Upon arrival at Beijing Capital (PEK) or Daxing (PKX) Airport, your guide will meet you at baggage claim. En route to your downtown 4/5-star hotel, they’ll share insights about Beijing’s highlights. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the city at leisure.

Meals included: None

After breakfast today explore Beijing with your guide who will collect you from the hotel. Visit the world’s largest city square, Tiananmen Square. Make your way across the road to the magnificent Forbidden City, a culturally historic landmark in China, which was the former residence of Chinese royalty and courtiers for five centuries. After the Forbidden City tour, exploration continues with a visit to the Summer Palace. Appreciate the beautiful gardens and imagine the lifestyle of royalty and courtiers who enjoyed this summer resort during imperial times. A stopover at Beijing’s stadium and pool – the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube – built for the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics – provides a modern contrast to China’s ancient history. Return to the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast

Note: Your tour guide may adjust your itinerary due to closure of the Forbidden City each Monday.

In the morning, commence the day’s adventure with exploration of the Mutianyu Great Wall, a less frequented part of China’s 1,400-year-old iconic landmark, located approximately 70 kilometres from Beijing. Take a pleasant and comfortable round-trip cable car transfer over the picturesque scenery, then walk the wall to take in the Ming dynasty guard towers and sensational views. On return to the city in the afternoon, exploration continues with a visit to the Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum. Stroll through the hutongs nearby and experience local life as you wander through quaint shops, enjoy a coffee, and gain an insider’s view of a real Beijing community.

Meals included: Breakfast

Morning: Visit the Temple of Heaven, an imperial altar where Ming and Qing emperors prayed for national prosperity.

Afternoon: Board a high-speed train (5 hours, 300km/h) to Xi’an from Beijing West Station. Enjoy scenic views en route.

Evening: Upon arrival at Xi’an North Station, your guide will transfer you to your downtown 4/5-star hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast

Marvel at the Terracotta Army, the world’s largest underground military museum with thousands of life-sized warrior figures.

Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, an iconic Buddhist site offering panoramic city views.

Explore Xi’an Great Mosque, China’s oldest Islamic mosque, nestled in the historic Muslim Quarter.

Wander through the vibrant Muslim Quarter, sampling local flavors and shopping for souvenirs.

Conclude at Bell & Drum Tower Square, the heart of ancient Xi’an.

Evening: Return to your hotel or enjoy optional dinner & cultural shows.

Meals included: Breakfast

Morning: Check out and visit Xi’an City Wall—China’s largest preserved ancient wall. Walk or bike along its 14km perimeter.

Afternoon: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Zhangjiajie.

Upon arrival, your guide will escort you to the hotel with a brief city introduction.

Meals included: Breakfast

Morning: Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and ride the Bailong Elevator to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. Marvel at the “Avatar” Hallelujah Mountains and the No. 1 Natural Bridge under Heaven.

Afternoon: Take a shuttle bus to Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, exploring highlights like Helong Park, Xihai Stone Forest, and Imperial Brush Peak. Descend via cable car (or Bailong Elevator if unavailable).

Evening: Enjoy a scenic Ten-mile Gallery train ride through Suoxigu Valley’s misty karst peaks before returning to your hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast

Today’s Highlights:

Morning:

Ride the world’s longest cable car up Tianmen Mountain

Experience the thrilling glass Sky Walk at 1430m altitude

Explore Tianmen Cave via mountain escalators

Photograph the iconic 999 steps and stunning landscapes

Descend by shuttle bus to conclude the mountain tour

Afternoon:

Transfer to airport for flight to Shanghai

Upon arrival, meet your guide for transfer to hotel with city highlights introduction

Meals included: Breakfast

Flexible Option:
For those who prefer, you may take the shuttle bus up and cable car down the mountain instead. Please coordinate with your guide to arrange this alternative.

Morning:Explore the Shanghai Museum (140,000+ artifacts showcasing the city’s history). Walk along The Bund – Shanghai’s iconic waterfront

Stroll down Nanjing Road, China’s busiest shopping street

Afternoon:Visit Yuyuan Garden and its traditional Chinese landscapes

Browse the nearby Yu Garden Bazaars

Discover old Shanghai charm in the Former French Concession (Dongping/Sinan Road)

*Note: On Mondays, the Shanghai History Museum replaces Shanghai Museum.

Meal: Breakfast included

Eparture Arrangements

Your guide will escort you from the hotel to the airport for your return flight

Small group travelers: Optional airport transfer service available upon request

Meal: Breakfast included