Highlights

Grand China Highlights: Beijing – Xian – Zhangjiajie – Shanghai
Travel across China’s most iconic destinations. Discover imperial grandeur in Beijing with the Great Wall and Forbidden City. Uncover ancient mysteries at Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors. Step into a fantasy world amid the towering quartz sandstone peaks of Zhangjiajie, inspiration for *Avatar*. Conclude your adventure in Shanghai, where historic waterfront blends with futuristic skyscrapers. This tour perfectly unites imperial history, ancient relics, breathtaking natural landscapes and cutting-edge modern city glamour.

11-Day China Natural Exploration Tour

Price From

$ 2589 p.p

Based on private tour for 2 guests staying in 4-star hotels. Price varies depending on travel date, group size and selected hotel.

Detailed Itinerary

    • Day 1: Arrive at Beijing (No meals)

      Take your flight from home to Beijing airport. Start your wonderful adventure to China from the capital city. Be transferred to hotel and have a good rest in our well selective hotel.

      Recommended Hotel: Beijing 5L International Hotel ****

    • Day 2:  Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch)

      Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.

      Today our professional guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel and begin your amazing Beijing city tour. Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City are next to each other in the central axis of Beijing. You will feel a new dignified and old amazing China at the same time. Moreover, Temple of Heaven will display you how ancient royal families present their loyalty to Chinese deities. You will have a lunch in a local restaurant nearby.

      Recommended Hotel: Beijing 5L International Hotel ****

    • Day 3:  Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch)

      Great Wall and Summer Palace

      Continue your wonderful Beijing city tour. Never miss Mutianyu Great Wall or you will regret for your life-time. It was the masterpiece of Chinese people without any help of machines. Walk along on the Great Wall and have a good view of nature. Have a lunch in a local restaurant. Go back to Beijing city to visit the Summer Palace for Chinese Emperors.

      Recommended Hotel: Beijing 5L International Hotel ****

    • Day 4:  Beijing- Xi'an by train (Breakfast/Lunch)

      Hutong

      Walk in Hutong, the original apartment for Chinese people to live, and have a real touch to Beijing local cities by yourself. Be transferred to Beijing railway station and take a bullet train(6 hours) to Xi'an in the afternoon. Be met by your guide at the Xi'an railway station to explore another famous ancient capital of China.

      Recommended Hotel:Somerset Xindicheng Xi'an ****

    • Day 5:  Xi'an(Breakfast/Lunch)

      Terracotta Warriors, Bell Tower, Gao's Courtyard and Muslim Quarter

      Visit Terracotta Warriors, a real underground world of Chinese royal family. Have a lunch of Chinese local rest restaurant nearby. Drive back to Xi'an to see Bell Tower, the biggest one remains in China now. Gao’s Courtyard is a good choice for you to see Chinese paper cutting and shadow puppetry. Moreover you will have a chance to taste delicious China northern snacks in Muslim Quarter.

      Recommended Hotel: Somerset Xindicheng Xi'an****

    • Day 6 Xi'an-Zhangjiajie by plane (Breakfast/Lunch)

      Ancient City Wall, Wild Goose Pagoda and north square and Hanyang Tomb

      Today you will visit all kinds of historical must-see attractions in Xi'an. Stroll along the Ancient City Wall, climb up to the Wild Goose Pagoda and visit the Huayang Mausoleum. You will learn all respect of this ancient city. Then be transferred to Xi'an airport to take a flight to Zhangjiajie. Be met by your guide at the Zhangjiajie airport and transferred to hotel. You will spend 3 days to see the amazing Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

      Recommended Hotel: In Zhangjiajie

    • Day 7:  Zhangjiajie (Breakfast/Lunch)

      Tianmen Mountain,Dayong Ancient Town,72 Qilou

      Board the 7.5km Tianmen Mountain Cable Car, the world’s longest passenger cableway. Enjoy stunning cloud-shrouded peak views during the 30-minute ride up. On the summit, walk the cliff-hanging glass plank road (optional) and see Tianmen Cave, a huge 131m natural mountain arch. Active travellers can climb the 999 steps to the cave.

      Later, head to Dayong Ancient Town to explore Tujia-style buildings and craft shops. Visit 72 Qilou, a distinctive layered landmark lit up beautifully after sunset for evening photos.

      Recommended Hotel: In Zhangjiajie

    • Day 8:  Zhangjiajie (Breakfast/Lunch)

      The Avatar Mountains,Bailong Elevator

      Ride the 326m Bailong Sky Elevator up the cliff to Yuanjiajie, the inspiration for *Avatar*’s floating mountains. Admire massive misty sandstone pillars and the natural No.1 Bridge Under Heaven.

      Sightseeing bus transfers to Tianzi Mountain, known for stone forest peaks and sea of clouds. End at Ten-Mile Gallery (electric train available), featuring amazing rock shapes formed over 300 million years.

      Note: Plenty of walking. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

      Recommended Hotel: In Wulingyuan

    • Day 9:  Zhangjiajie-Shanghai (Breakfast/Lunch)

      Transfer to Guilin

      A travel day, but a comfortable one. Take a high-speed bullet train from Zhangjiajie to Shanghai (approximately 7.5 hours). China's high-speed rail network is smooth, punctual, and comfortable — an excellent opportunity to rest, read, or watch the landscape gradually shift from sandstone peaks to the gentler karst hills of the south.

      Arrive in Shanghai in the evening, where your guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The modern chapter of your journey begins tomorrow.

      Recommended Hotel:SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund ★★★★

    • Day10:  Shanghai (Breakfast/Lunch)

      Shikumen, the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Lujiazui CBD and Shanghai Tower

      Shanghai is a magic city for everyone. Not only you can see the old architectures in Shikumen and Yuyuan Garden, but also modern skyscrapers in Lujiazui CBD and Shanghai Tower. Furthermore, walk along the Bund at night will impress you a lot.

      Recommended Hotel:SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund****

    • Day 11: Depart from Shanghai (Breakfast)

      Be transferred to Shanghai airport to take a flight home. Your China tour will end soon but your memory of China will last for days.

What’s Included

Price Includes:

Domestic train/flight tickets as above.

Private transfers with big windows and ample space between airports/railway stations, hotels and attractions.

Hotel or cruiser accommodation based on two adults sharing one standard twin-bed room/cabin.

Meals (Breakfast in hotel and Chinese lunch served at local restaurant) as specified in the itinerary.

One driver and one English-speaking guide on normal sightseeing activities in each destination.

All entrance fees to scenic spots as shown in the itinerary.

1 bottle of water per day.

Price Excludes:

Round-way International air tickets/train tickets.

Visa fee, passport application or renewal fee.

Tips for guides, escort, drives, bellboy, etc.

Any personal expenses such as excess luggage fees, laundry, postage, communications and beverages.

Optional tours, meals and shows mentioned in the itinerary.

Payment Handling Fee.

Any items doesn't mentioned in the itinerary.

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