China 14 Days Wonder Tours

This journey will take you to explore millennia of splendor and natural wonders, including Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Shanghai and the Yangtze River region.

On this tour, you will not only enjoy the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors, but you will also get to see the wonders of natural creation and take a cruise on the magnificent Yangtze River. Finally, you will travel to modern Shanghai to experience the bustling city atmosphere.

From $2599
Including Domestic Flight / High Speed Train Fee.

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What to Expect

●Awe the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and other monuments, appreciate the depth of Chinese history.

● Stepping into a surreal world and experiencing a dreamy place where reality and fantasy are intertwined.

● Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yangtze River and visit the Three Gorges Dam.

● Xi'an, Beijing and Shanghai tour, through the past and present, insight into the essence of Chinese culture and the changes of the times.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 Beijing Arrival
  • Arrive in Beijing and transfer to the hotel
  • 4+stars Hotel
  • None

Welcome on your journey to Beijing! Arriving in China's capital, you will experience the unique charm of the city.

Our professional tour guide will be waiting at the airport and arrange a comfortable car to transfer you to your hotel. Upon arrival, you can take a short break to recover from jet lag.

If you would like to explore the surroundings in advance, your guide will provide you with practical advice.

Recommend for Free Time

Watching Peking Opera Show, Acrobatic Show or Kung fu Show(Performances are usually from 19:15 to 20:15)

The Summer Palace
DAY 2 Beijing
  • Tian'anmen Square - Forbidden City - Jingshan Park - Summer Palace
  • 4+stars Hotel
  • Breakfast

After breakfast, our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby to start today's journey.

First, we will reach the Tian'anmen Square. Standing in the North Square, you can look up at the Tian'anmen Tower, where Chairman Mao proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Passing through Tian'anmen Square, you will step into the Forbidden City, a magnificent palace complex that was once home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Then we will make a short trip to Jingshan Park, where we will enjoy the entire Forbidden City from the Watchtower at the top of the hill.

In the afternoon, we will drive to the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China. Here, you can stroll among the ancient pavilions, mansions and temples, enjoying the beauty of small bridges and winding corridors.

Recommend for Activities

You can choose foot massage, houhai night bars or Sanlitun bar street at night.

The Forbidden City
DAY 3 Beijing
  • Great Wall - Bird's Nest/Water Cube
  • 4+stars Hotel
  • Breakfast

After breakfast, we will drive about 70 kilometers to the Mutianyu section of the world-famous Great Wall. It is well-preserved and relatively unvisited and impresses visitors with its rich vegetation and magnificent natural scenery.

You will take an easy cable car ride up the Great Wall. Then Climbing up to the towering towers overlooking the Great Wall as it winds along the ridge will surely keep you coming back for more. At the end of the Great Wall tour, we will take the cable car down the mountain.
(Note: If you are physically fit, you may also choose to hike up and down).

Afterwards, we will return to Beijing, stopping on the way to visit the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube from the outside in the Olympic Village.

Recommend for Dinner

After a full day of sightseeing, you can go to Quanjude having the Peking duck dinner.

The Great Wall
DAY 4 Beijing - Xi'an
  • Temple of Heaven - Hutongs - High-speed Train to Xi'an
  • 4+stars Hotel
  • Breakfast&Lunch

We will visit the Temple of Heaven, a sacred site used in ancient times to worship the heavens and pray for a good harvest. Nowadays, it has become a lively place where locals perform traditional activities such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying and calligraphy.

Then we will visit the Hutongs(old alleyways) and take a rickshaw ride through Beijing's hutongs. For lunch you will learn to make and eat dumplings in the hutongs for an in-depth experience Beijing local lifestyle.

After lunch, we will go to the railway station for the high speed train(about 5hrs) to Xi'an. Our Xi'an guide will meet you at Xi'an North Railway Station and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this charming ancient capital.

The Temple of Heaven
DAY 5 Xi'an
  • Terracotta Warriors and Horses - Da Ci'en Temple - Big Wild Goose Pagoda - Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City
  • 4+stars Hotel
  • Breakfast

In the morning, we will pick you up from the hotel and drive about 40 kilometers to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses. These Terracotta Warriors were built by China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. You will also have the opportunity to experience traditional culture by making a miniature pottery figurine.

After lunch, we will return to downtown Xi'an and visit the Da Ci'en Temple. This temple was a famous translation site for Buddhist scriptures during the Tang Dynasty. If you are interested in Big Wild Goose Pagoda, you can climb it (extra charge applies) for a great view of the city. Then you can also try on the Chinese traditional dress for free to experience the solemnity and elegance of ancient China.

As night falls, we will take you to Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City. This is a great place to enjoy the charming night view where you can reminisce the prosperity and splendor of the Tang Dynasty.

The Terracotta Warriors and Horses
DAY 6 Xi'an - Zhangjiajie
  • Xi'an Museum - Small Wild Goose Pagoda - Ancient City Wall - Flight to Guilin
  • 4+stars Hotel
  • Breakfast

In the morning we will visit Xi'an Museum and Small Wild Goose Pagoda learn learn about the profound historical and cultural heritage of Xi'an.

In the afternoon, we will go to the Ancient City Wall, which is the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. You can rent a bicycle (extra charge applies) for a leisurely ride on the ancient city wall and enjoy the panoramic view of Xi'an.

Then we will also take you to visit the bustling Muslim Quarter to taste the authentic local snacks and experience the different cultural atmosphere.

Take a flight from Xi'an to Zhangjiajie. Your tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.

The Ancient City Wall
DAY 7 Zhangjiajie
  • Zhangjiajie National Park - Yuanjiajie Scenic Area - Tianzi Mountain
  • 4+stars Hotel
  • Breakfast

In the morning, you will begin an amazing journey through time and nature to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area and Tianzi Mountain, deep in the heart of Zhangjiajie National Park.

First, you will take the Bailong Elevator, the world's tallest and fastest outdoor elevator, which lifts you from the ground to the clouds in just a few moments.Standing on the top of the mountain, you can see the unique "Avatar Hallelujah Mountain".

Afterwards, the sightseeing bus will drive you to Tianzi Mountain where you can explore natural rock formations and the natural beauty.

Yuanjiajie Scenic Area
DAY 8 Zhangjiajie
  • Tianmen Mountain - Tianmen Cave
  • 4+stars Hotels
  • Breakfast

After breakfast, you will take the Tianmen Mountain Cable Car straight to the summit of Tianmen Mountain, which is more than 1,400 meters above sea level.

Following that, we twill arrive at the Tang Dynasty Tianmen Temple, a Buddhist shrine tucked away amidst verdant greenery.

Then you'll come to the glass skywalk and the Tianmen Cave. You can choose to step on the 999 stone steps, the highest diagonal angle up to 45 °, as if the sky ladder hanging straight up to the sky.

Tianmen Mountain
DAY 9 Zhangjiajie - Chongqing
  • Zhangjiajie - Chongqing
  • 4+stars Hotel
  • Breakfast

After breakfast, your guide and driver will transfer you to Zhangjiajie Station for your high speed train to Chongqing.(About 6 hours)

Your tour guide will wait for you at the Chongqing and help you to transfer to the Yangtze River cruise ship.

DAY 10 The Yangtze River
  • Yangtze River Cruise - Fengdu Ghost City
  • 4+stars Cruise Ship
  • Breakfast&Lunch&Dinner

Wake up in the morning, Enjoy the serenity of the Yangtze River and the leisure time on board. You can practice Tai Chi to harmonize your body and mind with nature or attend lectures on the history and culture of the Yangtze River. In the evening, there will be a captain's welcome party and evening show on board.

You can choose to join the activities on the cruise or take an optional tour to Fengdu County .
Fengdu County is an important part of the Three Gorges Reservoir Area and boasts unique natural and cultural landscapes, including Fengdu Ghost City, Shuanggui Mountain, Xueyu Cave, etc.

Tips

Exploring Fengdu Ghost City requires a lot of walking, we recommend you wear comfortable shoes

Yangtze River
DAY 11 The Yangtze River
  • White Emperor City(Optional), Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge
  • 4+stars Cruise Ship
  • Breakfast&Lunch&Dinner

Today you will sail through the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. Travel through the Qutang Gorges and Wu Gorges.

Today's shore excursion will take you deep into Fengjie County, Wu County or Badong along the Three Gorges, each journey carrying a different history and legend. You can also choose to theBaidi City (Note: this tour requires an additional fee)

In the afternoon, you will arrive at Wu Gorges. Here, you will change to a small boat and travel gently along the stream and deep into the narrow gorge.

In the evening there will be a Captain's Farewell Party and have a great night.

Qutang Gorge
DAY 12 The Yangtze River - Shanghai
  • Three Gorge Dam - High-speed train to Shanghai
  • 4+stars Cruise Ship
  • Breakfast&Lunch&Dinner

After breakfast, you will visit the Three Gorge Dam - learn more about the historical background of it and enjoy the beautiful scenery around .

After the visiting, You will be picked up from the ship and transferred to Yichang Dong Station for your high speed train to Shanghai.

Three Gorge Dam
DAY 13 Shanghai
  • Yu Garden - Shanghai World Financial Center - Nanjing Road - the Bund
  • 4+stars Hotel
  • Breakfast

After breakfast, we will head to Yuyuan Garden, the jewel of classical gardens in the south of the Yangtze River. Adjacent to the Yuyuan Garden is the Yuyuan Bazaar, a great place to sample local cuisine and explore traditional Chinese handicrafts.
Next, we will drive to the Shanghai World Financial Center, known as the "Eye of Shanghai", which is 474 meters high. From its 100th floor, you will have a panoramic view of Shanghai.
In the afternoon, we will take you on a stroll along Nanjing Road, a shopping paradise that is not only perfect for shopping but also for experiencing the modern atmosphere of Shanghai.
Afterwards, we'll head to the Bund, famous for groups of buildings known as "a Gallery of world architecture".

Sunsets of the Bunds
DAY 14 Shanghai Departure
  • Jade Buddha Temple - Tianzifang - Transfer to airport
  • None
  • Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Jade Buddha Temple, which houses the world's largest collection of Jade Buddhas as well as numerous religious artifacts, ancient statues and Buddhist scriptures. Then you will go to the Tianzifang which is touristic arts and crafts place that has developed from a traditional residential area.

In the afternoon, our driver will pick up you and transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination or home. We wish you a wonderful memory of your trip to Shanghai and look forward to meeting you again.

Shanghai Night View

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