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Arrive in Changsha
Your personal guide will greet you at the airport or station and provide a comfortable transfer to your hotel. After check-in, feel free to relax or begin exploring the authentic local atmosphere of historic Changsha at your leisure.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Changsha Railway Station
Changsha International Airport
Changsha to Zhangjiajie: City to Peaks
Visit the historic Yuelu Academy, founded in 976 AD—one of China’s four great ancient academies. Explore its lecture halls and libraries while learning about its legacy of scholars and thinkers. Then proceed to Orange Isle in the Xiangjiang River, where you’ll see the striking granite statue of a young Chairman Mao and enjoy scenic riverside views.
Discover Tianxin Pavilion, a Ming-dynasty tower originally part of Changsha’s ancient city walls. Admire its intricate architecture and climb to the top for panoramic city views before strolling through its surrounding gardens.
Your guide will escort you to the station for a 2-hour high-speed train to Zhangjiajie. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel near the scenic area to rest for the next day’s adventures.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Yuelu Academy
Orange Isle
Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Your guide will provide pre-booked combo tickets for seamless access. Ride the Bailong Elevator—the world’s highest outdoor lift—reaching Yuanjiajie’s summit in just 88 seconds. Here, admire the Hallelujah Mountain (Avatar’s inspiration), the natural First Bridge Under Heaven, and the Back Garden’s imperial-style landscape from the Enchanting Platform.
Travel by eco-car to Yangjiajie, where peaks form a “Natural Great Wall” of interconnected ridges. Continue to Tianzi Mountain, known as the “Kingdom of Peaks,” and visit Helong Park for breathtaking views of the Imperial Brush Peak and Fairy Dispersing Flowers formations.
Conclude your day with a scenic cable car descent before returning to your hotel.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Bailong Elevator
Zhangjiajie Tianzi Mountain
Grand Canyon Adventure & Golden Whip Stream
Explore the stunning Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, known for its karst cliffs, waterfalls, and emerald lakes. Experience the world’s longest and highest Glass Bridge, suspended 260 meters above the canyon floor. Walk across the transparent span for thrilling views of the landscape below—a true highlight for adventure seekers.
Enjoy a scenic hike along the Golden Whip Stream, a serene waterway winding through lush vegetation. Listen to birdsong, watch playful monkeys, and pass by natural pools like Zicao Pond and Jumping Fish Pond. Your guide will share insights about the local ecosystem as you explore one of Zhangjiajie’s most beautiful valleys.
After the tour, return to your hotel to relax and reflect on a day filled with natural wonders.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon & Glass Bridge
Golden Whip Stream
Tianmen Mountain & Journey to Hong Kong
Your pre-booked round-trip cable car ticket ensures a seamless visit to Tianmen Mountain. Ride the world’s longest cableway—featuring international engineering excellence—to the summit in 30 minutes. At the top, walk the Cloud Corridor and the cliffside Glass Skywalk before descending via the 7-level escalator to the magnificent Tianmen Cave (Heaven’s Gate), the world’s highest natural mountain arch. Learn the legends surrounding this iconic site before returning by cable car.
Your guide will escort you to the station for your high-speed train to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, make your own way to the hotel we have booked for you.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Tianmen Mountain
Tianmen Mountain Cable Car
Hong Kong Free Exploration
Today is yours to discover Hong Kong independently. We recommend these iconic experiences:
Victoria Peak: Take the Peak Tram to Hong Kong’s highest point for panoramic city and harbor views
Historic Trams: Ride the classic “Ding Ding” double-decker tram through the city
Avenue of Stars: Stroll along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront to see handprints and statues of Hong Kong film stars
Symphony of Lights: Enjoy the spectacular light show over Victoria Harbour at 8 PM, featuring lasers and music synchronized across 40+ buildings
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
View on the Victoria Peak
Hong Kong Victoria Harbor
Tour Concludes in Hong Kong
Today concludes your 7-day journey through China. Please ensure you have all personal belongings and complete hotel check-out by 12:00 PM.
We hope you enjoyed exploring the natural wonders of Zhangjiajie, the cultural heritage of Changsha, and the vibrant energy of Hong Kong. Thank you for traveling with us—safe journeys onward, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Fee Description
Private Tour
Tour Type: Private tour with an English-speaking guide, flexible and customizable
Transportation: Air-conditioned private car with an experienced driver
Hotels: 5-star luxury or 4-star comfortable hotels, open to your choice
Meals: Customized to your needs
