Day 1Arrival in Beijing | Airport Pick-up & Hotel Check-in▾
Arrive at Beijing airport or train station; private pick-up and transfer to your downtown hotel. Free time to rest and explore the neighborhood.
Day 2Beijing City Tour | Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Summer Palace (B, L)▾
Full-day tour of Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park panorama, and the Summer Palace.
Day 3Beijing Great Wall | Mutianyu Great Wall, Bird's Nest & Water Cube (B, L)▾
Mutianyu Great Wall with round-trip cable car; photo stop at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube on the way back.
Day 4Beijing to Xi'an by High-Speed Train | Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter (B)▾
High-speed train to Xi'an (4.5-5.5 hrs). Visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and stroll the lively Muslim Quarter.
Day 5Xi'an City Tour | Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Bell/Drum Tower (B, L)▾
Explore the world-famous Terracotta Warriors, the Ancient City Wall, and Bell or Drum Tower.
Day 6Xi'an to Chengdu by High-Speed Train | Hotel Check-in, Free Afternoon (B)▾
High-speed train to Chengdu (3-4 hrs). Afternoon free to explore the panda and hotpot capital.
Day 7Chengdu Classic Tour | Panda Base, Sanxingdui Museum, Jinli Old Street (B, L)▾
Chengdu Panda Base, then Sanxingdui Museum and Jinli Old Street (or Kuanzhai Valley plan in peak season).
Day 8Chengdu to Chongqing by High-Speed Train | Liziba Metro, Kuixing Building, Jiefangbei, Hot Pot Dinner, Hongya Cave, Qiansimen Bridge (B, D)▾
Short high-speed train to Chongqing (1-2 hrs). See the famous Liziba metro through-building, Kuixing Building, Jiefangbei, Hongya Cave night views, and enjoy a signature hot pot dinner.
Day 9Chongqing - Wulong - Chongqing | Three Natural Bridges, Glass Observation Deck (B, L)▾
Day trip to Wulong: Three Natural Bridges (sightseeing bus & elevator included) and glass observation deck.
Day 10Chongqing to Zhangjiajie by High-Speed Train | Hotel Check-in (B)▾
High-speed train to Zhangjiajie (about 7 hrs, or flight); transfer to your hotel.
Day 11Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan | Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain (B, L)▾
Explore Wulingyuan Scenic Area with the Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie's Avatar pillars, and Tianzi Mountain.
Day 12Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon & Baofeng Lake (B, L)▾
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon glass bridge and a relaxing cruise on Baofeng Lake.
Day 13Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain | Flight to Shanghai (B, L)▾
Tianmen Mountain cable car, Heaven's Door and glass skywalk; fly to Shanghai, airport pick-up and check-in.
Day 14Shanghai City Tour | Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, The Bund (B, L)▾
Shanghai Tower observatory, Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden & Bazaar, Nanjing Road, and the Bund.
Day 15Departure from Shanghai | Check-out & Airport See-off (B)▾
Check out before 12:00 and transfer to the airport/train station for departure.
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
- Airport / train station pick-up and drop-off
- Professional licensed English-speaking local guide
- Hotel accommodation with daily buffet breakfast
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (B/L/D)
- First entrance tickets to all attractions listed
- Necessary sightseeing bus & cable car fees
- Travel agency liability insurance
Excluded
- International flights to/from China
- China visa fees
- Arrival/departure flights or train tickets on first & last day
- Tips & gratuities for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, snacks)
- Optional & night activities not listed
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Single room supplement (extra cost if you prefer a private room)
Guaranteed small-group departures with an English-speaking guide. Prices are per person based on twin sharing (US$2640 for 2026 departures, US$2900 for 2027 departures). Prefer a private tour? Contact us for a tailor-made quote.
| Month | Departure Dates | Price / Person |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Oct 17, 21, 24, 28 | US$2640 |
| Nov 2026 | Nov 04, 11, 18, 25 | US$2640 |
| Dec 2026 | Dec 02, 09, 16, 23 | US$2640 |
| Jan 2027 | Jan 06, 13, 20, 30 | US$2900 |
| Feb 2027 | Feb 06, 13, 20, 26 | US$2900 |
| Mar 2027 | Mar 05, 12, 19, 26 | US$2900 |
| Apr 2027 | Apr 02, 06, 09, 13, 16, 20, 22, 27, 29 | US$2900 |
| May 2027 | May 04, 06, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 | US$2900 |
| Jun 2027 | Jun 03, 10, 15, 17, 22, 25 | US$2900 |
| Jul 2027 | Jul 03, 10, 17, 24, 27, 31 | US$2900 |
| Aug 2027 | Aug 07, 14, 24, 27, 31 | US$2900 |
| Sep 2027 | Sep 03, 07, 10, 14, 17, 21, 25, 28 | US$2900 |
| Oct 2027 | Oct 02, 05, 09, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 | US$2900 |
| Nov 2027 | Nov 09, 16, 23, 30 | US$2900 |
| Dec 2027 | Dec 07, 14, 21 | US$2900 |
