Morning: Assemble at Changsha Railway Station at around 7:30, then take a bus to Huaminglou Town in Ningxiang City, the former residence of Liu Shaoqi (the ride takes about 90 minutes; electric cart fare is 20 CNY per person, at own expense). Visit Liu Shaoqi's Former Residence/Liu Shaoqi Bronze Statue Square/Liu Shaoqi Memorial Hall (for approximately 90 minutes). Liu Shaoqi's Former Residence faces west with its back to the east, a courtyard farm house built of earth structure; Comrade Liu Shaoqi was born here on November 24, 1898. Later, take a bus to Shaoshan, the hometown of Chairman Mao Zedong, the founding leader of the People's Republic of China and a revolutionary memorial sacred place (the ride takes about 30 minutes).

Afternoon: After lunch, visit Mao Zedong Square. Wear Chairman Mao badges collectively and hold a solemn memorial ceremony in front of the bronze statue of Chairman Mao to express profound memory and respect for the great man. You may also present flower baskets to the bronze statue of Chairman Mao as a group to pay tribute to the founder of the great People's Republic of China (voluntary expression, expenses at own expense).Visit Mao Zedong's Former Residence (free visit for about 40 minutes; guides are not allowed to enter for explanations. Friendly reminder: There is an endless stream of tourists visiting the former residence, please queue up patiently and in order). The former residence is located at Shangwuchang, Tudichong, Shaoshan Village, Shaoshan Township, Shaoshan City. It faces north with its back to the south, a concave-shaped civil structure building—the east side belongs to Mao Zedong's family, the west side to neighbors, and the central hall is shared by both families. Comrade Mao Zedong was born here on December 26, 1893, and lived here for 17 years. In the autumn of 1910, Mao Zedong left his hometown to pursue studies with the ambition of saving the nation and the people. Visit Mao Zedong Memorial Hall (if the Life Exhibition Area is closed, the Special Exhibition Area will be visited instead). After the visit, take a bus back to Changsha at around 16:00 and check in to your pre-booked hotel on your own.

Morning

Assemble at Apollo Square, Changsha Railway Station, at around 7:00 a.m. and depart for Zhangjiajie (total driving time: about 5 hours).

Afternoon

After lunch, proceed to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Area, known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou" (driving time: about 60 minutes).Included: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon + Glass Bridge Combo Ticket (main entrance ticket included).Optional On-site Transportation Package: 120 CNY per person (at own expense), including Treasure Hunt Elevator, Sculpture Elevator, Rainbow Lake Cruise, Slideway, VR Experience, or Zip Line.Visit Duration: About 3 hours.Get up close to the magical beauty of Zhangjiajie’s "3,000 exotic peaks and 800 beautiful waters". Access the grand canyon via the Treasure Hunt Elevator or glass slideway, and admire scenic spots such as Tianxian Waterfall, Butterfly Spring Waterfall, Zhuxian Spring, and Emerald Pool Waterfall. Walk through the Narrow Sky (Yixiantian), Heavenly Staircase Plank Road, cliff cracks, and Forest on Stones. Explore unsolved mysteries passed down through the ages, such as the Mystery Cave, Buddha’s Hand Covering the Sky, and Rotten Boat Rock.In the canyon, monkeys frolic, birds sing, the lake water is crystal clear with mountain reflections, mandarin ducks play in the water, and the air is fresh. Waterfalls of various shapes pour out the source of life; plant belts changing with altitude interpret the seasons like a poem; rainbows, hundred-meter plank roads, thousand-year customs, and ten-thousand-meter corridors adorn the canyon like a painting.Experience Yuntiandu Glass Bridge—the world’s highest and longest cable-stayed glass bridge spanning an alpine canyon. Stroll between heaven and earth, "kiss" the blue sky and white clouds, and let your soul travel from one end to the other—symbolizing a journey from youth to old age! Challenge your limits and overcome yourself (visit time on the bridge: 20-30 minutes). Later, return to downtown Zhangjiajie.

Evening

Optional activity (at own expense): Watch the top-tier real-scene folk song and dance show of Western Hunan—"Charming Xiangxi" Gala.Reference Price:Zone A: 218 CNY per personZone B: 198 CNY per person Zone C: 178 CNY per person (including round-trip transfers)A single show reveals the millennium-old mystery of Western Hunan. Witness extraordinary talents and bold spirits of Xiangxi’s people—experience thrilling performances like "climbing the knife ladder" and "walking through fire" up close. Learn about Western Hunan through surprise and excitement, as it is no longer a land of mystery! Immerse yourself in the charm of intangible cultural heritage (ICH).After the gala, take a unified bus to check into the hotel.

Morning

After breakfast, assemble at the designated place at around 7:30 a.m. and take a bus to Wulingyuan World Natural Heritage Scenic Area (driving time: about 10 minutes). Then transfer to a scenic eco-friendly bus to the "World's No.1 Elevator"—Bailong Elevator (one-way ticket: 65 CNY per person, at own expense), which will take you directly to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area.Visit attractions including Divine Soldiers Gathering, Back Garden, and the "World’s No.1 Bridge". Explore the "Hallelujah Mountains"—the filming location of the movie Avatar—and discover the mysterious fantasy world of floating mountains scattered like stars as depicted in the film. Admire the Misty Platform, shrouded in clouds and mist with towering, majestic peaks. Later, take a bus to Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area (driving time: about 40 minutes).

Afternoon

After lunch, tour Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area, featuring key attractions such as Imperial Brush Peak, Fairy Scattering Flowers, West Sea Stone Forest, and He Long Park. Subsequently, take the Tianzi Mountain Cableway downhill (one-way ticket: 72 CNY per person, at own expense) to Ten-Mile Gallery Scenic Area.Explore the exquisitely crafted Ten-Mile Gallery—you can choose to walk or take a sightseeing train (one-way ticket: 38 CNY per person, at own expense). Along the way, admire scenic spots including Three Sisters Peak, King Xiang Reading a Book, Dusk Romance, God of Longevity Welcoming Guests, Old Man Collecting Herbs, Golden Mouse Watching the Sky, and Tiger Roaring at the Sky.

Morning

After breakfast, take a bus to downtown Zhangjiajie, then proceed to Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park—the "Soul of Wuling" and a sacred mountain in Western Hunan (main entrance ticket included). Ride the world’s longest alpine passenger cable car up or down the mountain, and explore scenic areas including Emerald Wilderness Jade Terrace, Immortal Seeking Wonderland, and Tianmen Cave. Experience the heroic feeling of "clouds beneath your feet, exotic peaks in full view, and all scenes in your eyes".Admire the park’s five great wonders:Tianmen Cableway: With an inclined length of 7,455 meters and a vertical height difference of 1,279 meters between the upper and lower stations, it is the world’s longest single-line circulating detachable grip cable car.Glass Plank Road: (Cave-crossing escalator + shoe covers: 69 CNY per person, at own expense) This thrilling glass plank road is sure to make your legs tremble, offering an exhilarating and shocking experience.Tongtian Avenue: Known as the "Avenue to Heaven", this winding mountain road consists of 99 bends. Hailed as "the world’s top highway wonder", it boasts a vertical height difference of approximately 1,000 meters.Tianmen Cave: Climb 999 steps to reach this rare high-altitude cave piercing through the mountainGuigu Plank Road: Stretching 1,600 meters with an average altitude of 1,400 meters, the plank road runs along the middle of towering cliffs, giving you the feeling of rising and falling with the cliffs.

Afternoon

Take a bus to Fenghuang Ancient City—deep in the mysterious Western Hunan (shuttle bus: 28 CNY per person, at own expense). Hailed as "a lost homeland and a dreamy hometown", it invites you to encounter the dim lights of the border town and savor the unique charm of the "Miao frontier in dreams".Explore this ancient city, praised by the famous New Zealand writer Rewi Alley as "China’s most beautiful town", and experience its nine core highlights:A green mountain embracing the ancient city A winding Tuo River flowing around it A red stone slab street A wind-and-rain ancient city wall A majestic ancient city gate tower A beautiful rainbow bridge A row of small bridges and stilted buildings A group of world-famous figures A national intangible cultural heritage (ICH)

Morning

After breakfast, tour Fenghuang Ancient City (visit duration: about 3 hours). Stroll along the Tuo River to savor the ancient city’s long history and cherished memories, admire its panoramic view, explore its rich customs, seek the simple and stunning beauty of Western Hunan, and discover the time-honored silver craftsmanship passed down through generations of the Miao people!Wander through the ancient red stone slab streets of Fenghuang to feel the profound historical and cultural heritage accumulated over a thousand years. Immerse yourself in the "border town dream" depicted by Shen Congwen and encounter the "Cuicui" of the border town.Tuo River Tiaoyan (Stepping Stones): Located in the Tuo River channel outside the North Gate of Fenghuang Ancient City, it was first built in the 43rd year of the Kangxi reign in the Qing Dynasty (1704 AD). In ancient times, it served as one of the main passages in and out of the city. It was a key route for attacking Fenghuang during the Qianlong-Jiaqing Miao Uprising, the Fenghuang Recovery Uprising of the 1911 Revolution, and the Liberation War. Literary and artistic masters such as Shen Congwen and Huang Yongyu also embarked on their journeys to the world from these "stepping stones" of the Tuo River.

Afternoon

After lunch, take a bus back to Changsha to conclude the itinerary (driving time: about 6 hours).