4 Days Zhangjiajie Classic Tour Package, Best Zhangjiajie Group Tour Itinerary

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Day 1Arrival Zhangjiajie

Transfer to the hotel

Meals: No Meal
Accommodation: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Zhangjiajie city ★★★★

Take train or flight to Zhangjiajie, a natural labyrinth located in northwestern Hunan Province with the amazing landscape of China, being famous for being a source of creation of the CGI artist in the Avatar movie. Tonight you will stay in the downtown of Zhangjiajie City.

Tianmenshan Mountain

Day 2Zhangjiajie

Huangshizhai, Golden Whip Stream

Meals: Hotel breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Zhangjiajie city ★★★★

After breakfast at the hotel, then drive for about 40 minutes to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park . Strolling in the big oxygen bar square surrounded by mountains, you suddenly feel that you have stepped into the fairyland of the world, a number of strange peaks and strange stones come into view, a string of rushing water sounds into the ears, stay here, you may wish to take a commemorative photo. Follow the tour guide to take the scenic environmental protection car to the Huangshizhai Cableway Station, take the Huangshizhai cable car and go up, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Huangshizhai, the main attractions are: Liuqi Pavilion, Star Picking Platform, Boudoir Welcome, Five Finger Peak, Front Garden, Overpass Pier, Black Fir Ridge, Fog Sea Golden Turtle, etc. On a sunny day, you can see the distant mountains and close up to the distance, and on a rainy day, the clouds and mist are like a fairyland. Roaming along the Huangshi Village trail, while watching the scenery with the guide, while listening to the tour guide tell the story of the Huangshi Village, this journey takes about 2 hours. After the tour, take the cable cardown the mountain to enjoy Chinese food.

In the afternoon, walk along the Golden Whip Stream, which meanders for about 7 kilometers in the deep mountain valley, full of towering rocks, ancient trees, exotic flowers and plants, rare birds and animals, and the clear water. Follow the tour guide to stroll through, visit Zhu Bajie's back daughter-in-law, Golden Whip Rock, Eagle Whip, Huaguo Mountain, Wenxing Rock, Candle Peak, Double Turtle Exploration Creek, Xiucai Collection,etc., came to the water around the four gates, where we will have a short rest and have a chance to take photos. Then take an eco-friendly car out of the park, check in hotel, and have dinner.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Day 3Zhangjiajie

Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Bailong Elevator

Meals: Hotel breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4 Star /4+Star Hotel in Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan ★★★★

After breakfast, then we will take a battery car and take cable car up to the Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, where you could see mountains, grand valleys, and original forests. If you are lucky, you may see the marvelous sea of clouds. Visit Tianzi Mountain: Xihai, Helong Park, Yubi Peak, Fairy Flowers, etc., and then take the scenic eco-car for about 40 minutes to Yuanjiajie, and enjoy Chinese food at Avatar Restaurant.

Yuanjiajie Scenic Area is a highlight of your private Zhangjiajie tour, famous in the world for the Hallelujah Mountains that appeared in the movie Avatar, and the magnificent "The First Stone Bridge in the World". Then take Bailong Elevator dotwn and take shuttle bus to Ten-mile Gallery . You can take a small train to enjoy the beautifual landscape ( train fare is not included). There are unique stones forming different shapes, feeling like a natural landscape painting along the gallery. In the end of day, we will drive you back to your hotel to have a rest.

Yuanjiajie Scenic Area

Day 4Zhangjiajie, Departure

Tianmenshan Mountain, Tujia Folk Customs Park, Transfer to the airport/train station

Meals: Hotel breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at hotel, you will visit Tianmen Mountain by round trip cable car. Tianmen Mountain is praised as "the Soul of Zhangjiajie". With 1518 meters above sea level, it is standing at the site of 8 km south away from Zhangjiajie Downtown.Today you can explore the six wonders of Tianmen Mountain,including Tianmen Cave, Tongtian Avenue, The Ghost Plank Road, Glass Sky-walk, Tianmen Temple, etc. After lunch visit Tujia Folk Customs Park, also named Tusi Town. Here, you can realize and understand the folk culture and architecture feature of Tujia Ethnic Group of China Thereafter, visit Dayong Ancient City. Thereafter, you are transferred to Zhangjiajie airport or railway station for departure to your next city.

Tianmenshan Mountain

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Tour Price (US$ per person)

Travel Dates	Comfortable Hotel B（ordinary 4star)
Travel Dates	Double Occupancy	Sole Occupancy
Dec 01 - Feb 28, 2025	US$410	US$455
Mar 01 - Nov 30	US$460	US$526
Travel Dates	Comfortable Hotel A (4-5star)
Travel Dates	Double Occupancy	Sole Occupancy
Nov 15 - Feb 28, 2025	USD445	USD525
Mar 01 - Nov 14	USD495	USD596

Notes:

1. The tour departs when at least 4 travelers join the group. Please double check with us when your group size is less than 4 persons
2. The vehicle used for the tour depends on how many travelers join the group.
3. Child traveling must be escorted by the adults. Please advise the child's age to check the children's rate.
4. Child over 11 years old is charged the same price as an adult.
5. The above prices are not valid during national holidays .

Price includes

Transfer service between the airport/railway station and hotel on sharing basis
Sharing-basis transfer service during the tour
Admissions to the attractions listed in the itinerary
Experienced English-speaking guide
Local bottled water
2 Chinese lunches and 2 Chinese dinners at local restaurants
3 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast

Hotels used for reference (depends on the final arrangement by TCT)

Comfortable Hotel B: Zhangjiajie International Hotel (Zhangjiajie Downtown); Zhuanjiacun Hotel Zhangjiajie (Wulingyuan District) or similar

Comfortable Hotel A: Zhangjiajie Sunshine International Hotel (Zhangjiajie Downtown); Zhangjiajie Qinghe Jingjiang Hotel (Wulingyuan District) or similar

Price excludes

Separate transfer between airport/railway station and hotel
Meals not mentioned ( lunches & dinners)
Gratuities to guide and driver
Transportation to and from Zhangjiajie
Personal Expenses
China Visa
Any tours or optional activities not

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5.0

PunkNelson

5.0

Great Hotel stay Very Nice Tour guides Convenient planned daily trips Average selection of restaurant for food though

Kiwimac53

5.0

We were looking for a tour in SW China while in the area for work and found this one. While we wouldn't normally get a private tour but surprisingly it was actually cheaper than most of the group tours in the area and was great value. While I would usually rather keep one guide for the whole tour, as you get to know each other and they get to know what you are interested in, we changed guides 5 times during this trip (fortunately we had the same guide in Kunming at the start and end of the tour which was a real bonus as Murphy, our Kunming based guide, was excellent.) In this case changing guides had the advantage of local knowledge at each site so compensated for the change. Of the 4 guides we had 3 excellent and 1 very good with each of them working hard to look after us and make sure we enjoyed our trip. Vicky, our Dali based guide was also extremely good making our time there a highlight. The tour gives you 2 days at each base ie travel in the morning, have the afternoon and the next day touring the area then drive to the next base. We chose the driving tour as we feel it gives you a better experience of the area and you get to see the locals in action. All the drivers we had were great - they went out of their way to look after us and were very safe, which is saying something for driving in China. While all of the guides were very fluent in English none of the drivers could speak English which was a slight disadvantage as you didn't have the guides with you when traveling between bases but the friendliness and helpfulness of the drivers more than made up for this. The tour was very well organised and we knew what we were doing from the time we met our guide on arrival at the Kunming railway station to when we walked through security at the airport on our way out. The tour comes with 4,5 and 6 star accommodation choices and we went for the cheapest 4 star option. While the English at the hotels was limited the guides made sure we were checked in and out and took care of any issues (which were minimal). The 4 star option is largely "Chinese style" hotels ie designed for Chinese visitors with breakfast consisting of what many westeners would consider dinner style food but there was always eggs and toast for the less adventurous. The hotels were all clean and comfortable and generally very well located. The Hotel in Kunming (Jin Jang Inn) was a bonus as it seemed higher than 4 star and we stayed there both on our way in and out. As well as breakfast, lunch came with the tour which was enjoyable as the guides choose the restaurants so we got a variety. I got the feeling that most of the restaurants were owned by friends or family or there was some arrangement with the guide, but as you get to formally review each guide and the meals at the end of each stop they work hard to make sure you enjoy the meal and there was always an abundance of food. We tried a range of local cuisine and there was only one meal we didn't think was up to par. You get your own dinner which also suited us as there is invariably a range of restaurants or for the more adventurous there is the street vendors and you can choose what you want. The vehicles we were driven in were all very good- plenty of space and very comfortable. Being a private tour, while there was a set itinerary, which was diverse and very interesting with something for most people, the guides could tweak it to suit individual interests eg more time at one site and less at another. It is easy to get a bit templed out but overall the itinerary was a good mic of nature and culture. I would thoroughly recommend the tour and the company and we will be looking to the company if/when we go back - Guilin is next on the list as the guides were very happy to discus what they thought we would and wouldn't enjoy based on working with us on this tour,

N2265ZIinfo

5.0

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Wesley O

5.0

I contacted Top China travel for a 13 day China vacation (Beijing/Xian/Yangtze River cruise/Shanghai) and right from the start Bonnie provided me with great choices and package options. Throughout the entire planning and even during the trip Bonnie was there for us following up and making sure everything was perfect. Thank you Bonnie for making our China vacation unforgettable.

Johnf8958

5.0

From the minute I contacted Vicky at Top China Travel to book our holiday, to the time we were taken to Pudong airport for our flight home, the experience was perfect. My wife and I visited Beijing, Xian and Shanghai and all of our tour guides were fluent in English, very knowledgeable and very friendly. Thank you Vicky and all at TCT and I will definitely be in contact when I return to China.

lakazdi

5.0

I went on a Top China Travel group tour. Everything was so well organised that I never had to worry about anything. I really liked that the group was small and it felt like we were a big group of old-friends all travelling together, not just a passenger on the bus. Every hotel, guide, driver and restaurant was very well picked. I was very happy with how well-informed each guide was, how flexible they were to ensure we all had a great time, and their English was all very good. At every step of the way, guides had us fill in a Top China Travel feedback form which I am certain the company take very seriously since their service was so good. I will be passing on their details to all my friends and family who want to travel in China.

DEBORAH O

5.0

Thanks to Ms Raylene He we had a wonderful and well organised trip to 5 destinations which all went off without a hitch including being met by guides and drivers in each city and looked after very well. This all included several domestic flights a train trip and permits. I have no qualms in recommending this company to other travellers.

EBTraveler

5.0

With forty years of travel to the far corners of our world we have encountered many guides. Like most travelers some have not been very good, some decent and the rare few that are outstanding. During our three weeks in China last month we encountered just such a rare individual. Our guide in Guilin was a young women named Ping (I'll provide her email later). Ping demonstrated knowledge and command of the history, stories and culture all along the way. Beyond that, Ping exuded infectious enthusiasm not only for our touring, but for us personally as well. We had a serious medical issue occur suddenly, in fact one of us went into diabetic shock. It was four in the morning but no matter, after calling Ping she took command and arranged for the hotel to send us, with a car, driver, and assistant to a hospital. Upon our arrival there was Ping who obviously thru on some clothes, got on her motorbike and rushed to meet us. There she not only served as translator but as though a family member, she became invested in our proper care and recovery. Truly remarkable to have such a person supporting you. In small ways she flavored her guiding with a sense of our interests and preferences, like the day we mentioned our love of pomegranates and the next morning there she is smiling and with samples for us as a treat. When we left a jacket behind, once again was on it as Ping arranged for its shipment to out next stop and tracked it until it was in our hands. Beyond that, Ping was in frequent contact to make certain of our full medical recovery and to offer her help where or whenever it might be needed while in China. Amazing! Ping can be contacted at bellakanas@163.com Sheila Hertz, Howard Entin

ourview_11

5.0

From the first email to Top China Travel with Joyce to our wonderful Tour Guide Linda and our driver I can not say more happily what a wonderful trip we have had. Linda was very Kind and very informative with all your tours. The vehicle used was at very high standard and the Driver very safe. We had a private Tour for myself and my Husband we would totally recommend this company.

Geonannie

5.0

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Allessandr0

5.0

I am a tour leader from Italy and this was my first cooperation with Janet and how lucky we met her!! We followed the trip with her to remote areas in China including some ethnic group area in Guizhou province and Sanjiang, Longsheng and Guilin, we enjoyed completely throughout the whole trip and some arrangement even out of our surprise, like we went to Janet’s home to learn how to pack Chinese Ravioli, she invited a Taichi teacher and we had a 1 hour Taichi class inside her home community. Everything was fine and our group members are all like her very much. We strongly recommend Janet Chan (janet@topchinatravel.com) as your China trip consultant! She is so considerate and carefully planned each detail of our trip. Guizhou is a very interesting and primitive place for visiting, you should include in your China trip as well! Thank you Janet! You are very professional!!

Salim A

5.0

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Karan J

5.0

From the 1st point of contact till the end Joyce was great and helped plan a perfect trip which I was for a short time in Beijing. I was traveling alone and was recommended to join a small group of fellow travelers which was perfect. Great tour guide with a clean bus. Pick up on time and overall a great experience.

Ms Masha B

5.0

My husband and I booked a two week private tour of China with Top China Travel. It was an excellent experience. Vicky, a tour consultant, offered us a very good program visiting Beijing, Xian, Zhangjiajie, Shanghai and Nanjing. We really enjoyed every location. The tour guides were knowledgeable and helpful. In Beijing, Shanghai and Nanjing me made our own hotel reservation and in Xian an Zhangjiajie TCT made the reservations for us. Lunch was included in the tour and the selection of the restaurants was excellent in most locations (except Xian). Overall great tour!

Chris W

5.0

When planning our China trip we read many trip advisor reviews and noticed Janet Chan’s name came up a number of times so we asked for her to arrange our journey across this fascinating land. What a great choice we made, she listened and responded to our questions and arranged all our trip that went off without any problems. We didn’t want shopping nor group travel and she responded brilliantly. Two days hiking on the wall with fabulous guide Miko, in fact all our guides and drivers were just excellent. High speed train meant we saw lots of China’s varied countryside and went to some out of the way places. We can only say great things about TCT and especially Janet Chan if you are planning a trip. Thank you Janet for an exciting and memorable trip! Chris n Jools Winstanley

Raghavan A

5.0

We signed up with TCT after reading reviews of Tibet tour agencies. Our trip included 4 days in Lhasa, two in Shigatse and one at the base camp. TCT made all the arrangements including the Tibet permit, hotels, tour guide, car and the driver for the entire trip. The arrangements were superb. The guide and the driver were very accommodating to our needs and made the entire trip very convenient. At the base camp, the guide even arranged for extra oxygen in case we need it. She was also very helpful in advising us as how to get acclimated to the altitude. The entire trip was smooth and enjoyable and we would highly recommend TCT for travel to Tibet.

karenilena

5.0

wonderful visit and wonderful guide Li. Li showed us all the charms of this great city together with our Li river tour. We fell in love with this place and Yangshou. Great place to visit and it was a favourite city in all the cities we visited. great guide

Natasha J

5.0

I can't recommend this company enough!! I started talking to Yocky via the chat system on their website, as we wanted to do a 2.5 week trip around China. Our itinerary was: Shenzhen-Beijing-Xian-Kunming-Dongchuan-Chengdu-Guilin-Sanya Here's how things went: 1) She was instant in her replies and responded to subsequent emails within the hour (and trust me, I sent A LOT of emails). She was always so thorough and efficient. 2) She made us a tailor made trip that covered everything we wanted, including some slightly more off the beaten track attractions. 3) She helped us keep to our budget and suggested reasonable things we could cut out when things were too expensive (not something many companies would do as they are trying to make a quick buck). 4) She listened to all of our requests for things such as early morning flights, vegetarian food, and readjusting itineraries. 5) All our drivers and guides were EXCELLENT; they were prompt, kind, spoke excellent English and had a wealth of knowledge about all the sites we saw. All the cars on our private tours were nice and comfortable and had water. 6) Despite asking for 3* hotels, all 7 hotels we stayed in seemed like 4* to us and all included breakfast. 7) With such a large and complicated trip there were bound to be a few hiccups (e.g. there was a marathon in Xian one day which meant a lot of roads were closed, so we couldn't access sites). Yocky was in touch with us the entire time and helped us rearrange our plans quickly and ordered complimentary tickets to a show to make up for the inconvenience. We were so nervous about our first trip to China as we speak no mandarin and are strict vegetarian but honestly this was one of the best trips of our life; this company made it so easy for us and I really can't imagine having been able to do it myself any better!

JrnyJunkie

5.0

The views are stunning and the boat that we were on had VIP seating for just our group with a private balcony to view the river.

Candi S

5.0

Raylene did a wonderful job organizing our tour to meet our time constraints. She answered all questions very efficiently. Our tour guide Rocco met us at the airport and the Driver was waiting near by. I have specific dietary restrictions and the guide was extremely helpful communicating that with the restaurants. The trip was so easy and we always felt safe. My husband and I are looking forward to booking a more extended trip in the future. There is so much to see and the food is wonderful!

4 Days Zhangjiajie Classic Group Tour