Day 1: Arrive in Chongqing
Begin your adventure with a private transfer from Chongqing airport to your hotel. Enjoy free time to explore the city at your leisure.
Day 2: Experience the Magical Mountain City
Visit Ciqikou Ancient Town to sample local snacks like Chen Mahua and Mao Xue Wang. Stop at Liziba to see the unique sight of the monorail passing through a building. Stroll through the historic Shibati area. As evening falls, capture stunning photos of the illuminated Hongyadong. Conclude with a night cruise on the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.
Day 3: Ancient Carvings & Modern City
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Dazu Rock Carvings, admiring exquisite Buddhist statues including the Thousand-Hand Guanyin. Return to the city to visit either the indoor forest at The Ring Shopping Park or Guanyinqiao commercial district. Enjoy a special dinner experience at a local hotpot restaurant in a converted air-raid shelter.
Day 4: Journey to Zhangjiajie
Take a high-speed train to Zhangjiajie, enjoying scenic views along the way. Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: take a cable car up Huangshi Village for panoramic views, walk along the Golden Whip Stream, and ride a sightseeing train through the picturesque Ten-Mile Gallery. Check in at a characteristic guesthouse in Wulingyuan.
Day 5: Discover the Avatar Filming Locations
Ride the Bailong Lift to the mountain top in just over a minute. Explore Yuanjiajie Scenic Area to see the Hallelujah Mountain that inspired the film Avatar. Continue to Yangjiajie's natural rock formations and conclude at Tianzi Mountain, where you might be lucky to see a sea of clouds.
Day 6: Tianmen Mountain & Cultural Experience
Take the world's longest cable car up Tianmen Mountain. Walk the thrilling glass walkway overlooking deep valleys. Visit the natural Tianmen Cave. In the evening, explore the unique Tujia architecture at Qishi'er Qilou building, enjoy folk performances, and sample local cuisine.
Day 7: Depart from Zhangjiajie
After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule, concluding your memorable mountain adventure.
