Cultural and Natural Wonders of China

Upon arrival, your Beijing tour guide and driver will escort you to the hotel with a comfortable private car, which takes about an hour. Check in and adjust from jet-lag.

You will first visit Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City in the morning. In addition to the background introduction on the history, architecture and art of the City

Take your time to enjoy this in-depth Forbidden City tour. Our expert guide will lead you to explore this largest imperial palace in the world and comprehensive explanations with pictures. You will see all important sites and discover the hidden history of Chinese imperial life. The in-depth Forbidden City tour takes about 3 hours, while common Forbidden City tours only last about 2 hours.

You will have lunch at local restaurant in Beijing.

In the afternoon, visit Temples of Heaven. Emperors went annually to the beautiful temple grounds to pray for good harvests. Nowadays elderly people come daily to dance their dances, perform their morning taichi, or simply bring along their birds in birdcages.

Later, you will hop on a rickshaw and the rider will take you into the beating heart of Beijing - the hutongs (old alleyways).

This morning we will have exterior visit of Beijing Olympic Stadiums(Bird's Nest and Water Cube). You will explore the park, but it doesn't include going inside the Bird's Nest and Water Cube.

In the afternoon is dedicated to China's most iconic sight - the Great Wall. Taking a walk on this incredible structure is the best way to appreciate both, the sheer magnificence of the wall itself and the dramatic scenery that it crosses.

We will visit the Summer Palace which is the largest imperial garden.

After lunch, you will take the high-speed train to Xian. It will take about five hours.

Tip: Please prepare some food to bring with you because we will arrive in Xian after dinner time.

Spend the morning viewing the enigmatic ranks of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Then we will visit the cave dwelling family workshop in the countryside. learn how to make a Terracotta Warrior from a local farmer. Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

Later you will ride a bicycle round the beautifully preserved 14th century city walls that enclose Xian's old town.

We will get to know the history of China better, after visiting Shaanxi History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

Then we will learn to make dumplings at a local restaurant; our teacher will share some basic skills of dumpling-making. Afterwards you can then enjoy the ‘fruits of your labor’.

Later we will visit the Muslim Quarter where you can see lots of delicious snacks, and you are suggested to try some dishes which you have never seen before.

Take a flight to Zhangjiajie at night.

Start our 'Avatar' journey from Yuanjiajie scenic area. You can see the unique “Hallelujah Mountain of Avatar” while standing on the mountain top. Enjoy natural rock formations and natural beauty on Mt. Tianzishan. Taking the Bailong sightseeing elevator will be a highlight for you.

Take the world's longest cable car ride to Tianmen Mountain, followed by the cliff-hanging glass sky walk which allows a stunning view of the 99-Bends-Road below. Then we will take another cable car to the Tianmen Cave or you could choose to walk there along the wooden plank-way.

Lunch arrange at a local restuarant.You will take a flight to Shanghai later today.

Note: Tianmen Mountain cable car will be close for maintenance between Nov.2 and Nov.21, 2018, visitors should take the shuttle bus up and down for visit.

This morning we will visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower which is situated on the Huangpu River bank. Then we will go to the Shanghai History Museum and see some exhibition units to get to know the history of Shanghai.

After visiting the peaceful Yu Garden, we will have lunch at local restaurant to taste Shanghai dishes.

You will take a stroll through the French Concession area to admire the 19 century’s architectural style. While walking along the Bund you will hear hidden stories about each building.

Our guide will escort you to the airport for your departure flight.