Comprehensive 6-Day Zhangjiajie Adventure Itinerary Including Furong Ancient Town and Grand Canyon

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Day 1: Arrival and Local Exploration

Zhangjiajie, China on August 26, 2025

9:00PM

Arrival at Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport

Fly from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via FU6764 flight, arriving at 21:25 pm. Taxi or hotel shuttle (approx. INR 350) to Zhangjiajie Fengzhilü Valley Villa Resort Hotel for check-in and rest.
INR 350, 0h30m
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Day 2: Zhangjiajie National Park

Zhangjiajie, China on August 27, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast at Hotel - Local Chinese Breakfast

Enjoy traditional breakfast at hotel including congee and steamed buns, preparing for a full day outdoors.
INR 350, 0h30m

8:00AM

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park - Entry and Bailong Elevator

Visit the iconic Bailong Elevator (INR 1000), an outdoor glass elevator scaling the cliffside. Entry fee to park approx INR 1500. Experience marvelous natural sandstone pillars and scenic views.
INR 2500, 5h00m

1:00PM

Lunch at Pizza Restaurant - Da Vinci Italian Pizza

Enjoy a variety of pizzas ranging from classic Margherita to local specialty pizzas, open 11:00 AM-10:00 PM.
INR 800, 1h00m

2:15PM

Yuanjiajie Scenic Area & The First Bridge Under the Sun

Explore Yuanjiajie, known for Avatar Hallelujah Mountain. Walk The First Bridge Under the Sun to enjoy panoramic views.
Included in park ticket, 3h00m

5:30PM

Return to Hotel

Relax and refresh after a long day hike. Taxi approx INR 350 from park exit to hotel.
INR 350, 0h30m

7:30PM

Dinner at Indian Restaurant - Shanti Indian Cuisine

Enjoy familiar Indian dishes such as butter chicken and naan breads, open until 10:00 PM.
INR 1000, 1h00m
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Day 3: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon & Attractions

Zhangjiajie, China on August 28, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start early with breakfast to maximize time at the Grand Canyon.
INR 350, 0h30m

7:30AM

Travel to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

Take local bus no. 12 from Zhangjiajie city center bus station to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon stop, fare INR 100, 45 minutes ride.
INR 100, 0h45m

8:30AM

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Entrance and Glass Bridge

Enter Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon (INR 700). Experience the Glass Bridge walk (INR 800) with spectacular aerial views. Also do activities like the zip line (INR 1500), bungee jump (optional, INR 6000), and boat ride on Baofeng Lake (INR 1200) included in day pass extras.
INR 4000, 6h00m

1:00PM

Lunch at Subway Sandwich near Canyon Exit

Grab fresh Subway sandwiches with customizable fillings, open 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
INR 500, 1h00m

2:00PM

Additional Canyon Activities and Relaxing

Leisurely explore surrounding canyon viewpoints including Mother-child Peak and Pig Bajie Carrying His Wife rock formations, included in park entrance fee.
Included, 2h30m

4:30PM

Return to Zhangjiajie City

Local bus no. 12 back to city center, INr 100, 45 minutes.
INR 100, 0h45m

7:00PM

Dinner at Pizza Restaurant - La Dolce Vita

Enjoy a wide range of wood-fired pizzas with fresh toppings, open until 10 PM.
INR 850, 1h00m
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Day 4: Tianmen Mountain & Cultural Experience

Zhangjiajie, China on August 29, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Fuel up with a filling breakfast ahead of the mountain sightseeing.
INR 350, 0h30m

8:30AM

Travel to Tianmen Mountain - Cable Car

Take taxi to Tianziling Cable Car station (INR 300, approx. 20 min). Ride Tianmen Mountain Cablecar (INR 1200) which is one of the longest cable car rides worldwide.
INR 1500, 1h30m

10:00AM

Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park & Tianmen Cave

Explore Tianmen Cave, known as Heaven’s Gate, the Tianmen Mountain Glass Walkway (INR 400), and Fox Fairy legend sights.
INR 400, 3h00m

1:00PM

Lunch at Indian Restaurant - Spice Hut

Enjoy a variety of flavorful Indian dishes including vegetarian options, open till 9 PM.
INR 900, 1h00m

2:15PM

72 Wonder Tower & Tujia Folk Customs Park

Visit this cultural park showcasing Tujia ethnic minority culture, music, and architecture. Entry fee approx INR 600.
INR 600, 2h30m

5:00PM

Return to Hotel

Taxi back to hotel from Tujia Folk Customs Park, INR 300, approx 20 min.
INR 300, 0h30m

7:30PM

Dinner at Subway Sandwich

Light dinner with sandwiches and salads, convenient for relaxing evening meal.
INR 500, 1h00m
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Day 5: Furong Ancient Town Day Trip

Furong Ancient Town, China on August 30, 2025

8:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Early breakfast to catch the train for Furong Ancient Town.
INR 350, 0h30m

8:30AM

Travel to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station

Taxi from hotel to station, INR 200, 15 min.
INR 200, 0h15m

9:14AM

Train G6079 to Furongzhen Railway Station

Take high-speed train to Furong Ancient Town, 23 minutes, fare approx INR 350.
INR 350, 0h23m

10:00AM

Explore Furong Ancient Town & Waterfall

Discover the picturesque town layout, visit Wangcun Pubu waterfall and Viewing Pavilion. Entry to waterfall approx INR 100.
INR 100, 5h00m

3:00PM

Lunch at Local Indian Restaurant - Spice Aroma

Tasty Indian lunch with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
INR 850, 1h00m

7:50PM

Train G6152 Return to Zhangjiajie West Station

Evening train back to Zhangjiajie, 24 minutes, fare INR 350.
INR 350, 0h24m

8:15PM

Taxi to Hotel

Return taxi from station to hotel, INR 200.
INR 200, 0h15m

8:45PM

Dinner at Hotel or Nearby Subway

Light dinner available to relax after day trip.
INR 500, 1h00m
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Day 6: Departure Day and Last Sightseeing

Zhangjiajie, China on August 31, 2025

7:00AM

Early breakfast at Hotel

Get ready for the departure train after a quick breakfast.
INR 350, 0h30m

7:45AM

Check-out and Taxi to Zhangjiajie West Station

Taxi from hotel to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, approx 20 min, INR 200.
INR 200, 0h20m

8:17AM

Train D3967 to Guilin Railway Station

Board train to Guilin to continue onward journey, 7h10m duration, fare approx INR 1000.
INR 1000, 7h10m
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