2-Day Zhangjiajie Tour: Glass Bridge & Avatar Mountains

Walk on glass 300 meters above a canyon, then ride an open-air elevator through the peaks that became Hallelujah Mountain

This 2-day guided tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park combines the world's first cable-stayed glass bridge with the mountain peaks that inspired Avatar's Hallelujah Mountain. Day 1 takes you across the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge—a transparent walkway 300 meters above the canyon—then through Yellow Stone Village and along the 7.5-kilometer Golden Whip Stream. Day 2 features the Bailong Elevator, the world's tallest full-exposure outdoor lift, climbing to Yuanjiajie, followed by Tianzi Mountain and its descent via Tianzi Cableway. Private transportation, an English-speaking guide, all park and bridge entry fees, and three cable cars are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Glass Bridge and Forest Park Exploration

• Meet guide at hotel
• Visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
• Transfer to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
• Explore Yellow Stone Village and scenic spots
• Take cable car down from Yellow Stone Village
• Walk along Golden Whip Stream
• Return to hotel

Day 2 — Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain Tour

• Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
• Take Bailong Elevator to Yuanjiajie
• See Hallelujah Mountain and First Bridge under Heaven
• Take sightseeing bus to Tianzi Mountain
• Enjoy views and four wonders at Tianzi Mountain
• Take Tianzi Mountain Cableway down

The Experience

Two days means you cover the signature sights without rushing through them or coming back a third time. Day 1 starts with hotel pickup and heads straight to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge—officially called Yuntiandu, or "Cloud Sky Crossing." The bridge's floor is triple-layered transparent tempered glass, so you're looking straight down 300 meters into the canyon as you walk. It holds multiple world records and offers the world's highest commercial bungee jump if you want that; most people just walk and photograph. After the bridge, the guide takes you into Zhangjiajie National Forest Park proper, starting at Yellow Stone Village, which sits at 1,200 meters and stays less crowded than the main park areas. You'll see the Six Stranges Pagoda, Picking Star Platform, Five Finger Peak and Lover Peaks before taking a cable car down. Then comes Golden Whip Stream, a 7.5-kilometer walk that winds through mountains and valleys with water running clear year-round. The stream is named for Jinbian Rock, a 382-meter formation that looks like a flying bird.

Day 2 is about the peaks themselves. The Bailong Elevator—the world's tallest full-exposure outdoor lift—carries you up Yuanjiajie, where the mountains inspired Avatar's Hallelujah Mountain. You'll find First Bridge under Heaven and Lover Peaks at the top. A sightseeing bus then takes you to Tianzi Mountain, where the view spreads across the whole scenic area: peaks rising one after another, with four natural wonders the operator names—the Sea of Clouds, Radiance of the Moonlight, Rays of Sunshine and Snow in winter. The Tianzi Cableway brings you down from there. All transport between sites, the guide, entry to the park and Glass Bridge, and the three cable cars are arranged; you just show up at your hotel in the morning.

What’s included

• Private transportation between all sites.
• English-speaking guide service.
• entry fees for Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and the Glass Bridge.
• the Bailong Elevator up Yuanjiajie.
• Yellow Stone Village cable car descent.
• Tianzi Mountain cable car descent.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Zhangjiajie China International Travel Service Co., Ltd

Is this one for you?Day 1 involves walking the Glass Bridge and a 7.5-kilometer stream walk, and Day 2 adds walking at two mountain peaks, so this tour suits travelers with moderate fitness who are comfortable on their feet for several hours each day. The cable cars handle the steepest climbs, which is what makes the full two-day route possible without a guide who specializes in technical hiking.

Top questions

What is the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge actually like to walk on?

The Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge has a floor made of triple-layered transparent tempered glass, so you see the canyon directly beneath your feet as you walk. It spans 300 meters above the canyon and was designed by Israeli architect Haim Dotan. The bridge is officially named Yuntiandu, meaning "Cloud Sky Crossing," and holds multiple world records as the world's first cable-stayed glass bridge over a high mountain canyon.

How much walking is involved each day?

Day 1 includes walking across the Glass Bridge and a 7.5-kilometer walk along Golden Whip Stream through the park, with cable car descents included. Day 2 involves walking at Yuanjiajie after the Bailong Elevator takes you up, then walking at Tianzi Mountain before the Tianzi Cableway brings you down. The tour is designed for moderate fitness; the operator notes it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

Are meals included in the two days?

Meals are not included in this tour. The guide will take you to sites where food is available, but you arrange and pay for your own lunch and dinner both days.

What are Yuanjiajie and Hallelujah Mountain?

Yuanjiajie is a section of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park where the mountains inspired the Hallelujah Mountain in the Avatar film. You reach it via the Bailong Elevator, the world's tallest full-exposure outdoor lift. At the top you'll find First Bridge under Heaven and Lover Peaks among other named formations.

Does the tour include hotel pickup and drop-off?

Yes, the tour includes private transportation and hotel pickup. The guide meets you at your hotel on Day 1 morning and returns you there at the end of Day 2.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English and Chinese, so you can book with confidence if English is your language.