Link Beijing’s imperial landmarks and Mutianyu Great Wall with Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors, city wall and old neighbourhoods. Fly onward to Zhangjiajie, where Wulingyuan’s sandstone peaks form the scenic centre of the journey. The Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Tianmen Mountain and an evening at Seventy-Two Marvelous Towers add different views of the region. Finish in Shanghai with observation-deck views, Yu Garden and a daytime Huangpu River cruise, completing ten days of historic cities and mountain scenery.
What makes this route special
Explore the Forbidden City, Beijing’s hutongs and the Mutianyu Great Wall.
See the Terracotta Warriors and walk Xi’an’s city wall.
Ride the Bailong Elevator into Yuanjiajie’s pillar landscape.
Visit the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge and Tianmen Mountain.
See Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower and a Huangpu River cruise.
Your day-by-day itinerary
Arrive in Beijing
Meet your arrival transfer at Beijing airport and receive an orientation for the journey.
- Transport
- Beijing airport pickup.
Beijing’s imperial centre and hutongs
Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, followed by a hutong tour and Dashilar.
Mutianyu Great Wall and train to Xi’an
Visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, then travel from Beijing to Xi’an by high-speed train.
- Transport
- Beijing–Xi’an high-speed train.
Terracotta Warriors and the Muslim Quarter
Visit the Terracotta Warriors, then explore Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter.
Xi’an landmarks and flight to Zhangjiajie
Visit Xi’an City Wall, Xi’an Museum and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda before flying to Zhangjiajie.
- Transport
- Xi’an–Zhangjiajie flight.
Wulingyuan’s Avatar-like peaks
Explore Wulingyuan with the Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie’s Avatar Mountain scenery, Tianzi Mountain and Golden Whip Stream.
Glass Bridge, Tianmen Mountain and evening towers
Visit the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge and Tianmen Mountain, followed by Seventy-Two Marvelous Towers. The final timings will be arranged around attraction reservations.
Train from Zhangjiajie to Shanghai
Travel by high-speed rail from Zhangjiajie to Shanghai.
- Transport
- Zhangjiajie–Shanghai high-speed train.
Shanghai from above and along the river
Visit the Oriental Pearl Tower’s main observation deck and glass platform, Yu Garden, the Bund and Nanjing Road. A daytime Huangpu River cruise is also planned.
Depart from Shanghai
Transfer to Shanghai airport for your departure.
- Transport
- Shanghai airport drop-off; airport and pickup time confirmed when booking.
Payment & cancellation
| Payment due | Share of trip price |
|---|---|
| On trip confirmation | 30% deposit |
| One month before the trip | 70% balance |
| Time before arrival | Cancellation fee |
|---|---|
| More than 45 days | Only costs incurred for flights, cruises and other exceptional services. |
| 45–30 days | 25% |
| 29–16 days | 50% |
| 15–7 days | 80% |
| Less than 7 days | 100% |
| Percentage fees are based on the total trip price. | |
Questions and answers
VISAS
For the latest information on visa procedures, processing times and requirements, please kindly refer to website https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/
INSURANCE
We will arrange essential insurance coverage for your trip to Mainland China. Meanwhile, we strongly recommend you purchase separate comprehensive travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, medical expenses, luggage loss, repatriation and other associated additional costs. As a minimum requirement, the insurance policy must include medical coverage, which including medical evacuation and repatriation. For this part, you are free to select your preferred insurance provider.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
If you are traveling during a Chinese public holiday, please note that while tourist attractions remain open, they may be crowded with domestic visitors. Festivities often span several days, during which some businesses may close, and coach, air, and train services could be impacted. The major Golden Week holidays occur annually around 1 to 5 May and 1 to 7 October.
ACCOMMODATION
Your accommodation is chosen for its convenience, comfort, or character. Hotels are generally of a four-star standard in major cities. Please note, there is no international classification system, so facilities and quality may differ from those in your home country.
LUGGAGE
Each traveller is permitted a maximum of two pieces of luggage: one suitcase with a maximum weight of 20kg and one piece of hand luggage with a maximum weight of 5kg. This requirement applies to domestic trains and flights. We recommend packing only what you can carry independently, as you will be responsible for handling your luggage on and off trains or air-checked. Please note: If your luggage exceed the limits, kindly inform your travel designer in advance, and we will arrange a suitable vehicle for you.
TRAVEL MONEY IN CHINA
We recommend having access to multiple sources of money while traveling. A combination of payment methods, including mobile payment apps, cash, and cards, will offer the most security and flexibility. Mobile payment apps like WeChat and Alipay are often more widely accepted than international cards or cash in China. You will need an internet connection when in China to use the apps.
