China Adventure With Zhangjiajie

Itinerary

• Day 1: Beijing Arrival

  Touching down in Beijing, the vibrant capital of China, meet your private guide and take a worry-free transfer to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, recovering from the jet lag or exploring the safe surroundings of your hotel.

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• Day 2: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park

  Understand the real China from Tiananmen Square, where early risers wishing for light adventure will see thousands of Chinese gathering to salute the national flag rising up with the morning sun. From there, walk to the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace home to 24 emperors. The vast complex, assigned symmetrically, consists of 980 buildings with more than 8,700 rooms. Your tour includes the three main halls representing the essence of traditional Chinese architectural techniques and spots with interesting legends and anecdotes.

  Conclude the day with a climb to Jingshan Park, where panoramic views of the Forbidden City and part of the city's historical and USNECO-listed Central Axis await.

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• Day 3: Great Wall & Hutong

  There is a Chinese saying says that he who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man, and the Mutianyu Section is the ideal part to experience the splendor of the fortifications. A round-trip cable car will help put your energy into walking through the watchtowers and taking photos of the superb scenery.

  In the late afternoon, return to the city and stroll through an authentic hutong, Beijing's traditional residential alleys, for a glimpse into the traditional life in old Beijing.

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• Day 4: Temple of Heaven & Bullet Train to Xi'an

  Begin your day at the Temple of Heaven, a magnificent complex symbolizing the harmony between Heaven and Earth. In the early morning, witness locals engaging in traditional exercises - such as Taichi, shuttlecocks, and diabolo - and even join them!

  After lunch, board a high-speed rail to Xi'an (approximately 5.5 hours), where your local guide will be waiting for you at the train station.

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• Day 5: Terracotta Warriors & Great Tang All Day Mall

  In the morning, discover the world-famous archaeological find, Terracotta Warriors and Horses, featuring over 8,000 life-size figures crafted over 2,000 years ago to guard Emperor Qinshihuang in the afterlife. The bronze chariots and horses, two models also unearthed from the Emperor's mausoleum, can't be missed either.

  Late in the afternoon, return to the city and stroll through the brightly lit antique streets of the Great Tang All Day Mall, encountering people in Tang or Song dynasty-inspired attire, and immerse yourself in the prosperity of Changan City from a thousand years ago.

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• Day 6: Muslim Street, Traditional Courtyard and Experiences, Bullet Train to Chengdu

  Start the tour today by exploring the Muslim Street, an epitome of the ancient Silk Road. Step into a century-old courtyard for a glimpse into the past life in northern China, an interesting shadow puppet show, and an authentic Chinese calligraphy experience. Afterward, be transferred to the airport for your flight to Zhangjiajie, where stunning natural wonders await.

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• Day 7: Zhangjiajie National Park

  Spend the day exploring the most scenic part of Zhangjiajie National Park and taking in the beauty of the Wulingyuan Scenic Area from different angles. Take the express elevator to the mountain summit and hike along the scenic forest trail, with every step treating different views of floating "Avatar Mountain". Descend by a cable car, and then board a sightseeing train to explore the valley below to marvel at the towering peaks above and nature's great work.

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• Day 8: Baofeng Lake & Tianmen Mountain, Flight to Shanghai

  Discover another side of the landscape of Zhangjiajie - its serene waters - with a morning cruise on Baofeng Lake, with towering peaking floating above your head and beneath your feet.

  Take the afternoon to explore Tianmen Mountain, Climb nearly 1,000 steps, or take the ascending elevator to reach its iconic Tianmen Cave, challenge yourself on its thrilling cliffside trails, and then descend by a 30-minute cable car ride to take in the sweeping mighty picture created by majestic mountains and sneaking mountain roads.

  Afterward, be transferred to the airport for your flight to Shanghai, where your local guide and driver will welcome you.

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• Day 9: The Bund, Yu Garden & Shanghai Museum

  Begin the day with a stroll along The Bund, where neoclassical architecture contrasts with modern skyscrapers across the Huangpu River. Visit the 400-years-old Yu Garden and discover the ancient side of modern Shanghai. Ramble the former French Concession, from Fuxing Park to Bugaoli community, passing by local market and sample dim sum snacks that loved by local people. Spend the rest of the day in the Shanghai Museum and reading historical fragments of this time-honored country.

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• Day 10: Shanghai Departure

  Conclude your China exploration today and take a private transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination.

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