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Week-ish Zhangjiajie and Western Hunan Recommended Itinerary

Arrive in Zhangjiajie, see Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake, Wulingyuan and the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, then continue to Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Town before the airport transfer.

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Mountain road leading from Zhangjiajie toward western Hunan old towns

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Week-ish Zhangjiajie and Western Hunan Recommended Itinerary

Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake, Wulingyuan, Tianzi Mountain, Yuanjiajie, Bailong Elevator, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Town.

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Week-ish Zhangjiajie and Western Hunan Recommended Itinerary

Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake, Wulingyuan, Tianzi Mountain, Yuanjiajie, Bailong Elevator, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Town.

01Days 1-4
Zhangjiajie mountains
Arrival, Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake, Wulingyuan and the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge form the Zhangjiajie part of the route.
02Day 5
Fenghuang Ancient Town
Slow down in the riverside old town, walking through shops, homes, small lanes and the night scenery.
03Day 6
Furong Town
Continue to the old town built above a waterfall, stay for the night lights, then transfer to the airport after the tour.

At a glance

Best for: Travelers who want Zhangjiajie's main mountain sights plus Fenghuang and Furong Town, with private transfers and a guide handling the busy scenic-area timing.
Nights: Stay around Zhangjiajie for the mountain days, then continue toward Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Town as the route moves into western Hunan.
How it works: Your guide meets you at the airport or railway station, private car transfers connect each sightseeing day, and the route ends with an airport transfer.
What you see: Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake, Wulingyuan, Tianzi Mountain, Yuanjiajie, Bailong Elevator, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Town.

Daily plan

Daily itinerary

Arrive in Zhangjiajie, see Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake, Wulingyuan and the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, then continue to Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Town before the airport transfer.

Local guide meeting travelers for a Zhangjiajie arrival transfer

Mountain hotel arrival evening after a Zhangjiajie transfer

01
Arrival
Meet your guide
Your local guide meets you in the arrival hall at the airport or railway station with a sign bearing your name.
02
Transfer
Private transfer to the hotel
After meeting your guide, a private car and driver escort you to the hotel.
03
Rest
Prepare for tomorrow
Keep the first day simple and rest well before the sightseeing begins.

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Rest first after arrival.

Rest well and prepare for the next day's sightseeing. To avoid long queues, your guide may recommend the best departure time or adjust the visit order.

To avoid long queues, your guide will recommend the best departure time and may suggest waking up earlier or adjusting the visit order.

01Day 1
Zhangjiajie Arrival
After arrival, your local guide will meet you in the arrival hall at the airport or railway station with a sign bearing your name, then escort you by private car to your hotel.
1. 01
  Arrival
  Meet your guide
  Your local guide meets you in the arrival hall at the airport or railway station with a sign bearing your name.
2. 02
  Transfer
  Private transfer to the hotel
  After meeting your guide, a private car and driver escort you to the hotel.
3. 03
  Rest
  Prepare for tomorrow
  Keep the first day simple and rest well before the sightseeing begins.
Route highlight
Rest first after arrival.
Rest well and prepare for the next day's sightseeing. To avoid long queues, your guide may recommend the best departure time or adjust the visit order.
To avoid long queues, your guide will recommend the best departure time and may suggest waking up earlier or adjusting the visit order.
02Day 2
Tianmen Mountain & Baofeng Lake
At Tianmen Mountain, the day starts with the world's longest cableway, the glass skywalk nearly one mile above the ground, the famous 99 Bends road and Tianmen Cave, then continues to Baofeng Lake by wooden boat.
1. 01
  Breakfast
  Tianmen Mountain cableway
  Tianmen Mountain is known as the soul of Zhangjiajie and the highest local peak. A 30-minute cable car ride from the city reaches the summit on what is known as the world's longest cableway.
2. 02
  Cliff walk
  Glass skywalk, 99 Bends and Tianmen Cave
  The glass skywalk is nearly one mile, or 1,430 meters, above the ground, and the famous 99 Bends road twists below. Tianmen Cave is a natural opening about 30 meters high; you can climb the Stairway to Heaven for about half an hour to reach it.
3. 03
  Lake
  Baofeng Lake by wooden boat
  After Tianmen Mountain, drive to Baofeng Lake. Walk about 20 minutes to the lakeside, then take a wooden boat ride for about 30 minutes, enjoying clear water, varied mountain shapes and folk songs sung by local ethnic minority residents.
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Tianmen Mountain and Baofeng Lake: height first, water after.
The day moves from cableway, cliffs and Tianmen Cave to a calmer wooden boat ride on Baofeng Lake.
03Day 3
Wulingyuan
Your private guide and driver pick you up at the hotel and take you to Wulingyuan Scenic Area, home of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, to visit Tianzi Mountain, Yuanjiajie and the Bailong Elevator.
1. 01
  Breakfast & lunch
  Tianzi Mountain
  Take the cableway up Tianzi Mountain, where you can see large areas of peaks standing upright. Walk along the paths to enjoy the scenery from different angles.
2. 02
  Afternoon
  Yuanjiajie
  In the afternoon, take the scenic shuttle bus to Yuanjiajie, whose peaks are known as the inspiration for the Hallelujah Mountain in the movie Avatar. Because of its fame, it is also one of the busiest areas.
3. 03
  Elevator
  Bailong Elevator
  Another way down is the Bailong Elevator. This glass sightseeing elevator is built on the cliff and is known as the highest of its kind; it takes about 2 minutes to reach the top.
Route highlight
Give the classic Wulingyuan scenery a full day.
Tianzi Mountain opens the wide peak views, Yuanjiajie brings the Avatar inspiration, and the Bailong Elevator adds the cliffside descent.
04Day 4
Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon is a natural wonderland of mountains, streams, caves, cliffs and forest, with the world's longest and highest glass-bottom bridge in the area.
1. 01
  Breakfast & lunch
  Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
  Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon combines mountains, streams, caves, cliffs and forest into a natural fantasy landscape.
2. 02
  Bridge
  Glass-bottom bridge
  Walking on the glass bridge 300 meters above the ground can be one of the coolest experiences of this trip.
Route highlight
Finish the Zhangjiajie mountain section on the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge.
The day keeps the focus on the canyon and the glass bridge before the route moves into old towns.
05Day 5
Fenghuang Ancient Town
Fenghuang Ancient Town is a quiet riverside town surrounded by mountains. Walk through shops, homes and small lanes, then enjoy the night view.
1. 01
  Breakfast & lunch
  Fenghuang Ancient Town
  Unlike many other ancient towns in China, Fenghuang is quiet and secluded, built by the water and surrounded by mountains.
2. 02
  Walk
  Shops, homes and small lanes
  Stroll through the old town, visit interesting shops and homes, and look for quiet corners along the lanes. The local ethnic handicrafts are delicate and distinctive.
3. 03
  Night view
  Fenghuang at night
  Fenghuang's night view attracts many photographers. After dark, the town becomes quieter; sitting in a bar and watching the sunset is a relaxed way to enjoy the evening.
Route highlight
Fenghuang is best seen slowly into the night.
Small lanes, homes, shops, handicrafts and river lights are the point of this day.
06Day 6
Furong Town
Visit Tianmen Mountain in the morning, then drive two hours after lunch to Furong Town, a beautiful ancient town built above a waterfall.
1. 01
  Morning
  Tianmen Mountain
  Visit Tianmen Mountain in the morning, Zhangjiajie's undeniable jewel. As the highest peak in the area, it brings a thrilling adventure and breathtaking scenery.
2. 02
  After lunch
  Drive to Furong Town
  After lunch, a two-hour drive brings you to Furong Town. Its special charm comes from being a beautiful ancient town built above a waterfall.
3. 03
  Night
  Waterfall, stilt houses and Yuwang Palace
  The town is divided by cascading waterfalls. On one side are scenic Tujia stilt houses; on the other is the grand Yuwang Palace. Stay overnight and enjoy the night light show.
4. 04
  Departure
  Airport transfer after the tour
  After the tour, we will transfer you to the airport and say goodbye.
Route highlight
Furong Town is an old town built above a waterfall.
The route shifts from Zhangjiajie's mountains to waterfall, stilt houses and western Hunan night lights.

Travel note

Around one week for mountains and old towns

The first part stays with Zhangjiajie's mountains, lake and canyon. The last part moves into Fenghuang and Furong Town, so the route feels like a trip from high cliffs to western Hunan riverside life.

Service

Before you go

Pickup, private transfers, queue timing and the final airport drop-off are arranged before you travel.

Before departure

What is arranged first

The exact order can still flex with weather and queues, but these moving parts should be clear before you arrive.

Nights: Stay around Zhangjiajie for the mountain days, then continue toward Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Town as the route moves into western Hunan.
How it works: Your guide meets you at the airport or railway station, private car transfers connect each sightseeing day, and the route ends with an airport transfer.

Trip checklist

01
Arrival and departure timing
Your guide meets you on arrival, recommends the best departure time for busy scenic areas, and arranges the final airport transfer after the route.
02
Private car connections
Private transfers connect Zhangjiajie city, the mountain scenic areas, Fenghuang Ancient Town, Furong Town and the airport without making travelers handle each transfer alone.
03
Ancient town nights
Fenghuang is arranged for riverside lanes and night scenery, while Furong Town keeps time for the waterfall, Tujia stilt houses, Yuwang Palace and the light show.

Included support

01
Name-sign arrival pickup
Your local guide meets you in the airport or railway station arrival hall with a sign bearing your name.
02
Private transfers
A private car and driver handle hotel transfers, scenic-area connections, the two-hour drive to Furong Town and the final airport transfer.
03
Local guide timing help
Your guide recommends departure times, helps avoid long lines where possible, and adjusts the sightseeing order on site when needed.
04
Final airport transfer
After Furong Town and the night-light section, the route ends with an arranged airport transfer.

Need a different pace?

Other route lengths

If you want a shorter route, choose four or five days and keep only the essential stops.

4 days / 3 nights

4-Day Zhangjiajie Recommended Itinerary

Arrive in Zhangjiajie, then spend the next three days on Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake, Wulingyuan and the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge before your airport transfer.

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5 days / 4 nights

5-Day Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang Recommended Itinerary

A balanced first-time route: arrive in Zhangjiajie, see Tianmen Mountain and Baofeng Lake, spend a full day in Wulingyuan, walk the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, then slow down in Fenghuang Ancient Town before departure.

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Around one week

Week-ish Zhangjiajie and Western Hunan Recommended Itinerary

Arrive in Zhangjiajie, see Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake, Wulingyuan and the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, then continue to Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Town before the airport transfer.

Read day by day Adjust this route

Route preview

Week-ish Zhangjiajie and Western Hunan Recommended Itinerary

Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake, Wulingyuan, Tianzi Mountain, Yuanjiajie, Bailong Elevator, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Town.

Suggested itinerary

Week-ish Zhangjiajie and Western Hunan Recommended Itinerary

Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake, Wulingyuan, Tianzi Mountain, Yuanjiajie, Bailong Elevator, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Town.

01Days 1-4
Zhangjiajie mountains
Arrival, Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake, Wulingyuan and the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge form the Zhangjiajie part of the route.
02Day 5
Fenghuang Ancient Town
Slow down in the riverside old town, walking through shops, homes, small lanes and the night scenery.
03Day 6
Furong Town
Continue to the old town built above a waterfall, stay for the night lights, then transfer to the airport after the tour.

At a glance

Best for: Travelers who want Zhangjiajie's main mountain sights plus Fenghuang and Furong Town, with private transfers and a guide handling the busy scenic-area timing.
Nights: Stay around Zhangjiajie for the mountain days, then continue toward Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Town as the route moves into western Hunan.
How it works: Your guide meets you at the airport or railway station, private car transfers connect each sightseeing day, and the route ends with an airport transfer.
What you see: Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake, Wulingyuan, Tianzi Mountain, Yuanjiajie, Bailong Elevator, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Town.

Daily plan

Daily itinerary

Arrive in Zhangjiajie, see Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake, Wulingyuan and the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, then continue to Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Town before the airport transfer.

01
Arrival
Meet your guide
Your local guide meets you in the arrival hall at the airport or railway station with a sign bearing your name.
02
Transfer
Private transfer to the hotel
After meeting your guide, a private car and driver escort you to the hotel.
03
Rest
Prepare for tomorrow
Keep the first day simple and rest well before the sightseeing begins.

Route highlight