Capture the scenic wonders of Zhangjiajie, a world geological park, on this 4-day photography tour. Tailor-made for photo lovers, you’ll capture the peerless scenery, great sunrises and sunsets, and unique rock formations.
Zhangjiajie Arrival
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park - Welcome to Zhangjiajie! Upon arrival, be greeted by our tour guide in the airport or train station who is holding a sign on which says your name. A comfortable vehicle (non-smoking) with experienced driver will transfer you directly to your hotel at Wulingyuan Town. Your guide will help you check in. The rest of today is on your own to explore this beautiful city.
Yuanjiajie Area Avatar Mountain（Avatar Mountains） & Yangjiajie Area （Peak Wall）(B,L)
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park - Becoming popular, this new area’s viewpoints include Tianbofu and the Natural Great Wall. Narrow and towering natural walls of rock,
different from typical Zhangjiajie pillars, are its distinguishing feature.
In the morning, you’ll first take Bailong elevator up to explore the Real Pandora World - Yuanjiajie. Yuanjiajie is world famous as the mountains here inspired the floating mountains in the Hollywood movie AVATAR. Shoot the original of Hallelujah Mountain in the film of AVATAR. Stand on the Bridge Viewing Terrace to shoot the First Bridge under Heaven, and shoot other amazing lesser peaks and grotesque rocks stand in the valley.
Then, take sightseeing bus to the Yangjiajie Scenic Area. Yangjiajie is a relatively newer part of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park as beautiful as Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountian. Shoot the main attractions such as Tianbo Mansion, sunset at Natural Great Wall. After the tour get back to the hotel on the top of Mountain.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Sunrise & Tianzi Mountain Peak Forest (B,L)
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park - Get up very early,and hire a private van to Wuling platform to take the picture of sunrise ,then come back to hotel and have breakfast.
Take the bus to Laowuchang which is more pristine than the other parts of the park. Shoot the most interesting sight - Fields in the Sky, terraced rice paddies. Also, capture the magnificent view of Super natural Army Gathering.
Next go to Tianzi Mountain where you can have a stunning view of the peaks rising one after another. Atop of the mountain offers a full extent of the whole scenic area, which is magnificent and spectacular. (Highlights for Photography: Tianzi Mountain is the highest place that photographers could capture the panoramic view.)
After the exciting tour, you’ll take the Tianzi Mountain cable way down the mountain.
Evening Activity: Take a stroll at Xibu Street, located at Wulingyuan Center, it combines the bars, tea houses, souvenir shops, local snacks and so on. You can relax and enjoy by walking on the streets.
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park & Zhangjiajie Departure (B,L)
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park - After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. On this day, you’ll first take a trip to Tianmen Mountain. Referred to as the “Soul of culture and spirit of Zhangjiajie”, Tianmen Mountain, standing 1,500 meters above sea level, boasts miraculous and unique geographic landform, unparalleled natural landscape, profound cultural connotations.
Experience the longest cableway in Asia with a length of 7200 meters, take photos of Avenue toward Heaven with 99 turns from cable car. On the top of Tianmen Mountain, enjoy the Cliff-Hanging Walkway and avoid the crowds to take some photos; hold your breath and experience the thrilling Glass Sky Walk. Then, visit the natural mountain-penetrating Karst cave - Tianmen Cave.
After the tour, your guide and driver will escort you the airport or railway. Service ends!
- Accident insurance
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Lunch
- Airport or train station pick up and drop off; necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary
- Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary
- Tea break at a tea factory (Wulingyuan) for tour product buyers
- Personal expenses
- Accommodation not listed in the itinerary
- Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary
- Recommended optional activities
- Optional tips to guides, drivers
Zhangjiajie, a globally recognized geological park, is found in the northwest sector of Hunan Province. It’s reputed as the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain and the epitome of Chinese Landscape Art. This Zhangjiajie photo expedition is specifically designed for photography enthusiasts, allowing them the opportunity to document the region’s natural marvels and cultural heritage. With a camera in hand, you’ll immortalize the unparalleled vistas of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, capturing stunning sunrises and sunsets from the Grand Viewing Platform, unique pillar-shaped formations, and levitating stones. This photo journey through Zhangjiajie can be adapted depending upon your photographic interests and preferred weather conditions.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
