6-Day Chongqing & Zhangjiajie Surreal Adventure with Wulong Karst
Embark on a breathtaking 6-day journey through Chongqing’s urban wonders and Zhangjiajie’s Avatar-inspired landscapes, with a stop at Wulong’s UNESCO-listed karst formations. Begin in Chongqing, China’s mountain megacity, where you’ll ride a metro through a skyscraper, explore the glowing Hongya Cave, and witness panoramic cityscapes from the “Eye in the Clouds” Observation Deck. Venture into Wulong Karst Geological Park, home to the towering Three Natural Bridges and the dramatic Longshuixia Gap, before traveling by high-speed train to Zhangjiajie. Here, you’ll hike through the floating peaks of Yuanjiajie, ride the world’s longest cable car up Tianmen Mountain, and stand in awe beneath the Tianmen Cave—a natural arch dubbed “Heaven’s Gate.” This tour blends futuristic cityscapes, surreal karst formations, and misty mountain vistas for an unforgettable adventure.
Included / Excluded
This tour includes accommodations, guided tours, entrance fees, and train tickets. Meals (except breakfast), personal expenses, and optional activities are excluded.
Included:
- 5 nights of hotel accommodation
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to all attractions
- Private transfers & high-speed train (Wulong→Zhangjiajie)
- Tianmen Mountain cableway & park shuttle buses
Excluded:
- Flights/trains to Chongqing & from Zhangjiajie
- Lunches & dinners (some breakfasts included)
- Optional activities (e.g., Zhangjiajie glass bridge)
- Travel insurance
Tour Map
From Chongqing’s skyline to Wulong’s karst valleys and Zhangjiajie’s pinnacle forests, this route covers Southwest China’s most iconic landscapes.
Itinerary
Over six days, experience Chongqing’s urban marvels, Wulong’s geological wonders, and Zhangjiajie’s ethereal mountains—a perfect mix of culture, adventure, and nature.
Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy free time to rest or explore nearby attractions like Jiefangbei Square or Chaotianmen Pier for a first glimpse of the Yangtze River.
Visit the Three Gorges Museum to delve into regional history, then experience the Liziba Metro Station, where trains zoom through a residential building. Ascend to the “Eye in the Clouds” Observation Deck for sweeping city views, and end at Hongya Cave, a glowing riverside market.
Travel to Wulong Karst Park, a UNESCO site. Trek through the Three Natural Bridges, towering limestone arches featured in Transformers, and descend into the Longshuixia Gap, a lush, narrow canyon with cascading waterfalls.
Explore the Furong Cave, a subterranean wonderland of stalactites and underground rivers. After lunch, board a high-speed train to Zhangjiajie (4–5 hours), where you’ll check in and prepare for tomorrow’s mountain adventures.
Hike the Ten-mile Gallery, a scenic valley dotted with sandstone pillars, then ascend to Yuanjiajie, inspiration for Avatar’s Hallelujah Mountains. Continue to Tianzi Mountain for sunset views over a sea of misty peaks.
Ride the world’s longest cable car up Tianmen Mountain, walk the cliff-hugging West Line, and descend via the Transmountain Escalator. Stand beneath the Tianmen Cave, a colossal natural arch, before transferring to the airport for departure.
