Zhangjiajie

Pillars of the Sky

3-4 days Landscape WonderHikingAncient TownNatural Beauty

Zhangjiajie is recognized for its 3,000+ quartzite sandstone pillars found nowhere else on earth. Following the vertical wonders, travel seamlessly via high-speed rail to the ancient Tujia heritage sites of Western Hunan.

What you'll experience

Wulingyuan Scenic Area Home to 3,000+ quartzite sandstone pillars rising from subtropical forest, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the real-world inspiration for the floating mountains of Avatar.
Tianmen Mountain Ascend via the world’s longest cable car, traverse cliff-hugging glass skywalks, and walk through Heaven’s Gate — a colossal natural arch carved by water and wind.
Bailong Elevator Ride the world’s tallest outdoor glass elevator to reach the Yuanjiajie plateau, the heart of the UNESCO core zone.
Tujia Heritage From the stilt-house town of Furong Zhen to the UNESCO-listed Yongshun Tusi Site, Western Hunan preserves one of China’s oldest indigenous cultures.

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Tianmen Mountain’s Vertical Grandeur

Board the world’s longest cable car for a 7.5km ascent to the summit, soaring over the "99 Bends" mountain road to reach the threshold of the Zhangjiajie UNESCO Global Geopark.
Traverse the cliff-hanging glass skywalks at 1,400 meters before descending through the colossal Heaven’s Gate, a natural water-eroded karst archway.
Utilize a private chauffeur for a scenic 40-minute transfer to the Wulingyuan luxury corridor, situated at the base of the UNESCO protected peak forest.

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Wulingyuan: The UNESCO Core & Avatar Peaks

Ascend the Bailong Elevator — the world’s tallest outdoor glass lift — to reach the Yuanjiajie plateau, the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage inscription.
Witness the Avatar Hallelujah Mountain, a gravity-defying sandstone pillar that served as the primary inspiration for the floating mountains of cinematic fame.
Explore the Tianzi Mountain spires, where ancient geological erosion has created a "stone forest" of thin, needle-like peaks that exemplify the park’s unique UNESCO status.

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The Grand Canyon & The Waterfall Town

Cross the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, an engineering marvel suspended between two cliffs, offering a transparent view of the pristine UNESCO geopark ecosystem below.
Board a 25-minute high-speed bullet train to Furong Zhen, where your private chauffeur will meet you at the station for a seamless transfer into the ancient riverside town.
Experience the evening illumination of Furong Waterfall, where the town’s traditional stilt houses glow above a 60-meter drop into the Youshui River.

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Tujia Cultural Heritage & Ancient Echoes

Walk the historic flagstone path tucked directly behind the waterfall’s curtain to reach the Tusi King’s Palace, a testament to the region’s indigenous Tujia architecture.
Discover the thousand-year history of the Tujia ethnic minority, whose heritage is preserved in the nearby Yongshun Tusi Site (a fellow UNESCO World Heritage cultural location).
Conclude your journey with a chauffeur-driven tour of the local craft markets for handmade brocade and silver, before a final high-speed rail connection to your next destination.