7-day Zhangjiajie and Yangtze River Cruise Tour
Tour Code: ZTG-L-05 , Tour Type: Private Tour
Cruise along with the picturesque Yangtze river and its tributary from Chongqing to Yichang by VICTORIA CRUISES. Encounter magnificent mountain vistas while exploring Zhangjiajie, home to the Tujia ethnic group along with experiencing the world famous Sky Walkway and the Plank Road along the cliffs.
- Departure: Any day you want
- Reply: Within 0.5~23.5 hrs.
Our Advantages & Promise
- One-on-one travel consultant service.
- Flexible time schedule to suit your pace.
- Selected and trained guides.
- Western style service standard
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DAY 1 Zhangjiajie
Transfer via: flight/train- your arrangement
Activities for today: Airport/train station transfer
Upon your arrival at either Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport or Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, you will be warmly welcomed and seamlessly transferred to your hotel.
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DAY 2 Zhangjiajie
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Yellow Stone Village, Golden Whip Stream
Start your day at 08:00 AM by meeting your expert Zhangjiajie local guide in the hotel lobby. Then, embark on a scenic drive to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, where you’ll take a thrilling cable car ride up to the breathtaking Yellow Stone Village. Enjoy approximately 2 hours of awe-inspiring sightseeing as you soak in the park’s towering peaks, lush greenery, and panoramic vistas.
After immersing yourself in the wonders of the park for a few hours, make your way to the serene Golden Whip Stream. Here, you’ll enjoy a leisurely 2.5-hour hike along a tranquil path, surrounded by crystal-clear waters, cascading waterfalls, and the soothing sounds of nature. It’s a perfect opportunity to unwind, take stunning photos, and connect with the pristine beauty of Zhangjiajie.
Yellow Stone Village
Yellow Stone Village
Zhangjiajie Golden Whip Stream
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DAY 3 Zhangjiajie
Transfer via: private vehicle
Activities for today: Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie Mountain, Tianzi Mountain, Ten-mile Natural Gallery
Another day of adventure awaits in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park! Begin your journey by ascending Yuanjiajie Mountain aboard the iconic Bailong Elevator—a thrilling ride that will leave you breathless even before you reach the summit. Once at the top, embark on a captivating 2.5-hour walk through the park’s towering peaks, where you’ll be mesmerized by the Southern Sky Column (officially renamed 'Avatar Hallelujah Mountain'—a real-life Pandora from the blockbuster film!).
Next, make your way to the Fascinate Platform, where you’ll be treated to jaw-dropping views of the surrounding peaks. Then, dare to walk across the No. 1 Bridge under Heaven—a thrilling suspension bridge that offers a unique perspective of the park’s sheer cliffs and deep valleys.
After soaking in the views, climb up Tianzi Mountain for even more breathtaking vistas. Later, take a cable car ride down the mountain and stroll through the dreamlike fairyland of the Ten-mile Natural Gallery (a mini-train ride is optional, RMB 76 per person for a round trip). This serene walk will feel like stepping into a painting, with lush greenery and the fresh mountain air filling your senses.
Yuanjiajie Scenic Area
Yuanjiajie Scenic Area
Ten-mile Natural Gallery
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DAY 4 Zhangjiajie/Chongqing
Transfer via: train - our arrangement
Activities for today: Tianmen Mountain, train station transfer
07:30 Meet your guide at your hotel, then drive to Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park. There, you will experience a ride on the world’s longest cable car up to the summit of Tianmen Mountain. After reaching the summit, you will take a hike (approximately 2 hours) along the Plank Road in Ghost Valley (the glass walkway is optional; RMB 5 per person). After hiking, you will visit Tianmen Temple. Then, take the sightseeing cable car back to Tianmen Cable Car Station, followed by the large cable car down to the middle station. From there, you will take a bus via the Heaven-Linking Avenue to see the world-famous Tianmen Cave. After exploring the mountain for several hours, you will be escorted to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station to catch the high-speed train to Chongqing.
Upon arrival at Chongqing East Railway Station, you will meet your local guide and transfer to board your Yangtze River ship (VICTORIA CRUISES).
18:00 - 20:30 Embarkation at Chao Tian Men Dock #5
21:00 Set sail from Chongqing
21:15 Safety briefing
(Note: You can arrange your own dinner on board. If you want to try the local food of Chongqing, please tell your guide. S/he will be happy to take you to the local restaurant).
Tianmen Mountain
View of the Heaven-Linking Avenue from a cable car
Glass Walkway in Tianmen Mountain
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DAY 5 Yangtze River Cruise
Transfer via: cruise ship our arrangement
Activities for today: Fengdu "Jade Emperor"
06:30 - 07:00 Early Bird Coffee and Tea
06:30 - 07:00 Practice Tai Chi
07:30 - 08:30 Breakfast (Buffet)
08:00 - 11:00 Shore excursion---Fengdu "Jade Emperor"
08:00 - 12:00 Additional Shore excursion---Fengdu "Ghost City"(RMB 295 p.p)
09:30 - 11:30 Activities 12:00 - 13:30 Lunch (Buffet)
17:15 - 18:00 Captain's Welcome Reception
18:00 - 20:00 Dinner (Buffet)
19:00 - 21:30 Additional Shore excursion---FengYan SanGuo "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" Show(RMB 295 p.p)
Fengdu Ghost City
The Entrance of Fengdu Ghost City
Fengdu Ghost City
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DAY 6 Yangtze River Cruise
Transfer via: cruise ship our arrangement
Activities for today: Goddess Stream
06:30 - 07:00 Early Bird Coffee and Tea
06:30 - 07:00 Practice Tai Chi
07:00 - 08:30 Breakfast (Buffet)
07:30 - 10:15 Additional Shore excursion---White Emperor City(RMB 295 p.p)
10:45 (Est.) Sailing through Qutang Gorge
09:00 - 10:30 Activities
12:45 (Est.) Scenic cruising---Wu Gorge
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch (Buffet)
15:15 - 18:15 Shore excursion---Goddess Stream
19:00 - 20:30 Captain's Farewell Banquet
18:30 - 23:00 Settle accounts
21:00 - 21:45 Minorities and Dynasty Crew cabaret
Lesser Three Gorges
Landscape of the Lesser Three Gorges
The Ancient Plank Road
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DAY 7 Yangtze River Cruise/Yichang
Transfer via: Flight/train your arrangement
Activities for today: Three Gorge Dam Site
06:30 - 07:45 Breakfast (Buffet)
08:00 - 10:45 Shore excursion---Three Gorges Dam Site
10:45: After visiting the Three Gorges Dam Site, meet our Yichang local guide and drive to Yichang Sanxia International Airport or Yichang Railway Station.
(Note: please don’t take the ship company’s bus after visiting the dam site. Our guide and driver will meet you there)
Three Gorges
Three Gorges Picture on the RMB Chongqing
Three Gorge Dam Was under Bulding
Price Details & Inclusions of this Trip
Price Includes
- Entrance fees:
- To scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary.
- Meals:
- All meals as specified in the itinerary. "B" stands for Chinese or western breakfast at your hotel. "L" for Chinese Lunch at local Chinese restaurant. "D" for Chinese dinner at local Chinese restaurant. If you have any special request about meals, like vegetarian, or Indian food etc, please inform us in advance.
- Private Transfers:
- Between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Zhangjiajie by the private air conditioned vehicle with driver.
- Private tour escort for Sightseeing:
- 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. - Hotels:
- Service includes standard rooms for your tour group.
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 / Exit Airfare or train tickets..
- Visa Fees; Trip Insurance; Credit Card Processing Fee;.
- Excess Baggage Charges:
- For checked luggage: Adult and children are entitled to a free checked baggage allowance in economy class of 20kg / 44. The size limit for each piece is 40x60x 100cmor 15.7x 23.6x 39.4 inches. For carry-on luggage: each economy class passenger is allowed one piece of 5kg / 11 lbs. The size limit for each piece is 20 x 40 x 55cm or 7.8 x 15.7 x 21.6 inches.
- Personal Expenses:
- Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities and sightseeing.
- Meals:
- Any meals which are not specified with "B", "L" or "D".
- Gratuities to guides or drivers.