13-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 Badaling Great Wall – an outstanding section of the Ming Dynasty wall, known for its steep terrain and magnificent structure, once a crucial barrier protecting Beijing.

After breakfast, head to the Forbidden City – the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the world's largest and most complete ancient wooden complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site; and Tiananmen Square – the world's largest urban square, the heart of Beijing, witness to major historical events in China. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven – where Ming and Qing emperors worshipped heaven, famous for its exquisite architecture and acoustic design.

Transfer to the railway station and take a high-speed train to Xi'an. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. 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.

After breakfast, visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda – a Tang Dynasty brick tower with dense eaves, part of the Silk Road World Heritage, famed for its "Morning Bell Chimes." In the evening, depart from Xi'an by air or high-speed rail to Zhangjiajie. Transfer to the hotel.

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.

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 the Phoenix Ancient City, which is like a living historical book. Its stone paved streets, hanging buildings, and the gentle waves of the Tuojiang River weave together the most touching cultural landscape of western Hunan.

After breakfast, visit Furong Town, which dates back more than 2300 years and is known as a "thousand year old town hanging on a waterfall". 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.