One-day tour from Zhangjiajie to Xiangxi Panda Zoo & Phoenix Ancient City Secret Realm (Chinese-English professional guide + pure play)
- ✨ Unique Combination of Experiences:
- In a single day, traverse the fantastical peaks of Avatar, stroll through the red lantern alleys of Phoenix Ancient Town, and finally, gaze upon pandas amidst the bamboo forests and clouds—this is a travel experience unique to Western Hunan.
- 🌍 Globally Scarce:
- "90% of the world's pandas live in Sichuan—while the pandas of Western Hunan reside in a landscape painting-like secret realm."
- "Seeing pandas elsewhere is like a visit, but seeing pandas in Western Hunan is an encounter—because behind them lies the epic stage of an ancient town and the Wuling Mountains."
- 《Lonely Planet》 calls it “China’s most worthwhile secret town to explore,” and international master photographers consider it a “paradigm of Eastern aesthetics.”
- Dedicated Concierge: 24/7 online English and Chinese customer service, available anytime, anywhere (supports WhatsApp, WeChat)
- High-End Service Configuration · Light Luxury Small Group Quality
- Bilingual Cultural Guide
- Chinese-English bilingual guides provide interpretation throughout the journey, not only explaining the scenery but also connecting the cultural context of Tusi culture, Miao customs, and literary imprints.
- Butler-Style Hospitality
- Business vehicles for pick-up and drop-off throughout the journey, including first-entry tickets to scenic spots, portable tea break packages + travel supplies, no shopping stops, and no hidden costs during the trip.
- A Day to Condense the Essence of Western Hunan: Touch the stone steps of the Tusi dynasty amidst the sound of waterfalls during the day, and step into Shen Congwen’s literary dreamland in the light and shadow of the Tuo River at night.
- Two Golden Scenarios
- Furong Town Waterfall Panoramic Platform—capture the iconic composition of the "Ancient Town Suspended Waterfall"
- Phoenix Ancient Town Tuo River North Bank—capture the classic image of the "Rainbow Bridge Night Light Reflection"
- Space-Time Twin City · A Day Crossing a Thousand Years
- • Morning Departure from the "Cliff Waterfall Ancient Town"
- Explore the thousand-year-old town hanging on the waterfall—Furong Town, walk on the Tusi King's Palace plank road, feel the visual spectacle of the waterfall passing through the town and the ancient town hanging in the air, and touch the Tusi Dynasty's legacy on the bluestone road.
- • Evening Arrival at the "Tuo River City That Never Sleeps"
- Arrive at Phoenix Ancient Town at dusk, witness the stilted buildings gradually light up with thousands of lights, immerse yourself in the poetic night scene depicted in Border Town, and experience the dual aesthetic impact from ink painting scrolls to flowing starry rivers.
What to expect
🕗 Pre-Departure Notice One day before departure, before 6 PM, you will receive a departure notice or the tour guide’s WeChat QR code via WhatsApp and email. Customer service and the tour guide will proactively contact you. Please submit your ID photos in a timely manner to arrange the itinerary. Thank you for your cooperation and daily focus. 🌸 Online Customer Service Our 24/7 Chinese and English bilingual online customer service is ready! Whether you want to know more about our exquisite small group tours, adjust your private customized itinerary, or have any travel-related questions, feel free to contact us via WeChat or WhatsApp. We will provide professional and attentive service to escort you and make your journey more secure.
24-hour online Chinese and English customer service, available anytime, anywhere via WeChat/WhatsApp, making travel worry-free~ 🚌 Meeting Information Meeting Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Meeting Place: The tour guide will contact you the night before to confirm the pick-up time. If you are within our pick-up range, the tour guide will pick you up at the hotel (subject to actual arrangements). For return trip from Zhangjiajie, airport/train station drop-off without pick-up service details, our staff will contact you in advance for confirmation. Please keep your communication channels open. 🚗 Itinerary Overview Package A: Pick-up at 8:00 AM in the city center and drive to Furong Town (2 hours drive) - Xiangxi Phoenix Giant Panda Garden - Phoenix Ancient City - Zhangjiajie Package B: Gather at the high-speed railway station at 8:00 AM and head to Furong Town (23 minutes) - Xiangxi Phoenix Giant Panda Garden - Phoenix Ancient City - Zhangjiajie
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Reviews
Our guide today Eunice was polite and helpful and she has been very timely and catered to our every need. we appreciate her so much ... she is such a hard worker.
The night view was beautiful and enjoyable.
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