Explore Yuanjiajie’s famous sky pillars, ride the 326m Bailong glass elevator and stroll the hidden Rice Fields in the Air. This full-day circuit balances dramatic viewpoints with quieter village terraces for a complete Zhangjiajie experience.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off the park shuttle into a corridor of stone pillars that rise like columns from a green sea; mist threads through their upper reaches and the wind plays along narrow viewing platforms. The day tour stitches together Bailong (the world’s high outdoor glass elevator), the Sky Elevator to Yuanjiajie’s Avatar-style pillars, and the quieter terraces of the rice-field village on Lao Wuchang.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Light fitness: able to walk several hours on paved and wooden platforms with short stair sections
Wildlife
History
Tianzi Mountain features Helong Park, established in 1986 to honor PLA Marshal He Long; the area is also home to the local Tujia ethnic community.
Conservation
Stay on designated paths, don’t feed wildlife, and carry out all trash; visitor pressure is high so practice Leave No Trace and support local guides.
Reserve your spot on the Yuanjiajie Avatar and Tianzi Mountain and Rice Field Village Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book early and carry tickets
Reserve entry and your private car early; bring mobile vouchers and ID to speed park access.
Go early or late to beat the crowds
Start at first light or after mid-afternoon to enjoy clearer views and fewer people at main platforms.
Wear good traction shoes
Boardwalks and short stair sections can be slick when damp—sturdy soles reduce slips and fatigue.
Bring water and a rain layer
Mountain weather changes quickly — carry 1–1.5L water and a lightweight waterproof jacket.
Sturdy walking shoes
Good traction is useful on damp boardwalks and steps.
Light rain jacket
Spring showers and mountain mist make a waterproof layer helpful.
spring
Reusable water bottle (1–1.5L)
Keeps you hydrated during long sightseeing periods.
summer
Small daypack
Carries layers, snacks and camera gear without restricting movement.
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