• China Adventure With Zhangjiajie

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    Tour Code: ODY-CN-2528

    Destination: Beijing, Xi’an, Zhangjiajie, Shanghai

Duration

10 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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About This Trip

Explore the most iconic human and natural landscapes in China on this immersive journey within 240 hours. Witness the grandeur of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City in Beijing. Walk into the legendary Terracotta Army and bustling Muslim quarter in Xi’an. Relish in the dreamy mountains and waters of Zhangjiajie. Stroll along the cosmopolitan Bund and traditional garden in Shanghai. This tour offers a rich blend of cultural, historical, natural, and culinary experiences.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1 – 4BeijingTiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall, Local Market, Temple of Heaven
5 – 6Xi’anTerracotta Warriors & Bronze Chariots, Muslim Quarter, and Chinese Calligraphy Experience
7 – 8ZhangjiajieZhangjiajie National Forest Park, Baofeng Lake, Tianmen Mountain
9 – 10ShanghaiThe Bund, Fuxing Park, Yu Garden, Yuyuan Market, Silk Workshop, Shanghai Museum
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Itinerary

Touching down in Beijing, the vibrant capital of China, meet your private guide and take a worry-free transfer to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, recovering from the jet lag or exploring the safe surroundings of your hotel.

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▱ Beijing

Understand the real China from Tiananmen Square, where early risers wishing for light adventure will see thousands of Chinese gathering to salute the national flag rising up with the morning sun. From there, walk to the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace home to 24 emperors. The vast complex, assigned symmetrically, consists of 980 buildings with more than 8,700 rooms. Your tour includes the three main halls representing the essence of traditional Chinese architectural techniques and spots with interesting legends and anecdotes.

Conclude the day with a climb to Jingshan Park, where panoramic views of the Forbidden City and part of the city’s historical and USNECO-listed Central Axis await.

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▱ Beijing

There is a Chinese saying says that he who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man, and the Mutianyu Section is the ideal part to experience the splendor of the fortifications. A round-trip cable car will help put your energy into walking through the watchtowers and taking photos of the superb scenery.

In the late afternoon, return to the city and stroll through an authentic hutong, Beijing’s traditional residential alleys, for a glimpse into the traditional life in old Beijing.

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▱ Beijing

As your journey in Xi’an draws to a close, we bid you farewell, being sure to escort you to the airport and cherishing the memories we’ve created together.

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▱ Beijing

In the morning, discover the world-famous archaeological find, Terracotta Warriors and Horses, featuring over 8,000 life-size figures crafted over 2,000 years ago to guard Emperor Qinshihuang in the afterlife. The bronze chariots and horses, two models also unearthed from the Emperor’s mausoleum, can’t be missed either.

Late in the afternoon, return to the city and stroll through the brightly lit antique streets of the Great Tang All Day Mall, encountering people in Tang or Song dynasty-inspired attire, and immerse yourself in the prosperity of Changan City from a thousand years ago.

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▱ Beijing

Start the tour today by exploring the Muslim Street, an epitome of the ancient Silk Road. Step into a century-old courtyard for a glimpse into the past life in northern China, an interesting shadow puppet show, and an authentic Chinese calligraphy experience. Afterward, be transferred to the airport for your flight to Zhangjiajie, where stunning natural wonders await.

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▱ Beijing

Spend the day exploring the most scenic part of Zhangjiajie National Park and taking in the beauty of the Wulingyuan Scenic Area from different angles. Take the express elevator to the mountain summit and hike along the scenic forest trail, with every step treating different views of floating “Avatar Mountain”. Descend by a cable car, and then board a sightseeing train to explore the valley below to marvel at the towering peaks above and nature’s great work.

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▱ Beijing

Discover another side of the landscape of Zhangjiajie – its serene waters – with a morning cruise on Baofeng Lake, with towering peaking floating above your head and beneath your feet.

Take the afternoon to explore Tianmen Mountain, Climb nearly 1,000 steps, or take the ascending elevator to reach its iconic Tianmen Cave, challenge yourself on its thrilling cliffside trails, and then descend by a 30-minute cable car ride to take in the sweeping mighty picture created by majestic mountains and sneaking mountain roads.

Afterward, be transferred to the airport for your flight to Shanghai, where your local guide and driver will welcome you.

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▱ Beijing

Begin the day with a stroll along The Bund, where neoclassical architecture contrasts with modern skyscrapers across the Huangpu River. Visit the 400-years-old Yu Garden and discover the ancient side of modern Shanghai. Ramble the former French Concession, from Fuxing Park to Bugaoli community, passing by local market and sample dim sum snacks that loved by local people. Spend the rest of the day in the Shanghai Museum and reading historical fragments of this time-honored country.

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▱ Beijing

Conclude your China exploration today and take a private transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination.

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▱ Beijing

Why Choose Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd.

12-Year TripAdvisor Award

Travellers’ Choice winner every year since 2013

No Commission Shopping

Zero shopping stops, zero pressure, zero hidden agendas

100% Private

Every tour is exclusively yours — no strangers, no shared buses

Expert Local Guides

Licensed, English-speaking guides with deep local knowledge

Real reviews from real travellers

  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eI highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    James T.
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Greenfly
    Couples · Verified · TripAdvisor
  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Ludovic V.
    Couples · London, UK · Verified · TripAdvisor

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