Winter Tour of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park + Eternal Love Route

Believe that when you stand on Tianzi Mountain and see the sea of clouds rolling, you will understand why I can't stop thinking about it at this moment. Wishing your journey feels like walking in a fairyland every step of the way! ❄️ Highlights of the itinerary, a winter wonderland: snow-covered peak forest, rime ice, and sea of clouds, like an ink painting Cultural and natural combination: Eternal Love show + Forest Park, enjoy snow and culture without missing either 🌲 Day 1: Forest Park East Gate + Eternal Love Carnival Morning: Enter from the East Gate (landmark gate), take the eco-friendly bus directly to Bailong Elevator. During the 4-minute elevator ascent, as you pass through the rock crevice, the panoramic view of the snow-covered peak forest unfolds instantly, kids will definitely exclaim "Wow!" Noon: Arrive at Yuanjiajie to see the "Hallelujah Mountains" filming location from Avatar, the "Southern Sky Column." Fewer people in winter means no queues for photos, perfect for explaining the story of the floating mountains to children. Afternoon: Head to Tianzi Mountain, where snow-covered Yubi Peak and Fairy Scattering Flowers look like ink paintings. Take the Tianzi Mountain cable car down; the snow peaks under the sunset look gilded. 🌙 Evening: Head straight to Zhangjiajie Eternal Love, 🎪 must-see main show "Zhangjiajie Eternal Love" — a visual explosion! Six epic chapters: 1. "Changes of the Earth": 3D mechanical arms simulate mountain formation, ancient sea creatures swim overhead, kids try to catch the "air fish" 2. "Wuling Wonderland": water curtain + wire-flying fairies recreate the Peach Blossom Spring, stilt houses and fireflies create a dreamlike scene 3. "Legend of Tianzi Mountain": a thousand-ton flood cascades on stage, the touching story of Tujia hero fighting against Dakun 4. "Small Town Memories": the romantic and poetic western Hunan town from Shen Congwen’s writings 5. "Masang Tree": red love song + real rain effects, the farewell under the Masang tree is deeply moving 6. "Love in Western Hunan": the passionate love of Xiang women and heroic spirit intertwine, ending in tears from the audience ❄️ Day 2: Forest Park South Gate + Huangshizhai + Golden Whip Stream Morning: Enter from the South Gate, take the eco-friendly bus to Huangshizhai cable car station. After snow, the stone pillars contrast sharply with the white snow; taking the cable car up and down saves children’s energy. Noon: After descending, head to Golden Whip Stream. In winter, trees by the stream are snow-laden, and you can also see ice waterfalls. The clear stream lets kids try flipping stones to find little fish (watch ice safety). The full trail is 5.7 km, but in winter you only need to walk part of it. Afternoon: Return at a suitable time. If time allows, visit Xibu Street to see intangible cultural heritage, and experience Tujia girls making glutinous rice cakes, which is very engaging for kids. 💡 Practical winter tips for traveling with kids Keep warm and slip-resistant: Mountain temperatures range from 0-10°C, dress kids in thermal underwear + sweater + down jacket, and be sure to wear waterproof, slip-resistant hiking shoes Final reminder: Winter Zhangjiajie is like a fairy tale world, but weather changes quickly, so check the forecast before departure. Bring your child’s curiosity and experience the ice and snow magic of Zhangjiajie together! 💝 This itinerary balances natural ice and snow wonders with cultural experiences, perfect for a two-day winter family trip. If you have any other questions, feel free to leave a message~