
Combine the best of Southwest China on this 8-day private tour connecting Chongqing with Zhangjiajie. Ride the iconic Yangtze River Cableway, explore Hongyadong's illuminated stilt city, walk the glass-floor cliff path on Tianmen Mountain, soar up the Bailong Elevator through Avatar-like rock pillars, and cross the world-famous Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge over the Grand Canyon — all with a private vehicle and English-speaking guide.

The following is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize your itinerary based on your interests.
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# Day 1
* Arrival in Chongqing
@ Morning flight to Chongqing. Pick up from airport, transfer to hotel. Check-in after 2 PM. Evening free for self-exploration.
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# Day 2
* Kuixing Tower · Yangtze River Cableway · Magic Forest · Hongyadong
~ Morning
@Breakfast and check-out. The high-speed railway to Chongqing.
~ Afternoon
@ Kuixing Tower — panoramic views over the two-river junction. Yangtze River Cableway — aerial crossing above the Yangtze. Magic Forest — immersive LED light installation.
~ Night
@ Hongyadong Floating City — cliff-face stilt-house complex lit up at night. Optional: river cruise. Dinner at a recommended local restaurant.


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# Day 3
* Light Rail Scenic Ride · Ciqikou Ancient Town · Jiefangbei Street
~ Morning
@ Breakfast. 30-minute light rail ride from Jiaochangkou to Fotuguan — passes directly through a residential high-rise. Alight at Lizibu Light Rail Station.

~ Afternoon
@ Ciqikou Ancient Town — Ming-and-Qing-dynasty riverside town with teahouses, silk shops and street food. Optional: Chongqing 1949 Theatre (approx. 70 min).

~ Night
@ Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street. Optional: drone light show (normally on Saturdays). Dinner at a recommended hotpot restaurant.
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# Day 4
* Transfer to Zhangjiajie · Furong Ancient Town
~ Morning
@ Breakfast and check out. 2-hour bullet train from Chongqing to Zhangjiajie.
~ Afternoon
@ Transfer to Furong Ancient Town — thousand-year-old village built alongside a waterfall. Check in to ancient town hotel.

~ Night
@ Furong Town night view — illuminated waterfall and ancient buildings. Traditional Tujia folk performance in the town square.
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# Day 5
* Tianmen Mountain
~ Morning
@ Breakfast and check out.
~ Afternoon
@ Tianmen Mountain (approx. 4 hours): world's longest cable car to the summit → Tianmen Cave (natural archway at 1,300 m) → paid elevator → glass-floor cliff-side walkway → descent via the 99-curve mountain road.

~ Night
@ Transfer to hotel in Wulingyuan.
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# Day 6
* Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
~ Morning
@ Breakfast.
~ Afternoon
@ Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (6–7 hours): Bailong Elevator (world's tallest outdoor lift, 326 m) → Avatar Hallelujah Mountain viewpoints and plateau trails → Tianzi Mountain cable car to the highest peak.
~ Night
@ Transfer to hotel in Wulingyuan.
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# Day 7
* Glass Bridge · Grand Canyon · Zipline · Yixiantian Slide
~ Morning
@ Breakfast and check out.
~ Afternoon
@ Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge — 430 m long, 300 m above canyon floor. Zipline across the gorge (weight limit: 40–90 kg). Yixiantian Slide down the canyon wall.

~ Night
@ Transfer to hotel in Wulingyuan.
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# Day 8
* Free Exploration · Farewell
~ Morning
@ Free-time exploration.
~ Afternoon
@ Drop off to train station (without tour guide). Onward to Chongqing or next destination.
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Hotels that will be checked in during the itinerary (replaceable)




Show you what you will see during this trip







7 nights 4-star hotel with breakfasts;
Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary;
Private transportation with a dedicated vehicle and driver;
Services of an English-speaking guide (6 days);
Bullet train tickets from Chongqing to Zhangjiajie (second class seats);
7/24 online butler service.
Optional activities (extra fee);
Flight tickets;
Lunches and dinners (restaurants will be recommended);
Personal expenses (e.g. souvenirs, snacks, or additional activities not listed);
Gratuities for the driver and guide.
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