Bring your family to Zhangjiajie for four days and three nights, and explore the Avatar wonderland!

In December, Wulingyuan is filled with rolling seas of clouds and snow-dusted peaks, three thousand unique peaks float above the mist like a crystal world, fewer crowds, clear scenery, discounted tickets, and lodging deals— this is the ultimate romance of off-peak travel! With a budget of 3000 yuan, enjoy a four-day, three-night exclusive real-life "Pandora" adventure. --- 🗓 Itinerary (4 days 3 nights) Day 1: Arrive in Zhangjiajie → Check in at Wulingyuan Town + Light stroll on Xibu Street Take the high-speed train to [Zhangjiajie West Station], then a 40-minute taxi to [Wulingyuan Scenic Area Entrance] 💰 Stay at a cost-effective guesthouse (¥260/night × 3 = 780), with mountain views right outside your window In the evening, visit [Xibu Street]: an old Tujia-style street, try a bowl of smoked meat fried rice (¥25) + berry tea (¥15 to warm up) Day 2: Core day · Yuanjiajie + Tianzi Mountain + Bailong Elevator ✅ Early entry to [Wulingyuan Scenic Area] (winter ticket ¥118, includes four-day valid eco shuttle) ✅ Take the Bailong Elevator (one-way ¥65) up the mountain, check in at the Hallelujah Mountains, the original inspiration for the floating mountains in "Avatar" ✅ Hike Yuanjiajie, Mysterious Platform, and the First Bridge Under Heaven, then in the afternoon climb Tianzi Mountain to watch the sea of clouds and sunset 🌅 ✅ Stay overnight in Wulingyuan, enjoy a Tujia "Three Pot" dish (¥98/serving, spicy and flavorful) Day 3: Jinbian Stream hike + Huanglong Cave exploration ✅ Morning walk along [Jinbian Stream] (free, peaceful and picturesque in winter), spot macaques sunbathing 🐒 ✅ Afternoon visit to Asia’s largest karst cave [Huanglong Cave] (ticket ¥121), with thousands of stalagmites like an underground palace ✅ In the evening, optionally watch the show "Charming Xiangxi" (from ¥228) or return to the guesthouse for a bath and rest Day 4: Light experience at Tianmen Mountain or return shopping ✅ If you have energy, join a group tour to [Tianmen Mountain] (one-day tour about ¥380 including ticket + transfer) 📍 Check out the 99-bend mountain road, glass skywalk, and Tianmen Cave ✅ Or choose a relaxed return: buy souvenirs—kudzu powder ¥30, sausage ¥50, berry tea ¥40 Return from Zhangjiajie West Station, taking home the fairy atmosphere of winter --- 💰 Budget details: - Round-trip transportation: ¥1000 (accessible by high-speed train from most cities) - Accommodation: 780 (three nights in a comfortable guesthouse) - Meals + tickets + transport + snacks: about ¥1220 ✅ Total: only 2996 yuan! Low crowds + stunning scenery + rich experience, totally worth it! --- Zhangjiajie in December, is not a cold winter of closed mountains, but an ink-wash fantasy hidden in the clouds and mist. Traveling alone feels more like a private conversation with nature— when the wind rises, the peaks dance for you.