7-Day丨Guilin & Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountains
A private 7 days journey through Guilin · Longji · Xingping · Zhangjiajie · Furong Town, with flexible planning and local support.
Itinerary Overview
- Duration:
- 7 days (Customizable)
- Destination:
- Guilin · Longji · Xingping · Zhangjiajie · Furong Town
- Travel Style:
- Private Car · Tailor-Made
- Departure:
- Arranged around your flights
- Ideal For:
- Couples · Families · Friends · Corporate
Tour Highlights
Route Map Overview
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Place | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Guilin Urban Area | Elephant Trunk Hill, Duxiu Peak & Jingjiang Prince Mansion, East-West Alley, Two Rivers and Four Lakes, Sun and Moon Pagodas Night View |
| Day 2 | Guilin → Longji Rice Terraces | Ping'an Zhuang Rice Terraces, Jinkeng Dazhai Yao Rice Terraces, Red Yao Long-haired Performance, Zhuang Bonfire Party |
| Day 3 | Longji → Li River → Xingping Ancient Town | Li River 3-Star Cruise, Mopan Mountain Wharf, Yellow Cloth Reflection, Xingping Ancient Town |
| Day 4 | Xingping → Zhangjiajie | Free stroll in Xingping Ancient Town, Li River waterfront hike, High-speed rail transfer to Zhangjiajie |
| Day 5 | Zhangjiajie National Forest Park | Avatar Mountains, Golden Whip Stream |
| Day 6 | Tianmen Mountain + Grand Canyon | Tianmen Cave, World's Longest Alpine Cable Car, Glass Plank Road, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge |
| Day 7 | Zhangjiajie → Furong Town | Tusi Palace Ruins, 60-meter Waterfall Light Show, Tujia Stilt House Experience |
Day 1Guilin Urban Area
Highlights: Elephant Trunk Hill, Duxiu Peak & Jingjiang Prince Mansion, East-West Alley, Two Rivers and Four Lakes, Sun and Moon Pagodas Night View
Morning:Elephant Trunk Hill
Arrive in Guilin, check into a downtown hotel, then head to Elephant Trunk Hill — the iconic symbol of Guilin. Explore the park’s core attractions and capture the classic “Elephant Drinking Water” viewpoint, experiencing the signature landscape of Guilin’s mountain-water city.
Afternoon:Duxiu Peak & Jingjiang Prince Mansion
Visit Duxiu Peak & Jingjiang Prince Mansion. Climb Duxiu Peak to overlook the panoramic view of Guilin city, explore the ruins of the Ming Dynasty Jingjiang Prince Mansion, learn about the history of Lingnan vassal states, and wander through the classical imperial gardens inside the mansion.
Evening:
Walk through East-West Alley and Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, explore the Ming and Qing ancient alleys and taste local specialty snacks. Take a night cruise on Two Rivers and Four Lakes to enjoy the light show of the Sun and Moon Pagodas, and immerse yourself in the stunning night landscape of Guilin’s water system.
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Day 2Guilin → Longji Rice Terraces
Highlights: Ping'an Zhuang Rice Terraces, Jinkeng Dazhai Yao Rice Terraces, Red Yao Long-haired Performance, Zhuang Bonfire Party
Morning:
Depart from downtown Guilin and head to Longji Rice Terraces. Check into a Zhuang ethnic homestay in Ping'an Village after arrival, then explore Ping'an Zhuang Rice Terraces. Visit the core viewing platforms of “Nine Dragons and Five Tigers” and “Seven Stars Accompanying the Moon”, hike along the gentle ridge paths, and feel the magnificence of the world’s original rice terraces.
Afternoon:
Head to Jinkeng Dazhai Yao Rice Terraces, experience the original culture of the Red Yao village, watch the traditional hair-combing performance of Red Yao long-haired grannies, stroll along the viewing platforms of Dazhai Rice Terraces, and capture the idyllic scenery of terraces integrated with Yao villages.
Evening:
Enjoy a characteristic Zhuang family banquet at the Zhuang village homestay. Participate in the Zhuang bonfire party at night, experience traditional Zhuang antiphonal singing and bamboo pole dance folk activities, and deeply feel the ethnic customs of the Zhuang village.
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Day 3Longji → Li River → Xingping Ancient Town
Highlights: Li River 3-Star Cruise, Mopan Mountain Wharf, Yellow Cloth Reflection, Xingping Ancient Town
Morning:
Return to Guilin urban area from Longji, then head to Mopan Mountain Wharf. Take a Li River 3-Star Cruise for a leisurely 4-hour essence tour of the Li River. The cruise is smooth and relaxing, passing through core attractions such as Yangdi and Nine Horses Painting Mountain, immersing yourself in the landscape of the Li River’s hundred-mile gallery.
Afternoon:
The cruise arrives at Xingping Ancient Town. Check into a homestay in the ancient town, then stroll around Xingping Ancient Town in the afternoon. Visit the thousand-year-old old street and Xingping Wharf, overlook the mountain scenery of Laozhai Mountain, and feel the tranquility of the thousand-year-old ancient town by the Li River.
Evening:
Taste the Li River fish banquet in Xingping Ancient Town. Wander around the night market by the Li River at night, enjoy the night view where the ancient town blends with the Li River, and experience the local atmosphere of the border town.
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Day 4Xingping → Zhangjiajie
Highlights: Free stroll in Xingping Ancient Town, Li River waterfront hike, High-speed rail transfer to Zhangjiajie
Morning:
Enjoy free time in Xingping Ancient Town. You can hike along the Li River waterfront to admire the morning scenery of the Li River, or have afternoon tea in a cafe in the ancient town, enjoy the slow-paced leisure time and deeply feel the laid-back atmosphere of the ancient town.
Afternoon:
Depart from Xingping Ancient Town, head to Guilin North Railway Station to take the high-speed train, transfer at Changsha South Railway Station and arrive at Zhangjiajie West Railway Station. Check into a hotel in Zhangjiajie urban area, rest and relax to recharge for the subsequent landscape tour.
Evening:
Taste the characteristic Tujia dinner in Zhangjiajie urban area, stroll along the local characteristic commercial street, initially feel the ethnic culture of Western Hunan, and rest early to adapt to the climate and environment of Western Hunan.
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Day 5Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Highlights: Avatar Mountains, Golden Whip Stream
Morning:
Head to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, take the scenic area environmental protection bus to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. Visit the prototype mountain of the movie Avatar – Yuanjiajie Floating Mountains, check in at core attractions such as the world’s first bridge and Qiankun Pillar, walk on the gentle plank road throughout the process, and easily appreciate the shocking landscape of quartz sandstone peaks.
Afternoon:
Take the environmental protection bus to Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area, visit Tianzi Pavilion, Imperial Brush Peak, Fairy Flower and other classic attractions. Then head to Ten-Mile Gallery, take the sightseeing train for a tour to easily check in at the panoramic view of Ten-Mile Gallery, or choose to hike along Golden Whip Stream to feel the serenity of the canyon and mountain streams.
Evening:
Return to the downtown hotel in Zhangjiajie, enjoy a characteristic Tujia dinner, and stroll around the night market in the urban area at night to taste the specialty snacks of Western Hunan and relax.
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Day 6Tianmen Mountain + Grand Canyon
Highlights: Tianmen Cave, World's Longest Alpine Cable Car, Glass Plank Road, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
Morning:
Head to Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area, take the world’s longest alpine passenger cable car to the top of the mountain. Visit Tianmen Cave, experience the mountain-crossing escalator and glass plank road, check in at the 99-bend mountain road of Tianmen Mountain, and immerse yourself in the shocking scenery of the "Sky City".
Afternoon:
Head to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, visit the internet-famous glass bridge – Yundian Du. Stroll on the 430-meter-long glass bridge to overlook the panoramic view of the grand canyon, then explore the streams and waterfalls at the bottom of the grand canyon, and feel the serenity and grandeur of the canyon.
Evening:
Return to the downtown hotel, enjoy free activities after dinner, stroll along the local characteristic commercial street, buy specialty souvenirs of Western Hunan, and rest early to recharge for the subsequent itinerary.
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Day 7Zhangjiajie → Furong Town
Highlights: Tusi Palace Ruins, 60-meter Waterfall Light Show, Tujia Stilt House Experience
Morning:
Depart from downtown Zhangjiajie, take a 2-hour bus to Furong Town. Check into a stilt house homestay next to the waterfall after arrival, leave your luggage and stroll along the Five-Li Stone Street. Visit the ruins of the Tusi Palace and the Hand-Waving Hall, and feel the historical heritage of the thousand-year-old Xizhou ancient town and the architectural features of Tujia stilt houses.
Afternoon:
Take an in-depth tour of Furong Town, check in at the core waterfall viewing platform, experience the intangible heritage of Tujia brocade, visit local specialty shops, and have afternoon tea in a stilt house teahouse, feeling the unique charm of the thousand-year-old ancient town hanging on waterfalls.
Evening:
Watch the light show of the 60-meter waterfall in Furong Town. At night, the waterfall and the stilt house lights complement each other, which is the core check-in point for the night view of Western Hunan. Taste the characteristic rice tofu and osmanthus fish of Furong Town for dinner, and feel the night atmosphere of the ancient town.
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✓ What's Included
- Private vehicle & professional dedicated driver
- English-speaking local expert tour guide
- All attraction entrance tickets & cable car fees in itinerary
- Hotel accommodation selected according to your preferences
- Our local ground support & 24/7 assistance
✕ Not Included
- International round-trip flights
- Passport & visa fees
- Personal expenses (dining, shopping, drinks)
- Optional activities not listed in itinerary
- Gratuities / tips for guide and driver
Specific inclusions and exclusions will be confirmed based on your customized itinerary and clearly listed in your final proposal.
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