Welcome to Shanghai, a global financial hub where modern skyscrapers meet historic lanes. Your guide and driver will meet you at Shanghai airport, then you will start the China tour.
Visiting Attractions: Shanghai Old Concession Area(Shikumen), City God Temple, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Jinmao Tower, The Bund Shanghai.
After breakfast, your exploration of Shanghai begins with a visit to Shikumen, also been called "stone gate", is Shanghai's iconic traditional housing. These two-to-three-story terraced homes blend Chinese courtyard elements with Western row-house design. Featuring stone-framed black wooden doors and narrow lanes called longtang, they represent a unique East-meets-West architectural style. Then will walk around City God Temple, is a historic Taoist temple in the old city. Surrounded by a lively bazaar, it offers traditional snacks, crafts, and a glimpse into local culture. Can taste Shanghai local snack in there.
Then visiting Shanghai Museum, to know more Shanghai history. After that, today another highlight will go to visit Jinmao Tower. The Jin Mao Tower is an iconic skyscraper. Its postmodern design beautifully blends traditional Chinese pagoda aesthetics with modern steel-and-glass construction, creating a striking landmark on the city's skyline.
After overlooking the Shanghai cityscape from the Jin Mao Tower, we will drive to the Bund. The Bund is Shanghai's iconic waterfront, featuring historic buildings along the Huangpu River. It offers views of the city's evolving skyline.
Visiting Attractions: Zhujiajiao Water Town
After breakfast in hotel, you will be transferred to visit Zhujiajiao Water Town. Known as the "Venice of Shanghai," this picturesque town features charming canals lined with willow trees and classic white-walled houses. Visitors can stroll along North Street's old shops, enjoy boat rides, and explore tranquil gardens like Kezhi Garden.
After visiting, will transfer you to Shanghai airport to catch flight to Zhangjiajie. Zhangjiajie is a city in China's Hunan province, gateway to the renowned national park. It offers unique rock formations, lush nature, and rich local culture.
Visiting Attractions: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (include Bailong Elevator), Yuanjiajie Scenic Area( Avatar’s Hallelujah Mountain), Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area(include Tianzishan cable car)
Our journey through Zhangjiajie National Forest Park began with a ride up the Bailong Elevator, which carried us swiftly from the valley floor to the mountaintop. We emerged into the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, known for its concentrated and independent towering sandstone pillars that seem to float among the clouds. Here we admired the famous "Hallelujah Mountain" (also called the Southern Sky Column), a slender rock formation that inspired the floating peaks in Avatar, as well as the impressive South Heaven Pillar standing nearby.
After exploring Yuanjiajie, we continued to the Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area, which offers broader views of majestic peak clusters rising dramatically from the mist. The landscape here feels more expansive, with countless weathered stone pinnacles creating a scene of natural grandeur. To conclude our visit, we descended via the Tianzi Mountain Cable Car, gliding smoothly above the forest for one final sweeping view of the remarkable scenery before returning to ground level.
Visiting Attractions: Zhangjiajie Grand Canon, World's Record-breaking Glass Bridge
Today, you will continue exploring Zhangjiajie. You'll visit the Grand Canyon and bravely walk across the famous Glass Bridge, challenging yourselves.
The Glass Bridge spans directly above the canyon, suspended between two cliff edges. Its transparent floor provides views of the rock faces and treetops below. Walking across, visitors can observe the canyon's scale and the surrounding mountain terrain from a distinct perspective.
Across the bridge, go ahead. The canyon features steep cliffs, lush vegetation, and a clear stream running through its base, offering a peaceful natural environment to explore on foot. The route continues along pathways descending into the canyon itself. Following the stream, visitors pass beneath the bridge they just crossed, looking up at its structure against the sky. The walk through the canyon floor allows close views of the water, rock formations, and native plant life before the path gradually leads out of the valley.
Visiting Attractions: Tianmenshan Mountain (Tianmenshan National Forest Park), Glass Skywalk
Visiting Tianmen Mountain offers a memorable experience in Zhangjiajie's landscape. Many people believe that Tianmen Mountain is the soul of Zhangjiajie. The journey often begins with a cable car ride, providing views of the mountain and the region below as you ascend.
At the top, paths lead to the main feature, Tianmen Cave, a large natural arch in the cliff face. Reaching it involves climbing a long staircase of stone steps. From certain points, you can see the road carved into the mountainside with its series of tight turns.
Walking paths along the cliffs allow you to appreciate the scenery. Some sections have glass flooring(glass skywalk), giving a clear view of the rock face and the drop below. There are also more traditional paths through the forested areas. A temple complex near the summit offers a place to rest and learn about local history. The descent provides a final look at the mountain's layered rock formations and the surrounding countryside.
Ending the Tianmenshan Mountain visiting, you will be driven to Zhangjiajie airport to catch flight to Xian, when you arrive in Xian, guide and driver will meet you then transfer you back to hotel for rest.
Visiting Attractions: Terracotta Warriors & Horses, the Wild Goose Pagoda, The Grand Tang Mall
Today highlight is to visit the mysterious Terracotta Warriors, which official full name of this museum is: Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum. The Terracotta Army Museum displays the thousands of statues buried to accompany an emperor into the afterlife. Discovered by local farmers, the site features warriors arranged in combat-ready pits. Walking through the excavation halls, you can experience the scale of this underground army and its historical significance.
Then back to Xian city center, visit the Wild Goose Pagoda. The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, built in the Tang Dynasty over 1,300 years ago, is a masterpiece of Buddhist architecture.
When the night falls, step into a dazzling world at Xi'an's Tang Dynasty Night City. This vibrant cultural street comes alive at night with brilliant lights, replica Tang architecture, and lively performances. Stroll through the bustling pedestrian street, watch costumed performers and musicians, and soak in the festive evening energy. It is an immersive experience, a modern interpretation of Tang Dynasty culture.
Visiting Attractions: Muslim Quarter, Grand Mosque, Xian Ancient City Wall
After breakfast, you will go to visit the iconic Xi'an City Wall. Rent a bicycle for a memorable ride along its wide, ancient path. Admire the city views, watchtowers, and gates etc.,
Then visit to Xi'an's Muslim Quarter, which is a feast for the senses. This vibrant area's narrow lanes are filled with the aromas of sizzling lamb skewers and fresh bread. Tucked away behind the busy streets lies the Great Mosque. Unlike typical Arabic mosques, it is a peaceful oasis with traditional Chinese architecture, featuring pavilions with painted beams and serene courtyards . This beautiful blend of Chinese and Islamic styles offers a calm contrast to the bustling food stalls just outside its walls. It's a good spot to appreciate the area's rich, multicultural history.
After visiting, will transfer you to Xian train station to catch high speed train to Beijing, about 5-5.5 hours on the train. When you arrive in Beijing, you Beijing guide and driver will meet you then back to hotel for rest.
Visiting Attractions: Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Beijing Hutongs
Your Beijing trip begins with a visit to Tiananmen Square. This vast public space is surrounded by significant buildings and is a site for important national ceremonies and daily flag-raising events.
Then you will go to visit famous The Forbidden City. The Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stands as the monumental heart of imperial China. As the former palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties, its grand architecture is a testament to traditional design. You will walk through vast courtyards and halls with golden-glazed roofs and vermilion walls. Each structure, from the Hall of Supreme Harmony to the imperial gardens, reflects a philosophy of balance and order. Exploring this vast complex, you can sense the weight of history within its silent halls.
After Forbidden City, you will go to visit Beijing Hutong. In contrast, a short distance away, the Beijing Hutongs offer a glimpse into the city's traditional way of life. These narrow lanes, formed by lines of siheyuan (courtyard homes), form a labyrinthine network. Here, the pace of life is slower. You can see locals playing chess, hanging birdcages, or simply chatting by their doorsteps. Exploring these winding alleys, perhaps by rickshaw, reveals the city's grassroots character.
Together, the solemn grandeur of the palace and the lively simplicity of the Hutongs create a complete picture of Beijing's cultural heritage.
Visiting Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall, Sacred Road, Overview the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube
After breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you, then transfer you to visit Mutianyu Great Wall. Located in Huairou District, Mutianyu Great Wall is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and well-preserved structure. You can choose to take cable car up and down the Great Wall, or just if you want, climb it. The Mutianyu Great Wall also has slides, and you can choose to take the slides to descend the mountain.
In the afternoon, you will go to visit Sacred Road. A walk along the Sacred Way is a step into a silent, dignified procession. This picturesque path provides a gentle introduction to the Ming Tombs. Perfect for a peaceful walk, it allows you to admire detailed carvings and imagine imperial processions, making it a memorable part of your visit.
After visiting, will drive you back to Beijing city, overview the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube on the way.
Visiting Attractions: Temple of Heaven
In the morning, you will go to visit the Temple of Heaven. A visit to the Temple of Heaven offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Chinese spirituality and architectural brilliance. This complex in southern Beijing was where Ming and Qing emperors performed solemn rituals to pray for good harvests. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is the undeniable highlight.
Today, the surrounding park feels warmly alive with local life, people practicing tai chi, playing traditional instruments, or flying kites against the backdrop of ancient structures. This blend of historical reverence and everyday Beijing culture makes the Temple of Heaven both educational and quietly delightful to explore.
After visiting will transfer you to Beijing airport to catch your final departure flight to your warm home.
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