Highlights

  • Tianmen Mountain

In the Three Kingdoms period (263 AD), the mountain suddenly had a steep cliff and a cave opening, as mysterious as a door, forming a rare world wonder to this day - Tianmen Cave. It is 131.5 meters high, 57 meters wide, and 60 meters deep.

In 2024, the 10th World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit Flying World Championship was held at Tianmen Mountain, featuring the world's top 16 fliers during the competition.


  • Grand Canyon Glass Bridge

The glass bridge is 60 meters long and the highest point is 1430 meters above sea level. It is suspended from the cliff. The observation deck extends out 4-5 meters. Visitors can see the deep valley below through the glass.

ITINERARY Close All

Day 1Zhangjiajie Arrival

Today your flight will touch down in Zhangjiajie, we will meet you at the airport exit with a welcome board and then transfer to the local hotel check in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this city.

Traffic: Car
Hotel: Overnight in Zhangjiajie
Altitude: 1518m

Day 2Golden Whip Stream - Glass Bridge

Today, after breakfast, you will be met by our guide and driver and then start your exciting visit to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

We will 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.

Then go to challenge Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, the longest and highest Glass Bridge in the world. Walk past the bridge and appreciate the grand view of the beautiful Canyon.

Traffic: Car
Hotel: Overnight in Zhangjiajie
Meals: Breakfast
  • Golden Whip Stream

  • Glass Bridge

Day 3Tianzi Mountain - Yuanjiajie - Bailong elevator

Breakfast in the hotel, today you will head for one of the most famous attractions in the park and the one that attracts the most tourists – Tianzi Mountain. You will ascend the mountain by cable-car and at the top you will be able to enjoy views of Warrior Taming Horse Rock and the Western Sea which are two of the most stunning mountain formations in the whole park and are really a pleasure to see. 

Then take shuttle bus to Kongzhongtianyuan, from where you can see some rice field on the top of the peaks, which is very spectacular, hike down to a platform, you can get very close to the pillar mountains, which is one of the best view in the park! Then take shuttle bus to the top of Yuanjiajie area, which is now famous for Avatar shooting base. From here, you'll stand at the same level with the mid-age pillars, which is bigger than those on Tianzi mountain. Take Bailong elevator down.

Traffic: Car
Hotel: Overnight in Zhangjiajie
Meals: Breakfast
  • Zhangjiajie

  • Bailong Elevator

Day 4Zhangjiajie Departure

Today is the last day of the trip. In the morning we will make a great trip to Tianmen Mountain, another magnificent national forest park in Zhangjiajie City, known as the most beautiful "Hanging Garden" in the world. Here, hold your breath to take two scary walks on the cliff path circling the mountain body. One is the transparent Glass Skywalk with, while the other is the Ghost-Valley Plank Road hanging on the cliff. 

After that, we will visit Tianmen Cave to see the giant hole on the mountain. 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.  

Then, we will drive you to the airport and see you off.

Traffic: Car
Meals: Breakfast
  • Tianmen Mountain

  • Zhangjiajie

INCLUDES

√ Private transportation with good AC

√ Excellent English speaking guide

√ 4 star Hotel with breakfast (2 persons shared one room) 

√ Entrance fee listed in the itinerary 

√ Allowance for the guide and driver

√ Government tax

EXCLUDES

× Personal expenses 

× Tips to the guide and driver

× Lunch and dinner throughout the journey

× Any optional golf car/ battery car/ shuttle bus/ boat cruise etc. inside the scenic spots

× Activities did not mentioned in the itinerary

× Transportation arrive in and leave from Zhangjiajie

TRIP NOTES

  • We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.

  • There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.

  • Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.

Transportation

We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.

Accommodation

All the hotels we selected are 4-5star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.

Guides

Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.

Climate and Altitude

Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.

We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.