Golden Autumn in Zhangjiajie: 4 Days and 3 Nights, Deep and Leisurely Tour of the Peak Forest Wonderland! Travel Guide!

Zhangjiajie in October is full of autumn colors, Three thousand green peaks dyed golden and crimson, mist swirling like a fairyland, With fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and pleasant weather, It’s the perfect off-peak travel season! 🗓 Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Zhangjiajie → Check in at Wulingyuan → Light hike at Golden Whip Stream Arrive by high-speed train or plane at Zhangjiajie West Station, take a taxi about 40 minutes to the entrance of Wulingyuan Scenic Area, check in at a characteristic guesthouse (💰600/night). In the afternoon, set off lightly for Golden Whip Stream, a 7.5 km trail with an option for a half route. Strange peaks line both sides, the stream flows gently, monkeys jump among the trees, like a natural oxygen bar, perfect for relaxing and acclimating. Day 2: Full day deep tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Enter early (ticket 228 RMB, valid for four days), take the eco-bus into the mountains: ✅ Yuanjiajie: Check in at the inspiration for the floating mountains in "Avatar" — the Southern Sky Column, with a breathtaking sea of clouds! ✅ Yangjiajie: Walk through Wulong Village and “One Step to Heaven,” experience the spectacular steep peak walls. ✅ Tianzi Mountain: Take the Bailong Elevator up (one way 65 RMB), cable car down (72 RMB), overlooking the “expanded bonsai, shrunken fairyland.” Day 3: Tianmen Mountain One-Day Highlights Challenge Tianmen Mountain National Park (ticket + full package 278 RMB including cable car + eco-bus): Ride the world’s longest mountain cable car soaring through the air, Walk the suspended Glass Skywalk, visit Tianmen Cave and Ghost Valley Walkway, Then spiral down the 99 bends of the “Heaven-Linking Avenue,” a visual feast! Return to the city in the evening, visit Dayong Ancient City night market, and try a bowl of hot and sour noodles to refresh. Day 4: Boating on Baofeng Lake + Return In the morning, head to Baofeng Lake (ticket 96 RMB), known as a “world classic lake,” Take a boat through the landscape gallery, with high cliffs and calm lake, mirror-like reflections, and enjoy Tujia mountain folk song duets, full of romance. Return in the afternoon, ending the trip relaxed and without regrets. --- 💰 Budget Details (per person): - Transportation (round-trip high-speed train/flight): about 1800 RMB (depending on departure city) - Accommodation: 600×3 = 1800 RMB - Food + snacks: 60 + 80 + 50 + 50 = 240 RMB - Tickets + transport: 228 + 65 + 72 + 278 + 96 + 50 ≈ 789 RMB ✅ Total: about 3829 RMB, a 4000 RMB budget is comfortable and enjoyable! --- This autumn, come to Zhangjiajie, Watch the clouds rise over the peak forest, listen to the wind pass through the canyon,