Cultural and Natural Wonders of China

• Pan Pacific Beijing (5-star) / Sunworld Hotel Beijing (in the center of Beijing, 4-star) /Novotel Peace Beijing (3-star)
• None

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

• Breakfast and lunch

You will first visit Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City in the morning. In addition to the background introduction to the history, architecture, and art of the City.

Take your time to enjoy this in-depth Forbidden City tour. You will see all the important sites and discover the hidden history of Chinese imperial life. The in-depth Forbidden City tour takes about 3 hours, while common Forbidden City tours only last about 2 hours.

You will have lunch at a local restaurant in Beijing.

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

Later, you will hop on a rickshaw and the rider will take you into the beating heart of Beijing - the hutongs (old alleyways).

• Breakfast and lunch

This morning we will have an exterior visit to Beijing Olympic Stadiums(Bird's Nest and Water Cube). You will explore the park, but it doesn't include going inside the Bird's Nest and Water Cube.

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

The afternoon is dedicated to China's most iconic sight - the Great Wall. Taking a walk on this incredible structure is the best way to appreciate both, the sheer magnificence of the wall itself and the dramatic scenery that it crosses.

• Wyndham Hotel Xian (5-star) / Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel (4-star) / Orange crystal Xi'an Dayan Pagoda Hotel (3-star).
• 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 with you because we will arrive in Xian after dinner time.

• Breakfast and lunch

Spend the morning viewing the enigmatic ranks of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Then we will visit the cave-dwelling family workshop in the countryside. learn how to make a Terracotta Warrior from a local farmer. Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

Later you will ride a bicycle around the beautifully preserved 14th-century city walls that enclose Xian's old town.

• Neodalle Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan (5-star) / Wulingyuan Hotel(4-star)
• 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 at 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.

• MaxX By Steigenberger Shanghai on the Bund (5-star) / Sunrise On The Bund (4-star) /Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai (3-star)
• 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.

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," is located on the 118th to 119th floors of the building. Visitors can access the observatory deck to enjoy panoramic views of Shanghai from this vantage point, which is one of the highest observation decks in the world.

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

You will take a stroll through the French Concession area to admire the 19 century’s architectural style. While walking along the Bund you will hear hidden stories about each building.

• Breakfast

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