About This Trip

This 7-day journey takes you from the towering sandstone peaks of Zhangjiajie to the serene karst landscapes of Guilin and Yangshuo. Begin with iconic scenes like Avatar Mountain and the world’s highest outdoor elevator before hiking peaceful forest trails and exploring hidden caves. Then, shift to southern China's river paradise with a Li River cruise, countryside cycling, and a hands-on cooking class - balancing nature, culture, and local charm in one unforgettable route.

Itinerary Summary

DAY	PLACE	HIGHLIGHTS
1	Zhangjiajie	Arrival
2 - 3	Zhangjiajie	Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Golden Whip Stream, Yellow Dragon Cave
4	Guilin	Li River Cruise
5 - 7	Yangshuo	West Street, Cooking Class, Yangshuo Countryside

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Day 1: Arrival in Zhangjiajie

Upon arrival at Zhangjiajie Airport, your guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel. Take time to relax after your journey - the adventure begins tomorrow.

Zhangjiajie

Day 2: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: Avatar Mountains & Sky-high Views

Explore the dramatic sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Start with a scenic train ride along the Ten-Mile Gallery, then ride the Bailong Elevator, the worldâs tallest outdoor lift, to the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. Marvel at the towering Avatar Hallelujah Mountain, the natural stone arch First Bridge Under Heaven, and Fairy Presenting Flowers. Later, descend by Tianzi Mountain cable car, with winding views of cloud-draped peaks.

Zhangjiajie

Day 3: Golden Whip Stream and Yellow Dragon Cave

Begin your day with a light hike along Golden Whip Stream, a lush trail flanked by sheer cliffs and known for its oxygen-rich air. The path is peaceful and ideal for connecting with nature. In the afternoon, explore Yellow Dragon Cave, a vast karst cave system with dramatic stalactites, underground rivers, and colorful lighting that brings the cavernâs formations to life.

Zhangjiajie

Day 4: High-speed Train to Guilin - Arrival and Rest

Take a 7-hour high-speed train ride from Zhangjiajie to Guilin. As you transition from Zhangjiajie's sandstone peaks to Guilin's karst mountains, your local guide will meet you upon arrival and transfer you to your hotel for rest and recovery.

Guilin

Day 5: Guilin to Yangshuo: Li River Cruise & West Street

Enjoy a leisurely 3-4 hour cruise down the Li River, where dramatic karst peaks, bamboo groves, and riverside villages unfold like a Chinese scroll painting. Along the way, you'll pass the iconic Nine-Horse Fresco Hill and see water buffalo wading in the shallows.

Upon arrival in Yangshuo, take a walk along West Street, a vibrant mix of old and new. Browse for local handicrafts, sample traditional pastries, or sip coffee and milk tea in one of the many cozy cafÃ©s that line this lively pedestrian area.

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Yangshuo

Day 6: Cooking Class and Yangshuo Countryside

Join a hands-on Chinese cooking class, where you'll learn to prepare local dishes from fresh ingredients. Later, enjoy a leisurely countryside tour - by bike or private car - through rice paddies, limestone hills, and quiet farming villages. The pace slows here, letting you take in rural life amid stunning natural backdrops.

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Yangshuo

Day 7: Departure From Yangshuo

After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to the airport for your onward journey, wrapping up a week of natural wonders and cultural discoveries in two of China's most scenic regions.

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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.

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05 Aug 2025

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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.

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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🙌.