A compact 3-day route covering Tianmen Mountain and the Forest Park core. Ideal for a long weekend.
Day 1: Tianmen Mountain
Stay in Wulingyuan or downtown. Book Route A (cable car up, bus down). Morning: take the world's longest cable car to the top. Walk the glass skywalk, Guigu plank road. Visit Tianmen Cave (999 steps down or elevator). Afternoon: return. Evening: explore Xibu Street if in Wulingyuan.
Day 2: Forest Park East Route
Enter via Wulingyuan Gate. Ten-Mile Gallery (train optional) → Bailong Elevator → Yuanjiajie. Must-see: First Bridge Under Heaven, Hallelujah Mountain (Avatar), Soul Lost Terrace. Shuttle to Tianzi Mountain (Imperial Brush Peak, Fairy Presenting Flowers). Shuttle back to gate.
Day 3: Golden Whip Stream + Huangshi Village
Enter via Forest Park Gate. Morning: Golden Whip Stream (~2 hr walk). Afternoon: Huangshi Village (1.5–2 hr hike up, or cable car if available). "No Huangshi, no Zhangjiajie." Depart in late afternoon.
Tips
Book Tianmen time slot in advance. Forest Park ticket is 4-day—you can re-enter. Wear grippy shoes. Start early to avoid crowds. Bring snacks; park food is pricey.
Three days, two iconic parks. Enjoy!