Itinerary
- Day 1
Beijing Arrival
Your driver meets you at Beijing airport and takes you to your hotel for check-in. The afternoon and evening are free to rest up after your flight and deal with any jet lag. This gives you time to settle in and adjust to the time difference.
- Start point
- Beijing, China (Pickup in Beijing Capital iternational airport by your guide and driver., 09:00 - 21:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 2
Beijing
Meet your local guide at the hotel, then head to the Temple of Heaven to walk through the grounds and check out the architecture. After that, you'll take a rickshaw tour through the Hutongs and stop at a local family's home to get a sense of how people live in these traditional neighborhoods. Grab lunch at a local restaurant, and then make your way to Tian'anmen Square for a walk around the area. From there, you'll spend over 2 hours in the Forbidden City exploring the palace halls, gardens, and art collections. If you're interested, there's an optional evening show featuring Kung Fu or acrobatics that you can add on.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte Chinese lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Heaven
- Beijing Hutong tour by rickshaw with local family visit
- Visit Tian'anmen Square
- Explore Forbidden City with guided tour (2+ hours)
Optional Activities
- Chinese Kung Fu Show at Red Theater
- Acrobatic Show
Landmarks Temple of Heaven Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City 
- Day 3
Great Wall of China
An early pickup takes you about 2 hours to Mutianyu Great Wall, built back in the mid-6th century. The cable car ride up gets you to the wall section where you can explore and walk around. After lunch at a restaurant near the base, you'll drive back to Beijing and stop at the Bird Nest and Water Cube Olympic sites for photos.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte lunch at a restaurant at the foot of Mutianyu)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Mutianyu Great Wall visit
- Round-way cable car at Mutianyu Great Wall
Landmarks Mutianyu Great Wall Bird Nest (Beijing National Stadium) Water Cube (National Aquatics Center) - Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
Check out of your hotel and head to the Summer Palace to explore Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. There's an optional boating trip on the lake if you want, and you can walk the Long Corridor with its painted details. After lunch, you'll take a high-speed train for about 5 to 5.5 hours to Xi'an, where your guide meets you at the station for hotel check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte lunch at a local restaurant on the way to Beijing West Railway Station)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Summer Palace visit
- Long Corridor walk at Summer Palace
Optional Activities
- Boating trip on Kunming Lake at Summer Palace
Landmarks Summer Palace 
- Day 5
Xi'an
Start your day walking the City Wall, which gives you great views of Xi'an and takes a couple hours if you want to do the full loop. After that, head out to see the Terracotta Warriors, the famous archaeological site with thousands of clay soldiers. You'll stop at a pottery workshop along the way where you can watch craftspeople work and try making something yourself. Grab lunch at a local restaurant, then spend your late afternoon at Bell Tower Square where there's always activity and vendors around. Head back to your hotel after exploring the square.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (A La Carte Lunch at local restaurant nearby Terracotta Warriors)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Xi'an City Wall
- Stop at cave dwelling pottery workshop and learn to make miniature terracotta warrior
- Visit Terracotta Warriors archaeological site
- Walk around Bell Tower Square
Optional Activities
- Bicycle riding on Xi'an City Wall (excluded from tour price)
- Tang Dynasty Show or evening entertainment (arrange with local guide)
Landmarks Xi'an City Wall Terracotta Warriors Bell Tower Square - Day 6
Xi'an to Chengdu
This morning is yours to wander around at your own pace and get familiar with the city. Later, head to the Muslim Quarter where you'll see Gao's Courtyard and learn about the area's cultural traditions, including shadow puppetry. Stop by Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Plaza for photos and to catch the music fountain show if it's running at 12:00. After lunch, you'll make your way to the train station in the afternoon to board a high-speed train heading to Chengdu (about 4 hours). You'll arrive in Sichuan's capital by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (A La Carte Lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Gao's Courtyard in Muslim Quarter
- Photo stop at Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Plaza
- Watch music fountain show at Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Plaza
- High-speed train journey Xi'an to Chengdu (2nd class seat)
Landmarks Gao's Courtyard Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Plaza Muslim Quarter 
- Day 7
Chengdu
Spend 2 to 3 hours at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding seeing pandas in a natural-style habitat. After lunch, you'll drive to Mt. Leshan and either walk down from the giant Buddha's head to his toes or take an optional boat ride from the ferry. Return to your hotel for a relaxing evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding visit
- Mt. Leshan Buddha visit with walking descent
Optional Activities
- Boat ride from ferry at Mt. Leshan Buddha
- Sichuan opera (evening entertainment)
Landmarks Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Mt. Leshan (Leshan Giant Buddha) - Day 8
Chengdu
After breakfast, spend a leisure morning at People's Park watching locals sing, dance, and play games. Grab tea at a local tea house, then try authentic Sichuan food for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Wuhou Temple, the largest museum from the Three Kingdoms Period, and walk around the nearby Jinli Ancient Street before heading back to your hotel downtown.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (Authentic Sichuan food lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- People's Park visit with tea house experience
- Wuhou Temple visit
- Jinli Ancient Street walk
Landmarks People's Park Wuhou Temple Jinli Ancient Street - Day 9
Chengdu to Zhangjiajie
Enjoy a leisure breakfast and free morning before checking out. During your free time, you can optionally visit Jinsha Site Museum to learn about ancient Shu culture, explore Kuanzhai Alley with its Qing Ming Dynasty courtyards, or try Chengdu's famous hotpot. Later you'll catch a high-speed train to Zhangjiajie where your guide meets you at the station for hotel check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Jinsha Site Museum visit
- Kuanzhai Alley exploration
- Hotpot lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Jinsha Site Museum Kuanzhai Alley 
- Day 10
Zhangjiajie
After breakfast, spend the full day exploring Tianmen Mountain and its six main features: the cable car, Glass Skywalk, Tianmen Temple, Bonsai Garden, Tianmen Cave, and Connected-Heaven Avenue. On the way back, you'll stop at the Tujia Minority Custom Park to learn about the folk culture and architecture of the Tujia people. The evening is free, or you can optionally watch the Tianmen Huxian singing and dancing show.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (Lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Tianmen Mountain full day visit
- Tianmen Cable car ride
- Glass Skywalk at Tianmen Mountain
- Tianmen Temple visit
- Bonsai Garden at Tianmen Mountain
- Tianmen Cave visit
- Connected-Heaven Avenue at Tianmen Mountain
- Tujia Minority Custom Park visit
Optional Activities
- Tianmen Huxian (Fairy Fox at Mt. Tianmen) singing and dancing night show
Landmarks Tianmen Mountain Tianmen Temple Tujia Minority Custom Park 
- Day 11
Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan
Take the Bailong Elevator to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area to see the Hallelujah Mountains famous from Avatar and the First Stone Bridge. A battery car takes you through Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve where you might see mountains, valleys, and forests with possible cloud formations. You can optionally ride the small train through Ten-mile Gallery to see unusual rock shapes. Return to your hotel in Wulingyuan to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Yuanjiajie Scenic Area visit
- Bailong Elevator ride
- First Stone Bridge viewing
- Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve visit by battery car
- Ten-mile Gallery viewing
Optional Activities
- Small train ride through Ten-mile Gallery
Landmarks Yuanjiajie Scenic Area Hallelujah Mountains First Stone Bridge in the World Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve Ten-mile Gallery - Day 12
Zhangjiajie to Shanghai
Visit the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, the world's longest and highest glass bridge. Have lunch at a local restaurant, then head to Baofeng Lake, known for its waterfalls, clear water, and unique mountain views. You'll take a boat on the lake and hear folk songs from the Tujia ethnic group. After returning to your hotel to collect luggage, transfer to Zhangjiajie airport for a night flight to Shanghai where your guide meets you for hotel check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte lunch)
Included Activities
- Grand Canyon Glass Bridge visit
- Baofeng Lake visit
- Boat ride on Baofeng Lake
- Tujia ethnic group folk songs experience
Landmarks Grand Canyon Glass Bridge Baofeng Lake 
- Day 13
Shanghai City Tour
Begin exploring Shanghai by walking through Nong Tang, the historic Shikumen alleys where locals live and work. Visit the classic Yuyuan Garden downtown and check out the Yuyuan Bazaar nearby. After lunch, head to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower where you can visit the Shanghai City History Museum and ride the elevator to the 2nd ball for views across Shanghai. Drive through Lujiazui to see modern skyscrapers, then end the evening at the Bund watching the historic buildings light up along the Huangpu River.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Shikumen and Nong Tang walk
- Yuyuan Garden visit
- Yuyuan Bazaar (Chenghuangmiao Old Street) exploration
- Shanghai City History Museum visit at Oriental Pearl TV Tower
- Oriental Pearl TV Tower 2nd ball elevator ride and viewing
- Lujiazui finance and trade zone viewing
- The Bund visit
Landmarks Shikumen Yuyuan Garden Yuyuan Bazaar (Chenghuangmiao Old Street) Oriental Pearl TV Tower Shanghai City History Museum Lujiazui The Bund - Day 14
Shanghai Departure
Your tour ends today. After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to the airport for your flight home, saying goodbye to this ancient and fascinating country.
- End point
- Shanghai, China (Drop off at Shanghai Pudong international airport by your driver., 09:00 - 21:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast)
