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Arrive in Beijing
Please make your own way from Beijing Airport to your pre-booked hotel upon arrival. Detailed hotel information and transfer guidelines will be provided prior to your travel date.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Beijing Capital International Airport
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Beijing Day Tour: Tiananmen Square-Forbidden City-Mutianyu Great Wall
Your Beijing adventure begins with a morning pickup from your hotel. Our first stop is Tiananmen Square, China’s most iconic public space. From here, we’ll walk through Tiananmen Gate into the Forbidden City for an in-depth cultural tour. This UNESCO site is the world’s largest wooden palace complex, famous for its golden roofs, red walls, and the impressive 250-ton Dragon and Cloud stone carving—an artistic masterpiece symbolizing imperial power.
In the afternoon, we’ll drive to the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the most scenic and best-preserved sections. The 20–30 minute walk up is highly recommended, offering beautiful mountain views and seasonal landscapes. At the top, you can explore ancient watchtowers, touch centuries-old bricks, and admire the clever defensive design of the battlements.
After your Great Wall visit, we’ll return you to your hotel—or, if you prefer, drop you off at Houhai’s lakeside bars and Hutong alleys to enjoy Beijing’s evening vibe at your own pace.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Mutianyu Great Wall
Beijing Day Tour: Temple of Heaven-Hutong Rickshaw-Lama Temple-Summer Palace
After breakfast, your guide will take you to the Temple of Heaven, the largest imperial ritual complex in China. Visit the Circular Mound Altar with its echoing center stone, then continue to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, famous for its blue triple-eaved roof. The park is also a lively spot where locals practice tai chi and sing under ancient cypress trees.
Next, enjoy a rickshaw ride through the Hutong alleys and visit a traditional courtyard home to learn about everyday life in old Beijing. Continue to the Lama Temple, the city’s most renowned Tibetan Buddhist temple, known for its impressive architecture and popular for making wishes.
End the day at the Summer Palace, China’s finest imperial garden. Walk along Kunming Lake, admire the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, and take in views of Longevity Hill before returning to your hotel.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Beijing Hutong
Beijing – Xi’an by High-Speed Rail
After checking out, please head to Beijing West Railway Station on your own to board the high-speed train to Xi’an. Your reserved train tickets are already included in the itinerary.
After the 4-hour high-speed train ride, you’ll arrive at Xi’an North Railway Station. You may take the metro or hail a car to reach your hotel. After check-in, relax at the hotel or explore the Bell Tower area on your own. Standing for over 600 years at the center of the old city, the Bell Tower is especially striking when lit up at night.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Xi’an Airport
Xi’an Railway Station
Xi’an Day Tour: Terracotta Army-Giant Wild Goose Pagoda-City Wall-Muslim Quarter
Your guide will meet you at the hotel and take you to the Terracotta Army Museum, where over 8,000 life-sized soldiers, archers, and charioteers stand in silent formation guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s tomb. You’ll explore the three main pits and see select artifacts from the newest exhibition, including rare, well-preserved painted figures.
Back in the city, visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a Tang-dynasty landmark built to honor a legend of compassion, followed by the Xi’an City Wall—one of China’s best-preserved fortifications. From the South Gate, you can walk or rent a bike (optional) to enjoy views along the ancient ramparts.
Before returning to your hotel, you’ll pass the lively Muslim Quarter. If you wish, you may be dropped off to sample local snacks and browse traditional craft shops; your hotel is only a 15-minute walk away.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Xi‘an Terracotta Army Museum
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Flight to Zhangjiajie
This morning, enjoy a leisurely walk to the North Gate of Xi’an City Wall, about 20 minutes from your hotel. Quieter than the South Gate, it’s a peaceful spot to watch locals exercising, stroll with pet birds, or hear elders singing Shaanxi Opera. You can also admire the reflections of the sky and ducks in the moat below.
In the afternoon, board the arranged flight to Zhangjiajie. Upon arrival, make your way to the hotel on your own.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Zhangjiajie Airport
Zhangjiajie Railway Station
Zhangjiajie Tour: Bailong Elevator-Yangjiajie Scenic Areas-Tianzi Mountain
After breakfast, your guide and driver will take you to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park to explore its stunning geological wonders. Begin with the Bailong Elevator, the world’s tallest outdoor lift, which rises like a 107-story building in just two minutes, revealing towering quartz-sandstone pillars along the way.
At Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, see the “Hallelujah Mountains,” the real-life inspiration for Avatar. Later, take an eco-bus to Yangjiajie Scenic Area to admire the “Natural Great Wall,” a 380-million-year-old formation stretching across the valley.
As dusk falls, visit Tianzi Mountain, where the Imperial Brush Peaks glow in the golden sunset. Descend by cable car, enjoying sweeping views of the valley, before returning to your hotel.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Bailong Elevator
Yuanjiajie
Zhangjiajie Tour: Glass Bridge-Tianmen Mountain
This morning, meet your guide and head to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon to experience the world-famous Glass Bridge. Stretching 430 meters (1,410 feet) and suspended 300 meters (984 feet) above the canyon, its transparent panels offer thrilling “walk-in-the-air” views of cliffs, the canyon floor, and the winding stream below.
Next, visit Tianmen Mountain and marvel at Tianmen Cave, a natural karst arch often called “Heaven’s Gate.” Take the 7-level escalator to the summit, then walk the Glass Skywalk, where sheer drops on either side provide an exhilarating view of the gorge and distant peaks. Round-trip cable cars and an eco-bus along the winding “99-Bend” road make your visit easier.
Afterwards, your guide and driver will escort you back to the hotel.
Meals: Customized to your needs
Accommodation: Hotels will be arranged according to demand
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon & Glass Bridge
Tianmen Mountain
Departure from Zhangjiajie
Your 9-day China tour concludes today. After check-out, please make your own way to the airport for your homebound flight. Since international flights from Zhangjiajie are limited, you may need to connect via major hubs like Beijing, Shanghai, or Hong Kong.
Fee Description
Private Tour
Tour Type: Private tour with an English-speaking guide, flexible and customizable
Transportation: Air-conditioned private car with an experienced driver
Hotels: 5-star luxury or 4-star comfortable hotels, open to your choice
Meals: Customized to your needs
