Zhangjiajie 2-Day Tour: Avatar Mountains & Glass Bridge Access

Three of Zhangjiajie's most famous peaks in two days, minus the queues.

A 2-day guided tour of Zhangjiajie covering Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (home to the Avatar-inspired Hallelujah Mountains), Tianmen Mountain with its monumental cave, and the Glass Bridge, with VIP skip-the-line access to park entry and six shuttle bus rides. An English-speaking guide leads small groups of up to 12 or private tours. Hotel pickup is included from Wulingyuan or downtown Zhangjiajie. The tour saves 4–5 hours of waiting time at popular attractions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

• Ride Bailong Elevator
• Explore Yuanjiajie Avatar Mountains
• Visit Tianzi Mountain peaks
• Take Tianzi Mountain Cable Car
• Walk Ten-Mile Gallery trail

Day 2: Tianmen Mountain and Glass Bridge

• Ascend Tianmen Mountain by cableway
• Visit Tianmen Cave
• Walk Cliff-Hanging Walkway
• Cross Grand Canyon Glass Bridge

The experience

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park dominates day one. You ride the Bailong Elevator (a 330-meter glass lift that climbs a cliff face in 88 seconds), then walk the trails of Yuanjiajie, where the quartzite pillars that inspired Avatar's floating mountains rise above the mist. Tianzi Mountain follows, known for its jagged peaks and the sea of clouds that rolls between them at sunrise. The cable car carries you up, and the Ten-Mile Gallery (Shili Gallery) is a 5.8km scenic route past named rock formations like the Three Sisters Peaks. The landscape shifts with the seasons: wildflowers in spring, crimson foliage in autumn.

Day two shifts to Tianmen Mountain and the Glass Bridge. The cable car ascends one of the world's longest routes, passing the vertigo-inducing 99-Bend Road below, and lands at the summit where Tianmen Cave, a natural arch piercing the peak, frames the view. The Cliff-Hanging Walkway delivers panoramic vistas of the valleys and pinnacles. Then comes the Glass Bridge: the world's highest and longest transparent span, crossing the canyon with nothing but air beneath your feet and the landscape unfolding below.

VIP access means you skip the entry queues and the shuttle bus lines. The six included rides cover the park's internal transport, saving the 4–5 hours most visitors spend waiting. Your guide speaks English and travels with the group in an air-conditioned van. Hotel pickup happens from Wulingyuan (near the East Gate) or downtown Zhangjiajie, and the operator guarantees no shopping stops: a deliberate contrast to other tours that hide jade factories or tea ceremonies in the itinerary.

What’s included

• Travel insurance.
• skip-the-line VIP access to the park entrance and six eco-shuttle bus rides.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned van with driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Wulingyuan or downtown Zhangjiajie.

Options for this experience

3 options

One-day forest tour of the Avatar MountainsGuide in English · 08:00A 9-hour group tour for 12 people with no shopping. Pickup is from your hotel, followed by visits to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie, Avatar Mountain, Yangjiajie and Mt. Tianzi. Travel is by bus or coach. Tickets to pay for: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park ￥213; Bailong Elevator ￥65; Tianzi Mountain cable car ￥72. Total ￥350.00 per person. Pickup is included.

One-day Glass Bridge and Mt. Tianmen tourGuide in English · 08:00A 9-hour group tour for 12 people with no shopping. Pickup is from your hotel, then you visit the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Glass Bridge and Mt. Tianmen, with a round-trip cable car ride to the Cave. Travel is by bus or coach. Tickets to pay for: Glass Bridge ￥180; Tianmen Mountain and cable car ￥270. Total ¥450.00 per person. Pickup is included.

2D Avatar, Tianmen & GlassBridgeGuide in English · 08:00Two-day tour over two days for a group of 12 people with no shopping stops. Day 1 covers Forest Park, the Bailong Elevator, Avatar Mountain and Tianzi Mountain; Day 2 covers the Grand Canyon, Glass Bridge and Tianmen Mountain. Travel is by bus or coach. Tickets to pay for: Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountain, Glass Bridge, Tianmen Mountain, the Bailong Elevator and the Tianzi Mountain cable car. Total: ￥800. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (14 to 85 years) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

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 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 126

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tuxiang Tianxia International Travel Agency

Is this one for you?Choose the small-group option (up to 12 guests) if you want the guide and shared transport to keep costs down, or the private tour for a more exclusive pace and flexibility. Either way, the VIP access is what lets you spend two full days seeing three major attractions instead of spending half that time in queues.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 13 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Bailong Elevator and why is it part of day one?

The Bailong Elevator is a glass lift built onto a 330-meter cliff, the world's tallest outdoor elevator. It rises in 88 seconds and cuts hours off the hike to Yuanjiajie's peaks, letting you reach the Avatar-inspired pillars without exhaustion before the rest of the day's walking trails.

Will I actually walk on the Glass Bridge, or just look at it?

You walk on it. The Glass Bridge is a transparent span crossing the canyon. The floor is glass, so you see the drop below as you cross. It is the world's highest and longest glass bridge.

What does the VIP skip-the-line access actually cover?

VIP access includes priority entry to the park itself and six shuttle bus rides within the park. Most visitors queue for both. This saves an estimated 4–5 hours of waiting time over the two days.

Is the sea of clouds at Tianzi Mountain guaranteed, or does it depend on weather?

The sea of clouds is a natural phenomenon that occurs when mist rises after rain and swirls around the peaks, usually most visible at sunrise. It is not guaranteed every day, but Tianzi Mountain's jagged peaks and panoramic views are worth the visit regardless of cloud cover.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour, or are there easier options within the itinerary?

The tour suits all physical fitness levels. The Bailong Elevator and cable cars handle the steep climbs, so you walk scenic trails rather than hike uphill. The Ten-Mile Gallery mini train is optional based on your condition, giving you flexibility on day one.

Where does the tour pick me up, and what time should I be ready?

Pickup happens from hotels in Wulingyuan (near the East Gate of the National Forest Park) or downtown Zhangjiajie. Be ready in your hotel lobby at least 5 minutes before your confirmed pickup time, which the operator shares one day prior.