Zhangjiajie: 1-Day Forest Park Tour from Chongqing by Train
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Is Zhangjiajie: 1-Day Forest Park Tour from Chongqing by Train worth booking?
Zhangjiajie: 1-Day Forest Park Tour from Chongqing by Train is a 13-hour experience in Chongqing, China, from $200 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
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- Duration
- 13 hours
- From
- $200 per person
Visit highlights of Zhangjiajie including the National park with this private day tour from Chongqing by train You will be picked up and dropped off at your Chongqing hotel.
What you get
- The second class train tickets between Chongqing and Zhangjiajie
- The pick up and drop off of Chongqing hotel
- The private tour guide & car
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- The ticket of the main park, Bailong elevator and Tianzi cable car
About this experience
Visit highlights of Zhangjiajie including the National park with this private day tour from Chongqing by train You will be picked up and dropped off at your Chongqing hotel.
What's included
Included
- The second class train tickets between Chongqing and Zhangjiajie
- The pick up and drop off of Chongqing hotel
- The private tour guide & car
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- The ticket of the main park, Bailong elevator and Tianzi cable car
What you'll see and do
Your driver will sign your name and meet you at the hotel lobby at 6:00am and transfer to the Chongqing train station, due to you need to catch the 7am train to Zhangjiajie and you will reach at 10am.
10 minutes here
Zhangjiajie
Upon arrival in Zhangjiajie, your guide will meet you at the train station arrival exit and lead you to the National forest park and need 35 miuntes driving.
10 minutes here
With magnificent mountain ranges, deep valleys, mysterious caves, lush vegetation, cascading waterfalls and mist-shrouded stone pillars, Hunan's Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a wonderland of natural beauty. On this full-day tour your guide will meet you at 9:00am of your hotel lobby in Zhangjiajie city central or Wulingyuan hotel then we visit different mountain areas such as Tianzi Mountian, where the world's longest cable car ride carries you to the mountain's peak, and the unique platform-shaped Yuanjiajie Mountain. There are more than 500 species of wildlife and vegetation in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, including rare monkeys, gingko trees and thousands of colorful birds. The most notable geographic features of the park are its hundreds of towering sandstone pillars. Fans of Hollywood blockbusters will instantly recognize the stunning landscape as the inspiration for the scenery of Pandora in James Cameron’s hit movie Avatar.
240 minutes here · Admission included
Tianzi Mountain
You will take a shuttle bus(20 mins driving) to the Tianzi mountain cable station and need to walk up the 200 steps to reach the station.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Tianzi Mountain Clouds
After the 20 mins cable car ride, you will reach the top of the Tianzi mountain then we will take a shuttle bus again(5 mins driving) to the Tianzi Mountain central area which is provides stunning views of peaks, which rise one after another. It is known as 'the Monarch of the Peak Forest'. At the top of the mountain, visitors can see the full extent of the Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Beautiful scenes of the mountain greet visitors in different seasons. There are four wonders: the Sea of Clouds, the Radiance of the Moonlight, Rays of Sunshine and the Snow in winter.
20 minutes here · Admission included
BaiLong Elevator
After the Yuanjiajie(Avatar mountain), you will take a shuttle(15 mins driving) head to the Bailong Elevator. Bailong Elevator is very magnificent. The total height of it is 335 meters (1099 feet), of which the running height is 326 meters (1069 feet). 154 meters (505 feet) of the total height is in the mountain wells and the rest of 172 meters (564 feet) was composed of steel derrick and other components. The Elevator includes three exposure sightseeing elevators running parallelly. Each elevator can take 50 passengers every time and the speed is 3 m / s (the speed has been accelerated to 5m / s since 2013). If the three elevators run simultaneously, the amount of one-way passengers will reach 4,000 per hour.
20 minutes here · Admission included
At the end, your guide will escort you to Zhangjiajie train sattion to catch 6pm train to Chongqing and arriving in Chongqing at 8:30pm.
30 minutes here
Chongqing
Upon arrival in Chongqing, you will find your driver at Chongqing train station and then transfer back to the Chongqing hotel around 9pm. The tour end.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- happychinatours
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour will be unavailable during the festivel in China
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Good to know
- Duration
- 13 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $200 to $599
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 52
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Zhangjiajie: 1-Day Forest Park Tour from Chongqing by Train: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chongqing.
How much does Zhangjiajie: 1-Day Forest Park Tour from Chongqing by Train cost?
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Prices start at $200 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chongqing usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Zhangjiajie: 1-Day Forest Park Tour from Chongqing by Train take?
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Plan for about 13 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chongqing is not rushed.
Is Zhangjiajie: 1-Day Forest Park Tour from Chongqing by Train worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Chongqing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Zhangjiajie: 1-Day Forest Park Tour from Chongqing by Train?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Zhangjiajie: 1-Day Forest Park Tour from Chongqing by Train suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 13-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Zhangjiajie: 1-Day Forest Park Tour from Chongqing by Train?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chongqing can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chongqing and add a light layer if any part of the 13-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Zhangjiajie: 1-Day Forest Park Tour from Chongqing by Train start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chongqing within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Chongqing?
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On Outty we rank every Chongqing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Chongqing Wulong National Park Private Tour, Premium Chongqing Private Tours: Highlights, Night View or Cruise, Chongqing 8D Mountain City Full Day Join In Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Chongqing?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Chongqing?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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