

Chongqing & Zhangjiajie 8-Day Tour: Cableway & Avatar Peaks
Experience Southwest China's most iconic wonders on an unforgettable eight-day private tour bridging mountain metropolises and legendary stone forests. Ride historic river cableways, explore glowing stilt cities, ascend sheer cliffside elevators, and walk record-breaking glass bridges.
Regarding this journey
Experience Southwest China's most iconic wonders on an unforgettable eight-day private tour bridging mountain metropolises and legendary stone forests. Ride historic river cableways, explore glowing stilt cities, ascend sheer cliffside elevators, and walk record-breaking glass bridges.

Trip Overview
The following is a suggested TravelToQin itinerary. We are happy to customize it based on your interests.
Morning flight to Chongqing. Pick up from airport, transfer to hotel. Check-in after 2 PM. Evening free for self-exploration.
Morning
Breakfast and check-out. The high-speed railway to Chongqing.
Afternoon
Kuixing Tower — panoramic views over the two-river junction. Yangtze River Cableway — aerial crossing above the Yangtze. Magic Forest — immersive LED light installation.
Night
Hongyadong Floating City — cliff-face stilt-house complex lit up at night. Optional: river cruise. Dinner at a recommended local restaurant.


Morning
Breakfast. 30-minute light rail ride from Jiaochangkou to Fotuguan — passes directly through a residential high-rise. Alight at Lizibu Light Rail Station.

Afternoon
Ciqikou Ancient Town — Ming-and-Qing-dynasty riverside town with teahouses, silk shops and street food. Optional: Chongqing 1949 Theatre (approx. 70 min).

Night
Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street. Optional: drone light show (normally on Saturdays). Dinner at a recommended hotpot restaurant.
Morning
Breakfast and check out. 2-hour bullet train from Chongqing to Zhangjiajie.
Afternoon
Transfer to Furong Ancient Town — thousand-year-old village built alongside a waterfall. Check in to ancient town hotel.

Night
Furong Town night view — illuminated waterfall and ancient buildings. Traditional Tujia folk performance in the town square.
Morning
Breakfast and check out.
Afternoon
Tianmen Mountain (approx. 4 hours): world's longest cable car to the summit → Tianmen Cave (natural archway at 1,300 m) → paid elevator → glass-floor cliff-side walkway → descent via the 99-curve mountain road.

Night
Transfer to hotel in Wulingyuan.
Morning
Breakfast.
Afternoon
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (6–7 hours): Bailong Elevator (world's tallest outdoor lift, 326 m) → Avatar Hallelujah Mountain viewpoints and plateau trails → Tianzi Mountain cable car to the highest peak.
Night
Transfer to hotel in Wulingyuan.
Morning
Breakfast and check out.
Afternoon
Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge — 430 m long, 300 m above canyon floor. Zipline across the gorge (weight limit: 40–90 kg). Yixiantian Slide down the canyon wall.

Night
Transfer to hotel in Wulingyuan.
Morning
Free-time exploration.
Afternoon
Drop off to train station (without tour guide). Onward to Chongqing or next destination.
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Recommended hotels
TravelToQin suggested stays along this itinerary (alternatives available on request).

Orange Crystal Shanghai North Bund Hotel
A contemporary lifestyle hotel blending comfort and modern design.

Wingate by Wyndham Furong Town
An international-brand hotel conveniently located near Furong Ancient Town.

Best Western Plus Qingxinyuan Hotel
A comfortable hotel near the entrance to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
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Travel Notice
Content included
- 7 nights 4-star hotel with breakfasts;
- Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary;
- Private transportation with a dedicated vehicle and driver;
- Services of an English-speaking guide (6 days);
- Bullet train tickets from Chongqing to Zhangjiajie (second class seats);
- 7/24 online butler service.
Excluded content
- Optional activities (extra fee);
- Flight tickets;
- Lunches and dinners (restaurants will be recommended);
- Personal expenses (e.g. souvenirs, snacks, or additional activities not listed);
- Gratuities for the driver and guide.
Travel expenses
From ¥11000 p/p
Based on a private tour including 4-star hotels for 2 people. Price varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel.
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- Uncover Fascinating Histories And Witness New China.
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