China Golden Triangle With Zhangjiajie

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Tour Code: ODY-CN-2306

Destination:Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Shanghai

Duration

11 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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About This Trip

Beyond the must-visit golden triangle cities: Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai, this 11-day tour also extends to Zhangjiajie. Besides historical sites like Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Hanyang Tomb, and the colonial Bund, you will enjoy Zhangjiajie's stunning scenery. Explore the Avatar Mountains in the National Forest Park, and have a thrilling walk on the glass walkways in Tianmen Shan National Forest Park.

Itinerary Summary

DAY PLACE HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 4 Beijing Forbidden City, Jinshanling Great Wall, Temple of Heaven
5 - 6 Xi'an Terracotta Warriors, Great Mosque, Hanyang Tomb
7 - 9 Zhangjiajie Zhangjiajie National Park, Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake
10 - 11 Shanghai The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum
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Day 1: Arrival - Beijing

As you touch down at Beijing airport, your tour guide will welcome you and take you to your hotel in a comfortable vehicle with an experienced driver. It usually takes about one hour on the way, during which the guide will give you a brief overview of Beijing. After settling in the hotel, you can take a break to recover from your long journey.

Beijing

Day 2: Beijing, the Forbidden City

Start your China tour from iconic Tiananmen Square, followed by the Forbidden City. You will appreciate hundreds of examples of exquisite, ancient architecture and listen to the most-talked stories of royal families. Walk out emperor's huge courtyard and then proceed to Jingshan Park for a bird's eye view of the splendid royal palaces from the top of the artificial Coal Hill.

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Beijing

Day 3: Beijing, the Great Wall

The whole day's journey will take you to the magnificent Jinshanling Great Wall. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it's ideal for you to enjoy peace and tranquility on the historic rampart. You can hike for 3 to 4 hours on it, according to your interest and physical strength.

After the tour, drive about 2.5 hours back to downtown Beijing for the night.

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Beijing

Day 4: Beijing - Xi'an, the Temple of Heaven

Spend the morning exploring the Temple of Heaven, an imperial sacrificial building regarded can connect the human world and Heaven. Surrounding it is a scenic park dotted by ancient pine woods, in which many locals do various Chinese sports and recreational activities.

After lunch, get to the railway station for a speedy train to Xi'an. Arrival in about five hours, welcomed by your local guide.

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Xi'an

Day 5: Xi'an, Terracotta Warriors & Muslim Quarter

Drive about an hour in the morning to the Terracotta Warriors where you have two to three hours to marvel at the awesome troop unearthed from the tomb of the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, who unified ancient China in 221BC.

In the afternoon, return to the city to visit Muslim Street and the Great Mosque for a glimpse into the life of Chinese Muslims.

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Xi'an

Day 6: Xi'an - Zhangjiajie

Get on the 600-year-old and 12-meter-high City Wall to scan the historical city center and the vibrant life of the people here. Then, before catching the flight for the next destination, nearby the airport, you will visit Hanyang Tomb with rich exhibits revealing the military, political, and daily life of people of different classes.

When arriving in Zhangjiajie by air, be picked up and transferred to your hotel in the Wulingyuan Scenic area.

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Zhangjiajie

Day 7: Zhangjiajie National Park

Spend the day exploring the otherworldly beauty of Zhangjiajie National Park. Ride the thrilling Bailong Elevator up sheer cliffs, glide by cable car to the mist-covered peaks of Tianzi Mountain, and enjoy scenic trains and green shuttle buses through lush valleys. Marvel at soaring sandstone pillars rising from the clouds, and under your guide's lead, capture the awe-inspiring "Avatar Mountain" in real life - its jagged spire standing tall amidst swirling mist, just like a floating island suspended in the sky.

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Zhangjiajie

Day 8: Zhangjiajie, Golden Whip Stream & Baofeng Lake

This morning, enjoy a peaceful three-hour hike along Golden Whip Stream, a crystal-clear brook winding through a tranquil, verdant canyon. Towering quartz-sandstone cliffs rise on both sides, while birdsong and rustling leaves accompany your every step. The air is fresh and rich in oxygen, making it a natural oxygen bar - perfect for a refreshing walk amid nature's embrace.

Later, immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Baofeng Lake, renowned for its crystal-clear waters that mirror the surrounding emerald peaks. Take a half-hour cruise on the lake to marvel at towering limestone formations draped in lush foliage.

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Zhangjiajie

Day 9: Zhangjiajie - Shanghai, Tianmen Shan National Forest Park

Today, you will visit Tianmen Mountain and embark on an exhilarating adventure. Challenge yourself with the 999 steps up to Tianmen Cave, or you can call it Heaven's Gate, where you can enjoy breathtaking views. Explore the glass walkways hanging on the cliff face, offering a thrilling experience with stunning vistas. Enjoy Asia's longest cable car to witness dramatic mountain landscapes from various angles.

Afterward, be transferred to the airport for your flight to Shanghai.

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Shanghai

Day 10: Shanghai

It's the day to discover the storied past and the splendid future. Start with an in-depth exploration of the Bund with the guide sharing stories of some prominent buildings dating back to the colonial era. Then, in the four-century-old Yu Garden, read the aesthetic elements of traditional Chinese gardens. Follow with a ramble around the Former French Concession and then get on the Shanghai Tower in the Pudong district for a bird-view of the old and new parts of the city.

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Shanghai

Day 11: Shanghai - Departure

Time to say goodbye. When you are ready, your guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

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Richee Family Adventures

05 Aug 2025

Second Honeymoon My wife and I celebrated our 20th anniversary by spending a few weeks touring around Asia. We loved how Odynovo worked with us to craft a tour of what we wanted to see and how we wanted to see it. This was our first time traveling with a private tour guide, and it was truly amazing. they took care of all transportation, tickets, and everywhere we went we had someone who not only spoke our language, but was also very well-versed in the places we were visiting. We saw Beijing and then took a bullet train to Xi'an. In both cities we had tour guides who had done this "a thousand times," and as a result knew all the tricks on where to take the best pictures, what lines to stand in, where to eat, and what not to waste your time seeing. At one point our guide pulled out ponchos from her backpack when it started to rain, while another helped us haggle for a good price on a new suitcase. We were surprised by how much we loved China, and it is safe to say that is because of the quality of service we got from Odynovo. Oh, and the hotels were great, too! In our first hotel my wife fell in love with her breakfast soup that she had to have every morning, while in Xi'an we were right around the corner from the Muslim Night Market and were able to get to it in less than 5 minutes of walking.We are already looking to see what tours we will be doing next through Odynovo, as the service was amazing, the quality was remarkable, and the cost was very worth it for what we received.
Shannon V

05 Aug 2025

Fabulous! We had a fabulous experience with our guide and Odynovo walking the Great Wall of China, and all other sites in Beijing. We loved our Peking duck dinner. It was fabulous. Thank you, Sammie/Jing for a great experience.
domotic d

05 Aug 2025

Beijing Beauty It started off with a friendly face at the airport, with Roy, our tour guide.The week has been such a pleasure and a treat. From adventures to The Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, to local markets, delicious Beijing food and roof top tea houses.Roy and our driver, Mr. Zhou, were prompt in picking us up and driving us around safely.The knowledge and fact about history and Beijing that Roy knows and explains is amazing and the fact he could answer my weird and inquisitive history questionsnwoth ease was a treat.He made it so easy to enjoy ourselves and absorb all that was around us, he even takes great photos too! 😊Polite, kind and thoughtful and ever patient in letting us take our time with things that interested us.I would highly recommend this tour and Roy again and again.
Zarah B

05 Aug 2025

Amazing travel experience My name is Zarah M. Babangida a Nigerian and i visited Beijing with my colleagues from the office. During our 5 day stay in Beijing, Ms. Eva Ma, was our Tour guide and from the minute we came through the Arrival Gate of the Airport, we were embraced by her alluring smile and warm welcome. She remained consistent with her warmth, a kind and intelligent professional who exuded unique passion not just for her job as a tour guide but, even more so as a proud Chinese woman. Her outstanding insight and knowledge of the sweet Chinese history and heritage left us in awe. I couldn't be more proud and thankful that she was assigned to our group and she made our stay exciting, fun-filled effortless and knowledge packed. I absolutely commend her dedication to work which she depicted throughout our stay. I recommend her to every visiting tourist because to know Eva, is to love her. If it were up to me, i will increase her bonuses or upgrade her salary as i am sure most tourists would want or revisit for her sake first and then perhaps other reasons.Thank you Eva and keep the passion up🙌.

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