2-Day Zhangjiajie & Tianmen Mountain Tour: Avatar Peaks

Walk between countless sandstone pillars, then stand on a cliff-edge glass path high above the city.

A 2-day guided tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Tianmen Mountain in Southern China, with an English-speaking guide, private transport, and hotel pickup. Day one covers the Avatar-filmed Yuanjiajie area, the historical Mt. Tianzi, and the 6-kilometer Golden Whip Stream walk. Day two ascends Tianmen Mountain to walk its cliff path and glass walkway. The tour includes bottled water and snacks. You arrive the day before or on the morning the tour begins.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

• Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
• Ride the world's highest outdoor elevator
• See Yuanjiajie Avatar Mountains
• Explore Mt. Tianzi area and learn history
• Walk along Golden Whip Stream

Day 2: Visit Tianmen Mountain and Surroundings

• Explore Tianmen Mountain cliff-path and glass walkway
• Enjoy panoramic views of city and countryside
• Experience four Guinness World Records at Tianmen Mountain

The experience

The tour opens in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site built from over 3,000 sandstone pillars of different shapes and sizes. The first day moves through three distinct zones. Yuanjiajie is where the Avatar films were shot. The pillars here are larger than elsewhere in the park, and the main formation is called Hallelujah Mountain. You reach the summit by the world's highest outdoor elevator, which climbs 326 meters in one minute and 28 seconds. Mt. Tianzi, named after a Ming Dynasty leader, sits on an old battlefield and offers the sharpest, most dramatic views of the peak forest from above. Golden Whip Stream runs 6 kilometers along a flat, paved walkway at the valley floor, taking about two hours to walk end to end. The stream is regarded as one of China's most beautiful, and you see the Avatar peaks from below rather than from above: a completely different perspective.

Day two takes you to Tianmen Mountain, the highest point in Zhangjiajie. The mountain holds four World Guinness Records and is known for two specific features: a cliff-edge path carved into the rock face and a glass walkway that lets you stand above the city with nothing beneath your feet but transparent floor. From the top, you see the whole city and countryside spread below. The tour ends here, and your driver returns you to your hotel.

An English-speaking guide travels with you both days. Private transport is included, as is pickup from your hotel on the morning the tour starts (or the evening before if you arrive early). The operator provides bottled water and snacks throughout the two days.

What’s included

• Private transportation throughout both days.
• an English-speaking guide.
• bottled water and snacks.
• hotel pickup and dropoff.
• entry to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Tianmen Mountain.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 102

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Eric Denny Fun Tours-Zhangjiajie

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the Avatar filming locations and experience both the high views of the sandstone peaks and the valley-floor perspective in a single trip. The two-day structure fits both highlights into one itinerary without rushing, and the fixed schedule means you don't arrange transport or guide yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What is the Avatar connection in Zhangjiajie?

Yuanjiajie, one of the main stops on day one, was the filming location for the movie Avatar. The sandstone pillars here are larger than in other parts of the park, and the largest formation is called Hallelujah Mountain. The landscape inspired the floating mountains in the film.

What does the tour include and what do I need to pay for separately?

The tour includes private transportation, an English-speaking guide, bottled water, and snacks and fruit. Hotel and meals are not included, nor are gratuities. Park entry fees and any other personal expenses are separate.

Do I need to be very fit to do this tour?

The operator recommends at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, as it involves walking and elevation changes.

What happens if I arrive late or early?

The tour is designed for participants to arrive one day before it starts or on the morning of the first day. Pickup from your hotel and return dropoff are both included, so the operator handles your transport to and from the tour.