Extended Zhangjiajie and Furong Town Tour with Vegetarian and Indian Dining

Day 1: Arrival and Rest

Zhangjiajie, China on August 26, 2025

9:30pm

Arrival at Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport from Xi'an

Arrive at Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport at night from Xi'an. From the airport, take a taxi directly to Zhangjiajie Fengzhilü Valley Villa Resort Hotel. Taxi fare is approximately 60 CNY (~INR 700).
INR700, 0h40m

10:15pm

Check-in and Rest at Zhangjiajie Fengzhilü Valley Villa Resort Hotel

Check-in and rest to prepare for the next day’s activities. Address: Fengzhilü Valley, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie.
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Day 2: Furong Town Visit

Furong Town and Zhangjiajie, China on August 27, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Zhangjiajie Fengzhilü Valley Villa Resort Hotel

Enjoy a vegetarian breakfast served at the hotel restaurant; a convenient start before traveling.
INR400, 0h45m

8:30am

Taxi to Zhangjiajie Railway Station

Taxi from hotel to Zhangjiajie Railway Station costs about 30 CNY (~INR 350).
INR350, 0h30m

9:15am

Train from Zhangjiajie to Furong Town

Take the S2 local train from Zhangjiajie Railway Station to Furong Town. The ticket costs 28 CNY (~INR 320). Train duration approx 1h30m.
INR320, 1h30m

10:45am

Arrive and Explore Furong Town

Visit Furong Town, a historic ancient town famous for its riverside waterfalls, old architecture, and ethnic culture. Walk through the pedestrian zone, visit the Furong Ancient Town Waterfall, and browse local markets. Entry to the town is free, waterfall viewing ticket 40 CNY (~INR 460). Moderate walking involved.
INR460, 3h

1:45pm

Lunch at Lijiang Vegetarian Restaurant, Furong Town

Enjoy local style pure vegetarian Chinese dishes with some Indian options at this quaint town restaurant. Open till 3:30pm.
INR450, 1h

2:45pm

Final explorations and shopping in Furong Town

Take a leisurely walk, visit local craft shops and tea houses to soak in the culture.
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3:45pm

Train back to Zhangjiajie

Catch last train S2 back to Zhangjiajie Railway Station. Same fare 28 CNY (~INR 320).
INR320, 1h30m

5:15pm

Taxi back to Fengzhilü Valley Villa Resort Hotel

Taxi back from railway station to hotel costs approx 30 CNY (~INR 350).
INR350, 0h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Spice India Restaurant

Relax with delicious Indian vegetarian cuisine at Spice India, No. 20, Tuanjie Road, Zhangjiajie. Open until 10:00pm.
INR600, 1h
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Day 3: Tianmen Mountain

Zhangjiajie, China on August 28, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Green Leaf Pure Vegetarian Restaurant

Enjoy a vegetarian breakfast at Green Leaf, 158 Jiefang Road, near hotel.
INR400, 0h45m

8:30am

Taxi to Tianmen Mountain Cableway Station

Take a taxi (approximately 40 CNY /INR 460) to the cableway base near Zhangjiajie Railway Station.
INR460, 0h40m

9:15am

Tianmen Mountain Cable Car Ride and Ticket Purchase

Buy standard ticket at 258 CNY (~INR 3000) or VIP priority ticket for 368 CNY (~INR 4300). Enjoy cable car ride and mountain exploration including walks and glass skywalk.
INR3000, 4h

1:15pm

Lunch at Subway Sandwich inside Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area

Light vegetarian lunch with sandwiches and salads. Open from 10am to 6pm.
INR350, 1h

2:15pm

Further exploration of Tianmen Mountain

Explore more trails and scenic points on the mountain with moderate hikes, including the famous cliff-hanging walkway.
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4:15pm

Return Cable Car to Zhangjiajie

Return cable car to base station and take a taxi back to hotel (taxi about 40 CNY / INR 460).
INR460, 0h50m

5:15pm

Rest at Zhangjiajie Fengzhilü Valley Villa Resort Hotel

Relax and refresh after a long day of exploration.
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7:30pm

Dinner at Udipi Pure Veg Restaurant

Authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine at No. 10, Xinhua Road, Zhangjiajie, open till 9:30pm.
INR500, 1h
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Day 4: Zhangjiajie National Park - Yuanjiajie & Golden Whip Stream

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China on August 29, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at hotel

Start your day with breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.
INR400, 0h45m

8:30am

Taxi to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Main Entrance

Taxi ride from hotel to park entrance approx 30 CNY (~INR 350).
INR350, 0h30m

9:00am

Park Entrance Ticket & VIP Fast Pass

Entrance fee is 248 CNY (~INR 2850). VIP fast pass available at 60 CNY (~INR 700) to skip lines at cable cars and elevators.
INR3550, 0h30m

9:30am

Hike to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area

Moderate hike (about 3 hours) to famous Avatar Hallelujah Mountain and other rock formations. Enjoy unique sandstone pillars.
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12:30pm

Lunch at Subway Sandwich Wulingyuan Branch

Vegetarian-friendly sandwiches available inside park at Wulingyuan Visitor Center. Open 10am to 6pm.
INR350, 1h

1:30pm

Leisure Walk along Golden Whip Stream

Relaxing 2-hour easy walk surrounded by lush nature and mountain views.
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3:30pm

Taxi back to Zhangjiajie Fengzhilü Valley Villa Resort Hotel

Return taxi approximately 30 CNY (~INR 350).
INR350, 0h30m

4:00pm

Rest at hotel

Rest and freshen up.
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7:00pm

Dinner at Spice India Restaurant

Relish Indian vegetarian cuisine at Spice India restaurant, No. 20 Tuanjie Road.
INR600, 1h
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Day 5: Tianzi Mountain & Huangshi Village

Zhangjiajie National Park, China on August 30, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Udipi Pure Veg Restaurant

Vegetarian South Indian breakfast at Udipi, No. 10 Xinhua Road.
INR400, 0h45m

8:30am

Taxi from hotel to Tianzi Mountain entrance

Taxi fare approx 40 CNY (~INR 460).
INR460, 0h30m

9:00am

Tianzi Mountain Entrance & Cable Car Tickets

Entry costs 168 CNY (~INR 1935), VIP option with cable car priority 230 CNY (~INR 2650).
INR1935, 0h30m

9:30am

Hiking & Sightseeing at Tianzi Mountain

Moderate hikes of about 3 hours with panoramic views of sandstone pillars and forest.
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12:30pm

Lunch at Subway Sandwich near Tianzi Mountain

Enjoy fresh vegetarian sandwiches and snacks at Subway within the scenic area, open till 5pm.
INR350, 1h

1:30pm

Explore Huangshi Village

Discover Huangshi Village on a 2-hour moderate trek surrounded by unique rock formations and amazing views.
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3:30pm

Taxi return to Zhangjiajie Fengzhilü Valley Villa Resort Hotel

Taxi fare approximately 40 CNY (~INR 460).
INR460, 0h40m

5:00pm

Rest at hotel

Relax after the full day of trekking and sightseeing.
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7:30pm

Dinner at Spice India Restaurant

Enjoy vegetarian Indian meals at Spice India restaurant.
INR600, 1h
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Day 6: Baofeng Lake & Departure

Zhangjiajie, China on August 31, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Green Leaf Pure Vegetarian Restaurant

Fuel up at Green Leaf, 158 Jiefang Road, for a vegetarian breakfast.
INR400, 0h45m

8:30am

Taxi to Baofeng Lake Scenic Area

Taxi from hotel to Baofeng Lake costs approx 40 CNY (~INR 460).
INR460, 0h50m

9:20am

Baofeng Lake Entry & Boat Tour

Entry ticket is 90 CNY (~INR 1035). Enjoy a 2-hour scenic boat tour amidst cliffs and waterfalls.
INR1035, 2h

11:30am

Light Lunch at Nearby Vegetarian Cafe

Relax with noodles or soups at a local vegetarian café near Baofeng Lake open until 3:00pm.
INR300, 1h

12:30pm

Taxi back to hotel

Taxi fare about 40 CNY (~INR 460) to return to Fengzhilü Valley Villa Resort Hotel.
INR460, 0h50m

1:20pm

Pack and Check-out Preparation

Prepare for departure, rest and relax.
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4:30pm

Taxi to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport

Taxi fare approx 60 CNY (~INR 700).
INR700, 0h40m

6:00pm

Departure from Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport

End of the itinerary, depart from Zhangjiajie.
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