15 Tours in Zhangjiajie to Build a Day Around

1.2-Day Avatar Mountain, Glass Bridge, and Mt. Tianmen Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 216 reviews · 9 hours - 2 days · from $99Our pick

This two-day Zhangjiajie tour combines Yuanjiajie’s Avatar-inspired peaks, Yangjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, and Mt. Tianmen. English-speaking guides such as Phoenix, Liz, Bonnie, and Daniel lead small groups or private trips, arrange transport and tickets, and help with photos. Meals are not included, and walking is demanding.

“A wonderful two-day trip with the guides Tracy and Daniel, both passionate about their work, helped us appreciate all the wonders of the place. Excellent organization and transportation. Highly recommended.”

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2.2-Day Mini Group to Avatar Mountain, Glass Bridge and Mt. Tianmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $109Top rated

Spend two full days exploring Zhangjiajie with a small group of up to eight. Ride the Bailong Elevator, see Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain, cross the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, and visit Tianmen Mountain and Heaven's Gate. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, transport, bottled water, and selected tickets are included.

“Our tour guide Liz was excellent and made the experience effortless. No forced shopping as advertised! I joined this group tour as a solo traveler and enjoyed meeting other people on the tour.”

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3.1-Day Private Zhangjiajie Tour to Avatar Mountain & Glass Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $129

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, the Bailong Elevator, and the Glass Bridge. A private guide such as Dora, Wendy, Max, or Fiona helps you handle park buses, tickets, photo stops, and timing. Pickup, private transport, bottled water, and guide service are included, but confirm your ticket option before booking.

“Well organised tour, could not recommend it more. Arianna my tour guide was an absolute star! Very helpful and full of local travel tips!”

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4.Best Mini Group to Zhangjiajie Forest Park & Avatar Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $109

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Zhangjiajie National Forest Park with an English-speaking guide and a group capped at eight. Ride the Bailong Elevator, visit Yuanjiajie and the Avatar-inspired Hallelujah Mountain, see Yangjiajie’s Natural Great Wall, and finish at Tianzi Mountain. Hotel pickup, transport, bottled water, and, for bookings after January 25, entry tickets and cable cars are included.

“Very nice your taking us to surreal places. Our guide was very knowledgeable and took us from one spot to another effortlessly. Definitely recommended.”

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5.2-Day Private Tour to Mt.AVATAR & Glass Bridge & Mt.Tianmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $235

You’ll explore Zhangjiajie with a private English-speaking guide and driver, covering Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, the 326-meter Bailong Elevator, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, and Tianmen Mountain. Guides such as Amy, Rose, Eva, Lily, and Jean are praised for flexible timing, crowd navigation, photos, and local advice. Entrance fees, meals, and hotel costs are extra.

“Jason was an amazing guide - he was extreemly helpful and resourcesful in planning my trip. In addition, he was a great person to talk to. I highly recommend him!”

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6.4-Day Zhangjiajie Tour to All Highlight Attractions with VIP Lift

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $511

You get four days of private transport and a professional guide through Zhangjiajie’s main sights, including Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, Golden Whip Brook, Yellow Dragon Cave, the Grand Canyon glass bridge, and Tianmen Mountain. Guides such as Rose, Jason, Lina, and Ronan are praised for flexible planning. Your hotel and cable cars are extra.

“All three days were amazing. Definitely some of the best views I’ve seen in my life. The engineering behind the attractions it’s also great.”

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7.Top Zhangjiajie Mini Group Tour: Glass Bridge & Tianmen Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $109

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon’s famous Glass Bridge and Tianmen Mountain’s Heaven’s Gate. A professional English-speaking guide, air-conditioned van, hotel pickup, drop-off, bottled water, and site tickets are included for eligible bookings. The group is limited to eight people, with no shopping stops.

“A full guided tour with hotel pick up and drop off. The guide Daniel was very supportive and informative. He provided a personal touch that made a nig difference.”

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8.3-Day Private Zhangjiajie Discovery Tour with Glass Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $346

This private three-day tour pairs Zhangjiajie National Forest Park with the Grand Canyon glass bridge and Tianmen Mountain. Your English-speaking guide and driver handle transfers, park routes, and changing weather. Guides such as Hanna, Fiona, Max, Rose, and Vicky have been praised for clear explanations, local insight, and practical help on steep or slippery paths.

“Excellent Choice and wonderful Tour guide! For this kind of visit it is definitely a must to have a guide like Hanna, the one who took care of us and every detail with great care and literally pamper us during the three days going way beyond our expectations! Thank you Viator and Hanna for your help making this travel experience an awesome one!”

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9.Best Mini Group to Zhangjiajie Forest Park & Avatar Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 9 hours - 2 days · from $99

Spend a full day in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park with an English-speaking guide such as Winnie, Phoenix, Liz, or Zoe. Ride the Bailong Elevator, see Avatar-inspired peaks, visit Yangjiajie and Tianzi Mountain, and return by cable car. The small group is capped at eight people, with private tours also available.

“It was a great experience. Lots of places we visited in a day. Emilia is was really helpful as a tour guide. You should also consider this ticket does not include all the sub-tickets and you should pay around 600RMB more.”

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10.1-Day Private Tour to ZJJ National Forest Park & Avatar Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $95

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Zhangjiajie National Forest Park with a private English-speaking guide such as Jean, Wendy, Max, or Coco. The route links Golden Whip Brook, the Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie, and Tianzi Mountain. Your guide handles park transport, ticket arrangements, photo stops, lunch suggestions, and route changes when crowds or fog affect the views.

“​Our tour guide, Jean, is punctual, patient, and manages difficult situations well. She is well versed in the history and geology of the area she conducted. Our needs are well taken care off. We feel fortunate to have her for this tour.”

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11.Zhangjiajie National Park: 2-Day Guided Tour w/ Glass Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 2 days · from $339

Spend two full days exploring Zhangjiajie with a private English-speaking guide, hotel or station pickup, and air-conditioned transport. Ride the Bailong Elevator, walk among the Avatar-inspired peaks, follow Golden Whip Stream, and cross the 375-meter glass bridge. Guides such as Venus, Joy, Tim, and Nina are praised for clear explanations and flexible planning.

“We had a brilliant experience on both days of the trip, Sunny was an incredible guide and made the trips really enjoyable. She looked after us with water and snacks and accommodated us every step of the way. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anybody visiting Zhangjiajie.”

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12.Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $44Best value

Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, home to more than 3,000 sandstone peaks linked to Avatar’s Hallelujah Mountains. Your ticket includes park entry, eco-bus transport, insurance, and multiple entries for up to four days. Cableways, the Bailong Elevator, and the Shili Gallery train cost extra. Present your passport at the gate.

“Zhangjiajie's magical landscape of towering peaks and lush greenery provided the backdrop for an absolutely exceptional tour experience. Our guide's outstanding service made all the difference - his passion for this unique environRead more”

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13.1-Day Private Tour to Zhangjiajie Forest Park & Avatar Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $175

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Ride the Tianzi Mountain cable car, walk mountain paths, see Yuanjiajie’s Avatar-inspired peaks and First Bridge under Heaven, then descend by the 335-meter Bailong Elevator. Pickup and park tickets are included, but lunch is not.

“This was an amazing tour. Everything was so well organized and Wendy was an incredible tour guide. She took me to so many “hidden” spots that had amazing viewpoints and with no tourists! Her command of English was also excellent and she was very pleasant and friendly.”

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14.1-Day Private Tour to Zhangjiajie Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 14 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $210

Spend 7 to 10 hours exploring Zhangjiajie National Forest Park with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Ride the cable car toward Tianzi Mountain, walk among misty sandstone pillars, and visit Yuanjiajie. Guides such as Jack and Jackson have helped guests with route finding and optional add-ons, including the glass bridge and helicopter rides.

“We spent the day with jackson in zhangjiajie national park and glass bridge, she was super friendly and knowledgable. We asked a million questions and she always had an answer, she was easy going. We were also lucky that we were there off-season, so booking a helicopter round trip was super easy and we did that with her. I can recommend this tour very much, it improved our experience there a thousand times!”

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15.Full-Day Private Tour of Tianmen Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $195

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Tianmen Mountain from Wulingyuan with a private English or Chinese-speaking guide. You’ll ride the nearly 4.5-mile cable car, visit Tianmen Cave and Tianmen Mountain Temple, and reach Yunmeng Fairy Summit. Guides such as Sunny, Murphy, Sam, Chris, and others can add local history, folklore, and help with photos.

“Amazing day up the mountain - our guide Sam was brilliant and spoke excellent English, the views and the glass walkways are a must see.”

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