Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountain & Glass Bridge: 1-day private tour

See Avatar Mountain and the Glass Bridge in one day with private transport and ease

A full-day private tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in southern China takes you to Avatar Mountain (the Hallelujah peaks that inspired the film), the world's longest and highest glass bridge 300 meters above ground, and Tianzi Mountain with its 80 natural viewing platforms. Your guide and driver handle transport and timing. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you choose whether to buy park tickets in advance or pay the guide on the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Zhangjiajie National Park highlights

• Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
• Ride the world's fastest elevator
• Explore Yuanjiajie and Avatar Hallelujah Mountain
• Take cable car to Tianzi Mountain
• Walk on Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and heads into Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1992. The park's defining feature (towering sandstone pillars shaped by millions of years of erosion) rises around you as you move through the scenic area. Your guide leads you through Yuanjiajie in the northern section, where the formations that inspired Avatar's floating mountains stand. The most visited stop here is Hallelujah Mountain, also called Avatar Mountain, and the First Bridge Under Heaven, both accessible by foot through the park's marked routes.

The Bailong Elevator, the world's fastest sightseeing lift, takes you 326 meters up in 88 seconds, offering views across the peak forest that would take hours to reach on foot. From there, you move to Tianzi Mountain, where more than 80 natural platforms let you take in the scenery from different angles. The cable car ride up gives you time to absorb the landscape: mist circling the peaks, the scale of the formations, and on clear days, views of the sunrise or moonlit nights the area is known for. The mountain is also home to minority villages inhabited by Tujia, Bai, Miao and Hui people, and your guide can point out cultural details as you pass through.

The Glass Bridge comes last in the day. At 300 meters above ground, it is the world's longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge, and walking across it with nothing but transparent panels between you and the drop below is the moment most travelers remember. The bridge sits in the same scenic area as the rest of the park, so the day builds toward this single, unshakeable experience. You return to your hotel by late afternoon or early evening after roughly 9 to 10 hours out. Your driver and guide manage the schedule and the route. You bring comfortable walking shoes and a camera.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Chinese.
• private vehicle transport.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• access to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, the Bailong Elevator, and the Glass Bridge (park entry tickets purchased in advance or paid to the guide on the day).

Options for this experience

3 options

Without TicketGuide in English or Chinese · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00Private tour with no shopping stops: all tickets are excluded. Enjoy three iconic attractions in one day: Avatar Mountain, Glass Bridge and Tianzi Mountain. Duration: 9 hours. Includes pickup.

Pickup available in WulingyuanGuide in English or Chinese · 08:30 and 09:00Private tour with no shopping stops: all tickets are included. Enjoy three iconic attractions in one day: Avatar Mountain, Glass Bridge and Tianzi Mountain. Duration: 9 hours. Van or car. Pickup is included.

Pickup available from Zhangjiajie CityGuide in English or Chinese · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00Private tour with no shopping stops: all tickets are included. Enjoy three iconic attractions in one day: Avatar Mountain, Glass Bridge and Tianzi Mountain. Duration: 10 hours. Van or car. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

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

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Tour-Zhangjiajie

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Avatar Mountain and the Glass Bridge without renting a car or building an itinerary: the guide and driver handle the route and timing, so you move between the major stops without navigation or logistics getting in the way. It works best for travelers with a full day free and comfortable walking shoes, since the day mixes cable car rides with walking on marked paths through the park.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What is Avatar Mountain and why is it called that?

Avatar Mountain, officially Hallelujah Mountain, is located in Yuanjiajie within Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. The towering sandstone pillars that form it inspired the floating mountains in the film Avatar, and the name stuck among tourists. The formations are the result of millions of years of erosion and are part of the park's 90% forest-covered landscape.

How high is the Glass Bridge and what is it like to walk on it?

The Glass Bridge sits 300 meters (roughly 1,000 feet) above ground, making it the world's highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge. Walking on it means looking straight down through transparent panels to the landscape far below. Most travelers find it the most memorable single moment of the day, though the bridge is optional if you prefer not to cross it.

How long does the tour take and what time does it start?

The tour runs 9 to 10 hours total, including hotel pickup and drop-off. Your hotel pickup time depends on which location you choose at checkout (Zhangjiajie City or Wulingyuan), and your guide will confirm the exact hour when you book.

Do I need to buy park tickets before the tour, or can I pay on the day?

You have a choice at checkout. You can buy tickets in advance (the guide reserves them and you pay before the tour), or you can pay the guide on the day: 543 RMB per person covers all park entries and the elevator. Either way, the cost is settled before you start walking.

What should I bring and how much walking is involved?

Bring comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and sun protection. The tour includes cable car rides and an elevator, so most of the elevation gain is handled by transport. Walking happens on marked paths through the park and across the Glass Bridge, but the pace is set by the group and your guide, so it suits all fitness levels.

Is the tour private, and will I have a guide the whole time?

Yes, this is a private tour with a dedicated guide and driver for your group only. Your guide speaks English or Chinese (you choose at booking) and stays with you throughout the day, explaining the landscape, the formations, and the cultural details of the area as you move between stops.