Experience the natural wonders of Zhangjiajie and Guilin and step back in time at Fenghuang Ancient Town on this enthralling nine day tour.
Discover the inspiration behind the movie Avatar as you look up and out in wonder on this once in a lifetime visit to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Take in the park’s highlights, including the Heavenly Pillar(Hallelujah Mountains), stunning views from Tianzi Mountain, the naturally formed plateau in the Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain, Yellow Dragon Cave, Tianmen Cave, and Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. Yes, there will be amazing views, but there’s the experience of being fully immersed in the surrounding landscape, which is nothing short of ethereal. Ride the Bailong Elevator and walk the Glass Bridge, both opportunities to appreciate Zhangjiajie from unique perspectives. Observe the way time has virtually stood still when you visit Fenghuang Ancient Town, a place that retains much of the Ming and Qing dynasty influences that reach back up to 1,300 years. Nowhere else in China will you see the way culture and tradition are preserved by the local minority people and in the unusual architecture. Travel to Guilin and launch from here to take a half day cruise on the beautiful Li River, reaching Yangshuo. From here you’ll enjoy the chance to visit the Longji Rice Terraces, which stir as much wonder as the Zhangjiajie landscape. Your contact with the local minority people here will deepen your appreciation for the way the rice paddies have been worked for centuries. Inclusive of all accommodation, transfers, local guides in each destination, entry to sites, and the chance to see some of the world’s most incredible scenery, this tour is a must for anyone wanting an authentic experience of China.
Acquaint yourself with the heart of Hunan when you take this intimate tour to captivating Changsha and Zhangjiajie. First stop in Changsha, renowned for the remarkable Hunan Provincial Museum with its beautifully preserved treasures; bamboo slips and silk manuscripts among them. Changsha also retains favor with locals for the fact it was the city that Mao Zedong completed his elementary school training and home for the Yuelu Academy, one of four famous ancient Chinese scholarly institutions. From Changsha you’ll travel to incredible Zhangjiajie, more recently made famous for the inspiration it provided for the film, Avatar. However, Zhangjiajie’s appeal extends well beyond its movie appearance. The region and the landscape within it are stunning and matched by few other places in the world. Any wonder it attracts travelers from all over the world. On this tour, you’ll have a firsthand experience of Tianzi Mountain, the naturally formed plateau in the Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain, Yellow Dragon Cave, Tianmen Cave, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, and more. A very special trip to unique places, this tour includes all accommodation, wonderful locals guides who can open your eyes to the real China, daily breakfasts and flexible dining options. Take as a separate tour or combine with any one of our private or small group tours in 20 other destinations in China.
Take a welcome break from the ancient built wonders and busyness of China to enjoy spectacular natural scenery. Be thrilled by precipitous peaks and challenging structures that take you up close and personal with natural wonders and travel through a gallery of post-card scenic beauty.
Take a welcome break from the ancient built wonders and busyness of China to enjoy spectacular natural scenery. Be thrilled by precipitous peaks and challenging structures that take you up close and personal with natural wonders.
Take a welcome break from the ancient built wonders and busyness of China to enjoy spectacular natural scenery. Be thrilled by precipitous peaks and challenging structures that take you up close and personal with China’s natural wonders.
Discover China’s famous natural wonders at Zhangjiajie.
Make the most of this one day tour that takes in the best the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park has to offer. Drive to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and gain your first up close view of the stunning landform ‘museum’. Enjoy the remarkable view from the transparent Glass Bridge, then descend the canyon via the narrow steep path afforded by One Line Sky. Walk to Shenquan Lake for an altogether different perspective of the magical scenery that is Zhangjiajie. A short drive to Yellow Dragon Cave will reveal caves within caves, underground streams, and ethereal stalactite formations. A once in a lifetime experience, you’ll appreciate the way our local English-speaking guide further enhances this unique travel opportunity. Book as a standalone tour or as part of your other travels within China.
You’ll treasure every moment of this 7 day China tour with its focus on the natural beauty of Chengdu and Zhangjiajie and lively energy of Shanghai. Discover the essence of China’s most recognizable animal, the Giant Panda at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and you’ll fall in love with these beautiful bears. Travel from Chengdu to the Zhangjiajie, where you’ll experience the ultimate skyscraping experience – out in nature. Zhangjiajie National Park is truly a national treasure, offering breathtaking views and heart-stopping experiences. Reach new heights in the famous Bailong Elevator, walk the Tianmen Sky Walk if you dare, and capture countless beautiful travel memories when you explore the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. There is so much to uncover here, you’ll understand exactly why it’s inspired modern filmmakers and ancient Chinese artists and poets. Finish your tour in lively Shanghai, the Pearl of the Orient. Visit the Bund, reflect on the city’s dynamic commercial pedigree on Nanjing Road and the Yuyuan Garden, and gain a sense of its eclectic multicultural influences in New Spot (XinTianDi) and the Former French Concession. Including 6 nights accommodation in four or five star hotels, transfers, bilingual guides in every location, daily breakfasts, fascinating insights that bring to light a different side of China, you’ll delight in all this tour has to offer. Ready for real China? Let’s book you in.
Awaken your love of all things natural when you take this scenic 8 day tour visiting Chengdu, Guilin, and Zhangjiajie. Commence your adventure in Chengdu where you’ll have a memorable panda experience by visiting the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Travel from Chengdu to Guilin, home to some of China’s most recognizable scenery in the karst stone mountains that are local to the region. Enjoy a half day relaxing cruise along the Li River and then overnight in rustic Yangshuo, a welcome reprieve from China’s big city bustle. Fly from Guilin to Zhangjiajie where even more awe-inspiring landscapes await. Here you’ll feel like you’re touching the sky as you explore Zhangjiajie National Park and its natural wonders, the sky-high landforms. You’ll be in no doubt as to why this beautiful location formed the backdrop for the hugely successful Avatar film. Scale unprecedented heights when you ride the Bailong Elevator, walk through the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, and explore Tianmen Cave. Including 7 days accommodation in four or five star hotels, transfers, daily breakfasts, the chance to experience some of the world’s most spectacular natural views and landscapes, and connect with gorgeous pandas, this is a truly special China tour for the traveler who wants an authentic encounter with nature they will treasure always.
Awaken to the enigma that is China by visiting its fascinating, culture-rich cities and the remarkable Zhangjiajie ‘Magical Avatar’ Mountain
China is undoubtedly a country of contrasts and you’ll experience them in full flight on this 10 day tour covering Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, and the rare and remarkable Zhangjiajie Mountain. Hit the ground running in Beijing and walk the footsteps of emperors who made the capital home. An extraordinary array of bucket list highlights await: the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Great Wall. Balance the grandeur with a wander through the hutong and the Confucius Temple, as well as the best of local Beijing cuisine. Climb aboard one of China’s latest high speed trains and travel to Xi’an in total comfort, watching the changing face of China slip by at speeds of 300 kilometers per hour. The world’s most famous soldiers will greet you in Xi’an when you come face to face with the Terracotta Army. Discover more of Xi’an by wandering through Muslim Quarter, the Great Mosque, and absorbing the red-lantern lined city streets from the Xi’an City Wall. The food, reflections, and views to be discovered here will make Xi’an a favorite among your travel memories. Fly from Xi’an to Zhangjiajie and prepare yourself for some of Nature’s finest work. The Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is just as described – truly remarkable and stunningly beautiful. It’s any wonder locals consider it magical given the starring role it played in Avatar. Every effort has been made to enhance visitors’ experience of Zhangjiajie and now it’s your turn. Scale the mountain in the Bailong Elevator, seemingly float through air in the Tianzi Mountain cable car, and view the misty karst limestone landscape from Ten Mile Gallery. Yes, it is truly magical!
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Come down from the mountain and travel to Shanghai for an insight into China’s colonial past. Contemplate the beauty of Yuyuan Garden, walk the Bund, and step into last century architectural style when you visit XinTianDi. Inclusive of all accommodation in a thoughtfully curated selection of four and five star hotels, daily breakfasts, all in country transfers, lovely, knowledgeable guides in every destination to enrich your experience, and much more, this is the perfect way to add to your collection of beautiful travel memories. Book today!
Experience the exotic temples and beautiful gardens of China’s capitals; Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’an plus take in the beautiful Karst scenery of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and be astounded by the natural beauty of Pandora.
This wonderful 10 days tour explores some of the most beautiful sights China has to offer. Experience China’s ancient and modern capitals, Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai, where you’ll find ancient history blending seamlessly with contemporary China. Travel at speeds up to 300 kilometres per hour on one of China’s newest bullet trains. Take in the stunning Zhangjiajie National Forest Park where you’ll enjoy majestic landscapes and a cable car ride over Tianzi Mountain. Not forgetting Pandora, a land of almost magical beauty which inspired the scenery for the movie Avatar. This wonderful China tour will make incredible travel memories and it includes all in country transfers, 9 nights hotel accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, high speed train travel, fully guided tour with driver transport, airport transfers, and more!
