From Yunnan's Peaks to Halong's Waters
An Epic Exploration of China's Cultural Heritage and Breathtaking Landscapes
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
- Airport welcome and private transfer to hotel
- Free time to settle in and adjust to local time
- Overnight in Beijing
Day 2: Beijing's Imperial Legacy
- Morning visit to Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City
- Special a la carte lunch featuring Peking Roast Duck
- Afternoon exploration of Yonghe Temple and Temple of Heaven
- Experience local life at Temple of Heaven Park
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch included
Day 3: Great Wall Adventure & Traditional Hutongs
- Full excursion to Mutianyu Great Wall with round-trip cable car
- Drive past the iconic Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium
- Rickshaw tour through historic Hutong alleyways
- Visit traditional courtyard home for cultural immersion
- Meals: Breakfast included
Day 4: Royal Gardens & High-Speed to Xi'an
- Morning tour of Summer Palace, China's largest royal garden
- Afternoon high-speed train journey to Xi'an
- Hotel transfer and evening at leisure
- Meals: Breakfast included
Day 5: Terracotta Warriors & Tang Dynasty Heritage
- Comprehensive visit to Terracotta Army Museum
- Hands-on mini terracotta warrior crafting workshop
- Exploration of Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
- Evening at Great Tang All Day Mall cultural street
- Meals: Breakfast included
Day 6: Xi'an's Ancient Walls & Culinary Delights
- Morning visit to Xi'an City Wall with optional cycling
- Cultural immersion at City Wall Park with local activities
- Tour of Great Mosque and Muslim Quarter food exploration
- Afternoon high-speed train to Chengdu
- Evening culinary suggestions in Chengdu's People's Park area
- Meals: Breakfast included
Day 7: Panda Encounter & Ancient Shu Civilization
- Morning visit to Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
- Exploration of Wide and Narrow Alleys historic district
- Afternoon at Jinsha Site Museum with Sun Bird gold foil exhibit
- Evening flight to Guilin and hotel transfer
- Meals: Breakfast included
Day 8: Li River Cruise & Rural Life Experience
- Full-day Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
- Scenic highlights including Yellow Cloth Shoal and Mural Hill
- Authentic visit to local farmer's home in Yangshuo countryside
- Cultural exchange and traditional tool demonstrations
- Return drive to Guilin in late afternoon
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch included
Day 9: Guilin's Karst Landscapes & Journey to Zhangjiajie
- Morning visit to Elephant Trunk Hill landmark
- Exploration of Reed Flute Cave with illuminated formations
- Afternoon high-speed train to Zhangjiajie
- Evening arrival and hotel transfer
- Meals: Breakfast included
Day 10: Zhangjiajie's Avatar Mountains
- Full day in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
- Bailong Elevator ascent to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area
- Hallelujah Mountain viewing (Avatar film inspiration)
- Yangjiajie Scenic Area with Natural Great Wall
- Tianzi Mountain exploration with cable car descent
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch included
Day 11: Grand Canyon Thrills & Scenic Valley Hiking
- Morning visit to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
- Experience the world's highest Glass Bridge
- Afternoon hike along Golden Whip Stream
- Natural highlights including Purple Grass Pool and Jumping Fish Pool
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch included
Day 12: Heavenly Gate Mountain & Cultural Architecture
- Tianmen Mountain adventure via world's longest cableway
- Glass Skywalk experience with panoramic views
- Tianmen Cave (Heaven's Gate) exploration
- Visit to 72 Tujia Stilted Buildings cultural complex
- Evening flight to Shanghai and hotel transfer
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch included
Day 13: Shanghai's Blended Heritage
- Morning at Shanghai Museum with bronze and art collections
- Classical Chinese garden tour at Yu Garden
- Huangpu River cruise with modern skyline views
- Bund exploration with colonial architecture
- Tianzifang cultural street art and shopping experience
- Evening pan-fried pork bun culinary recommendation
- Meals: Breakfast included
Day 14: Departure from Shanghai
- Private airport transfer for homebound flight
- Tour conclusion with extension options available
- Meals: Breakfast included