Middle China

Start your day early by guide pick up from Zhangjiajie city to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. guide arrange for a private car transfer to the park entrance. Arrival at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: Upon arrival at the park entrance, guide has been purchased your entrance tickets and proceed to the shuttle bus station. Shuttle Bus Ride: Board the shuttle bus that will take you to the entrance of the Avatar mountain area. Enjoy the scenic ride through the lush forest and towering cliffs. Mid-morning: Avatar Mountain Area: Arrive at the entrance of the Avatar mountain area. Begin your exploration of the famous sandstone pillars and breathtaking scenery that inspired the movie "Avatar." Hiking Trails: Choose from a variety of hiking trails that lead you through the heart of the Avatar mountain area. Be sure to visit iconic spots like the "Hallelujah Mountain" and "Yuanjiajie Scenic Area." Lunch: Lunch Break: Take a break for lunch at one of the restaurants or food stalls located within the Avatar mountain area. Enjoy local Hunan cuisine while soaking in the magnificent views. Afternoon: Bailong Elevator: After lunch, head to the Bailong Elevator, also known as the "Hundred Dragons Elevator." Take a thrilling ride up the side of a towering cliff for panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Tianzi Mountain: Next, visit Tianzi Mountain, another stunning area within Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Explore the scenic viewpoints, stone bridges, and natural rock formations that dot the landscape. Late Afternoon: Yangjiajie Scenic Area: Make your way to Yangjiajie Scenic Area, where you can hike along the famous "Avatar Hallelujah Mountain Trail" and enjoy more spectacular views of the sandstone pillars and valleys below. then visit Grand Canyon and experience with Glass Bridge standing at middle of 1000 meters valley Evening: heading back to Zhangjiajie city.you also ca optional to see the impressive outdoor night show Xiangxi Immression optional Departure: Return to Zhangjiajie City

Day 1: Yuanjiajie - Tianzi Mountain Your guide will meet and greet you up and at your hotel at 9:00am, or at Zhangjiajie Airport or Zhangjiajie train station(please inform us your arrival details ). Private car transfer to zhangjiajie national forest park to Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Ascend to Yuanjiajie Mountain top by Bailong Elevator. Take a 2-hour walk to explore the Pillar of the Southern Sky which inspired the backdrop of “Hallelujah Mountain” in blockbuster movie, Avatar. Next, proceed to the Platform of Forgetfulness to explore breathtaking sandstone peaks landscape nearby, and then walk across the amazing "Bridge Under Heaven." Later, take the eco-bus to Tianzi Mountain and then take the cablecar down from the mountain. Day 2: Zhangjiajie National park -Golden Whip Stream-Glass Bridge You will enjoy a full day exploring Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Enjoy a leisurely hike of about 2 hours along the charming Golden Whip Stream, which is impressive and comfortable to walk along. Then, enjoy a Chinese-style lunch at a nearby local restaurant. Later, transfer to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. walk along the Zh angjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge. This bridge is not only the highest, but also the longest glass bridge in the world. It is not for the faint-hearted. (the Glass bridge is built between two mountains of zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, it is 375 meters long and 6meters wide. With a height of 300meters from bottoms) . After crossing the glass bridge , you can choose to experience the exciting zip line and slide to get to the bottom of the vallery , or just walk stairs down . then Hike about 2Hours through the canyon and enjoy the beautiful landscape of breath -taking cliffs , lush forests, caves, colourful streams and rivers that surround you. (ZIP LINE , SLIDE , VR MOVIE are not inclued, 100rmb/person wil be at your own expense if you are interested to do this) After that , tranfer back to your hotel or train station or airport.

Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby early in the morning 8:30am . please inform us your hotel name and address when you book it ,or you can send it to us later after you book it . Then we will Drive to the entrance gate of Zhangjiajie National Park to kick off your day tour. Take a ride on the Bailong Elevator (included), an unusual glass construction built on the side of a cliff. This lift holds a number of records, not least for being the world's highest outdoor elevator at 326 meters. Yuanjiajie, where you'll visit the Enchanting Stage Observation Point and get fabulous views of the towering pillar-like rock formations which provided inspiration for the other worldly scenery in the movie Avatar ,You'll also see the No. 1 Bridge under Heaven, a natural bridge which stretches precariously between two mountains over a deep chasm. You will have a few minutes for a quick lunch break, then head to Tianzi Mountain. Located in the northern part of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Tianzi Shan stands at 1,262 meters above the sea level as the highest peak in the area. You will have stunning views of the cloud seas, jagged peaks, deep valleys and magnificent wild scenery which changes appearance with the seasons. You'll also visit Helong Park, where you'll find a large bronze statue of the Great General who played a significant role in China’s liberation.Afterwards, make your way down via the cable car . After the tour finishes, you will have a chance to do a small walk in Wulingyuan area to learn about the local people and also yo can choose to taste the local food or tea to relax and freshen up yourself. Finally, the guide and driver will take you back to your hotel. The tour finishes at around 17:30. 

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before your private guide and driver collect you from your Zhangjiajie hotel lobby at 8:30am. drive to Tianmen Mountain to Admire the spectacular views as you ride the cable car to its final stop, atop Tianmen (Heaven's Door) Mountain. At 4.6 miles (7.5 kilometers) long, it's the longest cable car ride in Asia, and takes approximately 30 minutes to ascend from the city. (Tips: There 3 Travel Routes in Tianmen Mountain, Line A, Line B, Line C, we will use Line A or Line B, the travel routes of Line B is going the other way of Line A) Next, visit the attractions that made Tianmen Mountain famous. The vertiginous Skyways are narrow walkways of transparent glass that cling to the edge of the mountain. Don your shoe covers to protect the glass and enjoy spectacular views down the sheer mountainside and across the surreal karst landscape around Zhangjiajie:  your guide will steer you to the best spots for photos. Descend to the feature that gave the mountain its name, Tianmen Dong (Heaven's Door Cave), a vast natural archway that pierces the mountainside like a giant keyhole. It takes about 15 minutes to walk town the 999 steps that lead up to it, depending on your fitness level. after that , we will take another cable way to get down the mountain. Then in the later afternoon, We will then travel  to Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge to experience The world's longest & highest glass-bottomed bridge, 430meters long and 6meters wide. Walking on this glass bridge 375 meters above ground-level will be one of the coolest experiences of your Zhangjiajie tour! if you have enough time, you can choose to take the exciting zip line down and then take a 600-meter-long  slide to the bottom of the Canyon, You will be provided with a thick canvas and gloves to protect your hands, and be able to have fun and give your legs a rest As this is a private tour, the precise duration is up to you, but you'll finish in the afternoon. Your driver can transfer you to Zhangjiajie bus station, Zhangjiajie train station, Zhangjiajie airport, or your downtown Zhangjiajie hotel.

Explore the Longmen Grottoes at your own pace with this ticket. Choose to upgrade to include a private guide and train station or hotel pickup. If your booking with guide, you will meet your guide in your hotel lobby or train station, and take a taxi or private vehicle to the Longmen Grottoes. Explore the grottoes at your own pace. After the tour, choose to spend more time at the grottoes area on your own, or have the guide help you find a taxi to go back to the hotel or take public transportation back. If your booking is 8-hour day tour, your guide will tell you histoty stories about Luoyang and Grottoes after meet you in lobby or train station during driving. Upon arrival, you will take electronic bus to explore the Grottoes by walking. The Longmen Grottoes is considered as the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). You will admire the cave statues and take in the sculpture art which comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch. Optional, you can choose take boat cruise to enjoy a paranoiac view of the grottoes on you own expense. After the Longmen Grottoes visit, you will enjoy a deiciou local lunch meal, afterwards, it will take around 20 minutes drive to White Horse Temple which is considered the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism, was founded in 68 AD, and held to be the first Buddhist temple in China. Afterwards, your final stop will be the third highlight of Luoyang, Luoyang museum. The Museum displays 1,700 cultural relics in five exhibition rooms, which is a reflection of some different social development stages such as the Primitive Society (6000 years ago), the Slavery Society(4000-3000years ago), and the Feudal Society( 221BC-1912Ad). Besides the basic displays, the Museum also holds exhibitions of calligraphy and paintings and so on every year. (Close at every Monday) This private tour includes English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, lunch and all round trip hotel transfer. If you only choose the ticket option, it means your booking only including entry tickets without pickup and drop-off, without guide and driver.

Your Guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby early morning (we can follow your requested time for pick-up) , get ready to explore the wonderland Tianmen Mountain. The Tianmen Mountain Cableway is described in tourist publications as the "longest passenger cableway of high mountains in the world," with 98 cars, total length of 7,455 meters and an ascent of 1,279 meters at an unusual grade of 37 degrees. Walk on miles of paths built onto the cliff face at the top of the mountain, including sections with glass floors, which is also known as the Sky Walk. There is an escalator built inside the mountain that will take you to Tianmen Gate and 999 Steps. You can either hike the 999 Steps or you can take another escalator and (option: cost 32 RMB) get to the bottom of the steps of Tianmen Mountain. This place is not only a common attraction in Zhangjiajie but also a place that attracts special people such as Dawazi from Xinjiang province, who tightrope walked between the two mountain. Pilots have flown through Tianmen Cave many times, the rock climber Alan Robert climbed up Tianmen Cave and brave people wingsuit fly from the mountain. Everything here makes Tianmen Shan a must-see attraction in Zhangjiajie. Finally, guide and driver will send you back to your hotel or airport or train station.   Note: please send us your full name, Date of birth and Passport No. we need them to book the tickets in advance for you .

Among the many scenic spots of Zhangiajie, Tianmen Mountain rises above them all. On this private, full-day tour you will experience a thrilling ride to the top of Tianmen Mountain on the world's longest cable car – nearly 4 and a half miles long. Pass over farmer's fields as you rise up the mountainside into the thick clouds above. At the top of Tianmen Mountain, you'll find the Yunmeng Fairy Summit, from which you can enjoy captivating views – when not obstructed by otherworldly clouds and mist. Located on the mountain's summit, Tianmen Mountain Temple has been a pilgrimage site since the Ming Dynasty, and is the Buddhist center of western Hunan. Also on the mountain are a wealth of rare species of plant, but the mountain is most famous for the rare and marvelous geological formation of Tianmen Cave. Embedded in the towering cliff, this natural wonder has attracted emperors, hermits, dignitaries, and daredevils for centuries. Its exact origin still lacks convincing scientific explanation.

Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Luoyang city, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Heading directly to Longmen Grottoes. Upon arrival, take the battery bus to start your adventure. Follow your tour guide to admire the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). The Longmen Grottoes comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch.  Afterwards take the boat cruise to enjoy the paranoiac view of the grottoes. Enjoy a 1.5 hours ride to Shaolin Temple. Your tour guide will explain the relate histories and stories along the way, feel free to ask any questions if you have! Once arrive at Shaolin Temple, enjoy a local lunch,  then witness the real Kungfu performed by Shaolin monks at Shaolin Temple theater. Move on to explore the Shaolin Temple which was first constructed in 495 A.D. Later, Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-557) had the temple built to accommodate the Indian master Batuo. As Chinese Kungfu also originated from Shaolin Temple, it has been recognized as the origin of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Kungfu. Stroll through the buildings and courtyards with your tour guide, gain deep insight into the history and the Shaolin monks life in the temple. Afterwards, you will explore the Pagoda Forest which is a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks and abbots of the temple. There are more than 240 tomb pagodas of various sizes from the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (618-1911), making it the biggest pagoda forest in China.  After your tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luoyang.

Shaolin Temple Fungfu Show information The Shaolin Kung Fu Show Theatre is located not far from the main entrance( around 400m ). There are 5 fixed daily performances at the theatre. The kung fu show lasts half hour including a few minutes’interaction on the part of the visitors and the actors. Place : Kung Fu Show Theatre Timetable : Morning Kung Fu Show 10:30 – 11:00 11:30 – 12:00 Afternoon Kung Fu Show 14:00 – 14:30 15:00 – 15:30 16:00 – 17:30 Note: You need line up over there 15 minutes before the show at least to catch the show. There are around 400 seats , indoors 1st Floor and 2nd Floor. So well schedule your visiting time in Shaolin Temple, avoiding losing the exciting kung fu show. The Kung Fu Show is performed by the professional performance team from Shaolin Tagou Wushu School.

According to your tour pickup time, meet with your guide in the lobby of your Zhengzhou hotel and start your day. First, travel by the private car to the Shaolin Temple which will take about 1.5 hours. The Shaolin Temple was built in 495 AD by Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty for the Indian monk Batuo. It was from here that Indian scriptures were translated into Chinese and the precepts of Zen Buddhism formed. The Shaolin Temple sits on the slopes of Mount Song, one of the five sacred mountains of China. The original temple structure was simple, but with each succeeding dynasty it became increasingly extensive—many of the current structures date from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Stroll around different halls and courtyards, explore the Pagoda Forest which is a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks and abbots of the temple. There are more than 240 tomb pagodas of various sizes from the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (618-1911), making it the biggest pagoda forest in China. Witness the real Kungfu performed by Shaolin monks at the theatre. Gain deep insight into the histories and related stories about Shaolin Temple - culture, people and soul. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the local restaurant, then heading to Longmen Grottoes (Approx. 1.5 hours drive). The grottoes and niches of Longmen contain the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). These works, entirely devoted to the Buddhist religion, represent the high point of Chinese stone carving. At the end of the tour, head back to your hotel in Zhengzhou, you also can end your tour in Luoyang.