Through Zhangjiajie's sandstone peaks
Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain offer different views of the sandstone pillars, while the Ten-Mile Gallery adds valley scenery.
Zhangjiajie's Two Highlights: 3-Day Signature Tour with Return Rail from Changsha
Price on request
Overview
This 3-day, 2-night route covers Changsha, Zhangjiajie and Wulingyuan. The programme centres on Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, the Charming Xiangxi show and Tianmen Mountain, linking summit views, valley walks and transfer days. It suits travellers who enjoy mountain landscapes and gorges and can manage steps and sustained walking; return trains from Changsha are part of this option, with services confirmed after ticketing.
Highlights
Elevated views at Tianmen Mountain
Tianmen Cave and mountain walkways reveal the scale of the cliffs and valleys. Cable-car routes and visiting order depend on park operations.
An evening of Xiangxi performance
The Charming Xiangxi show adds a cultural performance to the mountain itinerary. Showtimes and arrangements depend on the confirmed schedule.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Rail from Changsha to Zhangjiajie / Arrival transfer and check-in
Make your own way to the agreed Changsha station and take the included second-class train to Zhangjiajie. At Zhangjiajie West Station, transfer staff take you to the hotel. Free time follows; meals today are at your own expense, and no driver or guide accompanies you during free time. Check the station, train and meeting time in advance.
Day 2Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, Ten-Mile Gallery and Charming Xiangxi
After breakfast, meet at about 07:00 for Wulingyuan. Take the park shuttle and the complimentary one-way Bailong Elevator up to Yuanjiajie, then continue to Tianzi Mountain. After lunch, explore Tianzi Mountain and ride the complimentary one-way cableway down before visiting the Ten-Mile Gallery, where you can walk or take the sightseeing train at extra cost. After dinner, the complimentary Charming Xiangxi show is scheduled, though traffic, cancellations or other exceptional circumstances may prevent attendance.
Stops: Yuanjiajie · Tianzi Mountain · Ten-Mile Gallery · Complimentary Charming Xiangxi show; may be cancelled if suspended or otherwise unavailable
Day 3Tianmen Mountain, Tianmen Cave and glass walkway / Rail back to Changsha
After breakfast, visit Tianmen Mountain by the reserved cableway route, including Guigu Walkway, Tianmen Cave and the glass walkway. Through-mountain escalators and shoe covers are complimentary. The cableway route and timing depend on the reservation and cannot be selected. Heavy snow, ice, thunderstorms or other weather may restrict access. After lunch, take the included second-class train from Zhangjiajie back to Changsha to end the tour. Dinner is at your own expense. Confirm the train when booking.
Stops: Tianmen Mountain · Tianmen Cave and glass walkway; may close due to weather or other conditions
Included and not included
Included
- Local air-conditioned group-tour vehicle, one seat per person. Transfers use a business vehicle or van; itinerary vehicles range from 7 to 33 seats according to actual numbers. Vehicle capacity is not the maximum group size.
- Local licensed Chinese-speaking guide for group sightseeing; dedicated staff handle arrival transfers. Free time excludes guide service.
- Two nights; select deluxe or premium accommodation when booking.
- Two breakfasts and three main meals; see the daily plan.
- Main admission to listed attractions and explicitly complimentary activities.
- Second-class trains from Changsha to Zhangjiajie, and back to Changsha from where the tour ends, are included. Stations and trains are confirmed when booking.
Not included
- Ten-Mile Gallery sightseeing train is optional and paid separately.
- Single-room supplements, personal travel accident insurance, meals not listed as included and personal expenses.
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