History and nature combined — Zhangjiajie's sandstone pillars plus Beijing and Xi'an
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.
Operational review
Route and price basis reviewed October 2026
Private driver and air-conditioned vehicle; Domestic flights and high-speed train tickets; Airport/train station transfers
Longer walking days, steps or uneven surfaces occur; rest time and accessibility should be discussed before booking.
Four-star accommodation unless the itinerary or dated quote states otherwise; exact hotels remain subject to availability.
Planning benchmark only. Dates, party size, room choice and live rail or air fares are repriced in the written proposal.
Openings, schedules and supplier availability can change. The dated proposal takes precedence over this planning page.
| Duration | 12 days / 11 nights |
| Group Type | Private (1-10 travelers) |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate |
| Best Season | April-November |
| Cities Visited | Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Shanghai |
| Regions | North China, Central China, South Central China, East China |
| Price Basis | From price per person based on 2 travelers sharing a room with 4-star hotels in low or shoulder season. |
Thousands of sandstone pillars rising from subtropical forest — the real-world inspiration for Avatar's floating mountains.
Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park →430 meters long, 300 meters high — the world's longest and highest glass-bottom bridge, suspended between two peaks.
Explore Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge →Take the world's longest cable car (7.5 km) to a natural rock arch — Heaven's Gate — then climb 999 steps to the sky.
Explore Tianmen Mountain & Heaven's Gate →
Walk atop China's most iconic structure at its best-preserved, least-crowded section — with cable car up and toboggan slide down.
Explore Great Wall (Mutianyu) →
8,000 life-sized warriors, each with a unique face, buried for 2,200 years to guard China's first emperor in the afterlife.
Explore Terracotta Warriors →
Shanghai's iconic waterfront — colonial-era buildings facing the futuristic Pudong skyline across the Huangpu River.
Explore The Bund →Airport pickup. Welcome dinner: Peking Duck.
Overnight: Beijing 4-star hotel
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Hutong tour.
Overnight: Beijing 4-star hotel
Mutianyu Great Wall. Afternoon: Summer Palace.
Overnight: Beijing 4-star hotel
Morning train to Xi'an. Afternoon: Muslim Quarter and Great Mosque.
Overnight: Xi'an 4-star hotel
Full day: Terracotta Army, then cycle the Ancient City Wall.
Overnight: Xi'an 4-star hotel
Morning flight to Zhangjiajie. Afternoon: Tianmen Mountain — cable car, Glass Walkway, Heaven's Gate (999 steps).
Overnight: Zhangjiajie hotel
Full day in the park: Bailong Elevator (world's tallest), Yuanjiajie (Avatar Hallelujah Mountain), and First Bridge Under Heaven.
Overnight: Zhangjiajie hotel
Hike the Golden Whip Stream. Afternoon: Tianzi Mountain for panoramic views of the sandstone forest.
Overnight: Zhangjiajie hotel
Walk the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge (430m long, 300m high). Afternoon: Baofeng Lake boat ride.
Overnight: Zhangjiajie hotel
Morning flight to Shanghai. Afternoon arrival. Evening: Bund waterfront walk.
Overnight: Shanghai 4-star hotel
Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, French Concession walk. Evening: Huangpu River cruise.
Overnight: Shanghai 4-star hotel
Free morning. Transfer to airport for departure.
Reference Price
Based on double occupancy
Reference price for 2 travelers sharing a room, using 4-star hotels in low or shoulder season.
Single supplement: +$720
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