Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Glass Bridge and Baofeng Lake Private Tour
Spend a full day to explore the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, challenge the world's longest glass bridge between 2 mountains and have a wonderful boat ride in Baofeng Lake.
Located in the west of Hunan Province is the beautiful city of Zhangjiajie which made its fame from the movie Avatar.
On private sightseeing tours of this city, see the picturesque scenery, major tourist attractions such as the National Forest Park and the Yangjiajie Nature Reserve. Famous for its limpid streams, precarious peaks, karst caves and dense forests, Zhangjiajie attracts millions of people every year.
Take an adventurous tour to visit the Tianmen mountain, where you can explore the limestone caves and walk across the worlds longest and highest glass bridge. Or go on a guided tour of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, where you can explore the beautiful landscape and all its beauty. Other great places to see include Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve and Suoxiyu Nature Reserve.
The 'Wulingyuan Scenic Area' is a famous natural heritage site that is located at the base of the mountainous regions of Zhangjiajie. 'Original Picture on Mountain and River of China' is one of its references and considered to be Mother Nature's Oxygen Bar.
Spend a full day to explore the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, challenge the world's longest glass bridge between 2 mountains and have a wonderful boat ride in Baofeng Lake.
Spend a full day to experience the world's longest cable car to the top of Tianmen Mountain, enjoy the glass skywalk and the culture of the Tujia ethnic minority group.
Take the world's longest cable car to the top of Tianmen Mountain, experience the Sky Walk, and challenge the world's longest glass bridge between 2 mountains.
Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, hike onto Avatar Hallelujah Mountain, and challenge the world’s longest and highest Glass Bridge in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon.
You can visit Zhangjiajie all year round however between the months April and October are the recommended months. It is the best time to see the major attractions on sightseeing tours as the weather is ideally suited. The next recommended months are October, November and December due to less rainfall at this time and less risk of typhoons. Avoid national holiday days as that is when it can be crowded and more expensive.
The costs when staying in Zhangjiajie is very reasonable in general. The majority of mid range hotels and restaurants have prices which to a European is very cheap. There are of course the high-end restaurants and hotels which are over priced but can get a way with it. If you are happy to go mid range, you can have a deliciously tasty meal for around US$6 and one night B&B in comfortable surroundings for US$35.
Check well in advance of travelling to see if you need a visa when thinking of visiting China. The ideal way to see the area, sites and to get your bearings is by going on sightseeing tours early on during your stay. Stick to bottled as sometimes the tap water can cause an upset stomach but check that the cap is sealed before drinking. Never stray from your tour group and be careful of your possessions at all times.
Zhangjiajie sits in the continental tropical monsoon climate zone. What this means s that Zhangjiajie has a temperate climate and temperatures rarely exceed 35 °C. It sees four distinct seasons with rainfall distributed fairly throughout the year. Known for its humidity, the annual average temperature is about 16 °C. July and August are the hot months with temperatures in the mid 30's. December and January are the coldest.
You can visit Zhangjiajie all year round however between the months April and October are the recommended months. It is the best time to see the major attractions on sightseeing tours as the weather is ideally suited. The next recommended months are October, November and December due to less rainfall at this time and less risk of typhoons. Avoid national holiday days as that is when it can be crowded and more expensive.
The costs when staying in Zhangjiajie is very reasonable in general. The majority of mid range hotels and restaurants have prices which to a European is very cheap. There are of course the high-end restaurants and hotels which are over priced but can get a way with it. If you are happy to go mid range, you can have a deliciously tasty meal for around US$6 and one night B&B in comfortable surroundings for US$35.
Check well in advance of travelling to see if you need a visa when thinking of visiting China. The ideal way to see the area, sites and to get your bearings is by going on sightseeing tours early on during your stay. Stick to bottled as sometimes the tap water can cause an upset stomach but check that the cap is sealed before drinking. Never stray from your tour group and be careful of your possessions at all times.
Zhangjiajie sits in the continental tropical monsoon climate zone. What this means s that Zhangjiajie has a temperate climate and temperatures rarely exceed 35 °C. It sees four distinct seasons with rainfall distributed fairly throughout the year. Known for its humidity, the annual average temperature is about 16 °C. July and August are the hot months with temperatures in the mid 30's. December and January are the coldest.