Overview
The pillar forest in one well-paced day, with the Bailong Elevator and Yuanjiajie.
A full day in the pillar forest with an English-speaking guide. We start early, take the Bailong Elevator before the crowds and plan the route around the light.
Highlights
What you will experience
· Bailong Elevator up the cliff face
· Ridge trails and viewpoints at Yuanjiajie
· Panoramas from Tianzi Mountain
· Lunch at a local restaurant
Included
What is included
Park entry
Included
Shuttle buses and elevator
Included
English-speaking guide
Included
Lunch
Included
Hotel
Not included
Personal expenses
Not included
Itinerary
Day by day
Early pickup in Wulingyuan, park entry, elevator up the cliff and the Yuanjiajie ridge trails.
Lunch at a local restaurant inside the park.
Panoramic viewpoints, then return to your hotel by early evening.
Logistics
Pickup and logistics
Pickup
Wulingyuan hotels, around 7:30am
Return
Around 5:30pm
Walking
Moderate, some steps
Bring
Passport, rain jacket, good shoes
Cancellation
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. Cancellations within 48 hours are charged in full, because park entry and transport are booked in your name. Weather changes are handled case by case.
FAQ
Questions about this tour
Yes. Park entry is registered to your passport, so please bring it on the day.
The park is often at its most atmospheric in light rain. In heavy weather we adjust the route.
Yes, the route can be adapted for families.
1 day · Small group
From $129 per person
Duration
1 day
Format
Small group
Group size
Up to 10
Pickup
Wulingyuan or city hotels
Sample price. Final price confirmed before payment.
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