China’s Avatar Mountains
China’s Avatar Mountains
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About this Journey
Explore the celestial landscape of Wulingyuan Scenic Area, where a forest of natural stone skyscrapers forms an ancient cityscape. This UNESCO World Heritage Site’s biggest draw is Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, home to the towering sandstone pillars that inspired the mythical world of Pandora in James Cameron’s Avatar. On a cloudy day, these pillars appear to be floating in the sky. South of Wulingyuan lies Tianmen (“Heaven’s Gate”) Mountain, where a gravity-defying glass walkway will make you feel as if you are walking in the sky. China’s Avatar mountains are truly a magical sight to behold.
Itinerary
Day 1 - 2
Follow along Golden Whip Stream past Sand Sword Gully, Purple Grass Pool, and Meeting Across a Thousand Miles • Soak in the astounding views at Yellow Stone Village
Day 3
Visit Tianzi (“Son of Heaven”) Mountain, famous for its leafy alpine trees • Take a shuttle bus to Yuanjiajie, a naturally formed platform mountain • Admire the First Bridge of the World, a natural rock bridge formed by the elements • Stand in awe in front of the defiant Southern Sky Column, officially renamed “Avatar Hallelujah Mountain” • Ride down in the Hundred Dragon Elevator, claimed to be the highest outdoor elevator in the world
Day 4
Admire freshwater Baofeng Lake and its lush surroundings • Ride on the world’s longest cableway to the summit of Tianmen (“Heaven’s Gate”) Mountain • Put on a brave face as you walk along Tianmen Mountain’s famous glass skywalk, which clings to a sheer cliff face
Recommended Hotels
PULLMAN ZHANGJIAJIE
Enjoy 5-star luxury right in the midst of the soaring mountain surroundings. The Pullman features an outdoor swimming pool and is only 40 minutes from the airport.
Details
What’s Included
- All overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
- All admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary
- Meals as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water
- Ground transportation, including airport transfers
- Services of an English-speaking WanderEastern guide
- Private chauffeur service to and from airport at start and end of your trip
What’s Excluded
- International and domestic flights, domestic trains, plus relevant taxes
- Chinese tourist visa, which is required for most foreign passport holders
- Travel and medical insurance
- Meals, apart from those included in the itinerary, and alcohol
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Excursions and activities not included in the itinerary
- Discretionary gratuities for guides and drivers
TRIP COST
$2480 USD per person
Single Supplement $980 USD per person
Next Steps
Next Steps
How do I secure my spot on this tour?
We will continue to work with you until your trip is perfect.
For international bookings: Once you are ready to book, a USD$500 planning fee, per booking, is required to begin reserving your arrangements. This will go towards your trip costs and will be taken off your final balance amount.
For bookings made in China: Once you are ready to book, a RMB1,000 deposit, per person, is required. This will go towards your trip costs and will be taken off your final balance amount.
What is the payment schedule?
1. Deposit:
A deposit is required to secure your reservation. Once your deposit has been received, we will send your confirmation along with a detailed itinerary and all the information you’ll need to prepare for your journey.
2. Full payment:
Full trip payment should be made 30 days prior to departure. If you’re booking within 30 days of your departure, you may be asked to pay make the full payment straight away.
Payments can be made via Paypal, credit card, bank transfer, WeChat or Alipay
Is this trip guaranteed to run?
This trip will be scheduled to run once we receive bookings from 2 passengers. Should the journey be cancelled due to lack of sign-ups or government restrictions, WanderEastern will fully refund any deposits or fees paid.
What is your cancelation policy?
See our full terms and conditions for more information.
Why WanderEastern
Why WanderEastern
We’re on the ground with you
Our team of advisors will design every detail of the trip with you through close consultation, then orchestrate your entire journey while on the ground. We’re in the same time zone as you, so we can fulfill requests and handle issues without a hitch. With over 40 staff in Beijing and an expansive network of operational partners across the country, we have the manpower to ensure your journey is safe, reliable and comfortable from beginning to end.
Your trip, your way
Flexibility is our highest-ranking compliment. We pull off journeys for pioneers with a 6-hour layover to Hollywood’s elite, and everywhere in between. Our team regularly pulls off unprecedented logistical feats; nearly any time frame or budget is within our realm. No matter how you wish to experience China, we are here to bring that dream to life.
We embody passion
WanderEastern guides are carefully handpicked for their knowledge and charisma, then meticulously trained to maintain our exceptional service standards. They are expert storytellers and passionate natives of the regions where they guide, having the perfect combination of local insights and service know-how to bring you seamless once-in-a- lifetime moments all across China.
The little things, the big picture
Supporting inspired local economies allows you to experience the soul of the destination, while also protecting and cultivating China’s artisanal culture. From watching artisans hand make shoes in Yunnan, to picking organic vegetables for dinner on a local farm in Fujian, our tours are designed to showcase and protect China’s heritage, both natural and human.
Have Questions?
Have Questions?
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