China Highlights
12-Day Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing & Zhangjiajie
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12-Day Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing & Zhangjiajie Highlights
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Journey Overview
Discover this journey your way
A private 12 days journey through Beijing · Shanghai · Chengdu · Chongqing · Zhangjiajie, with flexible planning and local support.
Adjust dates, hotels and daily rhythm around your interests.
Travel with destination specialists and experienced local guides.
Receive confirmed inclusions and a personalised quotation before booking.
Start with a free inquiry; payment is arranged only after confirmation.
Route Plan
Itinerary at a Glance
Beijing · Shanghai · Chengdu · Chongqing · Zhangjiajie
| Day | Place | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Beijing | Tiananmen Square, The Palace Museum & Front Gate Street |
| Day 2 | Beijing | Juyongguan Great Wall& the Summer Palace |
| Day 3 | Beijing→Shanghai | Temple of Heaven |
| Day 4 | Shanghai | Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street&The Bund |
| Day 5 | Shanghai | Xuhui Riverside，Wukang Road and Anfu Road |
| Day 6 | Shanghai→Chengdu | Shanghai Museum |
| Day 7 | Chengdu | Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Kuanzhai Alley and Jinli Ancient Street |
| Day 8 | Chengdu→Chongqing | Visit Du Fu Thatched Cottage |
| Day 9 | Chongqing | People's Liberation Monument, Liziba Light Rail Station, Hongyadong |
| Day 10 | Chongqing→Zhangjiajie | Take the Yangtze River Cableway |
| Day 11 | Zhangjiajie | Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park |
| Day 12 | Zhangjiajie | Zhangjiajie National Forest Park |
This itinerary is based on the client-supplied LineA(1).docx route document. Timing and services are confirmed in the personalised proposal.
Day 1Beijing
Highlights: Tiananmen Square, The Palace Museum & Front Gate Street
We stroll across the vast Tiananmen Square and tour the Palace Museum, the world’s largest intact imperial palace, in the morning, and we wander Front Gate Street in the afternoon to soak in authentic old-Beijing folk charm and vibrant local commerce.
📷 Scenic Spots & Highlights of the Day
Day 2Beijing
Highlights: Juyongguan Great Wall& the Summer Palace
We travel to Juyongguan Great Wall, hailed as the "First Pass Under Heaven", to climb ancient ramparts amid rolling mountains in the morning, and we explore the Summer Palace in the afternoon, wandering elegant imperial lakes and classical garden pavilions.
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Day 3Beijing → Shanghai
Highlights: Temple of Heaven
We roam the Temple of Heaven, China’s largest extant ancient sacrificial architectural complex, to appreciate exquisite ancient ritual design in the morning, then take cross-city transport bound for Shanghai and settle down to rest as dusk falls in the afternoon.
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Day 4Shanghai
Highlights: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street&The Bund
We wander bustling Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street to experience the city’s thriving commercial vitality in the morning, and we linger at The Bund in the afternoon to admire the stunning riverside skyline and world-famous Shanghai night views after sunset.
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Day 5Shanghai
Highlights: Xuhui Riverside，Wukang Road and Anfu Road
We wander leafy Wukang Road and trendy Anfu Road lined with vintage villas and chic boutiques in the morning, and we visit Xuhui Riverside in the afternoon, a revitalized former industrial zone serving as Shanghai’s top cultural and artistic landmark.
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Day 6Shanghai → Chengdu
Highlights: Shanghai Museum
We explore Shanghai Museum in the morning to admire exquisite ancient Chinese relics spanning thousands of years, then embark on our journey from Shanghai to Chengdu and enjoy an route throughout the afternoon.
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Day 7Chengdu
Highlights: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Kuanzhai Alley and Jinli Ancient Street
We head to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to watch adorable pandas roaming bamboo groves in the morning, and we meander Kuanzhai Alley and Jinli Ancient Street in the afternoon to savour Sichuan snacks and lively Bashu folk customs.
📷 Scenic Spots & Highlights of the Day
Day 8Chengdu → Chongqing
Highlights: Visit Du Fu Thatched Cottage
We pay a visit to Du Fu Thatched Cottage in the morning to trace the poetic legacy of the great Tang poet, then set off for Chongqing and unwind while travelling amid gentle Sichuan landscapes in the afternoon.
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Day 9Chongqing
Highlights: People's Liberation Monument, Liziba Light Rail Station, Hongyadong
We visit the People's Liberation Monument and witness the magical light rail passing through buildings at Liziba Station in the morning, and we wander the layered stilt-house complex of Hongyadong in the afternoon to admire breathtaking mountain river night scenery.
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Day 10Chongqing → Zhangjiajie
Highlights: Take the Yangtze River Cableway
We ride the iconic Yangtze River Cableway in the morning for a panoramic bird’s-eye view of Chongqing’s twin rivers and mountain city layout, then depart Chongqing for Zhangjiajie and take a restful trip through mountain terrain in the afternoon.
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Day 11Zhangjiajie
Highlights: Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
We board the mountain cable car and walk the cliffside glass skywalk of Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in the morning, and we stand in awe before the natural Tianmen Cave in the afternoon to marvel at magnificent geological wonders crafted by nature.
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Day 12Zhangjiajie
Highlights: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
We trek among mist-shrouded towering quartz sandstone peaks of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in the morning, and we ride the spectacular Bailong Cliff Elevator in the afternoon to overlook endless surreal stone pillar landscapes stretching across mountain valleys.
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What is Included
Price Inclusions & Exclusions
✓ What Is Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle & professional driver
- Licensed English-speaking local tour guide
- All entrance tickets & cable car fees listed in itinerary
- Hand-picked 4-star / 5-star hotel accommodation & daily breakfasts
- High-speed train tickets between cities
- 24/7 emergency support & local travel insurance
✕ What Is Excluded
- International flights & passport / visa fees
- Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, shopping)
- Optional activities & meals not mentioned
- Tips & gratuities for guide and driver (discretionary)
Before You Travel
Trip Notes
The published route is a starting point. We can adjust the pace and experiences after your inquiry.
Transport, guides, tickets and inclusions are listed clearly in your final proposal.
Opening hours and local conditions may require sensible day-to-day adjustments.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is selected after we understand your preferred comfort level, location and budget. Your proposal will name each recommended hotel, room type and included meals before you confirm.
