Chongqing-Zhangjiajie Bullet Train Round Trip: Avatar Floating Mountain 1 Day Private Tour

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Why we love it?

This full-day tour explores Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan, China, known for its rare quartz sandstone pillars and mist-covered valleys that inspired the floating mountains in Avatar. Highlights include ascending the iconic Bailong Elevator to reach Yuanjiajie’s core peak forest and enjoying panoramic views from the Tianzi Mountain Cableway. The itinerary also features a walk along the tranquil Golden Whip Stream, offering a close-up experience of the park’s unique ecology. Hotel pickup, train transfers, entrance tickets, and electric car rides within the park are included, with an English or Spanish guide to provide insights throughout the day. This tour suits travelers interested in natural landscapes, geological formations, and cultural landmarks within a well-organized day trip from Chongqing.

Inclusions

  • Main park entrance+Electric car transfer+Bailong elevator+Cableway sightseeing
  • Hotel Pickup with a private car or Van depends on the number of visitors
  • English or Spanish guide

Exclusions

  • all food and drink during the tour are not included
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

Pickup from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Hotel Pickup in Chongqing

Our driver will pickup you in your Hotel in Chongqing (around 6:00 a.m) to Chongqing East Railway Station, you will take High Speed Rail by yourselves to Zhangjiajie, G2373, departure time: 07:00 a.m.,   arrival time: 09:33

Pickup in Zhangjiajie West Station

Our guide will pickup you in Zhangjiajie West Station, Pickup Services and Train tickets are included

Morning: Mountain Climbing + Core Peak Forest (10:00–13:30)

Morning: Mountain Climbing + Core Peak Forest (10:00–13:30)10:00: Enter the park from Wulingyuan East Gate (Biaozhimen) with ID card.

10:40: Take the free eco-friendly bus (included in the ticket) to Bailong Elevator Lower Station (about 25 minutes).

11:10: Take the Bailong Elevator (one-way 65 yuan) to the top of the mountain (1080 meters above sea level) in 88 seconds.

11:30–12:30: Visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area (core spot): Mi魂Tai (Confusion Platform), Qiankun Column (the prototype of Avatar’s floating mountains), Tianxia No.1 Bridge, hiking for about 2 hours.

12:40: Take the eco-friendly bus to Tianzi Mountain (about 15 minutes).

13:00–13:30: Visit Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area: Yubi Peak (Writing Brush Peak), Xihai Peak Forest, Tianzi Pavilion, overlooking the panoramic view of the peak forest.

Noon: Meal & Rest (13:30–14:00)

Simple meal at Tianzi Mountain Restaurant (40–60 yuan per person) or bring your own snacks.

Afternoon: Mountain Descending + Canyon Stream (14:00–17:30)

Afternoon: Mountain Descending + Canyon Stream (14:00–17:30)14:00: Take the eco-friendly bus to Tianzi Mountain Cableway Upper Station (about 10 minutes).

14:20: Take the Tianzi Mountain Cableway (one-way 72 yuan) down the mountain, enjoying the peak forest from high altitude (about 8 minutes).

14:40: Take the eco-friendly bus to Shuirou Simen (Four Gates Surrounded by Water) (about 20 minutes).

15:10–16:30: Hike Jinbian Stream (2.5km essence section): gurgling streams, jagged peaks on both sides, wild macaques, the whole journey is flat and not tiring.

16:40: Take the eco-friendly bus back to Wulingyuan East Gate and exit the park.

17:30: Return and end the trip.

Back to Chongqing

Our Guide will dropoff you in the Railway Station of Zhangjiajie, you will take train by yourselves back to Chongqing

Departure time:  19:24  //  Arrival time 22:10

Our driver will waiting for you in the Railway Station of Chongqing, and then drive you back to your Hotel in Chongqing

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • we will sent you the etickets 12h before your travel day by whatsapp or email
  • after the booking, the staff will contact you in 24h by whatsapp or Email to comfirm the pickup time and address

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

From $684.54 Per 2 adults