ORIENTAL SURPRISES TRAVEL

17-Day 16-Night

Classic Tour

Shanghai · Zhangjiajie · Chongqing · Chengdu · Xi'an · Beijing

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The Ultimate Grand Tour of China

Six Iconic Destinations  17 Days of Unforgettable Journey

TOUR OVERVIEW

Embark on the ultimate grand tour of China — a breathtaking 17-day journey through six of the country's most iconic destinations. From the futuristic skyline of Shanghai to the ethereal sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie, from the fiery flavors of Chongqing to the laid-back charm of Chengdu, from the ancient grandeur of Xi'an to the imperial majesty of Beijing — this itinerary covers the full spectrum of China's natural wonders, cultural treasures, and culinary delights.

Travel in comfort with our private small-group service, professional English-speaking guides, VIP airport transfers, and 4-star accommodations throughout. Experience China like a local — no language barriers, no payment hassles, just seamless travel from start to finish.

Tour Highlights

Shanghai — Walk the Bund, explore Wukang Road, and ascend China's tallest tower

Zhangjiajie — Stand atop the real-life Avatar Mountains and Tianmen's glass skywalk

Chongqing — Experience the 3D cyberpunk city, ride the Yangtze River Cableway

Chengdu — Meet giant pandas, savor authentic Sichuan cuisine and Bashu culture

Xi'an — Face the Terracotta Army and walk atop the ancient City Wall

Beijing — Explore the Forbidden City, walk the Great Wall, and discover imperial China

All domestic flights/high-speed trains between cities arranged

24-hour VIP airport/station transfers throughout

4-star hotels for all 16 nights

Private small-group tour with dedicated guide

━━━  SHANGHAI  ━━━

Shanghai — China's glittering metropolis where East meets West. This city dazzles with its Art Deco skyline along the Bund, tree-lined avenues of the former French Concession, and ultramodern towers piercing the clouds. From historic Shikumen lane houses to the world's fastest elevator, Shanghai is a city of captivating contrasts — where century-old temples sit in the shadow of billion-dollar skyscrapers.

Day 1: Arrive in Shanghai

24-hour VIP pick-up services at the airport/railway station → Hotel check-in
Free time activity: Night view of the Bund and Waibaidu Bridge

Meals: Breakfast: Not included
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star hotel in Shanghai

Day 2: Wukang Road & Shanghai Tower

Wukang Road — taste the romantic old Shanghai vibes
Tianzifang — art vibes and local delicacies in charming alleyways
Xintiandi — classic Shikumen architecture blending traditional style with modern fashion
Shanghai Tower —  overlooking Shanghai's stunning skyline
Optional: 118th-floor Top of Shanghai Observation Deck for a 360° panoramic view

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star hotel in Shanghai

Day 3: Yu Garden, City God Temple & Huangpu River Cruise

Yu Garden — classical Jiangnan garden with 400 years of history
City God Temple — traditional folk crafts and vibrant bazaar atmosphere
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street — China's premier shopping boulevard
Huangpu River Cruise — glide along the river and watch the skyline light up at night

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star hotel in Shanghai

Day 4: Free Time & Depart for Zhangjiajie

Optional: North Bund City Tour — leisure stroll along the trendy waterfront
24-hour VIP drop-off at the airport/railway station → Fly/take high-speed train to Zhangjiajie
24-hour VIP pick-up at Zhangjiajie → Hotel check-in
Free time: Explore local cuisine
Optional: 72 Wonders Tower

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star hotel in Zhangjiajie

━━━  ZHANGJIAJIE  ━━━

Zhangjiajie — a realm of floating mountains and misty valleys that inspired the Hallelujah Mountains in the movie Avatar. This UNESCO-listed national forest park features thousands of towering quartz-sandstone pillars draped in lush greenery, sheer cliff faces, and ethereal cloud seas. Beyond the park, Tianmen Mountain offers Asia's longest cableway, a glass skywalk clinging to a cliff, and the awe-inspiring natural arch of Heaven's Gate.

Day 5: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park — Avatar Mountains

Bailong Elevator — the world's highest outdoor elevator, soaring 326m up a cliff face
Yuanjiajie — including Avatar Mountain (Hallelujah Mountain), First Bridge Under Heaven
Tianzi Mountain — Imperial Pen Peak, He Long Park, and panoramic mountain vistas
Optional: "Charm of Xiangxi" — large-scale cultural show showcasing Tujia ethnic culture

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star hotel in Wulingyuan

Day 6: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park — Golden Whip Stream

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Gate → Ten-mile Gallery
Golden Whip Stream — core scenic area with unique quartz sandstone peaks and lush valleys
Walk along the crystal-clear stream, surrounded by towering rock formations and subtropical forest

Tujiabrocade museum,junsheng sandstone painting creative park

Optional activity:craft experience(personal expense)

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star hotel in Zhangjiajie

Day 7: Tianmen Mountain & Depart for Chongqing

Tianmen Mountain — ride Asia's longest cableway, walk the world's highest glass skywalk, and marvel at the spectacular Tianmen Cave (Heaven's Gate)
24-hour VIP drop-off → Fly/take high-speed train to Chongqing
24-hour VIP pick-up in Chongqing → Hotel check-in
Free time: Night view of Hongyadong stilted buildings and Qiansimen Bridge

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star hotel in Chongqing

━━━  CHONGQING  ━━━

Chongqing — the 'Mountain City' and China's answer to a cyberpunk dreamscape. Built on steep hills at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers, this megacity is famous for its mind-bending 3D urban landscape: trains passing through buildings, roads stacked on rooftops, and neon-drenched nightscapes. Chongqing is also the birthplace of fiery Sichuan-style cuisine, with numbing hotpot and street food that will awaken every sense.

Day 8: City Landmarks in Chongqing

Ciqikou Ancient Town — a 1,000-year-old town with Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, tea houses, and local snacks
Liziba Viewing Platform — watch the iconic light rail pass directly through a residential building
Shangcheng Alley — experience old Chongqing's stone roads and ancient dwellings

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star hotel in Chongqing

Day 9: Yangtze River Cableway & Depart for Chengdu

Yangtze River Cableway — glide above the mighty Yangtze and enjoy stunning river vistas
Chongqing Raffles City — the dazzling waterfront complex by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie
24-hour VIP drop-off → Fly/take high-speed train to Chengdu
24-hour VIP pick-up in Chengdu → Hotel check-in
Free time: Night view of Chunxi Road & IFS Giant Panda sculpture

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star hotel in Chengdu

━━━  CHENGDU  ━━━

Chengdu — the land of pandas, spice, and the art of slow living. As the capital of Sichuan province, Chengdu is renowned for its laid-back lifestyle, world-famous cuisine, and deep cultural heritage. From the beloved giant pandas to the atmospheric ancient alleys, from face-changing opera to fiery hotpot, Chengdu offers an intoxicating blend of flavors, traditions, and warmth that captivates every visitor.

Day 10: Giant Pandas & Bashu Cuisine

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding — meet the adorable giant pandas up close in their natural habitat
Du Fu Thatched Cottage — the former residence of China's greatest Tang dynasty poet
Bashu Ritual Banquet — savor authentic Sichuan cuisine with wonderful traditional cultural performances (exclusive guest seating)

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Bashu Cuisine

Accommodation: 4-Star hotel in Chengdu

Day 11: Classic Chengdu Old Town City Walk

Kuanzhai Alleys (Wide and Narrow Alleys) — appreciate old Chengdu's slow charm in beautifully restored Qing dynasty courtyard lanes
Kuixinglou Street — where tradition meets youthful vitality, with trendy shops and cafes
Jinli Ancient Street — taste authentic Sichuan snacks and experience local folk customs in this atmospheric lantern-lit alley

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star hotel in Chengdu

Day 12: Free Time & Depart for Xi'an

Free time to explore Chengdu at your leisure
24-hour VIP drop-off at the railway station → High-speed train to Xi'an
24-hour VIP pick-up in Xi'an → Hotel check-in
Free time: Muslim Quarter for local snacks and night view of Bell & Drum Tower

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star hotel in Xi'an

━━━  XI'AN  ━━━

Xi'an — the ancient capital of thirteen Chinese dynasties and the eastern terminus of the Silk Road. Home to the world-famous Terracotta Army, this city is a living museum of Chinese civilization. Walk atop the perfectly preserved ancient City Wall, explore the bustling Muslim Quarter, and witness the splendor of Tang dynasty heritage come alive in dazzling light shows. Xi'an is where China's imperial past speaks loudest.

Day 13: Terracotta Army & Tang Night Tour

Terracotta Army — one of the World's Eight Wonders, the legendary underground army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang with over 8,000 life-size warriors
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda — the iconic Tang dynasty Buddhist pagoda and surrounding cultural blocks
Datang Everbright City — enjoy Tang-style architecture, spectacular light shows, and enchanting night scenery that transports you back to China's golden age

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star hotel in Xi'an

Day 14: Ancient City Wall & Depart for Beijing

Xi'an Ancient City Wall — the best-preserved city wall in China; cycle or walk atop the wall to overlook the old city panorama

24-hour VIP drop-off at the railway station → High-speed train to Beijing
24-hour VIP pick-up in Beijing → Hotel check-in
Free time: Qianmen Street & Dashilan for old Beijing charm and local snacks

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star hotel in Beijing

━━━  BEIJING  ━━━

Beijing — the political, cultural, and historical heart of China. For over three millennia, this city has been the stage for China's greatest stories. From the vast halls of the Forbidden City where emperors once ruled, to the Great Wall winding over mountain ridges, from the serene beauty of the Summer Palace to the energy of the modern Olympic district — Beijing is a city where ancient grandeur and modern ambition exist in perfect harmony.

Day 15: Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven

Tiananmen Square — the largest urban square in the world, symbol of Beijing and modern China
Forbidden City — the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden building complex in the world, home to 24 emperors over 500 years
Temple of Heaven — UNESCO World Heritage Site, the timeless masterpiece of Chinese royal architecture where emperors prayed for bountiful harvests

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star hotel in Beijing

Day 16: Mutianyu Great Wall & Olympic District

Mutianyu Great Wall — one of the most beautiful and best-preserved sections of the Great Wall, with stunning mountain scenery and fewer crowds
Bird's Nest & Water Cube — iconic Beijing 2008 Olympic venues, illuminated beautifully at night

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star hotel in Beijing

Day 17: Summer Palace & Departure

Summer Palace — visit Kunming Lake, the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, and the Tower of Buddhist Incense in this magnificent imperial garden
24-hour VIP drop-off service according to your return schedule → Airport/railway station

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: —

IMPORTANT NOTES

Price Excludes:  Round-trip international flights, visa fees, personal expenses and souvenirs, travel insurance

Accommodation:  4-star hotels throughout (16 nights)

Transportation:  All domestic flights/high-speed trains between cities; private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing

Guides:  Professional English-speaking guide at each destination

Group Size:  Private small-group tour (customizable group size)

Customization:  This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences — additional days, upgraded hotels, special experiences available upon request

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