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China’s Great Landscapes

13 daysBeijing

Why you will love this trip

Travel through the landscapes that have shaped China’s imagination of nature. Walk along the Great Wall through mountain passes, explore the sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie, drift through the karst scenery of Yangshuo and finish among the calm waters and tea hills of Hangzhou. From dramatic peaks to quiet rivers, this journey reveals China through its mountains, waterways and living landscapes.

Highlights

  1. 1Walk along the Great Wall through dramatic mountain passes
  2. 2Explore Zhangjiajie’s sandstone pillars and forested peaks
  3. 3Drift through Yangshuo’s karst rivers and rural landscapes
  4. 4Experience West Lake and Hangzhou’s Longjing tea hills

Itinerary

Written by the planner who runs this trip. Days marked with meals and where you sleep, so you can see what is actually arranged.

Meeting point · Beijing airport or railway station pickup on arrival. Exact meeting details will be confirmed before travel.

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Beijing and meet your driver or tour representative for a transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, choose an optional Beijing city night tour or an evening acrobatics or Beijing Opera performance.

    Included
    • Beijing airport or railway station pickup
    • Transfer to the hotel
    • Hotel check-in assistance where required
    Optional
    • Beijing city night tour
    • Chinese acrobatics performance
    • Beijing Opera performance
    Optional activities depend on your arrival time, performance schedules and availability.
  2. Day 2

    Choose one full-day Great Wall experience: Mutianyu, Jinshanling or Simatai with Gubei Water Town. Walk through the mountain landscape and learn how the wall connected military defense, frontier travel and imperial control.

    Included
    • One selected Great Wall route
    • Private English-speaking guide service
    • Entrance tickets for the included attractions
    Optional
    • Option A: Mutianyu Great Wall day trip
    • Option B: Jinshanling Great Wall day trip
    • Option C: Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town day trip
    Select one route in advance. The three options differ in travel time, walking intensity and terrain. Cable cars, site shuttles or boat rides are included only if stated in the final quotation.
  3. Day 3

    Enjoy a free day in Beijing or choose a city highlights tour, a courtyard and hutong experience or a tea-house and food experience. The day can be arranged around history, local life or Beijing’s everyday food culture.

    Included
    • Free time in Beijing
    Optional
    • Beijing highlights day tour
    • Beijing courtyard and hutong experience
    • Beijing tea-house and food experience
    Optional experiences should be confirmed in advance. Some attractions, museums and restaurants may require advance reservations.
  4. Day 4

    Fly from Beijing to Zhangjiajie and transfer to the Wulingyuan area. After checking in, enjoy free time to rest and settle into the mountain landscape.

    Included
    • Flight from Beijing to Zhangjiajie
    • Arrival transfer to the Wulingyuan area
    • Hotel check-in assistance where required
    Optional
    • No additional optional activity specified
    Flight times and local transfer arrangements depend on the selected service. The Wulingyuan area is surrounded by mountain roads and scenic-area access points.
  5. Day 5

    Spend the day exploring Wulingyuan National Forest Park, where forested valleys, misty peaks and towering sandstone pillars create one of China’s most distinctive landscapes. The route is arranged at a steady pace with time for scenic viewpoints and walking.

    Included
    • Wulingyuan National Forest Park day visit
    • Private English-speaking guide service
    • Entrance tickets for the included attractions
    Optional
    • No additional optional activity specified
    The park involves extensive walking, steps and scenic-area transport. Weather, visitor flow and local operating conditions may affect the route.
  6. Day 6

    Visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon before continuing to Tianmen Mountain for highland views and dramatic mountain scenery. Return to Zhangjiajie after the day’s sightseeing.

    Included
    • Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon visit
    • Tianmen Mountain visit
    • Private English-speaking guide service
    • Entrance tickets for the included attractions
    Optional
    • No additional optional activity specified
    This is a full sightseeing day with significant walking, steps and possible cableway or scenic-area transport. The final route depends on weather, ticket availability and operating conditions.
  7. Day 7

    Take a high-speed train from Zhangjiajie to Guilin and transfer to the Yangshuo area. After checking in, enjoy free time beside the karst landscapes of the Li River.

    Included
    • High-speed rail journey from Zhangjiajie to Guilin
    • Railway station transfer in Zhangjiajie
    • Railway station pickup and transfer to Yangshuo
    Optional
    • No additional optional activity specified
    Train schedules and journey times depend on the selected service. The transfer from Guilin to Yangshuo may be affected by traffic.
  8. Day 8

    Explore Yangshuo through a Yulong River bamboo raft, the Ten-Mile Gallery and the viewpoint associated with the 20 Yuan banknote. Optional countryside cycling or sunset photography can be added according to your interests and the weather.

    Included
    • Yulong River bamboo raft experience
    • Ten-Mile Gallery visit
    • 20 Yuan banknote viewpoint visit
    Optional
    • Yangshuo countryside cycling
    • Yangshuo sunset photography experience
    Rafting and cycling are subject to weather, water levels and local operating conditions. The bamboo raft experience may involve boarding from uneven riverbank areas.
  9. Day 9

    Travel from Yangshuo to Guilin and enjoy free time in the city. Optional activities include a Yangshuo rock-climbing experience or a full-day visit to the Longji Rice Terraces, depending on the confirmed schedule.

    Included
    • Transfer from Yangshuo to Guilin
    • Free time in Guilin
    Optional
    • Yangshuo rock-climbing experience
    • Longji Rice Terraces day trip
    The Longji Rice Terraces are a full-day excursion with mountain roads, steps and walking. The rock-climbing activity requires separate safety and availability confirmation.
  10. Day 10

    Transfer from Guilin to the airport or railway station and travel to Shanghai by flight or high-speed rail. After arriving, transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time in the city.

    Included
    • Transfer from Guilin to the airport or railway station
    • Travel from Guilin to Shanghai by the selected transport option
    • Arrival transfer to the hotel in Shanghai
    Optional
    • No additional optional activity specified
    The final transport method and schedule must be confirmed before booking. Travel time may affect the amount of free time available in Shanghai.
  11. Day 11

    Enjoy a free day in Shanghai to explore independently or choose additional sightseeing according to your interests. The day can be kept slow and flexible after the journey through China’s mountain and river landscapes.

    Included
    • Free time in Shanghai
    Optional
    • No additional optional activity specified
    Optional sightseeing can be arranged according to your preferred pace and may require separate transport or guide services.
  12. Day 12

    Travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou and explore West Lake before continuing to Longjing Tea Village. Return to Shanghai after the day’s sightseeing, with optional West Lake boating or tea-picking and tea-tasting activities.

    Included
    • Transfer from Shanghai to Hangzhou
    • West Lake visit
    • Longjing Tea Village visit
    • Return transfer from Hangzhou to Shanghai
    Optional
    • West Lake boat ride
    • Tea-picking and tea-tasting experience
    Tea-picking is seasonal and depends on local conditions. The return time to Shanghai may vary with traffic, weather and the selected activities.
  13. Day 13

    Enjoy breakfast before your transfer to Shanghai airport or railway station. Pickup timing will be arranged according to your confirmed onward travel details.

    Included
    • Departure transfer to Shanghai airport or railway station
    Optional
    • No additional optional activity specified
    Please confirm your flight or train details and preferred departure point before travel.

What is included

In the price

  • 12 nights in 4-star hotels
  • Arrival and departure airport or railway station transfers in each destination
  • High-speed rail journey from Zhangjiajie to Guilin
  • High-speed rail or flight journey from Beijing to Zhangjiajie,Guilin to Shanghai
  • Beijing imperial sightseeing
  • One selected Great Wall route
  • Wulingyuan National Forest Park visit
  • Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Tianmen Mountain visits
  • Yangshuo countryside sightseeing
  • Hangzhou West Lake and Longjing Tea Village visit
  • Private English-speaking guide service on scheduled guided days
  • Entrance tickets for the included attractions
  • Vehicle pick-up and drop-off service for the designated event day

Not included

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights unless specifically stated
  • China visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals unless specifically stated
  • Cost of optional activities
  • Hotel upgrades
  • Additional guide or vehicle services

Before you book

The practical things worth knowing before you commit.

  • Choose one Great Wall route on Day 2 according to your preferred scenery, walking level and travel time
  • Yangshuo rafting, rock climbing, Longji Rice Terraces, West Lake boating and tea activities are optional unless listed in your final quotation
  • Day 13 is the final departure day; confirm your Shanghai airport or railway station drop-off point before booking

Frequently asked questions

The itinerary combines the Great Wall’s mountain passes, Zhangjiajie’s sandstone pillars, Yangshuo’s karst rivers and Hangzhou’s West Lake and tea hills.

You can choose Mutianyu, Jinshanling or Simatai with Gubei Water Town. The routes differ in scenery, walking intensity and travel time.

The Zhangjiajie section includes Wulingyuan, Grand Canyon and Tianmen Mountain, with steps, scenic-area transport and possible cableway use. Travelers should be comfortable with active sightseeing.

The planned route includes a Yulong River bamboo raft, the Ten-Mile Gallery and the viewpoint associated with the 20 Yuan banknote. Cycling and sunset photography are optional.

Yes. A Longji Rice Terraces day trip can be added on Day 9, but it involves a full day of road travel, steps and walking.

No. Tea-picking is seasonal and depends on the local tea-growing calendar and weather conditions. Tea tasting may be available separately.

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Cancellation policy

  • MORE THAN 30 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE — Full refund
  • 15–29 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE — 30% cancellation fee
  • 8–14 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE — 50% cancellation fee
  • WITHIN 7 DAYS OF DEPARTURE OR NO-SHOW — Non-refundable

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