8:00 AM
Your guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby.
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Transfer by vehicle to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
With its 3,000 bizarre peaks and 800 shimmering streams, even the legendary director James Cameron couldn’t resist—this is where he drew inspiration for the floating “Hallelujah Mountains” in Avatar. Take a deep breath of China’s freshest air, cleanse your lungs, and immerse yourself in the vast green forest. Gaze at the stars and the moon, letting the serene landscape calm your mind and uplift your spirit.
Morning Tour Highlights:
- Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (a 5A-rated scenic area).
Board the park’s eco-friendly shuttle bus to the Bailong Elevator (included, ¥65), the “World’s Highest Outdoor Elevator”, ascending to the mountaintop.
- Visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, featuring:
“Hallelujah Mountain” (the real-life “Avatar Floating Mountains”),
- “First Bridge Under Heaven”—the tallest natural stone bridge in the world,
The mesmerizing “Lost Souls Platform”, offering breathtaking panoramic views.
Discover the mystical world of floating peaks and ethereal landscapes that inspired Avatar.
- Lunch (at your leisure on the mountain) before heading to Tianzi Mountain (“Son of Heaven Mountain”). Originally named Qingyan Mountain, it earned its regal title after the Tujia ethnic leader Xiang Dakun led a rebellion and declared himself “Son of Heaven”. Known as the “King of Peak Forests”, its highlights include:Helong Park,West Sea Stone Forest,Imperial Brush Peaks,Fairy Scattering Flowers, and more.
-Descend by cable car (included, ¥72).
Around 5:30 PM, your driver and guide will escort you back to the hotel, where you can enjoy free time for the rest of the evening.
Experience process:
With the explanations of each spots inside the Park,may allow you better understand the unique shapes of the mountain and the hiding stories. Spots you will see during the trip:
- Hallelujah Mountain: Director Cameron has been here before and referenced this scene in the floating mountain in “Avatar”. Take a deep breath heal yourself in this forest.
- Bailong elevator (ticket included):then we will take the shuttle bus to the world's first elevator to the top of the mountain.
- The natural stone bridge:offering a bird's eye view of the mountains.
- Tianzi Mountain:head to Tianzi Mountain after lunch,enjoy a scenic ride down the mountain on the cable car (fee included).
- Food is available in the dining area (lunch excluded).