China Family Adventure: Ancient Wonders & Modern Marvels
An Epic Exploration of Ancient Heritage, Spiritual Depths, and Breathtaking Landscapes
Week 1: Imperial Capitals & Ancient Warriors
Days 1-4: Beijing - Imperial Grandeur
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing - Airport welcome and private transfer to hotel - Free time for jetlag recovery and trip preparation
Day 2: Imperial Beijing Exploration - Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City discovery - Yonghe Temple and Temple of Heaven visits - Cultural immersion with local senior activities
Day 3: Great Wall Adventure - Mutianyu Great Wall via cable car - Olympic Bird's Nest photo opportunity - Hutong alleys rickshaw tour and courtyard house visit
Day 4: Royal Gardens & High-Speed Transition - Summer Palace exploration - High-speed train to Xi'an (4.5 hours) - Evening hotel transfer in Xi'an
Days 5-6: Xi'an - Terracotta Wonders
Day 5: Terracotta Army Immersion - Terracotta Army Museum comprehensive visit - Hands-on mini terracotta figure creation - Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xi'an Museum exploration
Day 6: Ancient City Walls & Culinary Delights - City Wall Park cultural connection - City Wall bicycle experience - Muslim Bazaar snack tasting - High-speed train to Chengdu
Week 2: Pandas, Peaks & Spiritual Journeys
Days 7-8: Chengdu - Panda Paradise
Day 7: Panda Encounters & Local Life - Chengdu Giant Panda Base morning visit - Jinli Street food exploration - Xiaojiahe Community authentic experience
Day 8: Himalayan Ascent - Morning flight to Lhasa - Hotel transfer and altitude acclimatization - Rest and preparation for Tibetan exploration
Days 9-11: Lhasa - Tibetan Spiritual Heart
Day 9: Monastery Discovery - Drepung Monastery visit - Sera Monastery monk debates observation - Norbulingka Park exploration
Day 10: Potala Palace & Cultural Immersion - Potala Palace comprehensive tour - Tibet Museum cultural education - Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street experience - Local nunnery visit
Day 11: Himalayan Descent - Flight to Lijiang - Hotel transfer and Lijiang Old Town leisure exploration
Week 3: Ethnic Cultures & River Cruises
Days 12-13: Yunnan - Minority Traditions
Day 12: Naxi Culture Discovery - Baisha Village traditional experience - Local Naxi family visit - Baisha Murals religious art appreciation - Black Dragon Pool and Mu Fu Mansion exploration
Day 13: Bai Culture & Dali Transfer - Bai Traditional House in Xizhou visit - Private car transfer to Dali - Erhai Lake ecological corridor walk or bicycle tour - Dali Old Town evening exploration
Days 14-17: Yangtze River - Three Gorges Majesty
Day 14: Chongqing & Cruise Embarkation - Flight to Chongqing - Jie Fang Monument and Hongya Cave brief visits - Yangtze River cruise ship boarding - Captain's Welcome Reception (New Century Cruise)
Day 15: River Relaxation & Cultural Activities - Fengdu Ghost City shore excursion (Luxury Series) - Onboard leisure and cultural participation - Captain's Welcome Party (Standard Series)
Day 16: Three Gorges Spectacular - Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, and Xiling Gorge navigation - Hanging coffins cultural observation - Goddess Stream wooden boat excursion
Day 17: Dam Engineering & Eastern Transition - Three Gorges Dam comprehensive visit - Disembarkation and transfer to Yichang - 7-hour high-speed train to Hangzhou - Evening hotel transfer
Week 4: Classical Gardens & Karst Landscapes
Days 18-21: Eastern Elegance
Day 18: Hangzhou Beauty & Huangshan Transfer - West Lake boat cruise - Lingyin Temple Buddhist art appreciation - Meijiawu Tea Village plantation experience - High-speed train to Huangshan (3 hours)
Day 19: Huangshan Mountain Majesty - Cloud Valley cable car ascent - Beginning-to-Believe Peak and Peach Blossom Valley - Lion Peak and Flying-over Rock exploration - Bright Summit panoramic views - Overnight at Xihai Hotel near summit
Day 20: Canyon Wonders & Garden City Transfer - Cloud-dispelling Pavilion morning visit - Xihai Grand Canyon exploration - Cable car descent and high-speed train to Suzhou - Evening hotel transfer
Day 21: Classical Gardens & Modern Metropolis - Humble Administrator's Garden classical beauty - Suzhou Museum architectural marvel - Tongli Water Town canal boat experience - High-speed train to Shanghai - Optional Michelin-starred dining experience
Days 22-24: Zhangjiajie - Avatar Landscapes
Day 22: Shanghai Highlights & Mountain Transfer - Shanghai Museum cultural immersion - Yu Garden classical beauty - Huangpu River cruise and Bund exploration - Evening flight to Zhangjiajie
Day 23: Yuanjiajie Fantasy Land - Bailong Elevator mountain ascent - Hallelujah Mountain (Avatar inspiration) - Yangjiajie Scenic Area natural beauty - Natural Great Wall geological wonder - Tianzi Mountain cable car descent
Day 24: Glass Bridge Adventure - Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon exploration - Yuntiandu Glass Bridge thrilling experience - Golden Whip Stream valley hike - Purple Grass Pool and Lovers Peak discovery
Days 25-27: Guilin & Yangshuo - Karst Paradise
Day 25: River City Arrival - High-speed train to Guilin - Elephant Trunk Hill iconic landmark
Day 26: Li River Cruise & Countryside Life - Guilin to Yangshuo Li River cruise (4 hours) - Yangshuo countryside exploration - Local farmer family home visit
Day 27: Yangshuo Independent Discovery - Free day for bicycle exploration - Yulong River, Moon Hill, or Ten-Mile Gallery options - Self-paced landscape appreciation
Week 5: Final Panoramas & Urban Contrasts
Days 28-30: Hong Kong - Urban Finale
Day 28: Panoramic Views & Urban Transition - Return drive to Guilin - Xianggong Mountain Li River panorama - High-speed train to Hong Kong - Independent hotel transfer and exploration
Day 29: Hong Kong Independent Discovery - Victoria Harbor waterfront exploration - Star Ferry to Hong Kong Island - Stanley Market and Stanley village visit - Victoria Peak panoramic city views - Symphony of Lights evening spectacle
Day 30: Journey Conclusion - Independent airport transfer via taxi or shuttle - Departure from Hong Kong - End of 30-day China exploration