11-Day Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie & Shanghai Tour

Arrive in Beijing. Transfer to the hotel. Free time for the rest of the day.

After breakfast, visit the Summer Palace – a Qing Dynasty imperial garden centered on Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, renowned as the "Royal Garden Museum". In the afternoon, stroll along the Juyongguan Great Wall – an outstanding section of the Ming Dynasty wall, known for its steep terrain and magnificent structure, once a crucial barrier protecting Beijing.Later, taking an external view of the Bird's Nest (National Stadium), a key venue for the Beijing Olympics, and the Water Cube (National Aquatics Center).

After breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square, the central square of Beijing and a venue for major political gatherings and celebrations. Then, explore the Palace Museum (Forbidden City), the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties and one of the world's largest and best-preserved ancient wooden structures. In the afternoon, visit the picturesque Shichahai Scenic Area, renowned as the "Countryside of the North."

After breakfast,Transfer to the railway station and take a high-speed train to Xi'an. Upon arrival, Visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, located within the Da Ci'en Temple complex. In the evening, visit the Great Tang All Day Mall – a Tang Dynasty-themed pedestrian street, brilliantly lit, as if returning to ancient Chang'an.

After breakfast, visit the Terracotta Army Museum – the "Eighth Wonder of the World," the awe-inspiring underground army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. In the afternoon, explore Huaqing Palace – a Tang Dynasty imperial hot-spring resort, site of the love story of Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei, and the "Beacon Fire Fooling the Lords" legend.visit the Ancient City Wall, the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. Then, explore the Muslim Quarter, a famous street known for its food culture and local snacks.

After breakfast, Depart from Xi'an by air or high-speed rail to Zhangjiajie. Transfer to the hotel.

After breakfast, take the Bailong elevator to Yuanjiajie, the First Bridge under Heaven, Hallelujah Mountain, Tianzi Mountain, and the Tianzi Mountain cable car. Tour the Ten-mile Gallery (including a round-trip train), the green channel of the environmental protection vehicle, and return to the hotel for dinner.

After breakfast, we will visit the Golden Whip Stream Grand Canyon. In the afternoon, we will visit the Human Jade Pool-Baofeng Lake. In the evening, we will watch the charming Xiangxi song and dance show (guaranteed to be 400RMB).

After breakfast, visit Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain Cableway, Tianmen Cave (which will be closed in winter due to ice formation, and the escalator may be shut down), glass walkway (shoe covers included), and mountain elevator. After lunch, visit Junsheng Art Museum. Depart from Zhangjiajie by air or high-speed rail to Shanghai.Transfer to the hotel. Free time.

After breakfast, visit Yu Garden – a classical Jiangnan-style garden from the Ming Dynasty, known for its elegant pavilions and serene landscapes; City God Temple – adjacent to Yu Garden, a vibrant center of Shanghai folk culture and local snacks; and Nanjing Road – the famed "China's No.1 Commercial Street," blending modern bustle with historic shops. Then, stroll along the Bund (lined with a "Gallery of International Architecture," facing the modern skyscrapers of Lujiazui across the river) and admire the "Shanghai Triplett" – the iconic skyscrapers of Lujiazui Financial District, defining Shanghai's spectacular skyline (viewed by vehicle).

Free time until departure for the airport. Return trip.