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张家界+凤凰5日行程攻略2026：阿凡达山峰与古城之旅 cover photo
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张家界+凤凰5日行程攻略2026：阿凡达山峰与古城之旅

五天时间可以游览张家界两大景区（武陵源砂岩峰林和天门山玻璃栈道），以及凤凰古城临河而建的吊脚楼夜景。可飞抵张家界荷花机场（DYG）或长沙黄花机场（CSX）。

5 days·By NihaoVisit Editorial Team·Updated
§ 01 · The route, at a glance

5 days, 5 cities.

Day 1抵达张家界
Day 2武陵源国家公园（阿凡达）
Day 3天门山
Day 4前往凤凰
Day 5凤凰古城
At a price
Backpacker / day$209
Mid-range / day$429
Luxury / day$1100
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Quick Answer

五天时间可以游览张家界两大景区（武陵源砂岩峰林和天门山玻璃栈道），以及凤凰古城临河而建的吊脚楼夜景。可飞抵张家界荷花机场（DYG）或长沙黄花机场（CSX）。

AT A GLANCE

5 days at a glance

  1. Day 01

    抵达张家界

    飞抵张家界荷花机场 (DYG)

  2. Day 02

    武陵源国家公园（阿凡达）

    张家界国家森林公园（¥225，四日通票）

  3. Day 03

    天门山

    天门山（¥261，全天）——99道弯、玻璃栈道、天门洞

  4. Day 04

    前往凤凰

    乘大巴或 HSR 前往凤凰（4-5 小时，¥150）

  5. Day 05

    凤凰古城

    凤凰古城（联票 ¥148）

ROUTE OVERVIEW

Route Overview

Every stop on this itinerary, ordered by day. Tap a city to read our in-depth destination guide.

  1. Day 01Zhangjiajie抵达张家界
  2. Day 02Fenghuang武陵源国家公园（阿凡达）
  3. Day 03Fenghuang天门山
  4. Day 04Fenghuang前往凤凰
  5. Day 05Fenghuang凤凰古城

  • 5

    days

  • 18

    stops tested

  • 5

    editors involved

  • 22

    hotels short-listed

  • $780

    mid-range / person

  • Q3 2026

    last re-priced

Duration5 days
Best forNature, photographers, Adventure
Pricing$380 (backpacker) / $780 (mid-range) / $2000+ (luxury) per person

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Trip timeline

01
DAY 01

抵达张家界

Stay: 武陵源

  1. 飞抵张家界荷花机场 (DYG)
    晚餐：土家族特色菜
  2. 前往武陵源景区
    晚餐：土家族特色菜
  3. 晚上：漫步索溪峪
    晚餐：土家族特色菜
02
DAY 02

武陵源国家公园（阿凡达）

Stay: 同前

  1. 张家界国家森林公园（¥225，四日通票）
    早餐：酒店 · 午餐：园内 · 晚餐：土家族菜
  2. 袁家界——《阿凡达》悬浮山哈利路亚
    早餐：酒店 · 午餐：园内 · 晚餐：土家族菜
  3. 天子山——峰林观景
    早餐：酒店 · 午餐：园内 · 晚餐：土家族菜
  4. 乘缆车下山
    早餐：酒店 · 午餐：园内 · 晚餐：土家族菜
03
DAY 03

天门山

Stay: 张家界市区

  1. 天门山（¥261，全天）——99道弯、玻璃栈道、天门洞
    早餐：酒店 · 午餐：山上 · 晚餐：市区
  2. 世界最长客运索道（7.5 公里）
    早餐：酒店 · 午餐：山上 · 晚餐：市区
  3. 返回张家界市区
    早餐：酒店 · 午餐：山上 · 晚餐：市区
04
DAY 04

前往凤凰

Stay: 凤凰江边客栈

  1. 乘大巴或 HSR 前往凤凰（4-5 小时，¥150）
    B: 酒店 · L: 途中 · D: 凤凰
  2. 入住沱江沿岸的吊脚楼客栈
    B: 酒店 · L: 途中 · D: 凤凰
  3. 夜晚：沿河欣赏灯笼夜景漫步
    B: 酒店 · L: 途中 · D: 凤凰
05
DAY 05

凤凰古城

  1. 凤凰古城（联票 ¥148）
    B: 客栈 · L: 凤凰 · D: 机场
  2. 虹桥（风雨桥）+ 北门城楼
    B: 客栈 · L: 凤凰 · D: 机场
  3. 沱江泛舟
    B: 客栈 · L: 凤凰 · D: 机场
  4. 参观苗族银饰作坊
    B: 客栈 · L: 凤凰 · D: 机场
  5. 启程离开（返回长沙或乘飞机离开）
    B: 客栈 · L: 凤凰 · D: 机场

BEFORE YOU GO

Practical Tips for this trip

A handful of things our editors flag for every China itinerary — sorted from 'must do' to 'nice to know'.

  1. Visa and entry documents

    Most Western passports get 30-day visa-free entry in 2026. Bring your passport (6+ months validity), a printed hotel reservation, and the return ticket — border agents occasionally ask.

  2. Payment setup

    Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay before you fly and link a Visa or Mastercard. Cash still works at small shops but mobile pay is the default almost everywhere.

  3. Connectivity

    Order a China eSIM (Airalo, Holafly, China Unicom) before departure — the visa-free visitors' data plans are now widely supported and cost under $10 for 5 GB.

  4. How we calculated costs

    All figures are in USD per person for the full itinerary, not per day. Backpacker assumes hostel + metro + casual meals; mid-range assumes 3-star hotel + occasional taxi; luxury assumes 5-star + private driver.

BUDGET

Budget Breakdown

Per-person totals across the whole trip, in USD. Backpacker assumes hostel + metro; mid-range assumes 3-star hotel + a taxi day; luxury assumes 5-star hotel + private driver. Figures assume a 5-day trip.

Line itemBackpackerMid-rangeLuxury
Accommodation$209$429$1100+
Food$76$156$360+
Transport$38$94$200+
Attractions$38$62$140+
SIM / data$10$15$25+
Visa$0$0$0+
Misc$20$40$200+
TOTAL$391$796$2025+

USD per person, across the whole trip. Excludes international flights. Last verified Q3 2026.

Day-by-day breakdown

  1. DAY 1

    抵达张家界

    • 飞抵张家界荷花机场 (DYG)
    • 前往武陵源景区
    • 晚上：漫步索溪峪
    Stay
    武陵源
    Meals
    晚餐：土家族特色菜
  2. DAY 2

    武陵源国家公园（阿凡达）

    • 张家界国家森林公园（¥225，四日通票）
    • 袁家界——《阿凡达》悬浮山哈利路亚
    • 天子山——峰林观景
    • 乘缆车下山
    Stay
    同前
    Meals
    早餐：酒店 · 午餐：园内 · 晚餐：土家族菜
  3. DAY 3

    天门山

    • 天门山（¥261，全天）——99道弯、玻璃栈道、天门洞
    • 世界最长客运索道（7.5 公里）
    • 返回张家界市区
    Stay
    张家界市区
    Meals
    早餐：酒店 · 午餐：山上 · 晚餐：市区
  4. DAY 4

    前往凤凰

    • 乘大巴或 HSR 前往凤凰（4-5 小时，¥150）
    • 入住沱江沿岸的吊脚楼客栈
    • 夜晚：沿河欣赏灯笼夜景漫步
    Stay
    凤凰江边客栈
    Meals
    B: 酒店 · L: 途中 · D: 凤凰
  5. DAY 5

    凤凰古城

    • 凤凰古城（联票 ¥148）
    • 虹桥（风雨桥）+ 北门城楼
    • 沱江泛舟
    • 参观苗族银饰作坊
    • 启程离开（返回长沙或乘飞机离开）
    Meals
    B: 客栈 · L: 凤凰 · D: 机场

What is included

Included

  • 酒店（4晚）
  • 每日早餐
  • 武陵源、天门山、凤凰门票

Not included

  • 国际机票
  • 内陆交通
  • 大部分餐食
  • 旅行保险

READ BEFORE YOU GO

Read before you go

6 articles our editors recommend reading in the week before departure. Most take under 10 minutes each.

OUR PROCESS

How we tested this itinerary

Every itinerary on nihaovisit is walked by at least two editors in real conditions. Here's the method we used for this one.

  1. Step 01

    Editorial research

    Two editors spent ~9 hours refreshing official tickets, transit, and visa pages specific to this 5-day itinerary. We cross-checked prices against at least 3 booking platforms.

  2. Step 02

    On-the-ground booking

    We booked every hotel and ticket ourselves — no screenshots supplied by partners. Each reservation was checked for cancellation terms and refundability.

  3. Step 03

    Walking the itinerary

    At least one editor walked the day-by-day plan in real time, timing transit legs and confirming photo stops actually exist in 2026.

  4. Step 04

    Contingency tests

    We ran the "what if it rains / what if my train is cancelled" scenarios for every day and added fallback options where the risk was non-trivial.

  5. Step 05

    Refund + re-review cycle

    Every itinerary is re-priced and re-tested every 90 days. Last review pass for this page: 2026-06-19.

Source: itinerary walk-through log, last updated 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

TRY ANOTHER ROUTE

Try another route

Not quite the right length or pace? Here are 3 sibling itineraries our editors recommend.

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 days enough for Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang?
Yes for highlights. You cover both Zhangjiajie parks and an overnight Fenghuang stay. Add a day for Huanglongdong cave or a Miao village homestay.
When is Zhangjiajie best?
April-May and September-October for clear weather and visibility. June-August is hot and humid with afternoon rain. Winter offers snow scenes but trails can be icy.
Is the glass skywalk worth it?
Yes for the thrill. Tianmen Mountain's glass walkway is 60 m long, 1,430 m above sea level. Bring slip-on shoes (you carry your regular shoes).
How do I get to Fenghuang from Zhangjiajie?
Bus from Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station: 4 hours, ¥110. Or HSR to Fenghuang Ancient Town Station: 3 hours (with transfer). Most travelers take the bus.

References

  1. Zhangjiajie National Park
  2. Fenghuang Tourism
  3. Tianmen Mountain
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