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Zhangjiajie: Tianmen Mountain Day Tour + Furong Ancient Town Night Lights

Zhangjiajie: Tianmen Mountain Day Tour + Furong Ancient Town Night Lights

★★★★★ 4.8 (56)⏱ 11 hours · Private🗣 English guide

Overview

Conquer Tianmen Mountain's 999 stairs and glass walkway by day, then watch Furong Ancient Town's waterfall illuminate at night.

Itinerary

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Zhangjiajie: Tianmen Mountain Day Tour + Furong Ancient Town Night Lights

Two of Hunan's most dramatic landscapes in one private day tour. Morning: ride the world's longest single-direction cable car up Tianmen Mountain, walk the cliffside Glass Skywalk, and descend the 999 steps through the natural Heaven's Gate arch. Lunch in Zhangjiajie city. Afternoon drive 1.5 hours to Furong Town (Hibiscus Town), the only ancient settlement in China built directly atop a 60-meter waterfall. Wander the Tujia stilt houses and stone alleys before nightfall, then watch the entire town and waterfall light up in colored projections at 7:30pm — one of Hunan's most photogenic night views. Late return to your hotel.

Conquer Tianmen Mountain's 999 stairs and glass walkway by day, then watch Furong Ancient Town's waterfall illuminate at night.

Meeting & Pickup

Zhangjiajie City Hotel Pickup
📍 Zhangjiajie City Center, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie, 427000, CN

What's Included

✓ Included

Private hotel pickup and drop-off; English-speaking guide; Tianmen Mountain cable car + entrance + glass skywalk; Furong Town entrance ticket; Lunch

✕ Not included

Dinner in Furong Town (recommended local Tujia cuisine); Glass skywalk shoe-cover fee; Personal expenses; Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

4.8★★★★★Based on 56 reviews
Sarah U.🇳🇿 New Zealand★★★★★2024-10

For us, there are plenty of polished photos online; the useful surprise was having time at the Zhangjiajie peaks without being moved along every five minutes. For 11 hours around Zhangjiajie, the pace felt about right.

Rafael V.🇧🇷 Brazil★★★★★2025-05

Practically speaking, communication beforehand was straightforward. On the day, the plan was explained once and then everything simply felt easy to follow. I would rather keep the pause at the Zhangjiajie peaks than add another stop.

Nina O.🇳🇱 Netherlands★★★★☆2025-08

Bring water and do not over-plan the evening afterward. 11 hours covered more ground than I expected. With 11 hours to work with, the balance felt sensible.

Aoife V.🇦🇪 UAE★★★★★2025-03

Honestly, this felt like travelling with someone who knew the area, not following a person holding a flag. That difference showed most at Tianmen Mountain.

Stefan A.🇮🇹 Italy★★★★★2026-06

Good pacing, clear pickup and enough time at the Zhangjiajie peaks. That is the whole review.