Arrival in Changsha · Private pickup · Hotel check-in
Journey overview
7 Days / 6 NightsYour Journey at a Glance
RouteChangsha → Zhangjiajie → Fenghuang
Hunan Museum and Mawangdui collections · Yuelu Academy · Yuelu Mountain · Orange Isle
Changsha → Zhangjiajie · Tianmen Mountain · Tianmen Cave
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park · Yuanjiajie · Bailong Elevator
Tianzi Mountain · Golden Whip Stream · Transfer to Fenghuang
Fenghuang Ancient Town · Tuojiang River · Hongqiao · Diaojiaolou stilt houses · Evening nightscape
+ 1 more day in the full itinerary below
A 7-day private Hunan journey linking Changsha, Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang Ancient Town for a balanced mix of culture, mountains and historic atmosphere.
Highlights
What makes this journey special
Key experiences selected for this private itinerary.
- Changsha culture, Mawangdui and Yuelu heritage
- Tianmen Mountain and Tianmen Cave
- Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain
- Fenghuang Ancient Town, Tuojiang River and riverside nightscape
Featured attractions
Signature sights along your journey
Selected highlights from this private itinerary.
Tianmen Mountain
Ascend Tianmen Mountain for dramatic cliff scenery, high-altitude viewpoints, mountain walkways and access to the famous Tianmen Cave above Zhangjiajie city.
Tianmen Cave (Heaven's Gate)
See Tianmen Mountain's enormous natural arch, one of Zhangjiajie's most recognizable landmarks, approached by the famous stairway and connected to the mountain's scenic transport system.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Explore the heart of Zhangjiajie's sandstone landscape, where towering quartz-sandstone pillars, forest trails and panoramic viewpoints create the scenery that made the destination famous.
Yuanjiajie
A high plateau of dramatic sandstone viewpoints, including the famous Southern Sky Column and expansive views across the pillar-filled valleys.
Bailong Elevator
Ride the cliffside glass elevator from the valley floor toward the elevated scenic areas of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, combining dramatic views with a fast mountain ascent.
Tianzi Mountain
Take in sweeping views across dense clusters of quartz-sandstone peaks, often layered with mist, before descending by the scenic Tianzi Mountain cableway.
Golden Whip Stream
A gentle valley walk beside a clear stream beneath forested cliffs, offering a calmer ground-level perspective of Zhangjiajie's dramatic terrain.
Tuojiang River
Follow the river through the heart of Fenghuang for classic views of stilt houses, stone bridges, old gates and the historic town reflected in the water.
Hongqiao Wind and Rain Bridge
Cross one of Fenghuang’s best-known covered bridges, combining traditional architecture with elevated views over the Tuojiang River and riverside lanes.
Diaojiaolou Riverside Stilt Houses
See Fenghuang’s signature wooden stilt houses built along the Tuojiang River, especially atmospheric in the early morning and after dark.
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Trip at a Glance
Practical tour details
Core details are pulled directly from this tour’s product data.
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Route: Changsha → Zhangjiajie → Fenghuang
- Tour style: Private Tour
- Guide: English-speaking guide
- Group size: Private group · custom quote
- Accommodation: 6 nights total · 2 Changsha + 2 Zhangjiajie + 2 Fenghuang · selected comfortable hotels with breakfast
- Vehicle: Private vehicle and driver; vehicle size matched to the final group size
- Meals: Hotel breakfast included; other meals only if specifically listed in the confirmed quotation.
- Meeting point: Changsha airport, railway station or confirmed hotel
- Operating season: Year-round · subject to availability
- Departure: Private departure · subject to availability
Day by day
Your private itinerary
The itinerary below is maintained through the product’s itinerary metafield.
- Day 1 · Arrival in Changsha · Private pickup · Hotel check-in
- Day 2 · Hunan Museum and Mawangdui collections · Yuelu Academy · Yuelu Mountain · Orange Isle
- Day 3 · Changsha → Zhangjiajie · Tianmen Mountain · Tianmen Cave
- Day 4 · Zhangjiajie National Forest Park · Yuanjiajie · Bailong Elevator
- Day 5 · Tianzi Mountain · Golden Whip Stream · Transfer to Fenghuang
- Day 6 · Fenghuang Ancient Town · Tuojiang River · Hongqiao · Diaojiaolou stilt houses · Evening nightscape
- Day 7 · Private departure transfer
Included
What’s included
- Private transportation according to the confirmed itinerary
- English-speaking guide service where specified
- Selected accommodation according to the confirmed package
- Main attraction admissions included in the confirmed itinerary
- Intercity transportation and transfers where specified
- Other services specifically listed in your final quotation
Not included
What’s not included
- International and domestic flights or trains unless specifically included
- Meals not specifically listed
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities and upgrades
- Tips and gratuities
- Any services not specified in the confirmed quotation
Before you book
Important information
Transfers
Private arrival transfer in Changsha, intercity transfers according to the confirmed itinerary, and final departure transfer from Fenghuang or the confirmed onward station.
Booking confirmation
Final inclusions, accommodation, transportation and pricing are confirmed in your personalized quotation before booking.
Cancellation
Final booking, amendment and cancellation terms will be provided with the confirmed quotation before payment.
Booking terms
Final booking, amendment and cancellation terms will be provided with the confirmed quotation before payment.
Weather policy
Sightseeing order may be adjusted for weather, traffic, attraction opening hours, transport schedules and other operational conditions while keeping the confirmed route as close as possible.
Important notes
- Reference price is indicative and subject to final quotation.
- Vehicle size is matched to the final group size.
- Final quotation depends on travel dates, group size, hotel availability and confirmed transport arrangements.
More tour details
Explore Hunan on a 7-day private journey linking Changsha, Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang Ancient Town.
The sample itinerary combines Changsha culture, Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and an overnight stay in Fenghuang, with private local services and intercity transfers arranged around the confirmed schedule.
Best forFirst-time Hunan visitors who want culture, Zhangjiajie landscapes and Fenghuang in one private route
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