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10-Day Beijing, Xi’an, Zhangjiajie, Chengdu & Shanghai
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Journey Overview
Discover this journey your way
A private 10 days journey through Beijing · Xi’an · Zhangjiajie · Chengdu · Shanghai, with flexible planning and local support.
Adjust dates, hotels and daily rhythm around your interests.
Travel with destination specialists and experienced local guides.
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Route Plan
Itinerary at a Glance
Beijing · Xi'an · Zhangjiajie · Chengdu · Shanghai
| Day | Place | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Beijing | Tiananmen Square, The Palace Museum, Qianmen Street |
| Day 2 | Beijing | Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace, Nanluoguxiang Hutong |
| Day 3 | Beijing → Xi’an | Xi’an City Wall, Bell & Drum Tower, Muslim Quarter |
| Day 4 | Xi’an → Zhangjiajie | Seventy-two towers |
| Day 5 | Zhangjiajie | Tianmen mountain, Tianmen cave |
| Day 6 | Zhangjiajie | Zhangjiajie national forest park |
| Day 7 | Zhangjiajie→ Chengdu | Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Narrow Alleys |
| Day 8 | Chengdu | Jinli Old Street, Wenshu Monastery, Giant Goose Pogada |
| Day 9 | Chengdu→ Shanghai | The Bund, Yu Garden |
| Day 10 | Shanghai | Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Lujiazui Skyline |
This itinerary is based on the client-supplied LineB(1).docx route document. Timing and services are confirmed in the personalised proposal.
Day 1Beijing
Highlights: Tiananmen Square, The Palace Museum, Qianmen Street
Morning
Pay a visit to solemn Tiananmen Square, the symbolic heart of China’s capital. Afterwards, enter the Palace Museum to admire grand imperial architectures and precious cultural relics passed down from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Afternoon
Take a leisurely stroll along Qianmen Street. You can sample authentic Beijing local snacks and buy distinctive northern-style handicrafts as travel souvenirs.
📷 Scenic Spots & Highlights of the Day
Day 2Beijing
Highlights: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace, Nanluoguxiang Hutong
Morning
Take a shuttle bus to Mutianyu Great Wall. Hike the well-preserved wall sections and overlook rolling mountain ranges covered with lush vegetation.
Afternoon
Tour the Summer Palace, a world-famous imperial garden featuring the long painted corridor and tranquil Kunming Lake. In the evening, wander Nanluoguxiang Hutong to experience authentic old Beijing courtyard lifestyle and creative niche stores.
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Day 3Beijing → Xi’an
Highlights: Xi’an City Wall, Bell & Drum Tower, Muslim Quarter
Morning
Take high-speed rail from Beijing to Xi’an. After checking in at the hotel, rent bicycles to cycle on the ancient city wall and get a bird’s-eye view of the entire ancient urban layout of Xi’an.
Afternoon
Visit the landmark Bell and Drum Towers in the city center. Roam the lively Muslim Quarter to taste classic Xi’an food such as roujiamo, cold skin noodles and beef soup buns.
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Day 4Xi’an → Zhangjiajie
Highlights: Seventy-two towers
Morning
Sightsee the well-known Seventy-two Towers, a characteristic architectural complex carrying profound historical and folk culture of Shaanxi. Then take a flight or high-speed train heading for Zhangjiajie.
Afternoon
Check into accommodation in Zhangjiajie downtown area. Have a taste of local Xiangxi Tujia cuisine and have an early rest to store up energy for mountain sightseeing in the following two days.
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Day 5Zhangjiajie
Highlights: Tianmen mountain, Tianmen cave
Morning
Head straight for Tianmen Mountain. Take the world’s longest mountain cable car to ascend the mountain and appreciate steep cliffs and primitive forest landscapes along the ride.
Afternoon
Walk through the spectacular Tianmen Cave, a huge natural karst cave known as “Heaven’s Gate”. Challenge the cliff glass walkway to enjoy stunning valley views with an exciting experience.
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Day 6Zhangjiajie
Highlights: Zhangjiajie national forest park
Morning
Enter Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Walk along the peaceful Jinbian Stream, surrounded by countless peculiar quartz sandstone peak pillars rising from the ground.
Afternoon
Visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, the real prototype of the floating mountains in the movie Avatar. You may also take the Bailong Elevator to enjoy a panoramic view of the vast peak forest landscape.
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Day 7Zhangjiajie → Chengdu
Highlights: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Narrow Alleys
Morning
Depart Zhangjiajie by high-speed train towards Chengdu. Upon arrival, go to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to watch giant pandas feed on bamboo and play freely in imitated natural habitats.
Afternoon
Wander around Wide and Narrow Alleys. Integrate ancient Sichuan courtyard buildings with trendy catering and handcraft shops to experience the laid-back slow life of Chengdu locals.
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Day 8Chengdu
Highlights: Jinli Old Street, Wenshu Monastery, Giant Goose Pogada
Morning
Wander through antique Jinli Old Street lined with red lanterns, browse traditional Sichuan folk crafts and taste various Sichuan-flavored snacks along the street.
Afternoon
Visit peaceful Wenshu Monastery to feel the serene Buddhist atmosphere. Later pay a visit to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda to learn about ancient Tang Dynasty Buddhist culture and architectural aesthetics.
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Day 9Chengdu → Shanghai
Highlights: The Bund, Yu Garden
Morning
Take a flight from Chengdu to Shanghai. Check into your hotel first before heading for the Bund, where rows of classic European buildings stand along the Huangpu River.
Afternoon
Visit Yu Garden, a delicate classical Jiangnan garden with exquisite rockeries and ponds. Walk around the surrounding old streets to buy traditional Shanghai candies and local souvenirs.
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Day 10Shanghai
Highlights: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Lujiazui Skyline
Morning
Sightsee bustling Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, the most prosperous commercial street in Shanghai for shopping and trying Shanghai local dim sum.
Afternoon
Cross the Huangpu River to Lujiazui Financial District. Admire the landmark skyscrapers including Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower, and appreciate the magnificent modern city skyline of Shanghai.
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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.
