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Tiered wooden buildings and a stream-filled gorge lit at twilight, Furong Town
Photo: Codas · CC BY-SA 4.0

4-day private tour

4-Day Zhangjiajie and Furong Town Tour

Two days in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park including the quieter Yangjiajie area, Tianmen Mountain on Route C, then an evening and morning in Furong Town, the old Tujia town built on a cliff over a waterfall — private guide and car throughout.

Highlights

  • Golden Whip Stream, Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain in one loop on day 1
  • Yangjiajie by cable car — the Natural Great Wall and the ridges beyond it
  • Tianmen Mountain on Route C, with escalators instead of the long stairway
  • Furong Town at dusk and in the early morning, when the day visitors have gone
  • Private car for the drive to Furong Town, or the high-speed train if you prefer
Walking level
Moderate — 3–5 hours on foot with stairs, at an unhurried pace.
Best season
April–June and September–November; Furong's waterfall carries the most water in the rainy months, May to July
Good for
First-time visitors with four days · Couples · Travelers interested in Tujia culture · Families with older children
Where to stay
Two nights in Wulingyuan and one night in Furong Town, ideally in a guesthouse in the old town.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1: National forest park loop — valley, Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain

    • 07:15Pickup at your Wulingyuan hotel. Enter at the South Gate in the early time slot your guide has booked.
    • 08:00Golden Whip Stream, a flat walk along the stream (about 2.5–3.5 hours end to end).
    • 11:15Bailong Elevator up (one way), then Yuanjiajie: Hallelujah Mountain viewpoint and First Bridge Under Heaven. Lunch on the plateau.
    • 14:00Eco-bus to Tianzi Mountain for the rim viewpoints, then the Tianzi Mountain cable car down (one way).
    • 16:00Ten-Mile Gallery mini-train (one way, about 10 minutes) along the canyon floor, then back to your hotel.

    Overnight: Wulingyuan · Meals: Not included

  2. 2

    Day 2: Yangjiajie and a slower afternoon

    • 07:30Drive to the West Gate (Yangjiajie). Re-entry on the same park ticket, in the time slot your guide has booked.
    • 08:00Yangjiajie cable car up (one way). Five minutes on foot to the Natural Great Wall, then a walk along the ridge as far as you like.
    • 11:30Eco-bus down by road (included in the park ticket) and lunch in Wulingyuan.
    • 13:30Free afternoon to rest, or a quiet viewpoint your guide suggests for the late light.

    Overnight: Wulingyuan · Meals: Not included

  3. 3

    Day 3: Tianmen Mountain, then on to Furong Town

    • 07:00Check out and drive about an hour to the Tianmen Mountain Mountain Gate. Ticket sales open at 07:30; cable cars start at 08:00.
    • 08:00Route C (the only route running since 13 October 2026): express cable car up, the Climb Tianmen escalator to Tianmen Cave, and the seven-level escalator to the summit cliff paths and glass skywalks.
    • 13:00Down by escalator and express cable car. Lunch in the city.
    • 14:30Drive to Furong Town, about 1.5–2 hours. Check in, then walk the old streets and the waterfall in the evening.

    Overnight: Furong Town · Meals: Not included

  4. 4

    Day 4: Furong Town in the morning, then departure

    • 08:00Early walk down to the foot of the waterfall and along the stone lanes before the day visitors arrive.
    • 11:00Lunch, then drive back to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station or the airport — or take the high-speed train from Furongzhen station, about 23 minutes to Zhangjiajie West.

    Meals: Not included

Every itinerary is a starting point. We adjust order, pace and stops to the weather, crowds and what you enjoy.

What's included

What's included

  • Private English-speaking local guide for 4 days
  • Private car and driver for all sightseeing, including Zhangjiajie to Furong Town and back
  • National forest park ticket (4-day validity, eco-buses included)
  • Bailong Elevator (one way) and Tianzi Mountain cable car (one way)
  • Yangjiajie cable car (one way)
  • Ten-Mile Gallery mini-train (one way)
  • Tianmen Mountain ticket, Route C (express cable car and seven-level escalator, up and down)
  • Climb Tianmen lower escalator (uphill) and glass skywalk shoe covers
  • Furong Town ticket (valid 3 days)
  • Real-name ticket booking in your passport names

Not included

  • Hotels (we book them for you on request, at the hotel's own rate)
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Flights and trains to and from Zhangjiajie
  • High-speed train tickets if you choose the train for the Furong leg (we book them on request)
  • Travel insurance and personal expenses

Why this route works

Four days lets you see Zhangjiajie’s two big sights properly and still add a contrasting place. The first two days stay in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, where you are sleeping in Wulingyuan next to the gates. Day 1 is the classic one-way loop from Golden Whip Stream up to Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain. Day 2 goes to Yangjiajie, entered from the West Gate and usually left out of shorter trips, and leaves the afternoon free.

Day 3 starts with Tianmen Mountain on Route C, the only route running since 13 October 2026. You are at the Mountain Gate for the 08:00 start, and down by early afternoon. Tianmen Mountain is on the city side of Zhangjiajie, on the way toward Furong Town, so you continue that afternoon instead of driving back to Wulingyuan.

Furong Town is a Tujia town of stone lanes and wooden houses on a cliff above a waterfall. Arriving in the late afternoon and leaving after lunch the next day puts you there in the evening and early morning, outside the hours when day visitors crowd the lanes.

Local tips for this route

  • Pack a small overnight bag for Furong Town. The stone lanes have steps, and a big suitcase is awkward; leave it in the car.
  • Walk to the foot of the waterfall early. Before mid-morning you share the path with locals rather than tour groups.
  • Expect wet steps near the falls. Spray keeps the stones by the waterfall damp, so wear shoes with grip.
  • Ask for a guesthouse inside the old town. It puts you a short walk from the waterfall for the evening and early-morning visits. We book it on request.
  • Carry your passport for every ticket. All the tickets on this trip, including Furong Town, are booked in your passport names.
Floodlit waterfall below glowing cliff-top houses at night in Furong Town
Photo: Codas, CC BY-SA 4.0
Tall quartz-sandstone pillars rising above green forest at Yuanjiajie, Zhangjiajie
Photo: xiquinhosilva, CC BY 2.0
Sandstone pillar crowned with pine trees on Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie
Photo: ICOLEF / visualtravelguide.com, CC BY-SA 4.0
Massive rock arch of Tianmen Cave framed against a bright sky
Photo: Kuruman from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0

Places on this tour

Let us book your hotel

We check foreigner registration, breakfast and pickup logistics before we book — at the hotel's own rate.

Ask us to book

Frequently asked questions

Where is Furong Town?

Furong Town is in Yongshun County, southwest of Zhangjiajie city. It takes about 1.5–2 hours by road, or about 23 minutes by high-speed train from Zhangjiajie West to Furongzhen station, which is about 2.5 km from the old town.

Why stay overnight in Furong Town?

Day visitors fill the lanes from late morning to late afternoon. Staying the night lets you see the town and the waterfall in the evening and early morning, when it is much quieter.

Is the Furong Town ticket included?

Yes. The ticket is valid for three days, which covers the evening and the next morning. Children under 14 and travelers 65 and over qualify for free entry, though a small insurance fee may apply; we handle it when we book.

Furong Town or Fenghuang Ancient Town — which should I choose?

Furong Town is closer and smaller, and fits a four-day trip. Fenghuang is larger and further away, so it needs at least one extra day. See our 5-day Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang tour if you want Fenghuang.

Can we take the train to Furong Town instead of driving?

Yes. Trains from Zhangjiajie West take about 23 minutes. We book the train tickets on request, and your guide travels with you while the car meets you or goes ahead with your bags.

Is the Tianmen Mountain big cable car included?

No, because it is suspended. Since 13 October 2026 only Route C runs, starting from the Mountain Gate. Tianmen Cave, the cliff paths and the glass skywalks are still on the route.

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