China 11 Days Private All-inclusive Tour of Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai

Attractions: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, Hutong Tour

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Explore Beijing from the world’s largest public square, Tiananmen Square. It is one of the largest city squares in the world, located in the centre of Beijing, and is one of the symbols of China. The square is vast and often hosts a variety of grand events and celebrations, such as the annual flag-raising ceremony for National Day.Walk to the Forbidden City from Tiananmen Square. It was the imperial palace of China during the Ming and Qing dynasties and is located on the central axis in the centre of Beijing，learning the legendary story of the emperors and how the royal family lived there.

In the afternoon, you will see the Temple of Heaven with its unique architectures, where the emperors worshiped the heavens in hopes of good harvests.Originally a site used to pay homage to Heaven and pray for good harvests, it is now a bustling place where locals take part in traditional activities such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying, water calligraphy, and others.Savor an authentic stir-fried lunch in the Hutong. It is where local beijingners lives. The Hutong date back to Yuan Dynasty with over 700 years history. Stroll along the Back Lakes (Houhai) , Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street, Yinding Bridge, Beigongfang Hutong, Shichahai Scenic Resort and experience people's life, culture and history. It is the true gem of Beijing.

Attractions: Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang), Great Mosque of Xi'an, Muslim Quarter

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Zhangjiajie

The day begins with a leisure visit to the City Wall Park, where you can observe the day-to-day life of the locals. After that, you will pay a visit to the City Wall. It is the most complete existing urban fortification in China. Cycling on the ancient wall is an exciting experience that many people like to try (bike rental fee is not included).You may choose to ride a bicycle(optional) on the wall to go around.The tour finishes by dropping-off at the hotel lobby. You could ask your local guide for some information about evening entertainment or night show, such as Tang Dynasty Show.Next, you will visit the Great Mosque, a remarkable Islamic cultural relic, which perfectly combines Chinese traditional with Islamic architectural styles.

Savor a delightful lunch at Xi'an Muslim Quater. Xi'an Muslim Quater is a large muslim area in Xi'an City. The Muslim population living in the quarter was about 33,000 people. It is well known for its food. There are tons of restaurants, food stores, souvenirs ...etc.Then, your guide and driver will escort you to the airport to catch the flight to Zhangjiajie. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel directly.After lunch, your guide will send you to the railway station for you to take another high speed train to Chengdu. Your guide based there will pick you up on arrival and transfer you to the hotel.

Attractions: Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan), Yu Garden (Yuyuan), Huangpu River, The Bund (Wai Tan), Tianzifang

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai

This morning, Your local tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. You will visit one of the four largest museums in China, the Shanghai Museum, which specializes in exhibiting artworks from ancient times.

You will take a full day of sightseeing to explore both the past and present of Shanghai. Your first stop is Shanghai Museum, one of the Best Four Museums in China. To help you learn about the history and facts about the relics in the museum easily, an Audio Explanation Device will be prepared for you. Then you will take an interesting visit to Yu Garden, a shining star among all the ancient Chinese gardens in Jiangnan.

Take a one-hour cruise along the Huangpu River - the mother river of Shanghai. As the symbol and a microcosm of the city, the river has witnessed the glory, humiliation, despair, and prosperity of Shanghai.Then back to the Bund, admire the illuminated buildings lining the Huangpu River. which is one of the most famous landmarks in Shanghai, where you will find the high buildings such as Oriental Pearl TV Tower are just on the opposite of Huangpu River. Enjoy a local lunch in a local restaurant nearby the bund. You will stroll along the Bund, seeing and feeling the perfect fusion of Chinese and Western cultures while at the same time taking in the stunning Shanghai skyline with your own eyes!The last stop is a traditional street named Tianzifang, where is full of a sense of culture and arts.

Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall, Niaochao National Stadium

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

This morning you will be taken to Mutianyu Great Wall to experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. The round-trip cable car will be arranged. Standing on the wall and looking at it stretching up and down into boundless distance is an exciting experience and will leave you a life-long memory. Lunch is on your own and your guide will gladly assist.

Then drive by the Olympic National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. You will see its unique appearance and take nice photos at a distance. Today's last stop is a featured local market.

Attractions: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Zhangjiajie

Today you will have a full day tour in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is located in the eastern section of the Wuling Mountains, the territory is mountainous, the terrain slopes from north-west to south-east, Sangzhi County, northwest of the Doubong Mountain at an altitude of 1,890 metres for the city's highest point. Firstly, you will take the Bailong Elevator to the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area which is famous for the Southern Sky Column - the shooting spot of the famous movie Avatar. Afterwards, your guide will accompany you to take a battery car to Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve. Later, go to the Golden Whip Stream. You will then head for Ten-mile gallery by a small train. Finally return to the hotel.

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Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Not Included

Shanghai

After breakfast at the hotel, your private guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport on time. We wish you have a pleasant journey home.

Attractions: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an

In Summer Palace,The Temple of Putuo Zongxian is the birthplace of the Putuo Sect of Buddhism in China. Built in the Qing Dynasty, it is mainly dedicated to Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. There are many ancient buildings and cultural relics in the temple, where you can worship and pray for blessings and feel the religious atmosphere while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the mountains.In the afternoon, you will experience a 5-hour high speed train to Xi'an. Your local guide and driver will meet you at Xi'an North Railway Station and drive you to check in at the hotel.In the afternoon, you will experience a 5-hour high speed train to Xi'an. Your local guide and driver will meet you at Xi'an North Railway Station and drive you to check in at the hotel.

Then a trip to the old Hutongs will conclude your day. Taking the local rickshaw and traveling along the narrow lanes, you will get a close touch with the original Beijing lifestyle and culture.In the afternoon, you will experience a 5-hour high speed train to Xi'an. Your local guide and driver will meet you at Xi'an North Railway Station and drive you to check in at the hotel.

Attractions: The Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie, Baofeng Lake

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Zhangjiajie

Today's first destination is Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. This Grand Canyon can be regarded as the Zhangjiajie landscape museum, integrating mountains, caves, and water in a composite experience. In addition, the Glass Bridge here is the world's longest and highest, with a relative height of around 400 meters (1,300 feet) and a length of 370 meters (400 yards). Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon originally had two names, one was called Rotten Boat Gorge: from Shenquan Creek, the entire Grand Canyon and the southern Red Flag Canal flow from here, legend has it that there used to be a lot of rotten boat boards gushing out from the springs, and the locals couldn't tell where the rotten boat boards came from, so this place got the name of Rotten Boat Gorge; the other one was called The other name is "Chaos Spring Gorge": it refers to the two stone walls in the gorge, which are filled with numerous streams and springs.

You may challenge yourself to cross it.Later, you will take a boat on the Baofeng Lake. The picturesque landscape around the lake, along with the beautiful folksongs by local people in traditional costumes, will offer you a great experience.

Attractions: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Small Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an

Today we start to explore the ancient city by driving to Terracotta Warriors and explore one of the world's most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation. It is the guardian of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and is a magnificent group of terracotta warriors considered one of the eighth wonders of the world.A Chinese Lunch will be arranged nearby the scenic area of Terracotta Warriors.

In the afternoon, you will visit Xi'an Museum and then the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built about 1,300 years ago in the Tang Dynasty to store the Buddhist scriptures brought from ancient India.Visit the Provincial History Museum, which is a crucial window to display the excellent culture of this ancient city and China, as well as a connecting bridge for cultural exchange with the outside world.

Attractions: Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Zhangjiajie

Tianmen Mountain is the highest mountain in Zhangjiajie. Its name comes from the natural wonder - Tianmen Cave. If you are energetic enough, you may try climbing the well-known 999 stairs. In China, this stair means permanent relationship.You will then be escorted to catch an evening flight to Shanghai. When you arrive in Shanghai, your guide and driver of the following private Shanghai tour will transfer you to your hotel.

Attractions: Not Included

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Beijing Airport Parking Lot

Upon your arrival in Beijing, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax in the hotel during the remainder of the day, or you can have a self-exploration with suggestions from your guide.