China Explorer: Golden Triangle With Zhangjiajie

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival - Beijing

  As you touch down at Beijing airport, your tour guide will welcome you and take you to your hotel in a comfortable vehicle with an experienced driver. It usually takes about one hour on the way, during which the guide will give you a brief overview of Beijing. After settling in the hotel, you can take a break to recover from your long journey.

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• Day 2: Beijing, the Forbidden City

  Start your China tour from iconic Tiananmen Square, followed by the Forbidden City. You will appreciate hundreds of examples of exquisite, ancient architecture and listen to the most-talked stories of royal families. Walk out emperor's huge courtyard and then proceed to Jingshan Park for a bird's eye view of the splendid royal palaces from the top of the artificial Coal Hill.

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• Day 3: Beijing, the Great Wall

  The whole day's journey will take you to the magnificent Jinshanling Great Wall. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it's ideal for you to enjoy peace and tranquility on the historic rampart. You can hike for 3 to 4 hours on it, according to your interest and physical strength.

  After the tour, drive about 2.5 hours back to downtown Beijing for the night.

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• Day 4: Beijing - Xi'an, the Temple of Heaven

  Spend the morning exploring the Temple of Heaven, an imperial sacrificial building regarded can connect the human world and Heaven. Surrounding it is a scenic park dotted by ancient pine woods, in which many locals do various Chinese sports and recreational activities.

  After lunch, get to the railway station for a speedy train to Xi'an. Arrival in about five hours, welcomed by your local guide.

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• Day 5: Xi'an, Terracotta Warriors & Muslim Quarter

  Drive about an hour in the morning to the Terracotta Warriors where you have two to three hours to marvel at the awesome troop unearthed from the tomb of the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, who unified ancient China in 221BC.

  In the afternoon, return to the city to visit Muslim Street and the Great Mosque for a glimpse into the life of Chinese Muslims.

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• Day 6: Xi'an - Zhangjiajie

  Get on the 600-year-old and 12-meter-high City Wall to scan the historical city center and the vibrant life of the people here. Then, before catching the flight for the next destination, nearby the airport, you will visit Hanyang Tomb with rich exhibits revealing the military, political, and daily life of people of different classes.

  When arriving in Zhangjiajie by air, be picked up and transferred to your hotel in the Wulingyuan Scenic area.

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• Day 7: Zhangjiajie National Park

  Have a day to discover the gorgeous beauty of Zhangjiajie National Park and Tianzi Mountain, taking all the advantages of the amenities this huge scenic area has to offer: elevator, cable car, scenic train, and green shuttle bus. Spot and record the legendary Avatar Mountain in the real world under the guidance of your guide.

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• Day 8: Zhangjiajie, Golden Whip Stream & Baofeng Lake

  This morning, you will enjoy a three-hour hike along the Golden Whip Stream, winding through the verdant valley.

  In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Baofeng Lake, renowned for its crystal-clear waters that mirror the surrounding emerald peaks. Take a half-hour cruise on the lake to marvel at towering limestone formations draped in lush foliage.

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• Day 9: Zhangjiajie - Shanghai, Tianmen Shan National Forest Park

  Today, you will visit Tianmen Mountain and embark on an exhilarating adventure. Challenge yourself with the 999 steps up to Tianmen Cave, or you can call it Heaven's Gate, where you can enjoy breathtaking views. Explore the glass walkways hanging on the cliff face, offering a thrilling experience with stunning vistas. Enjoy Asia's longest cable car to witness dramatic mountain landscapes from various angles.

  Afterward, be transferred to the airport for your flight to Shanghai.

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• Day 10: Shanghai

  It's the day to discover the storied past and the splendid future. Start with an in-depth exploration of the Bund with the guide sharing stories of some prominent buildings dating back to the colonial era. Then, in the four-century-old Yu Garden, read the aesthetic elements of traditional Chinese gardens. Follow with a ramble around the Former French Concession and then get on the Shanghai Tower in the Pudong district for a bird-view of the old and new parts of the city.

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• Day 11: Shanghai - Departure

  Time to say goodbye. When you are ready, your guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

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