9 Days Essence Hunan Tour from Shenzhen by High Speed Train

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast you will spend a full day at Window of the World, Splendid China and Folk Culture Village (including the night performance).

Window of the World: Window of the World is a theme park where you can find vivid replicas of the world’s wonders, historical sites, and scenic sites.

Splendid China & Chinese Folk Cultural Village: Splendid China & Chinese Cultural Village is comprised of two sections. The first is a miniature park of China and the other section consists of 56 houses, each representing one of the 56 nationalities in China.

Detailed Itinerary: After having halal lunch, transfer to Shenzhen High Speed Railway Station to take the high speed train. 
(G78 14:00PM - 16:52PM Second class seat )
Take about 3 hours train, guide and driver in Changsha will welcome you at Changsha Railway station, you will then visit Huangxing Walking Street after you will be drive to the hotel for checking-in. 

Huangxing Walking Street: As with most any Chinese city, Changsha has a walking street. The front of Huangxing Walking Street sprouts from Jiefang Road and stretches south to Chengnan Road. In many ways the center of the city revolves around walking street. There is shopping, snacks, a concert stage at the center square, throngs of people and always something interesting to gawk at.

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast, visit Yuelu Moutain, Yuelu Academy, then our guide and driver will escort you from Changsha to Shaoshan. At Shaoshan you will visit Former Residence of Chair Man Mao Zedong, Bronze Statue Square and Willow Lake, you will then be driven to Changde. Over night at Changde.

Yuelu Academy: Yuelu Academy, one of the four greatest academies in ancient China, is situated at the foot of Yuelu Mountain and on the west bank of the Xiang River. It was one of the four ancient Chinese academies and well known for some of China’s great scholars, poets, philosophers and political leaders.

Yuelu Mountain: Yuelu Mountain gathers together the essence of Xiang and Chu culture. Numerous scenic spots and historical sites are in this mountain, it is also a good place for local people to hike and rest.

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast, our guide and driver will escort you to Fenghuang (300 klometers from Changde, about 4 hours). The city is also known as Phoenix Town. Upon arrival you will visit Phoenix Town (ticket includes 9 scenic spots in Fenghuang), Tuojiang River Cruise and Rainbow Bridge.

Phoenix Town: Fenghuang County is located in Xiangxi Prefecture, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. It has an exceptionally well-preserved ancient town that harbors unique ethnic languages, customs, arts and a lot of distinctive architectural remains of Ming and Qing styles.

Tuojiang River: Tuojiang River, the largest river in the Fenghuang county, is one of the branches of Wushui River. Originating from Nanshan Gorge of Dusha, Kuhe, Tuojiang River flows from west to east in Fenghuang county. It is 131 kilometers long, among which 96.9 kilometers is in Fenghuang County, with the drainage are of 732.42 square kilometers.

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast, you will be driven to Zhangjiajie, which will takes about 4.5 hours. Then visit Tianmen Mountain the highest mountain in Zhangjiajie. Your guide will take you to explore the best scenic spots such as Tianmen Cave and Sky-walk Path. 

Tianmen Mountain: Tianmen Mountain is a mountain located within Tianmen Mountain National Park, Zhangjiajie, in northwestern Hunan Province, China.

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast you will visit Yuanjiajie (Bai Long Sightseeing Elevator), Tianzi Mountain (Cable Car), Ten Miles Gallery (one-way mini train).

Yuanjiajie Scenic Area: Yuanjiajie is famous as a tourist destination in Zhangjiajie Forest Park. It becomes more popular as the Southern Sky Pillar inspired the floating mountains in the Hollywood blockbuster Avatar.

Bailong Lift: Bailong Lift is known as the " fastest, highest, maximum carrying capacity outdoor sightseeing elevator" in the world, and therefore it is in the Guinness Book of World Records. Are you dare to take it?

Tianzi Mountain: Tianzi Mountain is named after Xiang Dakun who led the local farmers' revolt and called himself Tianzi---the Son of Heaven. Bounded by Suoxi Valley on the east, Zhangjiajie on the south, Sangzhi County on the north, Tianzi Mountain is one of the four scenic zones in Wulingyuan. It locates on the highest point of "Golden Triangle", its highest point being 1262.5m and lowest point being 534m .

Ten-mile Gallery: Located in the Donggou Gorge, Ten-mile Gallery is a 5km scenic road with Wanxing village and Longtan village on each end. With all kinds of sceneries and attractions on it, the road offers an amazing experience of beauty.

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast you will tour the Great Canyon, Junsheng Gallery and Tusi Palace. You will then be escorted to Changsha later, which will take 4 hours.

Grand Canyon: There are so many waterfalls at Grand Canyon, it just everywhere. Green Trees and fresh air makes your visit here cool and comfortable, and the stream was filled with a layer of mist, just like a paradise, makes your trouble go away.

Zhangjiajie Junsheng Painting Institute: Reputed to be a form of ”green painting” and ”environmental protection painting” in art circles, Junsheng Sandstone Painting is regarded as ”the special pride of Hunan”. It is highly rated and prized by art collectors. In fact, it is considered the precious gift that the Hunan Provincial Government present to all guests at home and abroad.

Tusi Castle: Tusi Palace is also know as Zhangjiajie Tujia Customs Park. It is a large integrated tourism service enterprises that consist of tourism, cultural performances, rare exhibitions, accommodation, entertainment, and shopping.

Detailed Itinerary: Tianxin Pavilion Park: Located in the southeast corner of Changsha central area, Tianxin Pavilion Park is one of the most well-preserved ancient city remains in Changsha city, including landmarks scenic spots such as Tianxin ancient pavilion and ancient wall. Now the park is ranked as one of Changsha’s Four Great Ancient Historic Sites, China’s famous historic culture pavilion and national AAAA tourist attraction.

Changsha Huanghua International Airport: Changsha Huanghua International Airport (IATA: CSX, ICAO: ZGHA) is the airport serving Changsha, Hunan province, People's Republic of China, as well as nearby cities such as Zhuzhou and Xiangtan.