5-day Chengdu Zhangjiajie Highlights Tour

Itinerary Summary

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Dates	Destinations	Itinerary Brief	Meals Included
Day1	Chengdu	Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.	no meal
Day2	Chengdu	Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, People's Park, and Jinli Old Street.	B
Day3	Chengdu/Zhangjiajie	Take high speed train to Zhangjiajie	B
Day4	Zhangjiajie	Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.	B
Day5	Zhangjiajie/Exit	Visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Glass Bridge, Baofeng Lake. Drop off at the airport.	B

Day by Day Itinerary

Day1 Chengdu

Transfer via: flight – your arrangement

Activities for today: Airport transfer

Arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, where you are met and transferred to your hotel.
Day2 Chengdu

Transfer via: private vehicle

Activities for today: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, People's Park, Jinli Old Street

Rise early today for a truly unforgettable experience at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. As the world's foremost scientific research center for giant pandas, the base is home to over 100 of these beloved creatures. Stroll along bamboo-shaded paths and observe pandas of all ages—eating bamboo, playing, tumbling, and climbing. Be sure to visit the nursery area, where you may see mother pandas caring for their cubs. Before you leave, stop by the informative Panda Museum to deepen your understanding of panda biology and conservation efforts.

In the afternoon, return to the city and unwind in the iconic People’s Park. Settle into a traditional teahouse for a cup of tea and observe local life, or explore the park’s lively corners and quiet gardens.

Later, take a stroll through the lively Jinli Old Street with its blend of history, snacks, and crafts. The day concludes with an optional Sichuan hot pot dinner, a flavorful and social Chengdu tradition.

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

Chengdu People's Park

Jinli Ancient Street
Day3 Chengdu/Zhangjiajie

Transfer via: High speed train - our arrangement

Activities for today: Train station transfer, Tianmen Mountain

Chengdu Transportation Service:
Your driver will meet you at your hotel this morning and transfer you to Chengdu East Railway Station to board the high-speed train to Zhangjiajie.

Zhangjiajie Guided Tour:
Upon arrival at Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, your local guide will be waiting for you at the exit. You will then be driven to visit the magnificent Tianmen Mountain.

Your adventure begins with a ride on the world’s longest cable car, offering breathtaking panoramic views on the ascent to the mountain summit. At the top, you will embark on an approximately two-hour hike along the cliff-hanging plank road beside the Guigu Cliff. During the walk, you can experience the thrilling glass skywalk built along the precipice.

After the hike, you will visit the serene Tianmen Temple before taking the cable car down to the middle station. From there, a shuttle bus will take you along the famous Tongtian Avenue—a stunning winding mountain road—to explore the iconic Tianmen Cave.

Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Glass Walkway

Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain

Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain
Day4 Zhangjiajie

Transfer via: private vehicle

Activities for today: Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie Mountain, Tianzi Mountain, Ten Mile Natural Gallery

Today enjoy a full day tour in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. We will ascend the Yuanjiajie Mountain by Bailong Elevator - a glass elevator built into the side of the mountain. On the summit, taking about 2.5 hours to visit the famous "Hallelujah Mountains", the Platform of Forgetfulness, the No. 1 Bridge under Heaven, and so on. Afternoon, climb up the beautiful Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve to visit Helong Park, West Sea Scenic Area and some other sights. Later, take the cable car down the mountain to enjoy a walk along the picturesque Ten Mile Natural Gallery (mini train is optional).

Yuanjiajie Mountain

Tianzi Mountain

Zhangjiajie Ten Mile Natural Gallery
Day5 Zhangjiajie/Exit

Transfer via: private vehicle

Activities for today: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon (including Glass Bridge), Baofeng Lake, airport transfer

This morning’s adventure takes you to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, renowned as a “living museum of karst landforms.” A key highlight of your visit will be walking across the world-renowned Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge—a breathtaking expanse suspended high above the canyon floor. After exploring the canyon, enjoy a serene boat cruise on the picturesque Baofeng Lake before transferring to Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport for your onward journey.

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

Baofeng Lake Zhangjiajie

Price Details

---- Price Includes

Private Transfers:: Between airports / railway station, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in the cities specified in the itinerary by the private air conditioned vehicle with driver and English-speaking guide. Separate arrivals and departures will incur extra charges.
Entrance fees:: All entrance fees to scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary. The final arrangement will be determined by local tour guides based on the local circumstances which are beyond the control of LocalChengduTours. ZTG will adhere to the original itinerary as accurately as possible.
Meals:: All meals as specified in the itinerary. “B” stands for western breakfast “L” for Chinese Lunch in local Chinese restaurant. “D” for Chinese dinner in local Chinese restaurant. The quotation is basic on the above normal meals. If you have any special request about meals, like vegetarian, or Indian food etc, please inform us in advance.
Private tour escort for Sightseeing:: Normal sightseeing activities as outlined in the Itinerary will be escorted with English-speaking guide.; The English-speaking guide and driver of each city accompany you throughout the entire tour in that city. They do not fly with you from one city to another.
Accommodation (if include Yangtze Cruiser):: Service based on two adults sharing on one standard twin/double-bed room (cabin); solo travelers or those who want to occupy one twin/double-bed room/cabin of their own are required to pay additional charge of single supplement rate. A single room (cabin) is subject to availability based on prior request at an additional cost; if the recommended hotel is not available, it will be substituted by a similar class one.; All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
Transportation:: All the domestic airfare of economy class with airport tax/ or train ticket(s) as specified in the itinerary.
Service Charge & Government Taxes
Arrangements:: The tour cost includes the planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

---- Price Excludes

Entry or Exit China International Airfare or train tickets, unless other wise noted.
Visa Fees, passport application or renewal fee.
Excess Baggage Charges.
Personal Expenses:: Expenses of a purely personal nature such as excess luggage fees, laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities (shows) and meals, beverages...
Meals:: Any meals which are not specified in the itinerary with “B”, “L” or “D”.; Any extra cost caused by changes of natural disasters, fires, weather, governmental and local authority orders, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or injury caused by accident beyond the control of LocalChengduTours and that has incurred due to the tourist action violating the laws.
Gratuities:: Tips to guides, escort, drivers bellman, etc.