Charming Xiangxi

Dining: NO | Accommodation: Changsha

• Morning: Depart from Jiangsu and arrive in Changsha. Our staff will meet you at the airport or train station for your hotel transfer.

• Afternoon: Complete hotel check-in . Enjoy free time to explore the "Star City" if you arrive early.

• Evening: Free for dinner. Your guide will contact you tonight via phone/SMS to confirm tomorrow's schedule. Please keep your phone reachable.

Dining: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner | Accommodation: Fenghuang

• Morning: Depart from the hotel to Shaoshan, the birthplace of Mao Zedong. Visit Mao Zedong's Former Residence and Bronze Statue Square to honor the founding father of modern China. 

• Afternoon: Take the expressway to Fenghuang Ancient Town, praised by New Zealand writer Rewi Alley as "the most beautiful small town in China."

• Evening: Enjoy a free walk along the Tuojiang River to experience Miao ethnic customs. Watch the spectacular Seven-Layer Water Curtain Light Show, release a wish lantern, or enjoy local "Huzi Wine" at a riverside bar. (Note: No hidden shopping stops or tourist traps included).

Dining: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner | Accommodation: Zhangjiajie

• Morning: Depart by bus to Moirong Hanwu Miao Village, home to over 100 Miao families practicing thousand-year-old traditions. Experience their unique lifestyle: speaking the Miao language, wearing collarless embroidered clothing, and communicating through song. Witness the local customs, from women’s intricate silver ornaments to men’s traditional martial arts and leaf-whistling.

• Afternoon: Explore Furong Town, the "Thousand-Year-Old Town Hanging on a Waterfall." Once a private retreat for the Tusi Kings, it gained international fame from the 1986 film Hibiscus Town. (Includes scenic shuttle/boat tickets). Later, transfer to Zhangjiajie.

• Evening: Visit Huanglong Cave, the "All-around Champion of World Caves." Explore this underground palace and its signature landmark, the "Sea-Calming Needle" stalagmite—insured for 100 million RMB. Take a boat ride on the Xiangshui River, a 2,820-meter subterranean river that stays at $16^\circ\text{C}$ year-round, making it a perfect sanctuary for the endangered Giant Salamander.

Dining: Breakfast / Dinner | Accommodation: Zhangjiajie

• Morning: After visiting a local specialty market, head to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Walk along Golden Whip Brook, known as the "Lovers' Road," to enjoy the tranquil scenery of playful wildlife and ancient trees. Then, explore the Ten-Mile Gallery, a natural landscape painting where 200 unique rock formations—such as "The Herb Collector" and "Peacock Spreading Its Tail"—line the misty canyon.

• Afternoon: Ascend to Yuanjiajie via the Bailong Elevator. Explore the surreal world of Avatar’s floating mountains at Hallelujah Mountain, Lost Souls Platform, and the First Bridge under Heaven. Continue to Yangjiajie to witness its magnificent, newly discovered "stone wall" forests and towering peaks.

• Evening: Enjoy the The Romantic Show of Zhangjiajie VIP Seats. This high-tech performance brings local legends to life, featuring acts like The Tale of Tianzi Mountain and Love in Xiangxi. With breathtaking special effects—including a 1,000-ton flood cascading onto the stage—you will be fully immersed in the history, culture, and mystical beauty of Wulingyuan.

Dining: Breakfast / Lunch | Accommodation: Changsha

• Morning: After breakfast, enjoy a complimentary visit to the Tusi Mansion , a grand palace showcasing the ancient architecture and heritage of the local chieftains.

• Afternoon: Explore Tianmen Mountain, a filming location for the movie Breakup Buddies. Known as the "Soul of Wuling," it is revered as the holiest mountain in Western Hunan.

• Highlights: Reach Yunmeng Fairy Summit for a panoramic view of Zhangjiajie. Challenge your nerves on the thrilling Glass Skywalk , and visit the world-famous Tianmen Cave  via the mountain-tunnel escalator . This site is legendary for hosting extreme wingsuit flying challenges.

• Evening: Transfer back to Changsha  for your departure. This marks the end of your unforgettable journey through Hunan!

Dining: N/A | Accommodation: Your Sweet Home

• Morning/Daytime: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. According to your flight or train schedule, our staff will provide a transfer to the station/airport.

• Final Departure: Bid farewell to the beautiful province of Hunan and begin your journey back home.