Splendid China Tour With Zhangjiajie

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Shanghai is a city that perfectly integrates its old and new glamour, which can be fully found today. The city exploration begins at the Former French Concession, where plane trees shade the streets and the architecture still carries traces of an older era. From there, walk along the Bund. Continue to the Yu Garden, an artistically designed one shining among all traditional Chinese gardens in the south of the Yangtze. The Yuyuan Market sits just outside, lively and crowded with small shops and food stalls. A short stop at a silk workshop offers a look at how the fabric is still made by hand. End today's tour at the Shanghai Tower, ascending this skyscraper to enjoy an amazing view of the Huangpu River.

Your Day in Detail

The stunning scenery of Zhangjiajie makes it quite famous and attracts numerous tourists from all over the world each year. After breakfast, head to Wulingyuan Scenic Area and spend the whole day there. Take the Bailong Elevator up to the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, a surreal world with thousands of towering pinnacles that are said to have inspired James Cameron's blockbuster Avatar. Then, ride the public shuttle bus to the Tianzi Mountain Natural Reserve to marvel at the First Bridge Under the Sun and the spectacular pinnacles like Fairy Maiden Presenting Flowers and Imperial Brush Peak. Take a cable car down and conclude the tour today at Ten-mile Gallery, a 6-km long valley with beautiful peaks on both sides and a peaceful stream running through.

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Crystal-clear water in Zhangjiajie cannot be missed either. Have a short drive to Baofeng Lake, a freshwater lake that offers serene views of the surrounding mountains. Taking a boat ride is an ideal way to enjoy the scenery there.

This afternoon, you will visit Tianmen Mountain, which literally means "heaven's gate mountain" for the huge natural cave halfway up the mountain. The 7,455-meter cable car, which had been the longest one in the world until 2021, will take you to the top within 30 minutes.

After the unforgettable tour in Zhangjiajie, get to the airport for your flight to Xi'an.

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Unlike Zhangjiajie, which is well-known mainly for its natural wonders, Xi'an is world-famous due to its extraordinary archaeological discovery of the Terracotta Warriors. These life-size clay soldiers had been created about 2,200 years ago to accompany the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, after his death.

After being astonished by the incomparable Terracotta Army, drive back to the city and meander through the famous Muslim Quarter. Explore Muslim culture and try some exotic snacks there.

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Your tour in China's capital city commences from the immense Tiananmen Square, the geographic and political center of the city. Walk across the square, and you will arrive at the Forbidden City, the home of Ming and Qing emperors for centuries, and now houses China's most famous museum - the Palace Museum, which boasts some of the most valuable exhibits in Chinese history. After that, head to the Summer Palace, an escape for emperors to cool off in hot months. Having a leisurely walk around, you can find exquisite temples, pavilions, bridges, etc.

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Before heading to the Great Wall, enjoy some time at the Temple of Heaven, where emperors in the Ming and Qing dynasties worshiped heaven once a year for bountiful harvests.

Drive about 2 hours to the suburb of Beijing to visit the awe-inspiring Great Wall at Mutianyu. It's less crowded than Badaling, and the walk is easier on the legs. Watchtowers appear at regular intervals along the ridge, and the views change with every turn. Do not forget to take some photos, but before that, take a moment to just enjoy.