Arrive Guilin
Elephant Trunk Hill and night cruise.
Meals: D4-star hotel, Guilin
Guilin · Yangshuo · Zhangjiajie
Karst Wonders: Guilin & Zhangjiajie 7D6N
Two world-class landscapes in one trip: Guilin's ink-painting peaks and Zhangjiajie's Avatar stone pillars — with Tianmen Mountain's 99 bends, the 7.4km cableway and glass skywalks.
Route snapshot
7 days
Guilin → Zhangjiajie
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Group size
2–6 travelers
Activity level
Challenging
Pace
Active pace
Route
Guilin → Zhangjiajie
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Highlights
- Avatar 'Hallelujah Mountain' at Yuanjiajie
- Tianmen Mountain cableway (7,455m)
- Heaven's Gate + 99-bend road
- Bailong Elevator (335m outdoor lift)
- Li River + Golden Whip Stream hikes
April-June and September-November; avoid the July-August crowds and storms.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
- Day 2
Li River to Yangshuo
Finest Li River stretch, Xingping old town, West Street.
Meals: L/D4-star hotel, Yangshuo - Day 3
Yangshuo In Depth
Yulong River raft, Ten-Mile Gallery, Impression Liu Sanjie (seasonal).
Meals: LSame as the previous night - Day 4
Bullet Train to Zhangjiajie
Rail journey (or flight) to Zhangjiajie; evening at Xibu Old Street.
Meals: L/D4-star hotel, Wulingyuan / city - Day 5
Tianmen Mountain
7.4km cableway, glass skywalks, Heaven's Gate, the 99-bend road.
Meals: L/DSame as the previous night - Day 6
Heart of the Forest Park
Bailong Elevator to Yuanjiajie's Avatar peaks, Tianzi Mountain, Ten-Mile Gallery.
Meals: L/DSame as the previous night - Day 7
Golden Whip Stream · Departure
Easy canyon walk among macaques, then departure.
Meals: B/L—
What’s included
- Hand-picked hotels with daily breakfast
- Private vehicle with driver
- English-speaking local guide
- Admission tickets to listed sights and experiences
- Intercity rail/flight tickets as stated
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 local emergency support
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Single-room supplement
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
- Glass skywalk shoe covers (about CNY5, on site)
Questions travelers ask
When is the best time to take this tour?+
April-June and September-November; avoid the July-August crowds and storms.
How do we get from Guilin to Zhangjiajie?+
Direct trains are limited; we usually route via Changsha South or fly, confirmed on 12306 before departure.