Ancient Capital, Avatar Peaks and Modern Shanghai

Arrive in Xi'an and meet your driver for the transfer to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is free to rest after your journey or explore nearby at your own pace. Stay overnight in Xi'an before the following day's sightseeing.

Discover the Terracotta Warriors at Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Museum, where ranks of life-sized figures offer a memorable encounter with China's early imperial history. Continue to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a landmark associated with Xi'an's Tang Dynasty heritage. In the evening, explore the Great Tang All Day Mall. Its illuminated streets and lively atmosphere provide a colorful contrast to the day's ancient sites and an inviting introduction to the city after dark.

Walk along Xi'an's Ancient City Wall and enjoy a fresh perspective on the city, with the old center on one side and modern neighborhoods beyond. Continue to Han Yang Ling Museum, where archaeological displays introduce the world of the Han Dynasty and its imperial burial traditions. Later, fly from Xi'an to Zhangjiajie. After arrival, continue to Wulingyuan and settle into your hotel, ready to discover the region's remarkable mountain landscapes.

Spend the day exploring Wulingyuan, where slender sandstone pillars rise above forested valleys. Continue to Yuanjiajie and follow its scenic paths to discover new perspectives on the surrounding peaks. The shifting layers of rock and greenery create a landscape that feels different at every turn, with time to pause and appreciate its scale. After a day surrounded by the mountains, return to your hotel in Wulingyuan for the evening.

Discover Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, where steep cliffs and a deep valley reveal another side of the region's dramatic scenery. Continue to Baofeng Lake, framed by green hills and distinctive rock formations. The contrast between the canyon's rugged forms and the lake's tranquil setting gives the day a varied rhythm, with two different perspectives on Zhangjiajie's landscapes. After sightseeing, travel to your hotel in downtown Zhangjiajie and settle in for the night.

Explore Tianmen Mountain, taking in the dramatic heights and broad mountain views that make it one of Zhangjiajie's signature sights. The day's scenery offers a different perspective from the sandstone pillars of Wulingyuan. Afterwards, continue to 72 Qilou, where striking traditional-style architecture, shops and local food stalls create a lively setting to explore. Enjoy the contrast between the mountain landscape and this colorful cultural complex before returning to your hotel in Zhangjiajie.

Travel by high-speed train from Zhangjiajie to Guilin, watching the scenery change as you head towards southern China's karst country. After arrival, visit Reed Flute Cave, where illuminated rock formations create an atmospheric underground landscape. Continue to Elephant Trunk Hill, one of Guilin's most recognizable natural landmarks. Together, the two sights introduce the region's distinctive limestone scenery from below ground and beside the water. Stay overnight in central Guilin.

Cruise along the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo, passing the limestone peaks and riverside landscapes that define this celebrated stretch of southern China. Watch the scenery unfold from the boat as villages, hills and reflections slip into view. In the afternoon, enjoy a bamboo raft ride in Yangshuo for a different experience of the landscape. Explore West Street in the evening, then stay overnight in Yangshuo, close to the countryside you will discover tomorrow.

In the morning, cycle through Yangshuo's countryside. Transfer to Guilin airport for an afternoon flight to Shanghai. After arrival, take the Maglev Train and visit the Bund, Shanghai Tower and Nanjing Road. Round-trip Maglev Train tickets are included. Overnight in Shanghai.

Visit Yu Garden, where pavilions, ponds and carefully arranged rockeries create a peaceful setting within the city. Follow its winding paths and discover the details that make a classical Chinese garden feel like a series of small landscapes. (Please note that Yuyuan Garden closes on Mondays, except for public holidays. Should the scheduled visit fall on its closing day, it will be replaced by the City God Temple. No extra refund or compensation will be provided for this itinerary adjustment.) Continue to Shanghai Museum to explore collections of Chinese art and cultural treasures. From garden design to museum displays, the day offers a thoughtful look at traditions that still shape China's cultural identity. Return to your Shanghai hotel.

Enjoy free time in Shanghai before your arranged departure transfer. Depending on your travel schedule, relax at the hotel or take a final walk nearby. At the confirmed time, meet your driver at the hotel and transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.