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China · stopover · 3 Days

Zhangjiajie (3 Days)

Experience Zhangjiajie's stunning natural landscapes, including Tianmen Mountain, the Bailong Elevator, and the famous Glass Bridge — the inspiration for Avatar.

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Sandstone peaks across Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Sandstone peaks across Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
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Three days among China’s most cinematic mountain landscapes.

  • Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
  • Cable car, glass skywalk, and Guigu Cliff Path
  • Bailong Elevator — world's fastest sightseeing elevator
  • Yuanjiajie, First Bridge Under Heaven, Tianzi Mountain
  • Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge

Experiences included in this journey

Your route at a glance.

China Stopover — Zhangjiajie (3 Days) route map — cities, transport and nights

Your journey, day by day.

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Day 01

Guangzhou — Zhangjiajie

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Morning train from Guangzhou. Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park: cable car, eco shuttle, escalator at Tianmen Cave, glass skywalk.

Meals: Dinner

Stay: 4-star hotel

Day 02

Zhangjiajie

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Bailong Elevator to Yuanjiajie. Mihun Stage, First Bridge Under Heaven, Tianzi Mountain. Cable car descent.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Stay: 4-star hotel

Day 03

Zhangjiajie Departure

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Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge. Transfer to railway station, return to Guangzhou.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

What's Included

Included meals (6)

2

Breakfasts

2

Lunches

2

Dinners

Accommodation (2 nights)

1 carefully selected properties

Sample hotels detailed below — final selection confirmed at booking.

Included

  • 4-star hotel accommodation
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • English-speaking guide
  • Land transfers
  • Admission to sightseeing places
  • 2nd-class train tickets (Guangzhou–Zhangjiajie return)

Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping (NZD $25/day/person)

Sample tour hotels

Representative properties for this tour — actual hotels may vary by departure date and are confirmed at booking.

  • 2nights

    4-star hotel

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