5-Day Changsha Discovery Tour Including Avatar Hallelujah Mountains

Tour Highlights
• Visit Hunan Provincial Museum where 2000 years old archaeological objects revealed from Mawangdui Han Tombs
• Marvel at the statue of Chairman Mao Zedong at the Orange Island Park
• Hike Mount Yuelu passing by temples, monuments and pavilions, enjoy Changsha city skyline on the peak
• Visit Yuelu Academy, one of the four major academies in ancient China situated at the foot of Yuelu Mountain
• Admire Zhangjiajie National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site for its awesome sandstone peak forest geology
• View Helong Park, Imperial Brush Peak, and the West Sea of peaks at Tianzi Mountain
• Admire the cloud-laced pillars that inspired the 'Hallelujah Mountains' of movie Avatar
• See the ‘Avatar Hallelujah’ Mountain, No.1 Bridge under Heaven, and more
• Ride one of the highest outdoor elevators in the world, Bailong Elevator
• Walk across Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, the world's longest and highest glass bridge
• Enjoy a relaxing boat ride at crystal-clear Baofeng Lake
• Ride the world’s longest cable car to the summit of Tianmen Mountain
• Walk across the transparent Skyways for incredible views of the landscape
• See the winding walkway known as the 99 Steps and the rock formation, Heaven's Gate

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Changsha, Changsha Airport or Train Station Transfer
• Day 2 Changsha, Hunan Provincial Museum, Orange Island, Mount Yuelu, Yuelu Academy, Bullet Train to Zhangjiajie
• Day 3 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
• Day 4 Zhangjiajie, Baofeng Lake, Tianmen Mountain, Bullet Train to Changsha
• Day 5 Departure from Changsha, Transfer to Changsha Airport or Train Stations

Hotels & Meals
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Hampton by Hilton Changsha Dongying square or similar
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Best Western Grand Hotel Zhangjiajie or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).
• Prices are based on double/twin/triple occupancy at the suggested hotels.
• A single supplement is charged for single room occupancy.

Price Inclusions
• Round trip second class bullet train from Changsha to Zhangjiajie
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• Cable car to Tianzi Mountain
• Bailong elevator ticket
• Round-trip able car to Tianmen Mountain
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for departure transfer.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more before departure will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made 22-30 days before departure will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made 15-21 days before departure will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made 8-14 days before departure will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made 0-7 days before departure are non-refundable.
• Once the tour commences, there are no refunds for unused services or missed days.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs
• If you've booked your own hotel, prefer a different stay, or wish to modify this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), and we'll craft a personalized tour just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Tour guide's name and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will greet you in the airport/train station arrival hall with a GGC pickup sign displaying your name.

Day 1 Arrival in Changsha, Changsha Airport or Train Station Pickup
Meet your guide at Changsha airport or train stations and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore Changsha on your own. Changsha is the capital city of South China's Hunan Province and has a history of over 3,000 years. Mao Zedong lived and worked as a teacher in Changsha, and it was the site of his conversion to communism. A huge sculpture of Mao's head on Orange Island reminds everyone of his connection to Changsha.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Hampton by Hilton Changsha Dongying square or similar

Day 2 Changsha, Hunan Provincial Museum, Orange Island, Mount Yuelu, Yuelu Academy, Bullet Train to Zhangjiajie
Morning visit to Hunan Provincial Museum. 180,000 historical significant artifacts ranging from the Zhou dynasty to the recent Qing Dynasty are hosted in the 51,000 acres of space in the museum. Hunan Provincial Museum is world-famous for its collections of items found in Mawangdui Tombs of Han Dynasty. Over 700 exquisite lacquer items, over 500 exquisite textile garments, more than 50 bamboo slips and silk manuscripts were discovered in Mawangdui Tombs. Next, visit the Orange Island to marvel at the massive sculpture of the head of "Young" Mao Zedong. Afterwards, hike Mount Yuelu passing by temples, monuments and pavilions. Enjoy Changsha city skyline on the peak of Mount Yuelu. Continue with a visit the 1000 year old Yuelu Academy, one of the four most prestigious academies in ancient China. Take bullet train to Zhangjiajie (approximately 3 hours).

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Best Western Grand Hotel Zhangjiajie or similar

Day 3 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
Take a cable car up to Tianzi Mountain to see the full extent of the Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Scenic spots here include: Imperial Brush Peak, Fairy Spreading Flowers Peak, Warrior Taming a Horse and Devine Troops. Then take a shuttle bus to Yuanjiajie scenic area. Yuanjiajie is the place that was used as the backdrop in the James Cameron movie “Avatar”. Huge rocks with unique shapes rising from deep valleys and surrounded by higher mountains. It offers a breathtaking sight and looks like a painting. Scenic spots at Yuanjiajie include: Avatar Hallelujah Mountain, the First Bridge under the Heaven, Back Garden and Enchanting Stage. Get down the Mountain by Bailong Elevator which is the world’s tallest outdoor sightseeing elevator and the fastest passenger elevator with the biggest capacity. Afterwards, hike the Golden Whip Stream for 40 minutes along the stream to enjoy an eyeful of green plants and listen to the gurgle of streams and singing of birds. Continue visiting Grand Canyon Glass Bridge. This record-breaking glass-bottomed and transparent bridge stands 984 feet above the ground.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Best Western Grand Hotel Zhangjiajie or similar

Day 4 Zhangjiajie, Baofeng Lake, Tianmen Mountain, Bullet Train to Changsha
Enjoy a relaxing boat ride at Baofeng Lake in the morning. Then, take a bus to Baofeng Lake Waterfall. With thunderous sound, the waterfall is pouring down from a hundred meters above. Take cable car to the top of Tianmen Mountain. Enjoy a captivating view of Tianmen Mountain and Wulingyuan Scenic Area on the summit. Walk to the Cliff Hanging Walkway, built on the over 1,400 meter (4,593 feet.) high steep cliff. One section of the plank way has a glass floor which is known as Sky Walk. Descend to Tianmen Gate that gives the mountain its name. Take a shuttle bus down the winding 99-Bend Road to the cable car station. Take bullet train to Changsha (approximately 3 hours).

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Hampton by Hilton Changsha Dongying square or similar

Day 5 Departure from Changsha
Private transfer (without guide) to Changsha airport or train station for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel