4-Day Zhangjiajie National Park Adventure with Vegetarian and Indian Cuisine

Day 1: Arrival and Tianmen Mountain

Zhangjiajie, China on August 31, 2025

2:00pm

Arrival at Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport

Arrive at Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport and prepare for the transfer to the city center.

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2:30pm

Taxi to Hotel in Zhangjiajie city

Take a taxi from the airport to your centrally located hotel. The taxi fare is approximately 60 CNY (~INR 700).

INR700, 0h40m

3:10pm

Check-in and freshen up

Check into your hotel and get ready for an afternoon trip to Tianmen Mountain.

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4:30pm

Take the Tianmen Mountain cable car from Zhangjiajie Railway Station Cableway for stunning views of the mountains and city. The one-way ticket costs 258 CNY (~INR 3000). Opt for VIP tickets at 368 CNY (~INR 4300) for priority boarding and better seats.

INR3000, 1h

5:30pm

Tianmen Mountain Walks and Glass Skywalk

Explore the mountain paths and the famous glass skywalk. A small moderate walk of 1.5 hours is ideal. Tickets include access and cost about 258 CNY (~INR 3000).

INR3000, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Spice India Restaurant

Enjoy authentic Indian vegetarian cuisine at Spice India, located at No. 20, Tuanjie Road, Zhangjiajie. Opens till 10:00pm.

INR600, 1h

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Day 2: Zhangjiajie Park Trails

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China on September 1, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Green Leaf Pure Vegetarian Restaurant

Start your day with a wholesome vegetarian breakfast at Green Leaf, 158 Jiefang Road. Open from 7:00am.

INR400, 0h45m

8:30am

Bus to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Entrance

Take bus no. 104 from Zhangjiajie city center to the park entrance. Ticket cost 10 CNY (~INR 115).

INR115, 1h

9:30am

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Ticket Purchase and VIP Fast Pass

Purchase an entrance ticket priced at 248 CNY (~INR 2850). Purchase the VIP fast pass for an additional 60 CNY (~INR 700) to skip long lines at cable cars and elevators.

INR3550, 0h30m

10:00am

Exploration of Yuanjiajie Scenic Area

Take a moderate hike to Yuanjiajie, famous for Avatar Hallelujah Mountain. This hike is about 2-3 hours with scenic views.

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1:00pm

Lunch at Subway Sandwich – Wulingyuan Branch

Enjoy healthy sandwiches and vegetarian options at Subway located inside the park at Wulingyuan Visitor Center. Open 10:00am - 6:00pm.

INR350, 1h

2:00pm

Golden Whip Stream

A relaxing 2-hour stroll along Golden Whip Stream, a beautiful and easy trail with picturesque landscapes.

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4:30pm

Return Bus to Zhangjiajie City

Take bus no. 104 back to the city. Fare 10 CNY (~INR 115).

INR115, 1h

6:00pm

Dinner at Udipi Pure Veg Restaurant

Enjoy South Indian vegetarian food at Udipi Pure Veg, No. 10, Xinhua Road, open till 9:30pm.

INR500, 1h

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Day 3: Tianzi Mountain & Huangshi Village

Zhangjiajie, China on September 2, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Spice India Restaurant

Start with a familiar Indian vegetarian breakfast at Spice India, No. 20, Tuanjie Road.

INR400, 0h45m

8:30am

Bus No. 203 to Tianzi Mountain

Take bus 203 from city center to Tianzi Mountain entrance. Cost 12 CNY (~INR 140).

INR140, 1h

9:30am

Tianzi Mountain Cable Car and Exploration

Buy an entry ticket for 168 CNY (~INR 1935). A VIP pass including cable car priority costs 230 CNY (~INR 2650). Enjoy moderate hikes up to 3 hours with panoramic views.

INR1935, 3h