Avatar Mountains & Ancient Capitals
Moderate12 Days / 11 Nights

Avatar Mountains & Ancient Capitals

History and nature combined — Zhangjiajie's sandstone pillars plus Beijing and Xi'an

BeijingXi'anZhangjiajieShanghai

Tour Overview

For travelers who want it all. Walk among the towering sandstone pillars that inspired Avatar's floating mountains, then explore the ancient capitals of Beijing and Xi'an. This 12-day journey combines China's most spectacular natural scenery with its deepest history.

Trip Highlights

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park — Avatar mountains
Glass Bridge over Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie
Tianmen Mountain and Heaven's Gate
Great Wall and Forbidden City
Terracotta Warriors
Shanghai Bund and French Concession

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1Meals: Dinner

Arrive in Beijing

Airport pickup. Welcome dinner: Peking Duck.

Overnight: Beijing 4-star hotel

Day 2Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Hutong tour.

Overnight: Beijing 4-star hotel

Day 3Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Great Wall & Summer Palace

Mutianyu Great Wall. Afternoon: Summer Palace.

Overnight: Beijing 4-star hotel

Day 4Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

High-Speed Train to Xi'an

Morning train to Xi'an. Afternoon: Muslim Quarter and Great Mosque.

Overnight: Xi'an 4-star hotel

Day 5Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Terracotta Warriors & City Wall

Full day: Terracotta Army, then cycle the Ancient City Wall.

Overnight: Xi'an 4-star hotel

Day 6Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Fly to Zhangjiajie

Morning flight to Zhangjiajie. Afternoon: Tianmen Mountain — cable car, Glass Walkway, Heaven's Gate (999 steps).

Overnight: Zhangjiajie hotel

Day 7Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Full day in the park: Bailong Elevator (world's tallest), Yuanjiajie (Avatar Hallelujah Mountain), and First Bridge Under Heaven.

Overnight: Zhangjiajie hotel

Day 8Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Zhangjiajie — Golden Whip Stream & Tianzi Mountain

Hike the Golden Whip Stream. Afternoon: Tianzi Mountain for panoramic views of the sandstone forest.

Overnight: Zhangjiajie hotel

Day 9Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Glass Bridge & Baofeng Lake

Walk the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge (430m long, 300m high). Afternoon: Baofeng Lake boat ride.

Overnight: Zhangjiajie hotel

Day 10Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Fly to Shanghai

Morning flight to Shanghai. Afternoon arrival. Evening: Bund waterfront walk.

Overnight: Shanghai 4-star hotel

Day 11Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Shanghai Full Day

Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, French Concession walk. Evening: Huangpu River cruise.

Overnight: Shanghai 4-star hotel

Day 12Meals: Breakfast

Departure from Shanghai

Free morning. Transfer to airport for departure.

What's Included

  • 11 nights 4-star hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Private English-speaking guide in each city
  • Private driver and air-conditioned vehicle
  • All entrance tickets to listed attractions
  • Domestic flights and high-speed train tickets
  • Zhangjiajie park entrance and cable cars
  • Airport/train station transfers
  • 24/7 English-speaking support line

Not Included

  • International flights
  • China tourist visa (L visa) fee
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners not specified
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
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Price From

$2799/ person

Based on double occupancy

Single supplement: +$720

Duration12 days / 11 nights
Group TypePrivate (1-10 travelers)
DifficultyModerate
Best SeasonApril-November
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