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Sky Charter to Furong & Mini Venice: 5D4N Escape 2026
Arrive in style by private charter, drift through Furong’s stilted river town, and uncover China’s “Mini Venice” by gondola. Curated stays, expert guides, and immersive culture make every day effortless.
Key Highlights
Private charter flight with VIP ground handling and seamless baggage transfers
Twilight boat cruise beneath lantern-lit bridges in China’s Mini Venice canals
Guided Furong Ancient Town walk with cliffside waterfalls and Tujia culture
Description
Discover a rare blend of elegance and authenticity on this 5-day, 4-night journey combining the waterfall-clad charm of Furong Ancient Town with the romance of China’s Mini Venice canals. Begin with a private charter flight featuring VIP lounge access and priority ground handling. Touch down refreshed and transfer directly to your boutique riverside hotel perched above the roaring cliffside falls.
Day 1: Arrival by charter. Toast your journey with a welcome tea ritual before a leisurely walk along Furong’s stilted wooden lanes as lanterns glow over the Youshui River. Day 2: Explore Furong’s Tujia heritage with a specialist guide. Visit traditional dwellings, sample smoked bacon and sour fish, and photograph the dramatic waterfall cascading beneath ancient eaves. Optional hike to cliff viewpoints for sweeping valley panoramas. Day 3: Scenic drive to an idyllic canal town known as the region’s “Mini Venice.” Check into a heritage inn by the water, then glide by private gondola at sunset under arched stone bridges as musicians serenade from the quays. Day 4: Hands-on immersion. Learn noodle pulling and indigo dyeing with local artisans, then savor a chef-led tasting of river shrimp, lotus roots, and fragrant rice wines. Evening at leisure or an optional night-photography stroll capturing mirrored reflections. Day 5: Morning market ramble for last-minute crafts before a smooth VIP transfer to your return charter. Throughout, your bilingual tour manager orchestrates every detail, while small-group pacing ensures space to linger, sip, and truly connect. Accommodation features boutique properties with character, daily breakfasts, select signature meals, private transportation, and flexible time for personal discovery. This itinerary suits culture lovers, photographers, and couples seeking a refined yet intimate perspective on Hunan’s waterways and living traditions.
Travel Itinerary
Flight Details
Route: (MNL) → (CSX) Depart: 03:45 - 07:00
- Arrive in Changsha and meet your tour guide at the airport.
- Proceed for hotel buffet breakfast.
- Visit Orange Isle (battery car not included).
- Explore Mini Venice Town in Changsha (entrance fee included).
- Visit Taiping Old Street and Huangxing Road Walking Street for sightseeing and shopping.
- Dinner at your own arrangement.
- Transfer to hotel and proceed with check-in.
Hotel: Days Hotel by Wyndham Changsha or similar
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then proceed with check-out.
- Proceed to Zhangjiajie
- Optional Tour: Tianmen Mountain (USD 85 per person – includes cable car, Glass Skywalk, and Tianmen Cave)
- Proceed to Furong Town, the ancient town hanging by the waterfall
- Enjoy the night view of Furong Town
- Transfer back to the hotel
Hotel: Wingate by Wyndham
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then proceed with check-out.
- Proceed to Zhangjiajie
- Compulsory shopping stop at a Chinese medicine shop
- Visit Avatar Scenic Area (ascend and descend via Bailong Elevator or Tianzi Mountain cable car)
- Visit No.1 Bridge
- Visit Avatar Hallelujah Mountain
- Visit the Breath-Taking Platform
- Explore West Sea Clouds
- Optional Tour: Tianmen Fox-Lady Show (USD 70 per person)
- After dinner, transfer to the hotel and check-in
Hotel: Qingxinyuan Hotel Zhangjiajie or rsimilar
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then proceed with check-out.
- Compulsory shopping tour to Latex Shop
- Visit Golden Whip Stream & Water Around Four Gates
- Compulsory shopping tour to Silk Shop
- Visit Huangshi Village (cable car included)
- Optional Tour: Baofeng Lake (USD 60 per person, includes cruise)
- After dinner, transfer to the hotel and check-in
Hotel: Qingxinyuan Hotel Zhangjiajie or rsimilar
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then proceed with check-out.
- Compulsory shopping tour to Jewelry Shop
- Optional Tour: Grand Canyon Scenic Area (USD 70 per person – includes Glass Bridge + VR experience)
- Compulsory shopping tour to Tea Shop
- Transfer back to Changsha
Flight Details
Route: (CSX) → (MNL) Depart: 23:30 - 02:45 (+1 day)
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Inclusions
Roundtrip charter flight Manila – Changsha – Manila (Economy Class) via Qingdao Airlines
Baggage allowance: 20 kg per passenger
4 nights hotel accommodation based on twin sharing at the selected hotel, with daily breakfast
(Triple rooms are not guaranteed and are subject to hotel availability)
Private coach transportation with an English-speaking tour guide
Sightseeing tours as specified in the itinerary, including first entrance fees where applicable
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Exclusions
Expenses of a personal nature (e.g., telephone calls, mini bar, laundry, etc.)
Travel insurance
Airport Tax: USD 40 per person (to be collected with the tour fee)
China Group Visa (Guaranteed): USD 40 per person (to be collected with the tour fee)
Tips for driver and guide: USD 25 per person (to be collected with the tour fee)
Philippine Travel Tax: PHP 1,620 per person (to be paid directly at the airport)
Single Supplement: USD 90 per person
What to bring
Passport and visa documents
Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
Light rain jacket and compact umbrella
Layered clothing for cool evenings near waterfalls
Reusable water bottle
Power bank and universal travel adapter
Camera with low-light capability
Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, SPF
Small daypack for market visits
Motion-sickness tablets for winding roads or boats
