Zhangjiajie Express Day Trip - Tianmen, Avatar & Glass Bridge｜China

Blackout Dates: Chinese New Year (Lunar Jan 1–7); May Day (May 1–5); National Day (Oct 1–7).

>> Timing & flow: To complete all three major sites within a single day—specifically the 4:00 PM final entry at Tianmen Mountain—this itinerary follows a coordinated schedule. Following your guide’s recommended timing ensures a smooth, successful visit to every highlight.

■ Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Start your day at around 7:00 AM with the Bailong Elevator to the summit.

Explore Yuanjiajie, the core "Avatar" area, featuring the Hallelujah Mountain and the "First Bridge under Heaven," a spectacular natural arch that connects two towering peaks.
(Total visit: 2 hours)
>> Target completion: 11:00 AM

■ Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
Arrive at the Grand Canyon after a transfer (40 minutes).

Walk across this engineering feat—the Glass Bridge—to capture stunning photos and marvel at the panoramic views. (Optional activities like the bungee jump, zip line, or slide are subject to time availability and queue conditions.)
(Total visit: 1–2 hours)
>> Scheduled departure: 2:00 PM

■ Tianmen Mountain
Continue to Tianmen Mountain after a transfer (80 minutes).
>> Final entry: 4:00 PM (Official park cutoff)

Ride the scenic cable car over deep valleys and the winding 99-bend road. View the expansive mountain landscapes and the cityscape below as you rise toward the clouds.

Take the escalator to reach Tianmen Cave, or challenge the 999 steps on foot. Step inside this colossal natural opening; it acts as a massive picture frame, capturing the drifting clouds, blue sky, and layered mountain ridges into a single view.

Weather permitting, conclude your visit with a sunset view—a memorable finale to the day.
(Total visit: 2.5 hours)

■ Departure Transfer
For travelers planning to depart the same night, our driver will provide the transfer service, arriving at Zhangjiajie West Railway Station or Zhangjiajie Airport (DYG) at 8:00 PM.