Day 01: BEIJING

• Welcome to China with arrival at Beijing airport and transfer to your hotel.

• In the evening, visit Wangfujing Street, one of Beijing’s most vibrant pedestrian avenues with shops, restaurants and local atmosphere.

• Enjoy an included dinner before returning to your hotel.

• Highlight: Begin your China journey by experiencing the lively heart of Beijing.

Day 02: BEIJING

• Explore Beijing’s historic highlights with a guided tour starting at Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world.

• Visit the magnificent Forbidden City, the former imperial palace where Chinese emperors ruled for almost 500 years.

• Discover Jingshan Park and enjoy views overlooking the Forbidden City from Coal Hill.

• Experience local traditions with a tricycle ride through Beijing’s traditional Hutong neighbourhoods.

• Visit a traditional Siheyuan courtyard house and learn about local lifestyle.

• Continue to the beautiful Summer Palace, the former Qing Dynasty imperial retreat.

• Highlight: Discover Beijing’s imperial history, traditional neighbourhoods and royal gardens.

Day 03: BEIJING, SHANGHAI

• Visit the legendary Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, one of the world’s most iconic historical landmarks.

• Enjoy a cable car ride to access the Great Wall and admire panoramic mountain views.

• Enjoy an included lunch featuring traditional Peking duck.

• Transfer to the train station and board a high-speed train to Shanghai.

• Arrive in Shanghai and transfer to your hotel for overnight accommodation.

• Highlight: Experience the Great Wall before travelling by high-speed train to modern Shanghai.

Day 04: SHANGHAI

• Explore Pudong, Shanghai’s modern financial district featuring impressive skyscrapers and the iconic Pearl Tower.

• Enjoy a scenic ferry ride across the Huangpu River with views of Shanghai’s historic and modern sides.

• Visit Yuyuan Garden, a beautifully preserved Ming Dynasty private garden in the Old City.

• Experience traditional Chinese tea culture during your visit.

• Explore Xintiandi, a stylish neighbourhood known for boutiques, cafés and historic architecture.

• Discover Tianzifang, famous for its artistic alleys, craft shops and galleries.

• Walk along The Bund, Shanghai’s famous waterfront lined with colonial-era buildings.

• Highlight: Experience Shanghai’s unique blend of heritage, culture and futuristic city life.

Day 05: SHANGHAI, LUOYANG

• Transfer to the train station and board a high-speed train journey towards Luoyang.

• Travel through China’s scenic landscapes before arriving in the historic city of Luoyang.

• Enjoy an included lunch after arrival.

• Visit the spectacular Longmen Buddhist Caves, home to thousands of Buddha statues and ancient carvings.

• Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the river to appreciate the scale of this remarkable site.

• Explore Luoyang’s ancient city walls and lively traditional streets.

• Highlight: Discover one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures and ancient cultural centres.

Day 06: LUOYANG, SANMENXIA, XI’AN

• Visit the historic White Horse Buddhist Monastery, one of China’s oldest Buddhist temples.

• Continue to Sanmenxia and admire the mighty Yellow River.

• Visit Baolun Temple, known for its impressive pagoda architecture.

• Explore the Guo Museum, featuring ancient artefacts and funeral carriages from the State of Guo.

• Travel past the sacred Mount Hua, one of China’s most famous mountains.

• Arrive in Xi’an by late afternoon.

• Highlight: Journey through ancient China’s spiritual and historical landmarks.

Day 07: XI’AN

• Discover Xi’an, the ancient city where the Silk Road began.

• Visit the world-famous Terracotta Army, featuring thousands of life-sized clay soldiers guarding the tomb of China’s first emperor.

• Explore the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, a historic Buddhist landmark.

• Visit Xi’an’s ancient city walls and the vibrant Muslim Quarter.

• Explore the Great Mosque, reflecting China’s rich cultural diversity.

• Visit the Drum Tower and enjoy a traditional Chinese music performance.

• Highlight: Experience Xi’an’s legendary history, ancient architecture and cultural heritage.

Day 08: XI’AN, ZHANGJIAJIE

• Transfer to Xi’an airport for your included flight to Zhangjiajie.

• Arrive in Zhangjiajie and transfer to your hotel in Wulingyuan.

• Enjoy free time to explore the surrounding area.

• Overnight stay in Zhangjiajie.

• Highlight: Continue your journey towards China’s most dramatic natural landscapes.

Day 09: ZHANGJIAJIE

• Visit Baofeng Lake, known for its peaceful waters surrounded by the landscapes of Wulingyuan.

• Enjoy a scenic boat ride across the lake with views of the surrounding mountains.

• Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and take the famous Bailong Elevator to Yuanjiajie.

• Discover the landscapes that inspired the floating mountains in the movie Avatar.

• Visit Tianzi Mountain and admire its dramatic peaks and panoramic views.

• Enjoy an included lunch during sightseeing.

• Highlight: Experience Zhangjiajie’s iconic mountain scenery and Avatar-inspired landscapes.

Day 10: ZHANGJIAJIE

• Visit Tianmen Mountain, known for its unique geological formations and spectacular scenery.

• Ride Asia’s longest cable car to reach the mountain summit.

• Walk along cliffside pathways and experience the thrilling Tianmen Mountain Glass Sky Walk.

• Visit the natural karst formation known as Heaven’s Gate.

• Enjoy an included lunch before continuing to Furong Village.

• Explore the Tujia ethnic village built around a waterfall before returning to Zhangjiajie.

• Highlight: Experience one of China’s most breathtaking mountain destinations and cultural villages.

Day 11: ZHANGJIAJIE

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your journey comes to an end.

• Depart with unforgettable memories of China’s historic cities, cultural treasures and spectacular landscapes.

• Highlight: Complete your China adventure after exploring ancient heritage and natural wonders.