2-Day Zhangjiajie Tour: Avatar Mountain, Glass Bridge & Tianmen

Two days chasing peaks and glass walkways, with a local guide steering you past the crowds

A 2-day guided hiking and sightseeing tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Tianmen Mountain, starting with hotel pickup near the East Gate. Day one takes you up the Bailong Elevator to the Avatar Hallelujah Mountains, through Yuanjiajie's cliffside trails, and down from Tianzi Mountain by cable car. Day two tackles the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge and Tianmen Mountain's Skywalk. All entry tickets, elevators, cable cars and in-park shuttles are included upfront. The operator covers what other agencies charge separately later.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Zhangjiajie Forest Park

• Meet guide and driver at hotel
• Enter Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
• Ride Bailong Elevator to summit
• Hike to Avatar Hallelujah Mountain viewpoint
• Explore Yuanjiajie cliffside trails
• Take shuttle to Yangjiajie
• Visit Tianzi Mountain and enjoy views
• Descend by cable car to park exit
• Return to hotel

Day 2: Grand Canyon Glass Bridge and Tianmen Mountain

• Meet guide and driver at hotel
• Transfer to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
• Walk on Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
• Take cableway up Tianmen Mountain
• Visit Heaven’s Gate Cave and Glass Skywalk
• Use escalators to explore Tianmen highlights
• Return to hotel with guide and driver

The experience

How do you see Zhangjiajie's most famous peaks without spending half the day in ticket lines or finding out mid-tour that cable cars cost extra? Your guide meets you at the hotel and drives you straight to the Forest Park's East Gate. The Bailong Elevator (the world's tallest and fastest) shoots you up the cliff face in 88 seconds, glass cabin and all, so you arrive at the summit with energy left for the day ahead. From there, your guide leads you on a shortcut to the overlook of Avatar's Hallelujah Mountain, the sandstone tower that inspired the film's floating islands.

Day one unfolds through Yuanjiajie's ridge trails, where you walk past named formations like the Back Garden and First Bridge Under Heaven, then shuttle to Yangjiajie to see the Natural Great Wall: rows of pine-covered peaks that have stood since the Devonian Period. By late afternoon you're at Tianzi Mountain, watching the sea of clouds drift around the Imperial Brush Peaks before the downhill cable car ride back to your hotel. Meals are your choice. Fast-food outlets (Dicos, McDonald's) are the most reliable inside the park, though local dishes are available if you ask for smaller portions and milder flavors.

Day two is high-energy: the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, suspended 100 stories above the canyon floor with a crystal-clear deck beneath your feet, followed by the cableway up to Tianmen Mountain. There you'll stand at Heaven's Gate Cave, test yourself on the Glass Skywalk, and use the trans-mountain escalators to reach the viewpoints without backtracking. Your guide knows the local-only angles that most tour groups miss. The operator's "3 Nos" promise (no shopping stops, no middlemen, no hidden charges) means every minute stays on the peaks and the views, not in souvenir shops. By evening your driver takes you back to the hotel.

The all-inclusive price covers what usually surprises travelers later: entry to both parks, the Bailong Elevator, both cable cars, the Glass Bridge, the Skywalk, escalators, and all in-park shuttles. Groups stay around 12 people, which keeps the pace manageable and the guide attentive. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if your hotel is in Wulingyuan District near the East Gate or downtown Zhangjiajie. Bring valid ID matching your passport: the scenic area checks it at entry. The operator recommends not booking same-day flights or trains afterward, since mountain weather can occasionally cause delays.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Wulingyuan District or downtown Zhangjiajie.
• all entry fees to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Tianmen Mountain.
• Bailong Elevator, Tianzi Mountain cable car, Tianmen Mountain round-trip cableway and Glass Skywalk.
• all in-park shuttles, escalators and elevators.
• local scenic spot tour insurance.
• unlimited bottled water.
• professional English-speaking guide and dedicated driver in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• free child seat upon request.

Options for this experience

4 options

One-day Forest Park and Mt. Avatar tourGuide in English · 08:00The best mini group tour if you have only one day in Zhangjiajie. Fully inclusive: hotel pickup and drop-off, all entrance tickets, Bailong Elevator, Tianzi Mountain cable car, and a guide and driver. Route: one day covering Forest Park, Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie, Mt. Avatar, the Yangjiajie Natural Great Wall, and Mt. Tianzi. Pickup is included.

One-day Glass Bridge and Mt. Tianmen tourGuide in English · 08:00A mini group tour and a top choice for thrill-seekers who want to take in two record-breaking sites in a single day. Fully inclusive: hotel pickup and drop-off, all entrance tickets, a round-trip cable car to Mt. Tianmen, and a guide and driver. Route: a one-day visit to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Glass Bridge, and Tianmen Mountain and Cave. Pickup is included.

Two-day mini group tour of Zhangjiajie covering Avatar Mountain and the Glass BridgeGuide in English · 08:00Covers every highlight, with the flexibility of a mini group and substantial savings. Fully inclusive: hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance tickets, Bailong Elevator, cable cars, escalators, and a guide and driver. Day 1 visits Forest Park, Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie, Mt. Avatar, Yangjiajie and Mt. Tianzi; Day 2 visits the Glass Bridge and Mt. Tianmen. Pickup is included.

Private two-day Zhangjiajie tourGuide in English · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00Offers a fully customizable itinerary, a private guide, an exclusive vehicle, and a no-shopping guarantee. Fully inclusive: hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance tickets, Bailong Elevator, cable cars, escalators, and a private guide and driver. Day 1 visits Forest Park, Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie, Mt. Avatar, Yangjiajie and Mt. Tianzi; Day 2 visits the Glass Bridge and Mt. Tianmen. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

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

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AgesAdult (12 to 85 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Travel China Guide

Is this one for you?Book this 2-day tour if you want to see Avatar's Hallelujah Mountains, the Glass Bridge and Tianmen Mountain without assembling the pieces yourself. The guide knows the shortcuts to skip lines, and every cable car, elevator and entry fee is already paid, so no charges surprise you at the gate or the desk.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Bailong Elevator and why does it matter on day one?

The Bailong Elevator is the world's tallest and fastest, climbing the cliff face in 88 seconds with a glass cabin so you watch thousands of karst peaks drop beneath you as you rise. It saves your legs for the hiking ahead and gets you to the Avatar viewpoint with time to spare before the crowds arrive.

Can I walk the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge if I'm afraid of heights?

The Grand Canyon Glass Bridge is suspended 100 stories above the canyon with a clear deck, so it is designed for people who want to test their nerve. The operator gives you ample time to pose for photos and move at your own pace. You're not rushed through. If heights are not your comfort zone, you can skip it and stay with the guide at a ground-level viewpoint instead.

What meals are included, and where do I eat on the tour?

Meals are not included. You choose where and what to eat. Fast-food outlets inside the park (Dicos in Yuanjiajie and McDonald's at Tianzi Mountain and near Tianmen Mountain) are the most reliable for consistent options. Local dishes are available if you ask for smaller portions and milder flavors, since park restaurants tend to be spicy and greasy. The operator recommends a hearty breakfast before the tour starts.

Are all the cable cars, elevators and entry fees really included in the price?

Yes. The all-inclusive price covers entry to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Tianmen Mountain, the Bailong Elevator, the Tianzi Mountain cable car, the Tianmen Mountain round-trip cableway, the Glass Skywalk, escalators, and all in-park shuttles. The operator charges these upfront so there are no surprise local payments later. Entry fees alone account for 61% of the tour cost, with the rest covering your guide, driver and transport.

What time does the tour start, and when will I be back at my hotel?

Your guide and driver pick you up at your hotel in the morning (the exact time is confirmed the day before, be ready 5 minutes early). Day one ends when you return to your hotel after the Tianzi Mountain cable car ride. Day two starts with another hotel pickup and ends with drop-off after Tianmen Mountain, typically in the late afternoon, though the operator recommends not booking same-day flights or trains in case mountain delays occur.

Is this tour suitable for older travelers or people with mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels because elevators, cable cars and escalators handle most of the elevation gain. However, the operator does not recommend it for guests aged 85 and above due to unavoidable mountain stair hiking. If you have mobility concerns, discuss them with the operator before booking so they can advise on which sections are manageable and which may need modification.