World Natural Heritage World Geopark The First National Forest Park of China
Tour Itinerary:
D1, Arrival in Wuhan
Welcome to Wuhan, the capital of China Hubei Province! Your guide and driver will meet you at airport or train station and pick you up at your hotel. The rest of day is free for you to explore this city.
Accommodation: Wuhan City Hotel
D2, Wuhan (B,L,D)
After breakfast, your will begin your whole day Wuhan city visit.
You first stop is Guiyuan Temple(桂园寺). First built in the early Qing Dynasty, Guiyuan Temple is one of the four biggest temples for Buddhist meditation in Hubei as well as an important Buddhist temple in China.
Later, head to the Heptachord Terrace (Guqin Tai古琴台), located on the south bank of Moon Lake, near the western foot of Tortoise Hill. It is the beautiful site with great layout where you could appreciate the sincere friendship between Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi in Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 B.C.).
Lastly, transfer to Hubei Provincial Museum（湖北省博物馆）. Founded in 1953, it has 6.5 hectares with 200,000 exquisite items include bronze, jade and lacquer work, porcelain and paintings. You can enjoy a performance of chime bells, stone chimes and other ancient instruments. The museum is a window to explore Chinese history.
Accommodation: Wuhan City Hotel
D3, Wuhan-Wudangshan (B,L,D)
At early morning, you will transfer to Yellow Crane Tower(黄鹤楼), one of the most renowned towers south of the Yangtze River. It enjoys the fame of “The First Scenery under Heaven”. And its cultural significance led to its being made the symbol of Wuhan City.Then take bus to Wudangshan with 6 hours. In the late afternoon, you will arrival in Wudangshan. After check in hotel, you will free to visit this place at leisure.
Accommodation: Wudangshan Area Hotel
D4, Wudang Mountain (B,L,D)
After breakfast, you will embark on a unique tour of Wudang Mountain, the famous Taoist Mountain.Firstly take tourist bus to Zhongguan and change cable car to the Wudang Mountain Summit. On the top, you will visit Taihe Temple, Zhuanyun Palace and Golden Palace, the landmark of Wudang Mountain. After that, take cable car down and head to the other side of mountain to visit Nanyan Temple, and Purple Clouds Palace operated by Taoist Association to learn some Taoism. Later come to Prince Slope to visit the place where prince studied.
Accommodation: Wudangshan Area Hotel
Wudang Mountain: Also named as Taihe Mountain, It’s famous for the Taoist and Tai Chi, a kind of Martial Arts. It was the must destination for Taoist learners to become immortality since the end of Han Dynasty, and had a peak time in Ming Dynasty. In 1994, Wudang Mountain was declared to be the World Heritage Site. It has 72 peaks and the highest one is called Tianzhu Peak about 1,612 above sea level, marking the height of Wudang Mountain. And those ancient buildings in Wudang Mountain epitomize the architectural and artistic achievements of Chinese Dynasties of Yuan, Ming and Qing, especially the Nanyan Temple, Taihe Temple and Purple Clouds Palace, reflecting the highly religious thought.
Golden Palace: Situated in the summit, It’s the symbol of Wudang Mountain with the same level of Forbidden City in Beijing. As costing 100,000 kg of copper and 300 kg of gold in Ming Dynasty, Golden Palace showed the Wudang Taoist’highest position at that time.
D5,WUDANGSHAN-CHANGSHA (B,L,D)
After breakfast,and 6-7 hours dirve to Changsha city,and transfer for city tour and free time for shopping in Huangxing shopping street.Then transfer to hotel for check in.
Accommodation: Changsha Dolton International Hotel
D6,CHANGSHA CITY (B,L,D)
After breakfast,take bus to visit Orange island and Aiwan Pavilion and Yuelu Mountain.
Accommodation: Changsha Dolton International Hotel
D7,CHANGSHA-FENG HUANG (B,L,D)
Hongqiao District: There are many stilted building nearby Hongqiao district, standing on the bridge can view an excellent scenery.
The Former Residence of Shen Congwen: The residence is a typical spacious ancient courtyard with special tectonic style of Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Xiongxiling Former Residence: The residence of the First Prime Minister of the Republic of China.
Tuojiang River (Include Boat Ride): Take a boat tour on Tuojiang River enjoy scenery of Phoenix Ancient Town.Ancient Town (Night Tour): Experience the real intentions, the distinctive ancient city of Phoenix.
Accommodation: Fenghuang Xiangxi Grand Hotel
D8,FENG HUANG-ZHANG JIA JIE (B,L,D)
TIANMEN MOUNTAIN (Incl. Cable Car, Glass Boardwalk, Tian Men Cave, Per Way Elevator): Take the Tianmen Mountain Cable Car, the longest sightseeing cable car in the world. Tianmenshan has a deep historical and cultural heritage and is known as “The First Divine Mountain in Western Hunan”and “The Spirit of Wuling.”
Accommodation: Wulingyuan Huatian Choice Hotel
D9,ZHANG JIA JIE (B,L,D)
TIANZI MOUNTAIN (Incl. Cable Car): Visit Helong Park and Shilin of West Sea
YUAN JIA JIE: Is in the northern part of the National Forest Park and is called the mysterious Pandora World. Here, you can explore the world of fantasy in the “Avatar” where the mountains float and are dotted.
ZHANGJIAJIE NATIONAL FOREST PARK: It’s famous for its unique quartz sand peaks and landforms, contain “Male,odd,quiet, wild, and show” as a form. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is famous for its peaks.It is quiet in the valleys.
ZHANGJIAJIE CANYON (Incl. Glass Bridge): he world’s tallest and longest bridge with the world’s highest bungee-the two vice bridges of the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Enjoy ZHANG JIA JIE GREAT PERFORMANCES
Accommodation: Wulingyuan Huatian Choice Hotel
D10,ZHANGJIAJIE-WUHAN AIRPORT FOR NIGHT FLIGHT (B,L,D)
JIANG HAN PEDESTRIAN STREET: Is a century-old commercial Street, bringing together a large
number of department stores and fashion brand stores.Transfer to International Airport.
Quotation inclusion: RMB**** /P.P(Group for 15+1 FOC above)
(Tour leader without ID will be charged the same as tourist)
1.Hotel fees: Above the hotel room(above 4-5star hotel with breatfast)
2.Entrance Fee to all the scenic spots specified above:
Wudangshan,Tai Chi Lake,Jingzhou ancient city,Zhangjiajie national forest park,Tianmenshan, Grand canyon and Glass bridge,Fenghuang town.
3.Cable/Elevator fees:
Bailong elevator:single way; Tianzishan cable: single way; Shoes cover for Tianmen mountain, Escalator of Tianmenshan;Ten miles gallery(small train) double way
4.Private transfer: Tour bus(22 Seats) service for the scenic spot specified in the above itinerary
5.8 lunches and 8 dinners (Tujia style, Sanxiaguo fresh, Wild mushroom, Miao style, Bamboo Banquet)
6.English guide service for whole trip
7.Tour Local Insurance
8.Service charge & Government Taxes.
Quotation exclusion:
1.No compulsory programs
2.Tips for the guide and driver's excellent service,35USD/PP.
3.Laundry service, Phone calls, Medical, Porterage and luggage service
4.Other personal expenses.
Other tips:
1.The cost of tips and Compulsory programs should be paid to the guide;
2.Tourists are not allowed halfway off mission;
3.This itinerary will be stop during chinese long-holiday;
4.Shopping: Traditional Chinese Medicine/Jewelry/ Silk/tea/ Latex/ Photograph.
