On arrival in Changsha Huanghua Airport, you will be met in the arrival hall by your local guide and/or National Escort from Wendy Wu Tours. Together with all other group members who may be arriving at a similar time, you will transfer approximately 40-minutes to your hotel. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture. Early check-in is not included. Additional nights before and after your tour can be arranged. Please contact our Reservations team to book.

Begin the day by stepping into history at the Yuelu Academy, a hub of learning for centuries, nestled by the scenic Mt. Yuelu. Later, travel 4-hours by road to Zhangjiajie, and this evening enjoy a night tour of 72 Qilou, exploring the 72 strange and spectacular buildings – the tallest Tujia stilted building in the world.

Enjoy a full day of exploring Zhangjiajie National Park. Begin at the Yuanjianie Scenic Area for a ride in the remarkable Bailong glass elevator, the highest and fastest outdoor elevator in the world. Embedded into the mountain, the elevator soars up the mountain side to a towering height of 326 metres in as little as two minutes! This impressive elevator will transport you to Mihun Stage, where you will soak up the amazing views of the majestic peaks, including the 'First Bridge under the Sun' and Hallelujah Mountain. Continue to Emperor Mountain and visit Helong Park before taking a cable car down. Later, explore Jinbian Stream and Ten-Mile Natural Gallery with a ride on the scenic train. End the day with a scenic sampan cruise on Lake Baofeng, a turquoise expanse of water amongst picturesque karst scenery. Sightseeing today will involve around 4-5 hours of walking including wooden and stone steps. This evening, there is an optional Fairy Fox Outdoor Music & Dancing Show (time and weather permitting, payable locally), a musical drama of a Chinese tale told against the stage backdrop of the mountains.

Brace yourself for an exhilarating walk across Zhangjiajie’s Glass Bridge, the world’s longest and highest glassbottomed bridge spanning 430-metres over the Grand Canyon. Later, soar up the heights of Tianmen Mountain in the world’s longest cable car, a 7-kilometre journey taking approximately 40-minutes. Atop the Mountain, marvel at Tianmen Cave, nicknamed 'Heaven's Door', standing proudly at the top of 999 steep steps. Next, take a thrilling walk along a glass skywalk, aptly named “The Walk of Faith” as though you’re walking on air. If time permits, you may also walk across the Cliff-Hanging Walkway or Coiled Dragon Cliff. Return down the mountain by the express cable car. Sightseeing today will involve around 3-4 hours of walking including wooden and stone steps. Please note: The 999 step walk up to Tianmen Cave and the glass skywalk is optional. The steps can take around 40 – 60 minutes. Alternatively, there is an escalator on the other side of the mountain leading up to Tianmen Cave. There is also a small platform at the foot of the 999 steps where you can soak up the spectacular views and wait for the group.

Today, travel 4-hours by road to Fenghuang (Phoenix) Ancient Town, a scenic and quaint town rich in culture and natural beauty. Here you will visit the Former Residence of Shen Congwen, who is considered the greatest novelist in China. This evening, enjoy free time to wander the ancient streets at leisure and admire the architectural styles of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Experience the photogenic nighttime scenery as the ancient buildings come to life with illuminations along the riverfront while you enjoy an independent dinner.

Visit the Ancient Town in the morning before taking a scenic cruise on the Tuojiang River, a life force for many of the locals. When cruising along the river, you may spot locals going about their daily life, fishing or laundering their clothes in the river. Later, board your 5-hour bullet train to Chengdu.

Today you will visit China’s most famous resident, the giant panda. Visit the Panda Conservation Centre where you can learn about China’s celebrated bear. See these lovable creatures in surroundings that mirror their natural habitat. Visit People’s Park to see the famous Matchmaker’s Corner where parents look for suitable suitors for their children. Later, enjoy time to explore the local food markets and get a taste for local cuisine at your leisure. It is not guaranteed that you will be able to see the feeding of the younger pandas, as this only happens at the start and end of each day. Sightseeing involves approximately 1 and a half hours on foot and there are electric carts offered by private vendors that can be organised at your own cost.

Begin your day with a 1 hour and 40-minute bullet train journey to the Nine Villages Valley. Spend the afternoon exploring the Huanglong pools where you will find hundreds of vivid pools in striking colours, formed by thousands of years of mineral deposit, tumbling gently down through the bright green forests of the Huanglong Valley. There is an option to take a chairlift up and down to allow more time for sightseeing at the top; the cost of this is at your own expense. We usually spend around 4-hours on foot here walking approximately 7-kilometres. This area is at an altitude of 3,500 metres. Overnight Altitude: 1900 metres

Enjoy a full day exploring the diverse scenery of the splendid Nine Villages Valley, China’s most awe-inspiring National Park. You will spend 5 to 6 hours walking including Long Lake, Five Coloured Lake and Nuorilang Falls. Walking today will be approximately 4-5 hours on some uneven and slippery terrain which requires extra care whilst walking. It is strongly advised that you wear sturdy footwear with ankle support if needed. Overnight Altitude: 1900 metres

Visit Shuzheng Village, one of nine Tibetan Villages in the park. Spend some time with a local Tibetan family who will give you an insight into daily life in Nine Villages Valley. A lovely afternoon walk takes you from Rhinoceros Lake, passing Tiger Lake ending at Reed Lake – an excellent way to really appreciate the local scenery. Pass an old watermill and Tibetan prayer flags en route. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Tibetan dinner. Walking today will be approximately 4-5 hours on some uneven and slippery terrain which requires extra care whilst walking. It is strongly advised that you wear sturdy footwear with ankle support if needed. Overnight Altitude: 1900 metres

Travel by bullet train to Chongqing, transiting through Chengdu, with a journey time of around 4-hours. On arrival, marvel at the impressive architecture of Hongya Cave, an 11-storey stilt building, beautifully constructed in traditional Bayu architecture style. In the evening, explore the Chongqing night markets and see the Hongya Cave illuminated in all its glory.

Take a day trip out of Chongqing to explore Heishan Valley, also known as the Black Mountain Valley. The luscious landscapes are cloaked in green vegetation and are home to a variety of wildlife, offering some great photo opportunities!

Travel by road to Dazu, home to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Dazu Rock Carvings. Here, you'll find thousands of Buddhist, Taoist and Confucianist idols and symbols carved into rock faces over 70 sites. Made between the 9th and 13th centuries, they are some of the best preserved in China. Enjoy the day in Dazu before returning to Chongqing and tuck into a delicious, farewell hot pot dinner.

Any time before your flight is at leisure. You will be transferred from your hotel to the Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, according to the departure time of your international flight. Late check-out is not included. Additional nights before and after your tour can be arranged. Please contact our Reservations team to book.