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Day 1 Beijing Arrival

Welcome to Beijing. After your journey, your China tour begins in a easy way.

Your local guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. You may rest in your room or take a short walk nearby to get a first look at the city.

Meals: /   Accommodation: Beijing

Day 2 Beijing City Tour

Start your day at Tiananmen Square. Then walk through the Meridian Gate into the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of 24 emperors. Later, go up to Jingshan Park for a wide view over the palace roofs.


In the afternoon, visit the Lama Temple and take part in the simple ritual of incense offering. End the day at Shichahai Lake. Walk around the lakeside and nearby hutongs as the sun goes down.

Meals: B   Accommodation: Beijing

Day 3 Beijing Great Wall Tour

Today you will visit the Mutianyu Great Wall. Walk along the wall and enjoy the mountain views.

After that, you will visit the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, known for representing the spirit of modern China and its grand Olympic history.

In the evening, take a walk along the Liangma River. The area is calm and lively at the same time, with bars and lights along the water.

Meals: B   Accommodation: Beijing

Day 4 Beijing to Zhangjiajie

Spend your final morning at the Temple of Heaven, where you will join locals for a Tai Chi experience and explore this historic imperial site.

After the visit, your guide will escort you to the airport for your next destination. Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you and take you to begin the next part of your journey.

Meals: B   Accommodation: Zhangjiajie

Day 5 Zhangjiajie Nature Tour

Today your guide will take you to Wulingyuan Scenic Area to begin the day’s journey.Take the Bailong Elevator, the world’s tallest outdoor lift, up to the peaks of Wulingyuan.

Explore Yuanjiajie, where tall sandstone pillars rise through the mist and inspired the film Avatar.Continue to Tianzi Mountain to see the “West Sea Stone Forest,” a wide landscape of rock formations above the clouds. Then ride through the Ten-Mile Gallery by sightseeing train. The valley looks like a moving Chinese ink painting.

After the visit, return to Zhangjiajie by private transfer.

Meals: B   Accommodation: Zhangjiajie

Day 6 Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon And Fenghuang Ancient Town

Today your guide will take you to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon.

Walk across the Glass Bridge, the world’s longest and highest glass bridge, standing 300 meters above the canyon. Enjoy wide views of cliffs and valleys below. Continue to Baofeng Lake.

Afterwards, travel to Fenghuang Ancient Town. In the evening, explore Fenghuang Ancient Town at your own pace. Walk along the river and see traditional stilt houses with night lights.

Tonight you will stay in Fenghuang Ancient Town and enjoy its quiet night scenery.

Meals: B   Accommodation: Fenghuang Ancient Town

Day 7 Zhangjiajie To Guiyang

Today, you will take a high-speed train to Guiyang. Upon arrival at the airport or railway station, your guide will meet you and take you to your hotel for check-in.

Later, visit Qianling Mountain, a green urban park known for its lively monkeys and peaceful walking paths. Continue to Hongfu Temple to explore its historic architecture.

After the visit, return to your hotel for a good rest.

Meals: B   Accommodation: Guiyang

Day 8 Huangguoshu Waterfall

After breakfast, travel to Huangguoshu Scenic Area.

Visit Huangguoshu Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Asia. Walk around the falls and, if conditions allow, pass through the Water Curtain Cave behind the waterfall.

Continue to Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, where stone paths wind through rivers, caves, and karst landscapes.

Later, visit Doupotang Waterfall, the widest waterfall in the Huangguoshu area, known for its broad and beautiful flow.

Meals: B   Accommodation: Guiyang

Day 9 Libo Xiaoqikong And Xijiang Miao Village

After breakfast, travel to Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area.

Explore its clear rivers, waterfalls, forests, and limestone scenery. Visit highlights such as Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge, Laya Waterfall, the 68-Level Waterfalls, and the Water Forest.

Afterwards, travel to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. Walk through the village lanes, see traditional wooden stilt houses, and enjoy the night view of thousands of lights across the hills.

Meals: B   Accommodation: Xijiang

Day 10 Guiyang To Guilin

After breakfast, take a high-speed train journey through changing landscapes as you travel to Guilin.

Upon arrival in Guilin, your guide will take you visit Elephant Trunk Hill, a natural limestone formation that looks like an elephant drinking from the Li River.

Continue to Reed Flute Cave, an underground cave filled with colorful rock formations and natural stone shapes, often described as a crystal-like world

Meals: B   Accommodation: Guilin

Day 11 Guilin And Yangshuo Nature Tour

After breakfast, take a private cruise on the Li River from Mopanshan Pier. The river winds through long stretches of karst mountains and peaceful water landscapes.

You can enjoy a leisurely stroll along Binjiang Road by the Li River and stop to savor some delicious rice noodles—there are plenty of tasty local foods to try here.

In the afternoon, arriving in Yangshuo and explore the countryside. The scenery feels calm and open, like a living Chinese landscape painting.

In the evening, walk through West Street, a 1,400-year-old street filled with small shops, cafés, and local bars.

Meals: B   Accommodation: Yangshuo

Day 12 Guilin To Shanghai

After breakfast, your guide will take you on a bicycle ride through the countryside of Yangshuo. Enjoy the quiet village roads and natural scenery along the way.

Then take a bamboo raft on the Yulong River for a ride on clear water.

In the afternoon, your private transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. On arrival in Shanghai, your local guide will meet you and take you to your hotel in downtown.

After arriving today, you can take a leisurely stroll along Anfu Road with your guide.

Meals: B   Accommodation: Shanghai

Day 13 Shanghai City Tour

Start your day in Yu Garden, a classic Ming Dynasty garden in the old city.

Then try the Maglev Train, one of the fastest trains in the world. Continue to Shanghai Tower and go up to the observation deck for a city view.

In the evening, walk along Nanjing Road. End the day with a slow walk on The Bund, where old buildings face the modern skyline across the river.

Meals: B   Accommodation: Shanghai

Day 14 Shanghai Departure

Today is your last day in Shanghai. The day is free for you to relax or take a final walk in the city.

When ready, your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel and take you to the airport. End of your trip.

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