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Beijing, Xi’an, Zhangjiajie & Shanghai in 11 Days
Beijing · Xi’an · Zhangjiajie · Shanghai
The golden triangle plus the sandstone pillars that inspired Avatar. For travellers who want the big sights and the big landscapes in one trip.
Zhangjiajie is our home, and we think it belongs on any itinerary that has room for one more stop. Three nights there gives you two full days in the national park and a day on Tianmen Mountain, without the rushed one-night visits most operators sell.
Trip highlights
- Two full days inside Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
- The Avatar pillar at Yuanjiajie, before the day-trippers
- Tianmen Mountain cable car and the 999 steps
- Terracotta Warriors and the Great Wall
- Private guides throughout, no shopping stops
Day by day
- 1
Arrive in Beijing
Airport pickup and private transfer.
- 2
Imperial Beijing
Tiananmen, Forbidden City and Jingshan Hill, with a hutong lunch.
- 3
Great Wall at Mutianyu
Morning on the wall, afternoon at the Summer Palace or free.
- 4
Train to Xi’an
High-speed train, city wall by bicycle, Muslim Quarter in the evening.
- 5
Terracotta Warriors
Morning at the pits, afternoon at the Shaanxi History Museum.
- 6
Fly to Zhangjiajie
Morning flight, afternoon at Golden Whip Stream — flat, shaded and spectacular.
- 7
Yuanjiajie & Tianzi Mountain
The Avatar viewpoint, the natural bridge and the cable car down. Early entry to stay ahead of the groups.
- 8
Tianmen Mountain
The 7.5km cable car, the cliff walkway and the glass path. Afternoon free for the old town.
- 9
Fly to Shanghai
Morning flight east, afternoon in the French Concession, evening on the Bund.
- 10
Shanghai
Yu Garden, the old town and the Shanghai Tower, or a day trip to Suzhou by high-speed train.
- 11
Depart Shanghai
Private transfer to the airport.
What is included
- ✓Hand-picked 4-star hotels (upgrade to 5-star on request)
- ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver throughout
- ✓English-speaking local guide in every city
- ✓All entrance tickets listed in the itinerary
- ✓Meals as listed (B = breakfast, L = lunch)
- ✓High-speed train and internal flights as specified
- ✓24/7 English-speaking support line while you travel
Not included
- —International flights to and from China
- —China visa fees
- —Travel insurance
- —Meals and drinks not listed
- —Personal expenses and tips
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We will come back with a day-by-day draft, a hotel shortlist and a clear price. No deposit until you are happy with the plan.
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