Upon your arrival at Shanghai airport, your professional private driver and English-speaking guide will warmly welcome you. Enjoy a comfortable private transfer service and check into your hotel for a full relaxation, getting well-prepared for the upcoming China journey.

Meals: No meals included

Start your city tour from the peaceful Jade Buddha Temple, featuring exquisite Buddhist statues and traditional Chinese architectural elegance. Then wander through the delicate Yu Garden and bustling City God Temple Market, where traditional folk culture and local snacks gather.

Stroll along the prosperous Nanjing Road and historic Bund waterfront to experience Shanghai’s classic blend of Eastern charm and Western vintage style. End your day with a relaxing Huangpu River cruise, admiring the dazzling night skyline of both Puxi and Pudong.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Escape from the bustling downtown and visit Zhujiajiao, one of Shanghai’s best-preserved ancient water towns. Wander along ancient stone bridges, flowing water lanes and centuries-old streets.

Immerse yourself in authentic Jiangnan scenery featured by white walls, black tiled roofs and tranquil water views, enjoying the slow-paced traditional water-town lifestyle.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Explore Tianzifang, a characteristic art alley area filled with creative boutiques, handmade craft stores and exotic cafes. It perfectly combines old Shanghai residential style with modern artistic atmosphere.

After the city sightseeing, transfer to the airport for your flight to Zhangjiajie. Upon arrival, your local guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel for a good rest.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, a prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for thousands of towering quartz-sandstone pillars. Take the Bailong Elevator, the world’s tallest outdoor sightseeing elevator, to reach the mountain top within minutes for a panoramic view.

Explore the stunning Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, widely known as the real shooting prototype of Avatar’s floating Hallelujah Mountains. Marvel at the gravity-defying peak formations and primitive mountain forest scenery that inspires worldwide travelers and filmmakers.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Discover the breathtaking Tianmen Mountain, also known as “Heaven’s Gate Mountain”. Walk along the thrilling cliff-side sky walk and visit the natural giant Tianmen Cave, presenting miraculous natural landscapes of Zhangjiajie.

After the full-day mountain exploration, transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing. Your professional Beijing guide and driver will greet you at the airport and arrange hotel check-in smoothly.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Explore the grand Forbidden City, the imperial palace of Ming and Qing dynasties, and discover the splendid architecture and profound royal history of ancient China. Then visit the Temple of Heaven, an iconic UNESCO heritage site where ancient emperors worshipped heaven and prayed for abundant harvests.

In the afternoon, wander through Nanluoguxiang Hutong, the most well-preserved old Beijing alley. Experience authentic Beijing local culture, traditional courtyard lifestyle and featured local snacks along the vintage street.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Head to Mutianyu Great Wall, the most magnificent and well-preserved section with lush green vegetation and fewer crowds. It is widely recognized as the best Great Wall section for overseas visitors.

Hike along the winding ancient wall perched on rolling mountain ridges, feel the grandeur of this world-famous ancient miracle and capture precious travel memories.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

After a wonderful 9-day cross-China journey covering modern Shanghai, fairy-tale Zhangjiajie and ancient Beijing, your pleasant trip comes to a perfect end. Enjoy private airport transfer service for your departure flight and return home with unforgettable Chinese travel experiences.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast