Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Beijing
Beijing - Day 2
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic Chinese cuisine at a local restaurant, including world-renowned Peking Roast Duck)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tiananmen Square (2-3 hours)
- Guided tour of the Forbidden City
- Guided visit to the Temple of Heaven
- Acrobatic performance at the Red Theater
Landmarks Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven Red Theater - Day 3
Beijing
Beijing- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Great Wall of China experience at Mutianyu with round-trip cable car
- Group toast of red wine after Great Wall walk
- Photo stop at Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium
- 40-minute rickshaw ride through Hutongs
- Visit to local family's Siheyuan (traditional courtyard residence)
Landmarks Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Bird's Nest (National Stadium) Hutongs - Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
Beijing to Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local specialities)
Included Activities
- Visit to Summer Palace
Landmarks Summer Palace - Day 5
Xi'an
Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dumpling dinner followed by Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show)
Included Activities
- Visit to Terracotta Army with pit exploration and new exhibition hall
- Visit to Yang Zhifa's home (farmer who discovered first warrior)
- Terracotta warrior crafting workshop - create your own miniature warrior
- Visit to Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
- Visit to Da Ci'en Temple
- Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show with dumpling dinner
Optional Activities
- Opportunity to meet Yang Zhifa and take photos (if present)
Landmarks Terracotta Army Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Da Ci'en Temple - Day 6
Xi'an to Zhangjiajie
Xi'an to Zhangjiajie- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Muslim Quarter specialty dishes including sweet steamed rice, green bean cake, persimmon cake, and rice cake)
Included Activities
- City Wall Park visit with morning activities observation
- Traditional Tai Chi class (optional participation)
- Visit to City Wall with opportunity to walk or cycle on top
- Lunch at Muslim Quarter restaurant
Landmarks City Wall Park City Wall Muslim Quarter - Day 7
Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional regional dishes at mountain village restaurant)
Included Activities
- Eco-friendly shuttle to Bailong Elevator
- Bailong Elevator ascent to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area
- Visit to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area with Hallelujah Mountain and Enchanting Platform
- Lunch at mountain village restaurant
- Visit to Yangjiajie Scenic Area with Natural Great Wall
- Visit to Tianzi Mountain
- Cable car descent from Tianzi Mountain
Landmarks Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Bailong Elevator Yuanjiajie Scenic Area Hallelujah Mountain Enchanting Platform Yangjiajie Scenic Area Natural Great Wall Tianzi Mountain - Day 8
Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
- Walk across Yuntiandu Glass Bridge
- Guided walk through Golden Whip Stream scenic valley
Landmarks Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Yuntiandu Glass Bridge Golden Whip Stream - Day 9
Zhangjiajie to Shanghai
Zhangjiajie to Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tianmen Mountain Cableway ride (world's longest cableway)
- Glass Skywalk walk at Tianmen Mountain summit
- Visit to Tianmen Cave
- Descent to Tianmen Square for photos
- Express cable car descent to exit
Landmarks Tianmen Mountain Tianmen Mountain Cableway Glass Skywalk Tianmen Cave Tianmen Square - Day 10
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Shanghai Museum
- Visit to Yu Garden with Nine Zigzag Bridge and mid-lake pavilion
- Stroll along the Bund with free time
- One-hour Huangpu River cruise
Optional Activities
- Browse nearby bazaar for souvenirs at Yu Garden
- Explore the Bund during free time
Landmarks Shanghai Museum Yu Garden Nine Zigzag Bridge Bund Oriental Pearl Tower Jinmao Tower Huangpu River - Day 11
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Shanghai
- Last-minute shopping
