Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Beijing
You'll fly into Beijing and connect with your private guide at the airport. From there, a private car takes you to your hotel, and your guide handles the luggage and check-in process so you can settle in without the hassle.
- Day 2
Beijing
Start with Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City to get a sense of Beijing's imperial history. After that, head up to Jingshan Park where you'll get panoramic views across the city. You'll wander through the historic Hutongs, try your hand at Beijing Opera Facial Makeup, and then cap off the evening with Peking Roasted Duck at Quanjude restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tian'anmen Square
- Explore the Forbidden City (Palace Museum) with expert guide
- Panoramic views from Jingshan Park
- Wander through traditional Hutongs
- Beijing Opera Facial Makeup experience
- Peking Roasted Duck dinner at Quanjude
Landmarks Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City (Palace Museum) Jingshan Park Hutongs Quanjude 
- Day 3
Great Wall and Temple of Heaven
You'll spend the morning at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, walking through watchtowers and checking out the historic landmarks along this restored stretch. In the afternoon, head to the Temple of Heaven where you'll do Tai Chi instruction with experienced guides at this Ming dynasty site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
- Explore watchtowers and guard stations
- Tai Chi experience at Temple of Heaven
Landmarks Mutianyu section of the Great Wall Temple of Heaven - Day 4
Beijing to Zhangjiajie
This morning you'll explore the Summer Palace UNESCO site, seeing the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, the Long Corridor, and the marble boat. Next you'll visit Yonghe Temple to see its mix of Tibetan and Han architecture. After that, you have free time before heading to the airport to fly to Zhangjiajie, where your new guide meets you and transfers you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore the Summer Palace
- Visit Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
- Walk the Long Corridor
- View the marble boat
- Visit Yonghe Temple
- View Hall of Dispelling Clouds
- View Tower of Buddhist Incense
Landmarks Summer Palace Yonghe Temple 
- Day 5
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
You'll start at Wulingyuan Scenic Area and Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, then take a cable car up Tianzi Mountain to see the dramatic rock formations. Grab lunch in the mountain area (both Chinese-style and McDonald's options available). In the afternoon, you'll visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area and head back down either by cable car or the Bailong Elevator, which is the world's highest glass elevator.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Tianzi Mountain
- Walk scenic trails at Tianzi Mountain
- Visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area
- Cable car descent from mountain
Optional Activities
- Bailong Elevator descent (glass elevator 300 meters high; may require 1-2 hour queue at peak times; advance notice to guide required)
Landmarks Wulingyuan Scenic Area Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Tianzi Mountain Yuanjiajie Scenic Area Bailong Elevator 
- Day 6
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
Head to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and walk the world's longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge, which sits 300 meters above the ground (though an alternative route is available if you'd rather skip it). Later, drive to Baofeng Lake, walk about 20 minutes to reach it, then take a 30-minute wooden boat ride where local minority performers entertain you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
- Walk on glass-bottomed bridge (or alternative route available)
- Visit Baofeng Lake
- Wooden boat ride on Baofeng Lake with local minority entertainment
Landmarks Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass-bottomed bridge (Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon) Baofeng Lake - Day 7
Departure from Zhangjiajie
You'll have free time before your guide escorts you to the airport for your onward flight.
