Chongqing & Zhangjiajie 7-Day Value Boutique Small Group Tour: Cyberpunk Cityscape + Avatar Landform Wonders

Welcome to China's magical 8D mountain city - Chongqing! Our driver will greet you at the exit of Chongqing Airport/Train Station and escort you to the hotel to check in! You can arrange the remaining time freely. Free time: You can arrange it at your own pace. You might take this opportunity to explore the surrounding neighborhoods and feel the perfect blend of Chongqing's ancient mountain culture and futuristic night views.

Depart at noon and head to [Liziba Station] to witness the world-famous "monorail through a building" spectacle with your own eyes. This is China's first rail transit station co-built and coexisting with a commercial-residential building, located on Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2. We will stop at a dedicated viewing area, taking you to watch the stunning "monorail through a building" scene immersively. Remember to capture this futuristic image with your phone or camera. Next, head to [Kuixing Tower], one of Chongqing's "8D magical" landmark buildings. It looks like an ordinary city square, but when you stand at the edge and look down, you'll find a 22-story drop beneath your feet, as if suspended in midair—truly breathtaking. This architectural wonder is also a perfect place to experience Chongqing's three-dimensionality. Afterward, head to [Jiefangbei] for sightseeing. This 27.5-meter-tall stone monument is Chongqing's spiritual landmark, bearing witness to the city's resilience and unyielding spirit during World War II. Inside its base, a piece of the city's memory from that era is still preserved. Here, why not take a commemorative photo saying "Hello, Chongqing" and capture your first impression of the mountain city. At dinnertime, enjoy an authentic Chongqing hotpot together. As one of the birthplaces of hotpot, the spicy flavors here are the most authentic. Sit around the pot, swish a piece of tripe, take a sip of an icy drink, and feel the real everyday warmth of Chongqing people amid the rising steam. Then, head to [Hongya Cave] by the Jialing River. This is one of Chongqing's most iconic cultural and tourism landmarks, famous for its traditional Bayu stilted building complex, dazzling night light shows, and 8D mountain city wonders. You can stroll and explore, and easily snap "floating architecture" 8D magical shots. Especially when night falls and the brilliant lights come on, you can check in at a real-life "Spirited Away" scene. To capture the most beautiful night views, you don't necessarily have to go onto the bridge—walk beneath the Qiansimen Jialing River Bridge, or stand in front of the Jiangbeizui Grand Theatre on the opposite bank, and you can take in this fantastical night scene. After the tour, you will return to your hotel in downtown Chongqing to rest.

This morning, you will take a car to 【Wulong Karst Tourism Area】, about a 2.5-hour drive. This is a World Natural Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO, hiding the world-famous Three Natural Bridges - Tianlong Bridge, Qinglong Bridge and Heilong Bridge. These three huge natural limestone arch bridges span the canyon with magnificent momentum, and it is also one of the filming locations of the movie "Transformers: Age of Extinction". After arriving at the scenic area, first overlook the panoramic view of the canyon from the viewing platform at the entrance and feel the shock of looking from a high place. Then take the sightseeing elevator directly to the bottom of the valley and officially begin this "journey to the center of the earth". On the hiking route, you will encounter these masterpieces of nature Tianlong Bridge: The most majestic of the three bridges, with a towering bridge opening like an open natural gate, welcoming every visitor. Only when standing under the bridge and looking up do you truly realize what "superb workmanship" means, and it is very awe-inspiring. Tianfu Official Post: An ancient post station in Tang Dynasty style hidden deep in the valley, with gray tiles and gray walls, full of ancient charm. The crew of "Transformers 4" once filmed here. Now it stands quietly there, becoming the corner with the most story-like feel in the camera. Qinglong Bridge: Locals like to call it "Guandao Bridge", because the shape of the bridge opening looks very much like an upside-down Qinglong Yanyue Blade. The bridge body and the surrounding green cliffs and forests form a picture, and any casual shot is very photogenic. Heilong Bridge: The most secluded of the three bridges, with a deep and dark bridge opening. Walking in, you can hear the murmuring sound of water. Fine springs often fall between the cave walls, like mist and silk, bringing bursts of cool, moist air, making people unable to resist slowing down. Travel Tips Footwear: The scenic area has many steps and uneven roads. Be sure to wear comfortable, non-slip sports shoes or hiking shoes. Hydration/Energy: It is recommended to carry a small amount of drinking water and light snacks to replenish energy in time along the way. Photography: The canyon space is open, and a wide-angle lens is best for capturing the momentum; when near waterfalls, pay attention to waterproofing your equipment. Clothing: The temperature in the canyon is relatively low and the humidity is high. It is recommended to wear multi-layer clothing that is easy to put on and take off. In the rainy season, bring a lightweight raincoat.

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, our driver will, according to your ticket time, take you to the train station in advance to catch the high-speed train to Zhangjiajie (about 2-3 hours). Welcome to Zhangjiajie! Our driver will meet you at the train station exit and take you to the hotel for check-in. For the remaining time, you can arrange it freely.

Today you will have a full day to explore Wulingyuan Scenic Area. First, you will visit China's first national forest park - [Zhangjiajie National Forest Park]. Take the scenic shuttle bus to the Bailong Elevator, known as the "World's No. 1 Elevator." This elevator once broke the Guinness World Record for the highest outdoor elevator and is also the fastest and heaviest outdoor sightseeing elevator. It takes only 66 seconds to smoothly transport you from the foot of the mountain to the top, letting you experience the thrill and excitement of rising from a deep valley to the clouds in an instant. After reaching the mountaintop platform, you can take in the magnificent mountain scenery around you. Then hike into the real-life Pandora world - Yuanjiajie, which is a filming location for the movie "Avatar" and the real-life location of Hallelujah Mountain (originally named South Heaven Pillar). Here, you can walk along the trails and visit major attractions such as the Back Garden, Mihun Terrace, and the No. 1 Bridge under Heaven in sequence. You can also immerse yourself in the fantastical peaks of Zhangjiajie as you walk, and gain a deeper understanding of Zhangjiajie's geological and landform features during your visit. Afterward, take the scenic shuttle bus to visit [Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve], known as the "King of Peak Forests." Here you will first go to Dianjiang Terrace to overlook the spectacular scenery of the West Sea Peak Forest, then head to Yubi Peak, the representative of the king of peak forests, to admire rows of upright peaks resembling writing brushes. Finally, hike to Helong Park to visit the bronze statues of Marshal Helong and his warhorse, and along the way visit the nearby Tianzi Pavilion, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire national forest park. Warm reminder: To avoid the crowds during peak tourist season, your guide may flexibly adjust the order of attractions visited that day to avoid peak visitor flow, ensuring you can enter the scenic area before large tour groups and enjoy a more comfortable sightseeing experience.

After breakfast, you will drive about 56 kilometers, roughly 1.5 hours, to visit [Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon], hailed as "one of the most beautiful canyons in the world," and experience the world's longest and highest fully transparent glass bridge—the Yuntian Du Glass Bridge. This is the world's first cable-stayed glass suspension bridge with large-variable spatial cables, about 375 meters long and paved with 99 panes of fully transparent glass. From afar, the glass bridge is as thin as a cicada's wing, "invisible" amid the mountains, waters, and sky. The bridge deck is about 300 meters above the canyon floor. Walking on the bridge, you can take in the magnificent scenery of the entire grand canyon and look down at the deep canyon below—extremely thrilling and exciting. In addition, there is the world's highest bungee jumping platform in the middle of the bridge. If you are brave enough, you can give it a try—very thrilling and unforgettable (optional, bungee jumping fee at your own expense). Afterward, head to [Baofeng Lake], whose surface is like a mirror. Baofeng Lake sits surrounded by mountains, its water emerald and clear, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, and surrounding peaks, like an exquisite ink-wash painting. You can take an antique-style pleasure boat through the mountains and waters, immersively enjoying the beauty of the surrounding lake and mountain scenery and savoring leisurely, peaceful moments. After the tour, return to the hotel to rest.

This morning, you will visit the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park. Tianmen Mountain is about 8 kilometers from the center of Zhangjiajie. It is the most sacred mountain in western Hunan and a mountain suitable for visitors of all ages. You will take a cable car directly to the summit (about 30 minutes), and from the cable car you can take in the panoramic views of the 99-bend winding mountain road and the magnificent surrounding mountain scenery. After reaching the summit, you can begin two exciting cliffside walkway hikes. First, visit the fully transparent glass skywalk, 1.6 meters wide and 60 meters long. Walking on it feels like strolling above the clouds, with majestic mountain scenery beside you and a bottomless deep valley below, making it very thrilling. Afterward, walk the 1,600-meter Guigu Plank Road. The entire walkway clings to the cliffs like a giant dragon, and as you walk you can overlook the surrounding mountains, making the experience both thrilling and spectacular. Afterward, visit Tianmen Temple, one of only five Buddhist temples in the world that preserves Buddha relics, and also enjoy the pleasant scenery of layered green peaks around you. If interested, you can also climb to the Yunmeng Immortal Summit at about 1,518 meters above sea level and overlook the magnificent panorama of Tianmen Mountain. Then, take the escalator to Tianmen Cave, the most unmissable attraction in Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area and the world's highest natural mountain-piercing cave. After sightseeing, you can challenge the 999 steps or take the elevator to the cable car station, then ride the cable car down the mountain. After the tour ends, your wonderful 7-day Chongqing-Zhangjiajie small-group premium tour will come to an end. Our driver will take you to the airport or railway station for your next destination.