Gallery Chusi's family visited Moon Hill at Yangshuo Ten-mile Gallery in June, 2018

Day 4 Yangshuo to Guilin & Guilin to Zhangjiajie (B, L)

Transfer from Yangshuo to Zhangjiajie by Flight

After breakfast, your guide and driver will escort you from Yangshuo to Guilin Liangjiang Airport for your flight to Zhangjiajie City (about 1 hour usually). After your arrival, your local tour guide will meet you with a sign on which says your name at the arrival hall in the airport or train station. Then our guide and driver will transfer you directly to your hotel in Wulingyuan downtown in Zhangjiajie by our comfortable private car (non-smoking), and the guide will help you check in. The rest of today is on your own to explore this fabulous city in China.

 (Please note: As there is only a few flights from Guilin to Zhangjiajie in a week, if there is no ticket available, you may change your transfer by the direct bullet train from Guilin to Zhangjiajie (about 7.5 hours) according to practical situation. Please know detailed option arrangement from our travel expert when booking the tour!)

Evening Idea: Xibu Street at Wulingyuan downtown is popular for a leisure walk. You can stroll at the Tujia ethnic flavored shopping pedestrian street to taste local snacks, find interesting artifacts and enjoy the beautiful night view with colorful lights.

  • Xibu Street Night View Xibu Street Night View
  • Zhangjiajie City View Zhangjiajie City View

Day 5 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park - Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge (B, L)

Huangshi Village - Golden Whip Stream - Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

Today, after breakfast, you will be met by our guide and driver and then driven to start your exciting visit to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. You will first take the cable car up to Huangshi Village to appreciate the wide forest park on its peaks. The village site has an altitude of 1080 meters, which is praised for its similar charm of pillar forest of Colorado in the USA. Enjoying the flat the wide visual environment, it is so far the largest natural viewing deck for visitors for a perfect admiration of its various rising stones and hills. Enjoy your fresh walk to visit the top famous sights including Star Picking Stand, Five Finger Peak, and so on, and find those looking like bridge piers, etc. from a distance. Later, change your angle to explore the famous Golden Whip Stream deep in the valley. This totally 7.5 kilometers long brook is one of the most beautiful places in the whole forest park area. Take an inspiring roam along the whispering pristine water on the paved path to immerse into tranquil wonderland with fresh air, colorful blooming flowers in different seasons, lush vegetation, etc. and be prepared to encounter with some wild monkeys.

After that, take a sightseeing bus to exit the park and be driven to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon for about 40 minutes. Now, its your bold moment to take the challenge and walk on the transparent Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge to feel like walking on the clouds, which is the world longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge so far in the whole universe, with total length of 430 meters and height of 400 meters above the deep valley.

After the visiting, be driven back to your hotel in Wulingyuan. Have a good sleep!

  • Huangshi Village Huangshi Village
  • Mr. Pasquale from Italy - Zhangjiajie Grand Cayon Glass Bridge Zhangjiajie Grand Cayon Glass Bridge Taken by Our Client Our client Mr. Pasquale from Italy in December, 2018
  • Keena from USA - Golden Whip Stream Golden Whip Stream Taken by Our Client Keena from USA in September, 2020

Day 6 Yuanjiajie - Tianzi Mountain (B, L)

Bailong Elevator - Avatar Mountain - Yuanjiajie - Tianzi Mountain

On this day, after breakfast, visit Wulingyuan to get more highlights. First take a sightseeing bus to experience Bailong Elevator, the fastest elevator and also the tallest outdoor elevator in the world. Enjoy the 1.5 minutes to be shot from the valley bottom up to the pillar peak. And then, hike amongst the multiple erupting stone columns at Yuanjiajie Scenic Area and open the mysterious “Pandora World”. During the exciting hike, get a good preparation to have an enviable look at the South Sky Pillar of around 150 meters high, the authentic prototype inspiring the “Avatar Hallelujah Mountain”; enjoy the best scenery at Enchanting Platform with tens and hundreds of beautiful stone peaks similar to a lot of nutritious bamboo shoots towering from the ground; also, closely watch the peculiar First Bridge of the World that is naturally made with an only 5-meter long stone platform linking the two peaks together to form the rare world wonder.

Then, take the sightseeing bus to visit Tianzi Mountain. Walk to He Long Park there, which is the best viewing deck to admire very closely the incredible and magnificent view of odd stone peaks standing one after another. Most appealing pictures of the four wonders of Tianzi Mountain are photographed there, including the mists and clouds, moonlight, rays of sunshine and winter snow. Also, step a little further to Tianzi Pavilion nearby to enjoy the marvelous view and terrific sightseeing of the Xihai Peak Forest from another angle of view. After that, take the cool Tianzi Mountain Cable Car down with groups of rockery hills passing by outside your glass window, and then take the sightseeing bus to exit Wulingyuan Park.

After the exciting tour, your guide and driver will escort you to Zhangjiajie downtown area to check in your hotel.

Optional evening Activities: Enjoy your night to watch the popular Tianmen Fox Fairy Show at the foot of Tianmen Mountain, which is an excellent large-scaled musical drama performance with real landscape being the background and stage telling the touching story. Performance time: 20:15-21:50.

  • Bailong Elevator Bailong Elevator
  • Avatar Hallelujah Mountain at Yuanjiajie Avatar Hallelujah Mountain at Yuanjiajie
  • Chona from Philippines - Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie Tianzi Mountain Taken by Chona from Philippines in September, 2018

Day 7 Tianmen Mountain National Park & Zhangjiajie Departure (B, L)

Tianmen Cable Car - Tianmen Temple - Glass Skywalk - Ghost Valley Plank Road - Tianmen Cave - Avenue toward Heaven - Flight / Train off Zhangjiajie

After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. On this day, you will make a great trip to Tianmen Mountain, another magnificent national forest park in Zhangjiajie City.

First transfer to take the Tianmen Mountain Cable Car and ascend from Zhangjiajie downtown up to the peak of Tianmen Mountain of over 1,400 meters above the sea. Travel by the about 7,455 meters long cableway that is so far the longest one among the whole world and have a shocking look at the wandering Avenue toward Heaven from the glass. Then, take the Forest Sightseeing Cable Car to visit Tianmen Temple originated from Tang Dynasty on the mountain peak, which is one of the only world 5 Buddhist temples preserving the Buddha body relics. Walk around the temple cluster to appreciate the featured Qing Dynasty styled Buddhist structure with verdant forest surrounding by.

And then, hold your breath to take two scary walks on the cliff path circling the mountain body. One is the 60-meters long and 1.6-meters wide Glass Skywalk with transparent glass material 1430 meters above the bottomless valley, which makes you feel walking in the air in sunny days and fairyland in misty and cloudy days, while another must be the 1600-meters long Ghost-Valley Plank Road hanging on the cliff. Just step on and test!

After that, take the escalator from the peak down to Tianmen Cave to see the giant hole on the mountain. Formed by natural pressing and collapsing into 131.5 meters high, 57 meters wide and 60 meters deep, this cave is really a rare wonder of the world. Next, walk downstairs along the super steep 999-steps with the highest inclination up to 45°, which is the only access to Tianmen Cave from the foot of the mountain for a lot of prayers worshipping there.  Moreover, take your final challenge to transfer along the Avenue toward Heaven with 99 very sharp turns of about 180°down to the city area. Experience the quite different roller coaster on the flourishing mountain for about 0.5 hour. (If you do not want to walk the steep 999 Steps, you can also choose to take the escalator down to the parking lot to take the sightseeing bus through Avenue toward Heaven, extra fee of 35RMB/person is needed.)

After the exciting scenic and adventurous visit, our guide and driver will escort you to Zhangjiajie airport or train station to catch your flight/train to your next destination or home. Service ends!

  • Allan's Family from Canada - Cable Car to Tianmen Mountain Our customers Allan's family from Canada took a cable car to Tianmen Mountain in December, 2020
  • Keena from USA - Zigzag Road in Tianmen Mountain Zigzag Road in Tianmen Mountain Taken by Our Client Keena from USA in September, 2020
  • Mona from Germany - Tianmen Cave of Tianmen Mountain Tianmen Cave of Tianmen Mountain Taken by Our Client Mona and Thomans from Germany in November, 2021
  • Ronit from Israel - Glass Skywalk, Tianmen Mountain Our client Ronit from Israel enjoyed Glass Skywalk in Tianmen Mountain in May, 2019

Recommended Add-on Options

The quotation for this trip is from Request Per Person

1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in 4-star hotel and traveling with our private tour in low seasons.
2. This price is subject to change according your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate. If you want a lower price, you can get more people to join you, or use economy class hotels.
3. This price is only valid to March 31, 2023.
4. Reference exchange rate of USD 1=RMB 6.85. The final quote is based on current exchange rate. It may change according to the currency fluctuation, while the RMB quotation will be remained the same.

What's included?

  • Professional licensed English-speaking guide;
  • Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary;
  • Accommodation as listed in the itinerary (4-star standard);
  • Domestic flights (economy class) and high-speed trains (second class) as listed in the itinerary;
  • Necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary;
  • Airport (and train station) pick up and drop off;
  • Luggage Transfers: between airports (railway station) and hotels;
  • All meals as listed( “B” for Chinese and Western breakfast buffet in your hotel; “L” for Chinese Lunch in local restaurant; “D” for Chinese dinner in local restaurant.);
  • Accident insurance;
  • Our service charge, including tour planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

What's excluded?

  • China visa;
  • Personal expenses;
  • Accommodation not listed in the itinerary;
  • Single Room Supplement;
  • Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary;
  • Recommended optional activities;
  • Flights or trains not listed in the itinerary;
  • Excess Baggage Charges;
  • Optional tips to guides, drivers, etc.

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China Discovery charges a premium though, but it delivered without fail.

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It is always safer to have a local contact to guide you and make arrangements for your local transfer when language ( Cantonese instead of Mandarin) is a problem in China .

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Thanks again for an excellent trip, best regards, Johannes&Elizabeth

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Once you arrive in the destination, the patient and punctual guides will pick you up and take you to get under skin of the city at your own pace. By in-depth discovery and explanation, they’ll show you more about the history, culture, customs and authentic local life. Throughout the journey, they're not only expert guides who take care of all the details but also fellow travelers who are dedicated to help you explore in comfort and style.

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The restaurants we will take you for lunch or dinner are all designated tourist restaurants approved by local tourist administration bureau. They have very good sanitary conditions and the food is prepared fresh and clean.

There will be some meals excluded in your itinerary as you like, and your private guide will be delighted to give you some suggestions and take you to the local restaurants to taste like Beijing Roast Duck, Xian Dumpling Dinner, Sichuan Hotpot, etc., if you are interested in local food tasting.

All the dining options will satisfy your stomach!

Photo gallery of this trip

  • Santos from Canada - The Peaceful Village in  Longji Rice Terraces Santos from Canada - The Peaceful Village in Longji Rice Terraces
  • Sunrise in Longji Rice Terrace Sunrise in Longji Rice Terrace
  • People Zhuang Ethnic Group at Longji Rice Terrace People Zhuang Ethnic Group at Longji Rice Terrace
  • Gerhard from Germany - Green Longji Rice Terrices, Guilin Gerhard from Germany - Green Longji Rice Terrices, Guilin
  • Panorama of Yangshuo Ten-mile Gallery Countryside Panorama of Yangshuo Ten-mile Gallery Countryside
  • Visit Yangshuo West Street at Night Visit Yangshuo West Street at Night
  • Claire from UK - Li River Claire from UK - Li River
  • Chusi's Family from USA - Moon Hill at Yangshuo Ten-mile Gallery Chusi's Family from USA - Moon Hill at Yangshuo Ten-mile Gallery
  • Xibu Street Night View Xibu Street Night View
  • Zhangjiajie City View Zhangjiajie City View
  • Huangshi Village Huangshi Village
  • Mr. Pasquale from Italy - Zhangjiajie Grand Cayon Glass Bridge Mr. Pasquale from Italy - Zhangjiajie Grand Cayon Glass Bridge
  • Keena from USA - Golden Whip Stream Keena from USA - Golden Whip Stream
  • Bailong Elevator Bailong Elevator
  • Avatar Hallelujah Mountain at Yuanjiajie Avatar Hallelujah Mountain at Yuanjiajie
  • Chona from Philippines - Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie Chona from Philippines - Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie
  • Allan's Family from Canada - Cable Car to Tianmen Mountain Allan's Family from Canada - Cable Car to Tianmen Mountain
  • Keena from USA - Zigzag Road in Tianmen Mountain Keena from USA - Zigzag Road in Tianmen Mountain
  • Mona from Germany - Tianmen Cave of Tianmen Mountain Mona from Germany - Tianmen Cave of Tianmen Mountain
  • Ronit from Israel - Glass Skywalk, Tianmen Mountain Ronit from Israel - Glass Skywalk, Tianmen Mountain

Most Important Guilin & Zhangjiajie Travel Notes

1. How to Get to Guilin

Guilin as one of the top tourist destinations in China is well linked with other gateway cities and tourist places with flights, bullet trains, distance buses, etc. So far, you can get to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport by flight from Hong Kong (1.5 hours), Beijing (3 hours), Shanghai (3 hours), Xian (2 hours), Chengdu (1 hour & 40 minutes), Chongqing (1.5 hours), etc. Besides, there are fast high speed trains from Hong Kong (3 hours & 20 minutes), Guangzhou (2.5 hours), Chongqing (5 hours), Chengdu (7-7.5 hours), Guiyang (2-3 hours), Kunming (4.5 hours), Shenzhen (3.5 hours), Changsha (3.5 hours), Wuhan (5 hours), etc.

2. Best Time to Visit Guilin

Guilin situated in southern China is a hot destination to explore its special Karst landscape view. It is suitable to visit all year round due its ever green plants and its warm temperature. April to October is the best time to appreciate the sightseeing of Guilin and Yangshuo. Spring (April-June) is best to enjoy the cozy weather and the vigorous scene of multiple flowers and the crops cultivated by local farmers. Autumn is also very good to enjoy the clear river view and clear sky. However, as it often rains, particularly during April to July, when you can see the misty beauty of the hills and water, you are advised to prepare your rain gears.

3. Warm Tips for Visiting Yulong River

For biking: we suggest you wear comfortable and quick-drying clothes and trainers to enjoy a better biking experience and protect yourself from catching a cold after sweating. During summer time, it may be a little hot for biking for a long time, so you can tell how much time you want to bike along the Yulong River to your guide. Also, you are highly suggested to prepare your hat, sunglasses and sun cream for UV protection.

For bamboo rafting: bamboo rafting is a classic activity to enjoy the fun and beauty of Yulong River. However, one raft can only hold 2 people, and children more than 1 meter high are required to take the raft together with adults. Besides, as the raft is slippery, it is better to sit on your chair for the sightseeing and avoid standing or walking in case of falling into the river. Furthermore, it would arouse some waves when passing weirs, so remember to lift your feet and protect your belongings especially mobiles and cameras.

For sightseeing bus: Yulong River sightseeing buses run from Jima to Gongnong Bridge along the River, and you can get on or get off at any places along the route with your bus ticket.

4. Tailor Make Your Yangshuo Activities

To explore the natural scenery and fun of Yangshuo, you will have many kinds of activities and ways to choose. We can take you to enjoy bamboo rafting at Yulong River, sightseeing busat Yulong River and Ten-mile Gallery, biking at any region in Yangshuo, hiking along Yulong River or other places, cultural experience of Chinese cooking, Taichi, and calligraphy classes, photographing, and so forth. Please feel free to tell us about your ideal activities, route, time, period, etc., to tailor make your special activity experience in Yangshuo.

5. Know Zhangjiajie Main Scenic Attractions, Location & Distance

The big draw of Zhangjiajie and the main place to appreciate the spectacular quartz sandstone peaks and AVATAR mountains is Wulingyuan Scenic Area. This scenic area include four parts: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Huangshi Village and Golden Whip Stream), Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain and Yangjiajie. Travelers usually spend about two days exploring this vast area - one day to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, and the other day to Yuanjiajie & Tianzi Mountain.

To travel further with amazing and thrilling experience, many travelers would like to spend one more day to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon with Glass Bridge; and if you want to travel in a relaxing way, you can only go and challenge Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge over the Grand Canyon, and take an enjoyable visit to Baofeng Lake with boat experience passing through the incredible peaks or explore Yellow Dragon Cave underground.

Besides the Wulingyuan exploration, many travelers choose to spend one day in Zhangjiajie downtown area for a visit to Tianmen Mountain. To sum up, Zhangjiajie is a great destination well worth your time for 3 to 5 days visiting. You can combine some of them based on your likes, or tell us your needs to us and our travel consultants are glad to help you design your Zhangjiajie trip.

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6. Where to Stay in Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie offers various luxury hotels and budget hostels and boutique accommodation for your stay during the trip.

● Stay in Wulingyuan Town: For your several days discovering Wulingyuan Scenic Area including Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, etc., we suggest you arrange the hotel at Wulingyuan Town, which needs only 10 minutes to Wujiayu Ticket Station and 20 minutes to Forest Park Ticket Station by car.

● Stay in Zhangjiajie Downtown Area: For your arrival day especially by a late flight/train or if you plan to visit Tianmen Mountain, it is suggested to stay in Zhangjiajie City downtown.

7. What to Wear during Trip in Zhangjiajie

For spring and autumn, light sweaters, long shirts and long pants are suggested. Temperature in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is about 5-10°C lower than that in the city area, and the temperatures varies a lot from day to night. In summer, shirts and shorts are enough, besides, it is advised to prepare light coats for lower temperature in early morning and at night. In winter, it is a little cold in Zhangjiajie, and down jackets, sweaters, warm pants and socks, scarves, gloves, etc. are better to keep warm. Remember to wear comfortable shoes or sneakers, because you will have a lot of steps to walk around those natural scenic spots. Since it often rains in Zhangjiajie, you are highly suggested to bring your raincoats or umbrellas. Besides, bring sunblock, sunglasses and hat to protect your skin and eyes.

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