Zhangjiajie to Guilin: Karst Peaks and River Dreams

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Zhangjiajie

  Upon arrival at Zhangjiajie Airport, your guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel. Take time to relax after your journey - the adventure begins tomorrow.

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• Day 2: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: Avatar Mountains & Sky-high Views

  Explore the dramatic sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Start with a scenic train ride along the Ten-Mile Gallery, then ride the Bailong Elevator, the world’s tallest outdoor lift, to the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. Marvel at the towering Avatar Hallelujah Mountain, the natural stone arch First Bridge Under Heaven, and Fairy Presenting Flowers. Later, descend by Tianzi Mountain cable car, with winding views of cloud-draped peaks.

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• Day 3: Golden Whip Stream and Yellow Dragon Cave

  Begin your day with a light hike along Golden Whip Stream, a lush trail flanked by sheer cliffs and known for its oxygen-rich air. The path is peaceful and ideal for connecting with nature. In the afternoon, explore Yellow Dragon Cave, a vast karst cave system with dramatic stalactites, underground rivers, and colorful lighting that brings the cavern’s formations to life.

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• Day 4: High-speed Train to Guilin - Arrival and Rest

  Take a 7-hour high-speed train ride from Zhangjiajie to Guilin. As you transition from Zhangjiajie's sandstone peaks to Guilin's karst mountains, your local guide will meet you upon arrival and transfer you to your hotel for rest and recovery.

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• Day 5: Guilin to Yangshuo: Li River Cruise & West Street

  Enjoy a leisurely 3-4 hour cruise down the Li River, where dramatic karst peaks, bamboo groves, and riverside villages unfold like a Chinese scroll painting. Along the way, you'll pass the iconic Nine-Horse Fresco Hill and see water buffalo wading in the shallows.

  Upon arrival in Yangshuo, take a walk along West Street, a vibrant mix of old and new. Browse for local handicrafts, sample traditional pastries, or sip coffee and milk tea in one of the many cozy cafés that line this lively pedestrian area.

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• Day 6: Cooking Class and Yangshuo Countryside

  Join a hands-on Chinese cooking class, where you'll learn to prepare local dishes from fresh ingredients. Later, enjoy a leisurely countryside tour - by bike or private car - through rice paddies, limestone hills, and quiet farming villages. The pace slows here, letting you take in rural life amid stunning natural backdrops.

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• Day 7: Departure From Yangshuo

  After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to the airport for your onward journey, wrapping up a week of natural wonders and cultural discoveries in two of China's most scenic regions.

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