2. Tour Overview
- Destinations: Zhangjiajie, Wulingyuan, Tianmen Mountain
- Duration: 3 Days 2 Nights
- Transportation: VIP private car, scenic area shuttle buses, Bailong Elevator, Tianzi Mountain Cableway, Tianmen Mountain Cableway, fast speed cableway, etc.
- Accommodation: Optional hotels in Zhangjiajie downtown
3. Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Zhangjiajie
- Arrival: VIP private car pick-up from airport / railway station, transfer to hotel for check-in (approx. 35 km)
- Free Time: Optional visit to 72 Qilou Tower (night view) and Dayong Ancient City
- Meals: All meals at own expense
- Accommodation: Optional hotel in Zhangjiajie downtown
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Day 2: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan)
- Breakfast: Hotel buffet breakfast
- Morning: Drive to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wujia Valley Entrance). Visit Yuanjiajie (filming location of Avatar) via VIP shuttle bus and VIP Bailong Elevator, including Soul Terrace, Heaven Pillar, No.1 Bridge Under Heaven, etc.
- Lunch: No high-quality restaurants on the mountain; bring snacks or eat at KFC / McDonald's
- Afternoon: Visit Tianzi Mountain (Imperial Brush Peak, Fairy Scattering Flowers), descend by Tianzi Mountain Cableway. Then visit Ten-Mile Gallery (Birthday Elder Welcoming Guests, Old Man Gathering Herbs, etc.). Optional paid sightseeing train at Ten-Mile Gallery.
- Dinner: Recommended: Dadui Laoyucun · Western Hunan Local Cuisine (Meili Xiangxi Branch)
- Accommodation: Optional hotel in Zhangjiajie downtown
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Day 3: Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park & Departure
- Breakfast: Hotel buffet breakfast
- Morning: Visit Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park. Choose Line A (Cableway up + Fast Cableway down), Line B (Fast Cableway up + Cableway down), or Line C (Fast Cableway round trip). Visit Tianmen Cave, Stairway to Heaven, etc.
- Lunch: No restaurants on the mountain; please bring your own food
- Afternoon: Continue visiting Dove Tree Garden, Li Na Villa, Glass Walkway, Guigu Walkway, etc. Private car transfer to airport / railway station for departure
- Accommodation: None
4. Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
- First entrance tickets: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
- Bailong Elevator, Tianzi Mountain Cableway, Tianmen Mountain Cableway, Glass Walkway (shoe covers: ¥5 at own expense)
- Airport / railway station pick-up and drop-off service
- Hotel breakfasts (depending on the selected hotel)
- All meals except specified breakfasts
- Optional internal transfers: Ten-Mile Gallery sightseeing train, Tianmen Cave escalator, etc.
- Personal expenses (shopping, souvenirs, tips, etc.)
5. Important Tips
- On the first day, avoid overly spicy food or hot pot to prevent stomach discomfort.
- Take care of personal and property safety during free activities.
- Respect local ethnic culture and customs; avoid conflicts with local residents.
- Mountain areas are cooler; bring a thin jacket. Weather changes quickly; free raincoat provided if rainy.
- For safety: "Walk without looking at scenery; look at scenery without walking."
- Departure time may be earlier during peak season; please leave extra time.
- Guide / driver / WeChat assistant will confirm departure time one day in advance.
- Tianmen Cave may close in winter due to ice; check official notice before visit.
- Hotel check-in: 14:00. Early arrival can store luggage.
- Security deposit required at check-in, fully refunded upon check-out if no damage.
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Voltage and socket
The standard voltage in China is 220V. The commonly used socket shape is as shown in the picture. Most luxury hotel rooms are equipped with universal sockets, and tourists can also rent socket adapters at the hotel front desk.
Make a phone call
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese fixed-line phone in China, it is necessary to dial the China area code (+86) and the city area code (e.g. Beijing +10) before the fixed-line phone number to be dialed.
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese mobile number, it is necessary to dial the Chinese area code (+86) before the mobile number of the person being called.
Emergency call:
Call the police: 110
Fire emergency: 119
Traffic police: 122
Emergency: 120
Purchase a SIM card for a Chinese mobile phone
At major airports serving as ports of entry in China, there are designated counters for communication service providers, such as China Mobile and China Unicom. Foreign tourists can purchase SIM cards for Chinese mobile phones simply by presenting their passports.
Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
It is recommended to bring along commonly used medications (such as painkillers or gastrointestinal medications). If you need to take prescribed medication for an extended period, it is advisable to prepare sufficient quantities before departure and carry along doctor's certification documents, medical records, etc.
It is recommended to visit the international medical department of a general hospital or a foreign-funded hospital for treatment, as they generally provide medical services in English.
It is recommended to purchase relevant insurance before departure, and properly keep diagnosis certificates, outpatient medical records, fee lists, prescriptions, invoices, etc.
Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
