Beijing. O/N Beijing

Beijing - At 9:00 am, the guide will meet the group in the hotel lobby in Beijing to commence a one-day tour of the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - The tour begins with a visit to the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, or Gu Gong in Chinese. Located at the heart of Beijing, it served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911). Construction began during Emperor Chengzu’s reign in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and took 14 years to complete. Ancient Chinese astronomers believed the Purple Star (Polaris) was at the center of heaven, where the Heavenly Emperor resided in the Purple Palace. Thus, the emperor’s earthly palace was called the Purple City, and entry was forbidden without the emperor’s permission, hence the name ‘The Purple Forbidden City’, commonly known as ‘The Forbidden City’.

Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan) - Next, the tour proceeds to Jingshan Park, a stunning royal landscape garden covering 57 acres (about 230,000 square meters). Situated on the central point of the city’s south-north axis, it faces the Forbidden City’s north gate. Located on Jingshan Hill, originally named Wansui Hill (Long Live Hill), Zhen Hill, or Meishan Hill (Coal Hill), the hill’s mid-summit is the highest point in Beijing, offering a full and clear view of the Forbidden City.

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - The tour then heads to Tiananmen Square, a large plaza near Beijing’s center, named after the Tiananmen (meaning “Gate of Heavenly Peace”). It lies north of the city, separating it from the Forbidden City. The square holds significant cultural importance, having been the site of several key events in Chinese history.

Temple of Heaven - After lunch, the group visits the Temple of Heaven, a complex of Taoist buildings in southeastern urban Beijing, known as the Xuanwu District. Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties visited the complex for annual ceremonies to pray for good harvests. Although regarded as a Taoist temple, the Chinese Heaven worship by the reigning monarch predates Taoism. The Temple of Heaven is a must-see attraction in Beijing!

Beijing. O/N Beijing

Beijing - In the morning, the tour guide will meet the group at the hotel lobby at 9:00 am and transfer them to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a 90-minute drive covering 80 km.

Mutianyu Great Wall - Upon arrival at the scenic area’s parking lot, the group will take an electric car to the entry and then a chairlift to the 14th watchtower. A leisurely hike on the wall for about 2 hours follows, ending with a toboggan ride down. The Great Wall at Mutianyu, built and restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), is one of the most renowned sections of the Wall. Mutianyu is celebrated for its unique charm, “Out of all the Great Walls, Mutianyu stands apart”. The professional guide will share the history and facts that make the Mutianyu Great Wall famous, answering any questions and offering exclusive stories.

Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling) - At 1:00 pm, the group will enjoy lunch at a local countryside restaurant before heading to the Ming Tombs. Located in Changping County, about 50 kilometers northwest of Beijing’s urban area, the site is a tomb cluster from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), including 13 emperor’s mausoleums, seven tombs for concubines, and one grave for eunuchs. Situated at the foot of Mount Yan, the surrounding area is exceptionally beautiful.

Beijing - At the end of the day, the guide will escort the group back to their hotel in Beijing.

Beijing - Zhangjiajie by flight. O/N Zhangjiajie.

Beijing - The tour guide and driver will meet the group at their Beijing hotel at 9:00 am and drive to the Beijing Lama Temple, an 18-minute drive covering 6 km.

Lama Temple (Yonghegong) - Discover the best of Beijing on this one-day private sightseeing tour. The day begins at the serene Lama Temple, where the group will learn about the site’s fascinating history. The Yonghe Temple, also known as the Yonghe Lamasery or Lama Temple, is a temple and monastery of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism located in Dongcheng District, Beijing, China. The temple’s architecture and artwork combine Han Chinese and Tibetan styles.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Afterwards, the group will visit the expansive Summer Palace, covering an area of 2.9 square kilometers, three-quarters of which is water: Kunming Lake. This artificial lake was created by extending an existing body of water to imitate the West Lake in Hangzhou. Situated in the Haidian District northwest of Beijing, the Summer Palace is 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the downtown area. As the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China, it greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape with its famous natural views and cultural interests, earning it the title ‘The Museum of Royal Gardens’.

Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - The tour continues with a private car ride to the Hou Hai lake area for a rickshaw hutong tour. This tour offers a chance to mingle with local residents and experience a unique travel experience in the intricate winding Hutongs. These maze-like, deep alleys remain as they were long ago, recording the city’s history. Many residents are still reluctant to leave their beloved Hutongs. The group can visit a local family’s house to experience authentic Beijing life and stop occasionally to take pictures.

Nanluoguxiang - Next, the group will visit Nanluoguxiang. For those interested in shopping, Nanluoguxiang in the Gulou, or Drum and Bell Tower, district is a must-see hutong. It features several kilometers of shops, galleries, and cafés ranging from chic to kitschy. Visitors will find many cool T-shirts here (Plastered has a good line) featuring creative images of everything from Mao Zedong to garden gnomes.

Beijing Capital International Airport - After the tour, the group will be driven to Beijing Capital International Airport for a flight to Zhangjiajie (ZH1539 18:35–21:30). The flight takes around 3 hours.

Airport Road - Upon arrival in Zhangjiajie, the group will be picked up and transferred to their hotel (driver only, no guide).

Zhangjiajie. O/N Zhangjiajie.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park - On this full-day tour, the guide will meet the group at 9:00 am in the hotel lobby in Zhangjiajie city center or Wulingyuan hotel. The tour includes visits to various mountain areas such as Tianzi Mountain, where the world’s longest cable car ride takes visitors to the mountain’s peak, and the unique platform-shaped Yuanjiajie Mountain.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is home to over 500 species of wildlife and vegetation, including rare monkeys, gingko trees, and thousands of colorful birds. The park’s most notable geographic features are its hundreds of towering sandstone pillars. Fans of Hollywood blockbusters will recognize the stunning landscape as the inspiration for Pandora’s scenery in James Cameron’s hit movie Avatar.

Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area of Zhangjiajie - The Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area boasts natural beauty where mountains, valleys, forests, caves, lakes, and waterfalls exist in harmony. Over 560 attraction sights can be found here. The strangely-shaped peaks, absurd stones, hidden valleys, wonderful waters, and limestone caves form the ‘Five Wonders’ of Wulingyuan, making them truly worth seeing.

Covering an area of 690 square kilometers (266 square miles), Wulingyuan Scenic Area consists of four parts: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve, Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, and the newly added Yangjiajie Scenic Area.

Today’s tour will visit the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve area.

Tianzi Mountain - After purchasing the main park entrance tickets, the group will take a shuttle bus (20 minutes drive) to the Tianzi Mountain cable station and walk up 200 steps to reach the station.

Tianzi Mountain Clouds - After a 20-minute cable car ride, the group will reach the top of Tianzi Mountain and take another shuttle bus (5 minutes drive) to the Tianzi Mountain central area, offering stunning views of peaks rising one after another. Known as ‘the Monarch of the Peak Forest’, the top of the mountain provides a full view of the Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Beautiful scenes greet visitors in different seasons, with four wonders: the Sea of Clouds, the Radiance of the Moonlight, Rays of Sunshine, and Snow in winter.

BaiLong Elevator - After visiting Yuanjiajie (Avatar mountain), the group will take a shuttle (15 minutes drive) to the Bailong Elevator. The Bailong Elevator is magnificent, with a total height of 335 meters (1099 feet), of which 326 meters (1069 feet) is the running height. 154 meters (505 feet) of the total height is in the mountain wells, and the remaining 172 meters (564 feet) consists of steel derrick and other components. The Elevator includes three exposure sightseeing elevators running parallelly. Each elevator can carry 50 passengers at a speed of 3 m/s (accelerated to 5 m/s since 2013). If all three elevators run simultaneously, the one-way passenger capacity reaches 4,000 per hour.

Golden Whip Brook - The group will hike for about an hour along the Golden Whip Stream, then take a shuttle out of the park and return to the hotel. Golden Whip Stream (Jinbian Stream) is renowned for its pristine water, verdant mountains, steep cliffs, and serene valley. As a “paradise” for plants, its pathways are adorned with an abundance of flowers, trees, and grasses. It is also a kingdom of animals. Golden Whip Stream is named after Golden Whip Crag, its landmark spot, and runs from Laomo Bay to Shui Rao Si Men (water-surrounded gates).

Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge - After lunch, the group will transfer to the Glass Bridge. The local expert guide will lead an adventure trip in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, famous among explorers and nature lovers worldwide, featuring typical Zhangjiajie landforms, breathtaking cliffs, lush forests, ancient caves, colorful ponds, and a river running through the canyon. Walk on the world’s longest and highest Glass Bridge in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. Hanging over a valley, the glass bridge offers a superb panorama of the entire grand canyon. Enjoy a scenic walk with waterfalls and wonderful views on each side. Standing on it feels like floating in the air.

Zhangjiajie - At the end of the day, the guide will escort the group to their hotel in Zhangjiajie or Wulingyuan.

Zhangjiajie - Fenghuang. O/N Fenghuang.

Zhangjiajie - At 9:00 am, the tour guide will meet the group in the hotel lobby and transfer them to Zhangjiajie Tianmen Park.

Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park - The group will spend 3-4 hours at Tianmen Mountain Park. They will use the cable car or shuttle bus to ascend the hill, depending on traffic. Tianmen Mountain, known as the “New Legend Of Zhangjiajie”, is the highest spot (1500m) in Zhangjiajie, offering a thrilling cliff-path and glass walkway experience with a bird’s-eye view of the city and beautiful countryside. The landscape is distinct yet comparable to the ZJJ National Park, both offering world-class scenery. Tianmen Mountain holds four World Guinness Records, each overwhelmingly impressive. It promises an amazing experience unlike any other.

Fenghuang County - After lunch, the guide will escort the group to Fenghuang, a 3-hour drive covering 220 km. The Fenghuang (Phoenix) Town, built in 1704, is recognized as a famous national cultural and historical city. Its blue flagstone streets, stilted houses, and Miao nationality customs contribute to its unique charm. For the rest of the day, the group can freely explore the ancient town.

Fenghuang - Zhangjiajie. The tour ends.

Phoenix Ancient Town - The group will have a full exploration of Fenghuang Ancient Town. After breakfast, they will take a boat along the Tuojiang River, the town’s mother river. The clean river flows slowly along the city walls, with water plants swaying in the gentle waves. Occasionally, mist rises from the quiet green water, creating a fairyland atmosphere. The group will then visit Wanming Pagoda on the river’s north bank. The hexagonal pagoda, around 21 meters (69 feet) high, has seven layers, with copper wind bells hanging at each corner of the eaves. Colored paintings and sculptures adorn the pagoda’s body.

After enjoying the elegant pagoda, the group will cruise to the Rainbow Bridge. From the second floor’s windows, they can view the green hills, blue water, city walls, red slates, and stilted houses. They can also see several boats moving quietly through the river.

Zhangjiajie - After lunch, the guide will escort the group to their hotel in Zhangjiajie or Zhangjiajie airport/train station, marking the end of the 6-day tour services. Note: An evening flight is recommended, as it takes 3 hours to drive from Fenghuang to Zhangjiajie.

• Entrance ticket
• Economy class flight tickets (Beijing to Zhangjiajie)
• Lunch
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Private car and private guide

• The hotel and dinner

• Can add more days if you want

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.