| # | Depart on | Type | Price USD per person | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daily Jul 03 - Dec 31 | Double room | $ 590 | |
| 2 | Daily Jul 03 - Dec 31 | Single room | $ 790 |
1.Double room: 1 room for 2 people; Single room: 1 room for 1 person.
2. This tour requires a minimum of 6 participants. If fewer than 6 people join, a price supplement (calculated based on 6 participants) will apply.
3. The supplement primarily covers basic operational costs such as vehicle rental and guide services. we appreciate your understanding.
4. Note: This itinerary is available for private group tours/customized tours (no minimum/maximum group size restrictions). For pricing and itinerary details, please contact our customer service.
Attention:
This itinerary document is for reference only. Our company reserves the right to adjust the sequence and individual attractions in the itinerary based on season and time. All itineraries are subject to confirmation before departure. Updated on: July 1, 2025.
[The Price Includes]
✅Full Accommodation：Stay in standard double rooms at quality 4-star hotels to ensure a comfortable experience during the trip.
✅Professional Guide：Enjoy full-time English-speaking guide services to deeply explore the local culture and history.
✅Convenient transportation: Comfortable tourist vehicles with insurance are provided to ensure a safe and worry-free journey.
[A Dual Experience of Nature and Culture]
✅Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Explore the unique quartz sandstone peaks, listed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
✅Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park Overlook the panoramic view of Zhangjiajie, experience the thrilling glass-bottom skywalk, and challenge your limits at high altitudes.
✅Jinbian Stream Wander through the serene valley, enjoy the beauty of nature, and immerse yourself in the artistic conception of "walking in a painting.";
✅Phonix Ancient Town Step into the "Border Town" described by Shen Congwen, experience the customs of the Miao and Tujia ethnic groups, and feel the historical charm of the ancient town.
[Special Arrangement]
✅Descend via Bailong Elevator Quickly and conveniently conclude the visit to Yuanjiajie, saving energy for other experience.
[Quality Assurance]
✅Premium Services Provide quality, service and safety guarantees, try our best to ensure every detail of the journey comfortable.
✅No Shopping No shops included, allowing visitors to enjoy a pure travel experience.
[In-Depth Exploration: A Journey Worth Every Step]
✅Yuanjiajie Visit the filming location of Avatar and admire the rare "peak wall" wonders.
✅Tianmen Cave Feel the mystery and grandeur of Tianmen Cave, a sacred site for making wishes and praying.
✅Essential Attractions in Phonix Ancient Town Tour Shen Congwen's Former Residence, Wanshou Palace, the ancient city walls, etc., to deeply understand the history and culture of Phonix.
Today, please proceed to the airport to check in for your flight to Zhangjiajie, China.
Due to the time difference, it is recommended to confirm the local time and depart 1 day in advance, the exact time is subject to the arrival time. You will be spending overnight on the plane.
Upon arrival in Zhangjiajie, we will arrange pick-up service and deliver you to hotel for rest.
If you have time you can have the free activities like:
72 Wonderful Buildings- This building is a modern interpretation of the once seventy-two rushing footstools in Wuling Mountain, which were once used for local deliberation and defense. In order to recreate this unique national history and culture, Mr. Jiang Jun, invested a huge sum of one billion dollars to create this Guinness World Record Seventy-two Strange Buildings. As the only super skyscraper in the world inspired by the Tujia hammock, it was successfully declared for the Guinness World Records in 2019, becoming the tallest, largest and most spectacular Tujia ethnic building in the world.
Arrangement: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park→Yuanjiajie→Golden Whip Stream→ "Eternal Love in Western Hunan"show
After breakfast we will go to AAAAA Scenic Area Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, in the Wulingyuan ticket station to take the environmental protection vehicle to arrive at the east gate - water around the four gates, take the world's first elevator - Bailong Elevator to the Yuanjiajie, Visit the filming locations of Avatar, visit the clouds, peaks and summits, majestic sky gardens, and see the world's rare and the world's highest fairy bridge, the world's first bridge, to see the world's best peak wall wonders and other attractions.
Then take the Bailong Elevator down the mountain, visit the world's most beautiful Golden Whip Stream, named because it flows through the Golden Whip Rock, known as "one of the most beautiful canyons in the world", and enjoys the reputation of "Landscape Painting Gallery", "Immortal Land on Earth", and so on.
After dinner, you can watch Tujia large-scale folk style show "Eternal Love in Western Hunan" at Zhangjiajie Eternal Love Theatre at your own expense.
The great show of "Eternal Love in Western Hunan" reproduces the history, culture and ethnic customs of Zhangjiajie for thousands of years. The giant statue of the Goddess of eternal Love is magnificent, integrated with the strange mountains and rivers of Zhangjiajie, and is the embodiment of the true, kind and beautiful people of Hunan.
Tips:
1.The eco-friendly shuttle bus runs in the scenic area, please be sure to meet at the place designated by the tour guide, and take the belongings when getting off;
2.In the peak season, queuing up happens a lot, please understand;
3. Please wear the comfortable walking shoes, avoid skirts or dresses.
4. Please bring your own rain gear, sun hat, insects repellents and other items.
Arrangement: Tianmen Mountain → Night view of Phoenix Ancient City → Night tour on Tuojiang River· Watch "Enchanting Xiang" Light Show
After breakfast, we will drive to Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain, AAAAA Scenic Area. More than 30 media outlets, including NetEase and Global Travel News, jointly selected the "50 Most Worthwhile Places in China for Foreigners", and Tianmen Mountain was awarded the Gold Award along with China's top tourism brands such as the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Huangshan, Taishan and Dunhuang. Overlook the panoramic view of Zhangjiajie, observe the wonderful and beautiful bonsai garden, experience the road of courage - suspended glass plank road, and challenge your altitude limit!
Tianmen Cave is the highest natural cave in the world. The perimeter of Tianmen Cave is covered with fog all year round, and clouds and mist are spat out from the cave, forming the miracle of "Tianmen Spitting Fog". In the clear morning or evening, the sunlight penetrates through the clouds and shines on Tianmen Cave, forming an incomparable scenery of thousands of rays of sunlight passing through the mountains, which is known as a rare spectacle in the world.
The Tianmen Mountain Glass Skywalk is comparable to the world famous "Sky Road" of the United States Grand Canyon Glass Corridor, so it has the reputation of the "Sky Road" in the East. On August 1, 2016, the third glass plank road in Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area - Panlong Cliff Glass Plank Road opened to welcome guests. The plank road is 100 meters long, 1.6 meters wide, and has a vertical drop of 1500 meters.With a height of 131.5 meters, a width of 57 meters and a depth of 60 meters.
Go to the border city in Shen Congwen's works - Phoenix Ancient City and experience its nine essential charms: A green mountain, A stretch of Tuojiang River flowing around the city, A red stone slab street, A wind-rain ancient city wall, A majestic city tower, A beautiful Rainbow Bridge, A row of stilt houses over small bridges, A group of world-renowned figures ，A national intangible cultural heritage.
At about 20:50 p.m., we will start an exclusive experience : board a traditional wooden boat on Tuojiang Rive to watch the "Enchanting Xiang" Light Show, weaving Miao ethnic traditions with immersive technology, this visual spectacle is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Tips: Phoenix Ancient Town is lined with shops and local vendors, and the tour guide is obliged to introduce regional specialties, not to recommend to buy anything.
Tourists feel free to browse or shop at their own pace.
Since shopping is optional, travel agencies won’t accept complaints related to purchases made in Phoenix Ancient City.
Arrangement: Phoenix Ancient Town→ Former Residence of Shen Congwen→ Wanshou Palace→ Phoenix Museum
After breakfast, visit Shen Congwen's Former Residence, Wanshou Palace; enjoy Ancient City Wall, Hanging Horn Towers, Rainbow Bridge, Museum of Ancient City History and Culture
Away from the hustle and bustle of both sides of the river, stroll along Tuojiang River, enjoy the Shawan Hanging Horn Tower.
Walk in the ancient streets, you will see delicious snacks, a variety of silverware, Miao Ethnic paper-cutting and so on.
Take the shuttle bus to Phoenix Museum of History and Culture ,savor the Phoenix ancient city's culture, learn the history of anti-Japanese heroes of the Xiangxi Pole Army in the Battle of Jiashan, listen to the story of the celebrities from the Phoenix Mountains, trace the roots of the Miao people to see The Miao Ethnic’s cultural heritage, and experience the mysterious witchcraft culture in western Hunan.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport according to the flight time, fly home with a pleasant memory of Zhangjiajie.
1.Standard double room in four-star hotels throughout the tour.
2. Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner are not included.
3. Local English-speaking tour guide ;
4. Professional tourist coach (insurance included);
5. The Entrance Tickets of the attractions listed in the itinerary;
Important Notice: The driver and guide's standard working hours are 10 hours. Any overtime, excluding delays caused by traffic or vehicle issues, will be subject to additional charges. This primarily applies to delays stemming from personal behavior or extended use of the vehicle and guide services after the daily itinerary has been completed.
1. All airfare and tourist visa fee ( We can assist you to book the flights or apply for the visas, at your own expense );
2.The lunches and dinners;
3. Tips: $10/person/day
4.Overseas personal expenses (including but not limited to laundry, haircuts, telephone, ax, pay-TV, beverages, and tobacco);
5.Fees for storage and excess baggage;
6.Other costs not mentioned in the above services;
7.Optional items in the itinerary; additional expenses caused by force majeure, such as strikes and transportation delays.
Special Notes:
1.Please note that the order, attractions, flights, and accommodations in the itinerary are subject to change based on practical considerations. The final itinerary will be confirmed by our company prior to departure.
2.We reserve the right to make necessary adjustments to the itinerary, or apply additional charges due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to airline schedules, visa requirements, government policies, and weather conditions.
3.The flight numbers and times provided in the itinerary are indicative and may undergo reasonable adjustments during actual implementation.
Travel Information
Meeting & Departure:
1.Please ensure you arrive at the boarding location 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. The bus will depart on time without waiting. Arriving late will be considered a cancellation, and fees are non-refundable.
2.The boarding and disembarking times indicated are estimates, and the final locations are subject to our confirmation. Any changes due to traffic or other special circumstances will be communicated promptly. Please be patient.
Luggage & Vehicle:
3.We operate various types of vehicles, including buses, mid-sized buses, and 9-seater minibuses. While large buses have luggage racks, mid-sized and minibuses have limited space. We recommend carrying only essential luggage to ensure one seat per person.
4.Please note that in most cities, bus stops are often situated a distance from attractions to avoid penalty. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
Bus Safety Tips:
✔️No smoking on the bus.
✔️Prohibited items are strictly forbidden.
✔️Avoid touching vehicle items to prevent damage.
✔️During stops, please adhere to the guide's instructions and stay close by.
✔️When disembarking, ensure windows are closed and valuables are with you. The travel agency is not liable for any lost or stolen items.
✔️If a vehicle breakdown occurs during the tour, affecting the itinerary, the travel agency will take swift remedial action. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Payment Methods
For your convenience, we offer various payment methods at C&O Travel. Please inform us once you have made your payment.
Refunds and Changes Policy
Trip Cancellation Policy
✔️Full Refund: Cancel your trip 60 or more days prior to departure.
✔️90% Refund: Cancel between 30 and 59 days prior to departure.
✔️50% Refund: Cancel between 18 and 29 days prior to departure.
✔️Non-Refundable: Cancel within 17 days prior to departure, but a friend can be substituted in your place.
Additional Notes
✔️The cancellation policy doesn’t apply for airfare and cruises, as they are governed by the respective airline and cruise line policies.
✔️Failure to arrive on the departure day will be considered a voluntary cancellation, and no refunds will be issued.
✔️Refund policies for additional hotel bookings or services are subject to the hotel's policies.
✔️Personal reasons such as incomplete documents, visa issues, late arrival, illness, or accidents resulting in cancellation or failure to participate in the trip will not be refunded or compensated with alternative services.
Handling of Special Circumstances
In the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control like weather, war, or strikes, our company prioritizes guests’safety and property. We reserve the right to cancel or adjust part or all of the itinerary and we shall not take the responsiblity for any direct or indirect loss caused by such force majeure , and any paid fees are non-refundable.
Explanation of Additional Charges
✔️If the airline alters its fares due to policy changes, you will be required to pay the difference in accordance with the airline's regulations. Please note that group tickets are not eligible for changes, exchanges, or refunds.
✔️Should the policy adjustments of the destination country result in additional costs for items not included in the itinerary or related services, the price difference must be settled in accordance with the applicable regulations.
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