Zhangjiajie Western Hunan 5-day travel guide, go deep into the National Forest Park to explore the wonders of the canyon

Day 1: Encounter Zhangjiajie and explore the wonders of the canyon

Arrive in Zhangjiajie in the morning and take a short rest in the hotel. In the afternoon, go straight to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and challenge the exciting "Yuntiandu" glass bridge. There is a deep canyon under your feet and surrounded by green mountains. Every step is thrilling and taking pictures is super blockbuster. Walk across the glass bridge and then stroll to the bottom of the valley to feel the freshness and tranquility of nature. In the evening, taste firewood chicken and bamboo tube rice in the farmhouse around the scenic area. After having enough wine and food, return to the hotel to rest.

Day 2: Go deep into Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Walk along the Golden Whip Stream in the morning. The stream is clear, the peaks are lined up, and you can occasionally encounter naughty wild macaques. In the afternoon, take the Bailong Sky Ladder to quickly go up the mountain and go to Yuanjiajie to experience the same floating mountain scenery as "Avatar". When surrounded by clouds and mist, Hallelujah Mountain is like a fairyland, which is amazing. In the evening, taste the spicy and addictive Sanxiaguo and the delicious and nourishing rock ear stewed chicken near the scenic area to draw a perfect end to the day's trip

Day 3: The thrill of Tianmen Mountain and the romance of Furong Town

Go to Tianmen Mountain in the morning, step onto the glass plank road, and experience the thrill of every step. Climb 999 steps to Tianmen Cave, overlooking the magnificent mountains and rivers, and feel a full sense of accomplishment. At noon, eat special snacks at the snack street at the lower station of Tianmen Mountain Cableway to replenish energy. Go to Furong Town in the afternoon, stroll along the stone slab street at night, enjoy the dreamy night view of the waterfall under the lights, and taste the rice tofu and osmanthus candy to feel the leisure time of the ancient town.

Day 4: Go to Fenghuang Ancient Town from Furong Town

Get up early in the morning to enjoy the morning view of Furong Town, visit the Tuwang Palace, and feel the historical charm. Go to Fenghuang Ancient Town in the afternoon, and start exploring the ancient town after checking in. At night, stroll along the Tuojiang River, admire the quaint stilt houses, visit the former residences of Shen Congwen and Xiong Xiling, and feel the humanistic atmosphere. Then take a black-sailed boat to cruise the Tuojiang River at night, enjoy the bright night view of the lights on both sides, and finally find a bar to spend a romantic night with songs and wine.

Day 5: Fenghuang Ancient Town - Return

Get up early and take another look at the morning view of Fenghuang Ancient Town, which is quiet and gentle. Take a walk along the river to feel the charm of the ancient city. After that, pack up and check out. In the afternoon, you can move freely in the ancient city, visit specialty shops, pick souvenirs, and embark on the return journey with full memories.

Food Recommendation

Three pots: Zhangjiajie's signature dish, bacon, tripe and other ingredients are stir-fried over high heat and then stewed. The aroma is rich and spicy, super addictive, and super delicious!

Rice noodles: the first choice for breakfast! The rice noodles are smooth and chewy, with rich toppings such as beef and spare ribs. Every bite is tasty and the soup is super delicious.

Artemisia Baba: A traditional snack in western Hunan, made from young leaves of Artemisia and glutinous rice flour, with sweet and salty flavors. The sweet bean paste filling is not greasy, and the salty bacon and wild vegetable filling is super fragrant.

Blood Baba Duck: The duck meat is firm and the blood baba is soft and glutinous. The combination of the two is salty and fragrant, and you can't stop eating one bite after another.

Rock Ear Stewed Chicken: Use Zhangjiajie's unique rock ear and match it with local chicken. Rock ear grows on cliffs, is rich in nutrients, and has a crisp taste. Stewed with tender chicken, the chicken soup is delicious and sweet. The chicken absorbs the unique flavor of the rock ear, and the meat is tender and juicy. Every bite is full of gifts from nature.