Zhangjiajie has become famous because of its wonderful natural scenery and some record-breaking activities and engineering at the scenic spots. For example, the scenery in the movie Avatar was inspired by the renamed Avatar Hallelujah Mountain, French climber Jean-Michel Casanova climbed up the Bailong Elevator (world's tallest outdoor elevator) in the national forest park, and a Range Rover was driven up a 45-degree staircase comprising 999 steps at Tianmen Mountain. To see it is to believe it - travel to Zhangjiajie to explore it for yourself.
To create excellent experiences for our customers, we design tours including must-see attractions as well as unique experiences that go beyond an ordinary tour. You will find that these experiences enable you to see more of the wonderful place and to escape from the crowds, especially in the peak season.
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Due giorni meravigliosi a Zhangjiajie
Grazie alla nostra guida, David nelle vicinanze, abbiamo trascorso due giorni meravigliosi e siamo riusciti a vedere non solo il parco, ma anche luoghi incantevoli che ci ha consigliato e che non erano inclusi nel programma. David, esperto di questi luoghi, ci ha consigliato di modificare il tour previsto in base alle previsioni meteo. more
Apr 2024, roam317539
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Zhangjiajie with Wendy from China Highlights was a 5 star adventure!
All of these attractions were worth visiting and it was a double pleasure to have had China Highlights planning the trip for us and asking our lovely tour guide Wendy and our lovely driver to be our companions. It would have been so hard navigating around the area and conquering the queues without them, especially Wendy. Our tour guide was a gem. She taught us to be vigilant and adamant when queuing and taking no crap from anyone.'Run for the buses and get a seat' was the daily motto . Wendy has the gift of taking fantastic photos of her clients and making sure that we didn't miss a moment anywhere we went. Wendy was attending to our needs (especially with food, drinks and additional ticket bookings) whenever and wherever possible and she was always there to help. I had forgotten something in the hotel room and she made sure I got it back. Wendy and the driver were such lovely people and we had the pleasure being accompanied by them. Lucky us, I say. I can definitely recommend Wendy as a tour guide and happy to give 5 star more
Apr 2024, travelfan05
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Great Scenery and experience
We had 4 days in Zhangjiajie early in our 28 day tour of China which was perfectly curated by Leah Zhou of China Highlights. Zhangjiajie has spectacular scenery and fun activities . Being early in the season we benefited from tourist numbers being low . Two other aspects made our time so memorable were our accommodation at the Annica Tourism Resort and our guide, Lily Lee, who went beyond what was required (at her own inconvenience and to the detriment of her family) to make our stay really special more
Apr 2024, Peter J
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Biking at the Foot of Tianmen Mountain (2.5 hours)
- Go biking in the non-touristy area at the foot of Tianmen Mountain.
- Enjoy peaceful and pleasant countryside views.
- Be accompanied by a professional coach and his sag wagon.
Drive from your hotel to the village, where you'll find your helmet and bike loaded on the coach's sag wagon. After arriving in the biking area, your coach will give you instructions and discuss the best biking route for you according to your needs. Your coach is from a local biking club and is very capable. Your guide will be your translator.
Cement biking paths go through the village with some gentle slopes. You may encounter villagers herding their goats home and see different crops in the fields. Get off your bike at any time if you would like to take some photos.
If you prefer an easy biking route, it's a good idea to travel along the flat parts. If you prefer to go biking for a longer time, then a round-trip biking route could be a good choice. Whenever you feel tired, just get in your private vehicle. Enjoy this flexible biking tour!
When you go biking at the foot of Tianmen Mountain, enjoy the natural cave and its reflection on the surface of the water in a reservoir. What a day!
Experience the Via Ferrata at Red Rock Ridge (3.5 hours)
- Enjoy a fresh new experience in Zhangjiajie.
- Get a sense of accomplishment.
- Support the local economy by joining in.
Via ferratas originated in Italy during World War One and are also called 'iron roads' in English. A via ferrata is a protected climbing route on cliffs. Groups of people climb one at the same time, like music notes on cliffs. This project was designed by a top French outdoor company in 2017.
It takes 1 hour to drive from Wulingyuan Scenic Area to Hongyanling (Red Rock Ridge) in Cili County, where the via ferrata is located. Wear the set of equipment, listen to the coach's instructions, test how to use the equipment, then start. This experience is very exciting.
It takes about 1½ hours to finish the whole climb. You will climb the cliff horizontally and vertically, and will also need to pass three steel wire bridges. The highest point is about 60 meters. Hold your breath in the sky and take every step steadily.
Learn about Sandstone Painting from a Local Artist (2 hours)
- Communicate with local artists.
- Besides landscapes, learn more about Zhangjiajie.
- Keep sweet memories of your trip in your handmade sandstone painting.
Located in Zhangjiajie city center, the studio has an exhibition hall and classrooms. Junsheng Li, the creator of the sandstone paintings, and his students work there.
The materials used in the sandstone paintings are from Zhangjiajie: quartz sandstones, stones with different colors, and gemstones. Some are ground up while some stones are kept in their original shapes. The ground-up stone powder is used as ink by the artists. They use special glue to paste the powder on paper, a wooden frame, or a piece of tile.
The local artist will give you an introduction to sandstone paintings and teach you how to complete one piece of work on your own. Keep the painting at home to remind you of the sweet memories of your time in Zhangjiajie.