Cultural and Natural Wonders of China

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Upon arrival, your Beijing tour guide and driver will escort you to the hotel in a comfortable private car, which takes about an hour. Check-in and adjust to jet lag.

• Breakfast and lunch

In the morning, you will first visit Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City. In addition, you will receive a background introduction to the city's history, architecture, and art.

You will have lunch at a local restaurant in Beijing.

In the afternoon, visit the Temples of Heaven. Emperors went annually to the beautiful temple grounds to pray for good harvests.

• Breakfast and lunch

We will head to China's most iconic sight this morning—the Mutianyu Great Wall. Walking through this incredible structure is the best way to appreciate its sheer magnificence and the dramatic scenery it passes.

Lunch will be at a local restaurant to taste Beijing dishes.

Later, your guide will take you into the beating heart of Beijing - the Hutongs (old alleyways).

• Breakfast

We will visit the Summer Palace which is the largest imperial garden.

After lunch, you will take the high-speed train to Xian. It will take about five hours.

Tip: Please prepare some food to bring because we will arrive in Xian after dinner.

• Breakfast and lunch

Spend the morning viewing the enigmatic ranks of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Discovered in 1974, the Terracotta Warriors remain an awe-inspiring testament to ancient Chinese craftsmanship and military culture. Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

Later you will stroll around the beautifully preserved 14th-century City Walls that enclose Xian's old town.

• Breakfast

We will get to know the history of China better, after visiting Big Wild Goose Pagoda, we will head to The Small Wild Goose Pagoda, which is a well-preserved ancient structure, built during the Tang Dynasty. It is renowned for its architectural beauty and historical significance. The museum near the pagoda showcases various artifacts and exhibits that provide insights into the rich history of the region.

Later we will visit the Muslim Quarter where you can see lots of delicious snacks, and you are suggested to try some dishes that you have never seen before.

Take a flight to Zhangjiajie in the late afternoon.

Good to Know

Direct flights from Xi'an to Zhangjiajie do not operate every day. It's recommended that you check with the airlines and your travel advisor for the most up-to-date information on flight availability and schedules.

• Breakfast and lunch

Start our 'Avatar' journey from Yuanjiajie scenic area. You can see the unique “Hallelujah Mountain of Avatar” while standing on the mountain top.

Enjoy natural rock formations and natural beauty on Mt. Tianzishan. Taking the Bailong sightseeing elevator will be a highlight for you.

• Breakfast and Lunch

Take the world's longest cable car ride to Tianmen Mountain, followed by the cliff-hanging glass skywalk which allows a stunning view of the 99-Bends-Road below. Then we will take another cable car to the Tianmen Cave or you could choose to walk there along the wooden plank-way.

Then, head to the Glass Bridge, is about 430 meters long and can be as high as 300 meters above the ground, providing a unique perspective of the cliffs and canyons below.

Lunch will be arranged at a local restaurant. You will take a flight to Shanghai later today.

• Breakfast and Lunch

This morning we will visit the Shanghai Tower known as the "Top of Shanghai Observatory," which is located on the 118th to 119th floors of the building. Visitors can access the observatory floor to enjoy panoramic views of Shanghai from this vantage point, which is one of the highest observation platforms in the world.

After visiting the peaceful Yu Garden, we will have lunch at a local restaurant to taste Shanghai dishes.

Take a stroll through the French Concession area to admire the 19th-century architectural style. While walking along the Bund you will hear hidden stories about each building.

• Breakfast

Our guide will escort you to Shanghai airport for your departure flight.