5 Days Fenghuang and Zhangjiajie Photography Tour

Destination:Fenghuang, Zhangjiajie

Tour Code: CPT05

Tour Duration: 5 Days

Tour overview:
With a history of about 1316 years, Fenghuang (Chinese for phoenix), a small city under the jurisdiction of the Tujia Autonomous Prefecture of Hunan Province, is surrounded by mountains and girdled by the Tuojiang River. This small, quiet city is famous for its beautiful landscape, and as birthplace of several celebrated Chinese personages. And Zhangjiajie, a rising tourist city famous for its unique natural scenery and abundant tourism resource, was listed into the World Natural Heritage Catalogue by the UNESCO in 1992. What's more, Zhangjiajie was awarded the title of "World Geological Park" in 2004. Exploring in these two ancient and picturesque cities, you will find that there is so much to collect and your camera would never get free...

Day by Day Itinerary

Tour Summary

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B=Breakfast,L=Lunch,D=Dinner

Day 1

Zhangjiajie Arrival

Transfer via: Flight on your own arrangement

Take flight to Zhangjiajie, you will be met by your local guide and then be transferred to your hotel.

Day 2

Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang (B, L)

Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang (B, L)

Transfer via: Private vehicle on our arrangement
Sightseeing: Southern Great Wall

This morning we will drive to Fenghuang, enjoying the beautiful landscape en route. After lunch we depart to visit the Southern Great Wall. Built during the Ming dynasty (1622 AD) with a length of 382km, it was a major ancient project that served as a wall defending against Miao tribe uprisings. It also had the effect of cutting off the exchange of trade and culture between the Han nationality and Miao tribe. We photograph the sunset near the Great Wall.

Day 3

Fenghuang to Zhangjiajie (B, L, D)

Fenghuang to Zhangjiajie (B, L, D)

Transfer via: Private vehicle on our arrangement
Sightsee: Fenghuang Ancient Town

Today we will have a leisurely tour and photograph the Fenghuang Ancient Town, tasting its air of mystery, elegance and primitive simplicity. The bridges over the water and unique houses built on stilts displaying a harmony that is so often portrayed in traditional Chinese paintings.

Today we will also visit a Miao village, mingle with local ethnic minorities and take a glimpse of their culture and customs.

Drive to Zhangjiajie National Park in the late afternoon.

Day 4

Zhangjiajie (B, L, D)

Zhangjiajie (B, L, D)

Sightsee: Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Tianzi Mountain

In the morning we take a gentle hike through the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. Located at the north of the park, Yuanjiajie is a mesa that overlooks a deep valley and a chain of mountain peaks. Later in the morning we transfer to the Tianzi Mountain and have fun enjoying lunch at the peak. The time after lunch is for leisurely exploration around the peak, take photo shots.

In the afternoon, we will take the cable car down.

Day 5

Zhangjiajie Departure (B, L)

Zhangjiajie Departure (B, L)

Transfer via: Flight on your own arrangement
Sightsee: Huangshi Village, Jinbian Brook Scenic Areas

After breakfast we walk into the national park and hike through the beautiful scenic spots like the South Heavenly Gate and the Star-gazing Platform. Located in the west of the park, at 1,200 meters above sea level, Huangshi village is the park's largest viewing terrace. Photograph the beautiful landscape. Explore Jinbian Brook in the afternoon, along which we stroll with chirping birds and singing cicadas.

Later this afternoon, you will be transferred to airport to take departure flight.

B=Breakfast,L=Lunch,D=Dinner

Tour Dates Destinations Services Provided Meals Included
Day 1
Zhangjiajie

Flight to Zhangjiajie, be met and transfer to the hotel.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Wulingyuan International Resort Zhangjiajie International Hotel Kaitian International Hotel
B L D
Day 2
Zhangjiajie/Fenghuang

Morning drive to Fenghuang. Visit the Southern Great Wall and take photo shots.

B L D
Day 3
Fenghuang/Zhangjiajie

Today we will have leisurely tour and photograph the Fenghuang Ancient Town , visit a Miao village. Drive to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in the late afternoon.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Pullman Zhangjiajie Zhangjiajie State Guest Hotel Kaitian International Hotel
B L D
Day 4
Zhangjiajie

In the morning we take a gentle hike through the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area . Then we will transfer to The Tianzi Mountain and have fun enjoying lunch at the peak. Then leisurely exploration & photo around the peak. In the afternoon, we will take the cable car down.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Pullman Zhangjiajie Zhangjiajie State Guest Hotel Kaitian International Hotel
B L D
Day 5
Zhangjiajie

Today we will visit the Huangshizhai / Huangshi Village and Jinbian Brook Scenic Area . Be transferred to airport in the afternoon.

B L D

-NOTE:

1. Normally hotels allow a maximum of 3 adults per room with an extra bed, at extra charge. Some hotels will allow three adults and a small child.

2. Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.

3. More people more discounts. Please enquire for more details.

Price Includes

A. Entrance fees:To scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary.
B. Meals: All meals as specified in the itinerary.
C. Private Transfers: Among airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in the above cities by the private air conditioned vehicle.
D. Guide and Driver: As outlined in the itinerary, a well selected English-speaking guide and driver will accompany you throughout the entire tour in that city. They do not fly with you from one city to another.
E. Hotels: Hotel Based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
F. Luggage Transfers: Between airports and hotels.
G. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
H. Travel insurance in mainland China during the above travel period.
I. Arrangements: The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

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