Zhangjiajie Essential Express Day Trip: Avatar & Tianmen｜China

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

Morning: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park（~3hours）
Your journey begins at 08:00 with a private hotel pick-up. Ride the Bailong Elevator, the world’s tallest outdoor lift, to reach the summit. At the top, you will visit the Avatar Hallelujah Mountain and take in the panoramic views from the Enchanting Terrace or the First Bridge Under Heaven.

Afternoon: Tianmen Mountain (~4 hours)
In the afternoon, board the cable car to soar over the valleys and the winding 99-bend road far below. Once at the top, you can walk along the cliff-hanging walkways and the Glass Skywalk to take in the mountain vistas.

Reach Tianmen Cave via the mountain escalator or by challenging the 999 steps. On clear days, catch the sunset over the mountain ridges to conclude the journey.

Drop-off and Departure
The day ends with a transfer to Zhangjiajie West Station or the Airport (DYG). You will arrive by 20:00, allowing plenty of time for any departures scheduled after 21:00.