China's Scenic Odyssey: Nature's Masterpieces
An Epic Journey from Imperial Capitals to Karst Landscapes
Section 1: Northern Historical Wonders
Days 1-4: Beijing - Imperial Grandeur
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing - Airport transfer to Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing - Free evening to acclimate to China's capital
Day 2: Imperial Beijing Exploration - Tiananmen Square - world's largest public square - Forbidden City - complete ancient imperial palace - Temple of Heaven - historic prayer site for harvests - Panjiayuan Antique Market shopping - Optional Peking duck dinner
Day 3: Great Wall Adventure - Mutianyu Great Wall hiking with cable car option - Olympic Park exterior viewing (Bird Nest & Water Cube) - Evening foot massage or bar exploration
Day 4: Local Culture & Departure - Hutong tour by rickshaw through ancient alleys - Summer Palace with Kunming Lake boat ride - High-speed train to Xi'an
Days 5-6: Xi'an - Ancient Capital
Day 5: Terracotta Warriors & City Walls - Terracotta Warriors archaeological site - Xi'an Ancient City Wall with optional cycling - Muslim Quarter exploration and shopping - Optional Tang Dynasty Show with dinner
Day 6: Journey to Chengdu - Morning leisure time - High-speed train to Chengdu - Evening exploration of Kuanzhai Alley snack street
Section 2: Western Natural Paradises
Days 7-10: Sichuan's Natural Treasures
Day 7: Panda Encounter & Local Life - Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding - Renmin Park tea culture experience - Jinli Old Street shopping and architecture - Optional Face Changing show
Day 8: Journey to Jiuzhaigou - Bullet train to Jiuzhaigou region - Huanglong National Park hiking - Colorful limestone ponds and waterfalls - Overnight at New Jiuzhai Hotel
Day 9: Jiuzhaigou Valley Fairyland - Full-day Jiuzhaigou Valley exploration - Long Lake, Five-colour Pool, Nuorilang Waterfall - Shuzheng Valley and Shuanglong Waterfall - Evening bullet train return to Chengdu
Day 10: Leshan Giant Buddha - Leshan Giant Buddha climbing experience - Optional Minjiang River cruise for full Buddha view - Bullet train to Chongqing
Section 3: Yangtze River & Eastern Gems
Days 11-14: Yangtze River Cruise
Day 11: Chongqing & Cruise Embarkation - Three Gorges Museum cultural immersion - Ancient Town of Ciqikou exploration - Liziba Station subway architectural wonder - Yangtze River Ropeway experience - Hongya Cave stilted buildings - Evening Victoria cruise embarkation
Day 12: Fengdu & River Life - Morning Tai Chi practice - Fengdu "Jade Emperor" shore excursion - Optional Fengdu Ghost City visit - Captain's Welcome Reception dinner
Day 13: Three Gorges Spectacle - Optional White Emperor City excursion - Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge sailing - Goddess Stream shore exploration - Captain's Farewell Banquet
Day 14: Three Gorges Dam & Shanghai - Three Gorges Dam Site tour - High-speed train to Shanghai (7.5 hours) - Evening arrival and hotel transfer
Days 15-19: Eastern China Elegance
Day 15: Shanghai Modern & Traditional - Jade Buddha Temple visit - Oriental Pearl TV Tower exterior - Yuyuan Garden classical exploration - Shanghai Old Street and Nanjing Road shopping - The Bund architecture gallery walk - Optional ERA acrobatic show
Day 16: Huangshan Ancient Villages - High-speed train to Huangshan - Chengkan Ancient Village Ming Dynasty architecture - Tunxi Old Street evening exploration
Day 17: Mount Huangshan Ascent - Full-day Mount Huangshan excursion - Cable car ascent to Xihai Hotel - Lion Peak and Shixin Peak viewing - West Sea Grand Canyon hiking - Overnight at Beihai Hotel on mountain
Day 18: Huangshan Sunrise & Hangzhou - Early morning sunrise and sea of clouds viewing - Cable car descent from mountain - High-speed train to Hangzhou
Day 19: Hangzhou's West Lake Paradise - West Lake cruise and walking exploration - Lingyin Temple Buddhism and scenery - Six Harmonies Pagoda Qiantang River views - China Tea Museum cultural experience - Hefang Street shopping - Optional West Lake Impression Show
Section 4: Southern Karst Landscapes
Days 20-25: Guilin & Hong Kong Finale
Day 20: Flight to Guilin - Morning flight to Guilin - Elephant Trunk Hill landmark visit - Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park and twin pagodas
Day 21: Longji Rice Terraces - Longji Terraces full-day excursion - Huanglo Yao Village cultural show - Hiking to Ping An and Zhuang villages - Traditional bamboo rice lunch experience
Day 22: Li River Cruise - Li River deluxe cruise with lunch - Yangshuo West Street exploration - Countryside bicycle tour through karst landscape - Evening four lakes walk or night cruise
Day 23: Karst Caves & Hong Kong - Reed Flute Cave stalactite formations - High-speed train to Hong Kong - Evening arrival and hotel transfer
Day 24: Hong Kong Island Tour - Victoria Peak tram ride and viewing - Aberdeen fishing village sampan ride - Repulse Bay coastal visit - Afternoon free for personal exploration
Day 25: Hong Kong Departure - Morning packing and check-out - Airport transfer for return flight - Final shopping opportunities before departure