
Tour overview
- Tour Code
- CN-ZJJ-005
- Rating
- 4.9
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Destination
- Beijing+Xi'an+Zhangjiajie+Shanghai
- Tour Type
- Private for you only
- Suitable For
- China Culture Lovers
Starting from
$2078 p.p
A private tour based on a stay in a 4-star hotel with double occupancy. The price is subject to the travel dates, the number of people, and the selected hotel.
Highlights
11-day private tour covers Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Shanghai: Free all-day pick-up ; drop-off on departure. Key transfers arranged for smooth travel.
Top attractions included: Great Wall, Terra Cotta Warriors, Zhangjiajie parks, Shanghai Bund. Most tickets covered; some optional items self-paid. Lunch included on many days.
Flexible stays + local drivers/concierge support. Palace Museum booked 7 days prior ; tailored experiences like Hutong rickshaw, Huangpu Cruise.

Your experience
Itinerary & tour details
All Day: Welcome to Beijing! Our professional local driver will meet you at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), or any of the 4 main high-speed railway stations. Enjoy a smooth, hassle-free private transfer to your selected hotel.
Afternoon & Evening: Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring the surrounding neighborhood at your leisure.
Accommodation: Selected Hotel in Beijing
Meals: Self-arranged
Morning: Start your tour at the majestic Tiananmen Square, then step into the Palace Museum (Forbidden City) to admire centuries of imperial history and royal architecture. (Note: Forbidden City tickets require advance booking 7 days prior; alternative museum arrangements or refunds are provided if sold out).
Afternoon: Enjoy an authentic local lunch. Stroll through the charming courtyard alleys of Shijia Hutong to experience traditional Beijing life, followed by a visit to the Temple of Heaven, where ancient emperors prayed for good harvests.
Evening: Return to your hotel. Evening is free for your own dining exploration.
Accommodation: Selected Hotel in Beijing
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included; Dinner self-arranged
Morning: Drive north to embark on the breathtaking Great Wall at Badaling (or Mutianyu section), taking in the scenic mountain ridge views and historic watchtowers.
Afternoon: After a satisfying lunch, visit the Ming Tombs (Dingling Underground Palace) to explore the imperial burial site of the Ming Dynasty emperors. On the way back to the city, stop at the Olympic Park for photo opportunities outside the famous Bird's Nest and Water Cube.
Evening: Transfer back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Selected Hotel in Beijing
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included; Dinner self-arranged
Morning: Visit the tranquil Summer Palace, China's premier royal garden, featuring Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill.
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at your own pace before taking a private transfer to Beijing Railway Station. Board a comfortable high-speed bullet train bound for the ancient capital of Xi'an (approx. 4.5 to 5 hours).
Evening: Upon arrival in Xi'an, your local private driver will meet you at the station and transfer you directly to your hotel for check-in.
Accommodation: Selected Hotel in Xi'an
Meals: Breakfast included; Lunch & Dinner self-arranged
Morning: Drive to the world-renowned Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring thousands of life-sized soldier statues guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb.
Afternoon: Enjoy a local Xi'an specialty lunch. Visit the serene Small Wild Goose Pagoda Park, known for its elegant Tang Dynasty architecture, ancient bell tower, and peaceful gardens.
Evening: Return to your hotel. Optional evening activity: Tang Dynasty dinner show or stroll near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda plaza.
Accommodation: Selected Hotel in Xi'an
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included; Dinner self-arranged
Morning: Walk or cycle along the ancient Xi'an City Wall, the best-preserved city wall in China. Explore the historic Great Mosque of Xi'an and wander the bustling Muslim Quarter to sample famous local street food delicacies.
Afternoon: Visit the unique underground museum at the Hanyangling Museum (Tomb of Emperor Jingdi of Han). Afterward, your driver will transfer you to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport for your evening flight to Zhangjiajie.
Evening: Arrive in Zhangjiajie, where your local driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
Accommodation: Selected Hotel in Zhangjiajie
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included; Dinner self-arranged
Morning: Enter the UNESCO-listed Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Ride the glass-walled Bailong Elevator up to Yuanjiajie to witness the world-famous "Hallelujah Mountains" featured in the movie Avatar.
Afternoon: Explore Tianzi Mountain, taking in panoramic views of cloud-wrapped sandstone pillars. Descend via the Tianzi Mountain Cableway (Bailong Elevator and Tianzi Cableway tickets included).
Evening: Return to your hotel in Wulingyuan or Zhangjiajie city.
Accommodation: Selected Hotel in Zhangjiajie
Meals: Breakfast included; Lunch & Dinner self-arranged
Morning: Experience the stunning canyon views and walk across the famous Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge.
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch, then take a relaxing nature hike along the lush, tranquil trail of Golden Whip Stream (Jinbian Stream), surrounded by soaring cliffs and clear flowing waters.
Evening: Transfer back to your hotel for a restful evening.
Accommodation: Selected Hotel in Zhangjiajie
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included; Dinner self-arranged
Morning: Take the world's longest single-line cableway to the summit of Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park. Walk the thrilling cliffside Glass Skywalk, visit Tianmen Cave (the Stairway to Heaven), and marvel at the 99-Bends winding mountain road.
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch near the scenic area (approx. USD $10/person). Afterward, private transfer to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport for your flight to Shanghai.
Evening: Upon arrival in Shanghai, meet your local private driver and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Accommodation: Selected Hotel in Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included; Dinner self-arranged
Morning: Begin your day at the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall to see the city's transformation, followed by a visit to the classic Ming-style Yu Garden and the adjacent vibrant bazaar.
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch, then explore the artistic, tree-lined alleyways of Tianzifang in the Former French Concession. Stroll along The Bund to view the contrast between historic European architecture and modern Pudong skyscrapers.
Evening: Embark on a memorable Huangpu River Sightseeing Cruise to admire Shanghai's illuminated skyline at night before returning to your hotel.
Accommodation: Selected Hotel in Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included; Dinner self-arranged
Morning: Enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast at your hotel.
All Day: At the designated time according to your flight schedule, your private driver will transfer you safely to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport/Station for your departure flight home. Tour concludes.
Meals: Breakfast included; Lunch & Dinner self-arranged
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