14-Day China Natural Wonders Discovery

Start your journey at the Temple of Heaven, where emperors prayed for a good harvest. Interact with the locals and join them to experience their healthy lifestyle. Lunch is served in a popular local restaurant with authentic local food. In the afternoon, walk through Tian'anmen Square to explore the mysterious Forbidden City. While most tour groups only visit the six halls on the central axis, your private guide will take you to hidden halls for a fuller understanding of the history and to avoid the crowds.

Freshen up in the morning and get ready for a 5-kilometer hike along the most recommended hiking route: from Jinshanling to Simatai West. This section has breathtaking views and offers stunning photo opportunities in different seasons. There are over 15 watchtowers in various styles and in good condition. This section is half restored, allowing you to see both unrepaired ancient watchtowers and restored sections during the hike.

Walk around the tranquil Summer Palace at a leisurely pace, and enjoy the 300-year-old royal garden. Take a pleasant boat ride on the lake and stroll through the long corridors to view the exquisite paintings on the ceilings. After lunch, race towards Xi'an on a high-speed train, experiencing the technological development of China.

Visit the Terracotta Army and admire the vividness of the warriors, listening to their stories spanning over 2,000 years. Then discover a local craftsman's cave dwelling and learn how to make clay warriors with your own hands. After lunch, return to the city and visit the 600-year-old ancient city wall. Cycling along the wall provides a good view of the city. You may also walk or take a golf cart on it.

Discover more ancient history at Xi'an History Museum and Little Wild Goose Pagoda. Head to the Muslim Quarter and wander through the alleys to taste the local Muslim cuisine. Transfer to the airport for your evening flight to Zhangjiajie.

Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, located in Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Tianzi Mountain and Yuanjiajie are the most classic sights. Take the cable car up Tianzi Mountain and look through the glass walkway to see spiky sandstone peaks below your feet. After a simple lunch on the mountain, visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, which inspired the Hallelujah Mountains in Avatar.

Take the world's longest cable car to the top of Tianmen Mountain. Enjoy the unique natural scenery of spiky peaks. Feel your heart beat when you walk across the glass walkway and are then driven down the curvy mountain road known as the 99 Bends. Continue to visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and walk on the world's longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge. Walking along this glass bridge at 300 meters above ground level will be one of the coolest experiences of your tour.

Take a bullet train from Zhangjiajie to Changsha Railway Station. Then take a taxi to Changsha South Railway Station to catch another bullet train. After 3½ hours, your tour guide in Guilin will be ready to meet you.

Be amazed by Guilin's two landmarks: Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill. Appreciate the natural limestone cave with multicolored lighting, then take a picture at Elephant Trunk Hill, the symbol of Guilin. After lunch, travel back in time when visiting Daxu Old Town, where craftsmen and businessmen used to live. Knock on local people's doors and discover their lasting stories.

Enjoy a cruise along the Li River, passing karst hills, graceful bamboo groves, and cormorants. While most tour groups use a 3-star cruise, we arrange a 4-star cruise (the highest level with better facilities and a buffet lunch) to ensure you have the best experience of the river's charm. The cruise arrives in Yangshuo at noon. After checking in, enjoy free time to explore the beautiful area near the hotel.

Explore the beautiful countryside along the Yulong River. Choose a private car, bicycle, or moped for transport. This is a good opportunity to meet local people and interact with them. Enjoy a peaceful and memorable morning before flying to Shanghai.

Travel back in time to the golden age of the Bund in the 1920s during our In-Depth Bund Culture Discovery Tour. Go into some of the old Bund buildings and listen to their stories. Enjoy lunch and ascend the tallest building in China, Shanghai Tower, for a panoramic view of the city and a glimpse into China's development. Half-Day Customized Icing-on-the-Cake Experience After traveling in China for around 10 days, you might want to do something different at the end of your tour. In the magic city of Shanghai, your private guide will make your wishes come true! Whether you want to relax, experience fashion, appreciate art, explore folk customs, or shop; from having fun in fancy bars to exploring an art center, trying nail beauty, testing your popularity in the marriage market, or just buying some lovely gifts, we will make it happen. Just tell us what you're interested in. If you don't know what you want, let your guide make the arrangements. You will not be disappointed!

Your  driver and van will pick you up from your hotel for your airport transfer and flight. Your guide will accompany and assist you as far as the security check and will then wave goodbye.