Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Beijing
Arrival in Beijing
- Day 2
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tian'anmen Square
- Guided tour of Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
- Panoramic views from Jingshan Park
- Walk through Hutongs (traditional alleys)
- Beijing Opera Facial Makeup demonstration
- Peking Roasted Duck dinner at Quanjude
Landmarks Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City (Palace Museum) Jingshan Park Hutongs - Day 3
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mutianyu section of Great Wall
- Explore watchtowers and guard stations
- Visit Temple of Heaven
- Guided Tai Chi experience
Landmarks Mutianyu section of Great Wall Temple of Heaven - Day 4
Beijing to Datong
Beijing to Datong- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leisurely stroll through Summer Palace
- Visit Long Corridor
- Visit Kunming Lake
- Visit Tower of Buddhist Incense
- Explore Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple)
- Visit Imperial College
- Visit Confucian Temple
- High-speed train transfer from Beijing to Datong
Landmarks Summer Palace Long Corridor Kunming Lake Tower of Buddhist Incense Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple) Imperial College Confucian Temple 
- Day 5
Datong
Datong- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore Buddhist sculptures and carvings
- Visit Huayan Temple
- View Avalokiteshvara statue
- Visit Nine-Dragon Screen
Landmarks Yungang Grottoes Huayan Temple Nine-Dragon Screen - Day 6
Datong to Mount Wutai
Datong to Mount Wutai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hanging Temple
- Visit Wooden Pagoda in Ying County
- Private transfer to Mount Wutai
Landmarks Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda in Ying County Mount Wutai - Day 7
Mount Wutai to Pingyao
Mount Wutai to Pingyao- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pusading Temple
- Visit Xiantong Temple
- Visit Tayuan Temple
- Visit Longquan Temple
- Visit Puhua Temple
- Visit Dailuoding Temple
- Private transfer to Pingyao
Landmarks Pusading Temple Xiantong Temple Tayuan Temple Longquan Temple Puhua Temple Dailuoding Temple - Day 8
Pingyao to Xi'an
Pingyao to Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk along Pingyao City Wall
- Visit Rishengchang Former Bank
- Explore Ming and Qing Street
- Discover ancient streets and alleys
- High-speed train transfer from Pingyao to Xi'an
Landmarks Pingyao City Wall Rishengchang Former Bank Ming and Qing Street 
- Day 9
Xi'an
Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bicycle ride atop ancient city wall
- Visit Terracotta Army
- Create miniature terracotta warrior in cave dwelling
Landmarks Xi'an City Wall Terracotta Army - Day 10
Xi'an to Chengdu
Xi'an to Chengdu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
- Experience Hanfu (classical clothing)
- Family photos in Hanfu costumes
- Learn dumpling making from local family
- Hands-on dumpling making experience
- High-speed train transfer from Xi'an to Chengdu
Landmarks Big Wild Goose Pagoda - Day 11
Chengdu
Chengdu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Sichuan lunch at carefully selected local restaurant featuring signature regional dishes)
Included Activities
- Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- Observe pandas during breakfast and playtime
- Visit Sanxingdui Museum
- Explore bronze masks, gold artifacts, and jade items
- Authentic Sichuan lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Sanxingdui Museum - Day 12
Chengdu to Guilin
Chengdu to Guilin- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore local spice market
- Learn identification of peppercorns, chilies, and seasonings
- Hands-on cooking class at Chilli Cool Workshop
- Prepare 2-3 classic Sichuan dishes
- Learn knife techniques and wok control
- High-speed train transfer from Chengdu to Guilin
- Day 13
Guilin
Guilin- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Reed Flute Cave
- Explore stalactites and stalagmites
- Visit Elephant Trunk Hill
- Visit Jingjiang Princes' Palace
- Letter Chinese characters
- Experience Ming student exams
- View cliff carvings at Duxiu Peak
- Participate in traditional prayer rituals with stone rubbings
Landmarks Reed Flute Cave Elephant Trunk Hill Jingjiang Princes' Palace Duxiu Peak - Day 14
Guilin to Yangshuo
Guilin to Yangshuo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
- Scenic boat journey viewing Karst peaks and rural landscape
- Wander through Yangshuo town
- Explore famous West Street
Landmarks Li River West Street, Yangshuo 
- Day 15
Yangshuo
Yangshuo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Countryside cycling tour (sidecar, e-bike, or traditional bicycle options)
- Explore quiet village paths
- Participate in authentic farming activities
- Visit Fuli Town
- Participate in traditional painted fan workshop
Landmarks Fuli Town - Day 16
Yangshuo to Zhangjiajie
Yangshuo to Zhangjiajie- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leisure stroll along Yulong River trail
- Visit local vendors and village shops
- Sample Yangshuo snacks and seasonal fruits
- High-speed train transfer from Guilin to Zhangjiajie
Landmarks Yulong River 
- Day 17
Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple Chinese-style lunch at local restaurant in mountain area)
Included Activities
- Visit Wulingyuan Scenic Area
- Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
- Cable car ride up Tianzi Mountain
- Walk scenic trails at Tianzi Mountain
- Visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area
- Walk Yuanjiajie tourist trails
- Shuttle bus and cable car descent
Optional Activities
- Lunch at McDonald's near Tianzi Mountain for western-style meal
Landmarks Wulingyuan Scenic Area Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Tianzi Mountain Yuanjiajie Scenic Area - Day 18
Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
- Walk world's longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge
- Visit Baofeng Lake
- Walk to Baofeng Lake (approximately 20 minutes)
- 30-minute wooden boat ride on Baofeng Lake
- Watch local minority people perform traditional songs
Optional Activities
- Alternative hiking route avoiding glass bridge
Landmarks Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass-bottomed bridge Baofeng Lake - Day 19
Zhangjiajie to Shanghai
Zhangjiajie to Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight transfer from Zhangjiajie to Shanghai
- Day 20
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh, home-cooked lunch at local family home including dumplings made during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Visit bustling morning wet market
- Learn about seasonal ingredients
- Visit local family home
- Learn traditional cooking techniques
- Hands-on dumpling making experience
- Home-cooked lunch
- Stroll along the iconic Bund
- Visit historical buildings on the Bund
- Sample shengjian (pan-fried buns) at Michelin-starred restaurant
- Order local delicacies via popular takeout app
- Public ferry ride across Huangpu River
- Ride world's fastest elevator to Shanghai Tower
- View Shanghai Tower and learn about its construction
Landmarks The Bund, Shanghai Huangpu River Pudong New Area Shanghai Tower - Day 21
Shanghai
Shanghai
