China Golden Triangle and Avatar Mountains Small Group Adventure

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10 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

18 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Beijing, China

Shanghai, China

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Highlights

See imperial Beijing and everyday hutong street life

Explore the Terracotta Warriors and Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter

Experience Zhangjiajie’s peaks, lakes, caves, and glass walkway

Discover Shanghai’s historic districts, gardens, markets, and skyline

Itinerary

This 10-day small-group China journey links Beijing, Xi’an, Zhangjiajie, and Shanghai, pairing imperial sites, hutong culture, markets, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, Avatar Mountains scenery, Baofeng Lake, Tianmen Mountain, gardens, museums, and modern city life.

day 1Arrival in Beijing | Free Time After Landing

Welcome to Beijing, the starting point of your journey through China. After landing, make your own way from the airport and settle in at your own pace, with no scheduled sightseeing planned for the day.
The rest of the day is free, giving you time to relax after your flight, adjust to the time difference, or head out for a walk. Use this open time to get your first glimpse of the city before the guided program begins.
Beijing is the first city on this route through China, setting up the journey’s focus on imperial heritage and local city life.

day 2Imperial Beijing and Hutongs | Forbidden City, Opera, and Old Lanes

day 3Mutianyu Great Wall | Cable Car and Olympic Park

day 4Beijing to Xi’an | Market, Temple, and High-Speed Train

day 5Terracotta Army and Xi’an | Mausoleum Visit and Muslim Quarter

day 6Xi’an to Zhangjiajie | Flight and Free Time

day 7Zhangjiajie Forest Park | Elevators, Peaks, and Valley Views

day 8Tianmen Mountain to Shanghai | Lake Boat Ride and Flight

day 9Shanghai City Tour | Bund, Gardens, Markets, and Museum

day 10Departure from Shanghai | Free Time Before Return Flight

What's Included

Accommodation

Sunworld Hotel or similar (4-star)Eastern House Boutique Hotel or similar (4-star)Central Hotel Shanghai or similar (4-star)

Meals

9 Breakfast(s)6 Lunch(es)

Transport

Economy flight: Xi'an to ZhangjiajieEconomy flight: Zhangjiajie to ShanghaiAirport tax and fuel fee for included flights

Guide

Transfers with air-conditioned vehicles and guides as listed in the itineraryThe tour includes a guide

Others

Hampton by Hilton Zhangjiajie or similar (4-star)Second-class train seat: Beijing to Xi'anAt least one bottle of drinking water per day on sightseeing days

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

Beijing city tour: Tiananmen Square and Forbidden CityBeijing hutong tour: hutongs, siheyuan residences, Peking Opera, Dingfu StreetMutianyu Great Wall tour with round-trip cable car ridesOlympic Park stop with Bird's Nest Stadium and Water Cube viewsLocal pearl store stopBeijing market and Temple of Heaven tourTerracotta Army tour at the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi HuangXi'an Muslim Quarter visitZhangjiajie National Forest Park tour with Bailong Elevator and YuanjiajieTianzi Mountain cable car visitTen-Mile Gallery visit with round-trip mini-train rideBaofeng Lake visit with short boat rideTianmen Mountain tour with cable car, Tianmen Cave, and glass walkwayShanghai city tour: Bund and Yuyuan GardenShanghai culture stops: silk shop, Fuxing Park, and BugaoliShanghai local food market visitShanghai Museum visit

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