China Odyssey: Beijing, Zhangjiajie & Shanghai

Start early with a private guided visit to Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world. Step into the Forbidden City, the awe-inspiring former imperial palace with centuries of history within its walls. After lunch, journey to Mutianyu and ride the cable car up to the Great Wall of China for a walk along this legendary structure.

Your guide shares stories of dynasties past as you take in sweeping mountain views. Return to your Beijing hotel by evening, tired but thrilled.

Inclusions: Private guide & vehicle, entry tickets, Great Wall cable car, lunch.

Visit the Temple of Heaven, an architectural masterpiece where emperors once prayed for good harvests. Continue to the Summer Palace, a stunning royal garden with lakes, pavilions, and the iconic Long Corridor.

Hop into a traditional rickshaw for a Hutong tour, weaving through Beijing's old alleyways and courtyard homes. Your guide offers insight into local life, both past and present, along the way.

Return to your hotel for a relaxed evening before tomorrow's flight.

Inclusions: Private guide & vehicle, entry tickets, lunch.

After breakfast, transfer privately to Beijing airport for your domestic flight to Zhangjiajie. Land amid a dramatically different landscape towering sandstone pillars and misty mountain peaks await.

A private driver will take you straight to your hotel near the National Forest Park. Settle in and enjoy the fresh mountain air, a stark contrast to the city buzz of Beijing. Rest this evening, as an adventure-packed couple of days lies ahead.

Inclusions: Domestic flight, private airport transfers both ends.

Begin with hotel pickup in Zhangjiajie and set out on a full-day guided experience featuring some of the region’s most dramatic landscapes. Depending on the package selected, explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park with its Avatar-inspired sandstone peaks, ride up Tianmen Mountain for its glass skywalk and Tianmen Cave, or visit the spectacular Grand Canyon Glass Bridge and Huanglong Cave.

The tour is available as a small-group or private guided experience, with air-conditioned transportation and pickup/drop-off from hotels within Zhangjiajie city. Attraction order and exact timings may vary depending on the selected option and operating conditions.

Main Experiences Available: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park • Tianmen Mountain • Glass Skywalk • Tianmen Cave • Grand Canyon Glass Bridge • Huanglong Cave. 

Board the world's longest cable car ride up to Tianmen Mountain, gliding above cliffs and clouds. Walk the thrilling glass Skywalk and pass through Heaven's Gate, a natural rock arch steeped in legend.

After lunch, head to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon to cross the world's longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge. Take in panoramic canyon views that will stay with you long after the trip ends. Head back to your hotel this evening, ready to fly onward tomorrow.

Inclusions: Private guide & vehicle, cable car, Skywalk & Glass Bridge entry, lunch.

After breakfast, transfer privately to Zhangjiajie airport for your flight to Shanghai.

Arrive in China's most cosmopolitan city, a striking shift from the mountains to gleaming skyscrapers. Your private driver will take you directly to your hotel near People's Square/The Bund.

Once settled, take an evening stroll along the Bund promenade to admire the illuminated skyline across the river. It's the perfect first taste of Shanghai's dazzling energy.

Inclusions: Domestic flight, private airport transfers both ends.

Explore the historic Bund waterfront, lined with colonial-era architecture facing Pudong's futuristic skyline. Walk down bustling Nanjing Road, Shanghai's premier shopping street, taking in the city's vibrant street life.

Visit Yu Garden, a classical Ming-dynasty garden with ponds, pavilions, and the lively Yuyuan Bazaar nearby. After lunch, head up the Oriental Pearl Tower for sweeping views over the city and river.

Return to your hotel with an evening free to explore further or relax.

Inclusions: Private guide & vehicle, entry tickets

Enjoy a relaxed day at your own pace perfect for shopping, café-hopping, or revisiting a favorite spot in Shanghai.

Alternatively, opt for a private day trip to Zhujiajiao, a charming ancient water town with canals, stone bridges, and centuries-old architecture.

Wander through quiet lanes lined with traditional shops and riverside teahouses. This is a great chance to see a quieter, more authentic side of the region. Return to your hotel by evening for your final night in China.

Inclusions: Breakfast; Zhujiajiao tour available as optional add-on

(private guide, vehicle & entry).

After breakfast, check out and enjoy any last-minute moments in the city if time permits. Your private driver will transfer you to Shanghai Pudong/Hongqiao Airport for your onward flight.

Reflect on a trip that took you from imperial palaces to Avatar-inspiring peaks to a gleaming modern metropolis. With ancient wonders, natural marvels, and city glamour all covered, this journey offers the full spectrum of China. Wishing you safe travels home.!

Inclusions: Private airport transfer.