Huangshan Immersion: Villages, Mountains & Craftsmanship
An 11-Day Journey Through Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie & Shanghai
Overview
This comprehensive 11-day tour takes you through China's most iconic destinations, blending ancient history with breathtaking natural wonders and modern urban landscapes. Experience the Great Wall, Terracotta Army, Avatar-inspired mountains, and Shanghai's spectacular skyline in one unforgettable journey.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
- Airport welcome and transfer to hotel
- Free time to rest and adjust after your flight
- Accommodation: Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong
Day 2: Beijing's Imperial Treasures
- Morning pre-trip briefing at hotel
- Visit Tiananmen Square and surrounding monuments
- Explore the magnificent Forbidden City with special access to the Treasure Gallery
- Enjoy an à la carte welcome lunch featuring authentic Peking Duck
- Discover the Temple of Heaven and observe local cultural activities
- Evening Chinese Acrobatic Show at Red Theater
- Meals: Western buffet breakfast, à la carte lunch
Day 3: Great Wall Adventure & Traditional Beijing
- Full excursion to Mutianyu Great Wall with round-trip cable car
- Toast with red wine to commemorate your Great Wall achievement
- Photo stop at Olympic Bird's Nest Stadium
- Traditional rickshaw ride through historic Hutong alleys
- Visit local family in traditional courtyard house
- Meals: Western buffet breakfast
Day 4: Pandas & Imperial Gardens / Travel to Xi'an
- Visit Panda Hall at Beijing Zoo to see giant pandas
- Explore the beautiful Summer Palace
- Local flavor lunch
- Flight to Xi'an and hotel transfer
- Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Xi'an
- Meals: Western buffet breakfast, lunch
Day 5: Terracotta Warriors & Tang Dynasty Culture
- Comprehensive visit to the Terracotta Army museum
- Meet the Terracotta Army's first discoverer at his home
- Hands-on experience creating your own mini terracotta warrior
- Visit Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
- Special dumpling dinner followed by Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show
- Meals: Western buffet breakfast, dumpling dinner
Day 6: Ancient City Walls / Travel to Zhangjiajie
- Morning Tai Chi practice with master at City Wall Park
- Explore Xi'an's ancient City Wall with optional biking
- Local flavor lunch at Muslim Quarter food market
- Flight to Zhangjiajie and hotel transfer
- Accommodation: Neodalle Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan
- Meals: Western buffet breakfast, lunch
Day 7: Avatar Mountains Exploration
- Full day in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
- Bailong Elevator ascent to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area
- Visit Hallelujah Mountain (Avatar floating mountains inspiration)
- Explore Yangjiajie Scenic Area and Natural Great Wall
- Tianzi Mountain exploration with cable car descent
- Meals: Western buffet breakfast, lunch
Day 8: Glass Bridge & Golden Whip Stream
- Visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
- Experience the world's highest and longest Yuntiandu Glass Bridge
- Leisurely hike along the picturesque Golden Whip Stream
- Wildlife encounters with local monkeys
- Meals: Western buffet breakfast, lunch
Day 9: Tianmen Mountain Adventure / Travel to Shanghai
- Tianmen Mountain excursion via world's longest cableway
- Thrilling walk on the Glass Skywalk
- Visit Tianmen Cave (Heaven's Gate)
- Flight to Shanghai and hotel transfer
- Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World (2025) / The Sunrise on the Bund (2026-2027)
- Meals: Western buffet breakfast, lunch
Day 10: Shanghai's Past & Present
- Visit Shanghai Museum with its extensive collections
- Explore classical Yu Garden and Yuyuan Bazaar
- À la carte farewell lunch at popular local restaurant
- Stroll along the historic Bund
- Huangpu River cruise with panoramic city views
- Meals: Western buffet breakfast, à la carte lunch
Day 11: Departure from Shanghai
- Hotel check-out before 12:00
- Independent transfer to airport via taxi or metro
- Journey conclusion with breakfast