Arrive in Beijing
Chauffeur airport greeting at PEK/PKX. Hotel check-in and evening rest in central Beijing.
🏨 Stay: Regent Beijing / Grand Hotel (5-Star)
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Flagship 2-Week Bucket List
14-Day China Grand Highlights & Avatar Mountains Package
Beijing • Xi’an • Zhangjiajie • Guilin & Yangshuo • Shanghai
This is a sample itinerary, not a confirmed booking. All activities, hotels, transport, tickets and other services are proposed and subject to availability and a written quote. Discuss accessibility needs and confirm each venue and transfer before booking.
Route Corridor & Transport Pacing
Beijing → Xi’an → Zhangjiajie → Guilin & Yangshuo → Shanghai
Why Choose This China Package?
The definitive 2-week China expedition for travelers who want to see both China’s monumental history and its most awe-inspiring landscapes. Combines the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors with the floating Avatar peaks of Zhangjiajie and the emerald karst waters of Guilin.
Curated Signature Experiences
- Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & uncrowded Mutianyu Great Wall ridge hike
- Xi’an Terracotta Army tour with archaeological expert commentary
- Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: Bailong Glass Elevator, Yuanjiajie Avatar Mountain & Tianmen Cave Glass Skywalk
- Guilin 4-Star luxury Li River cruise through karst limestone pinnacles with luggage forwarding to Yangshuo
- Bamboo rafting on the peaceful Yulong River & sunrise panoramic viewpoint at Xianggong Mountain
- Shanghai Bund Art Deco promenade and French Concession culinary walking tour
Step-by-Step Timetable
14 Days / 13 Nights
Full Day-by-Day Route Itinerary
Imperial Beijing: Forbidden City & Hutongs
Full day exploring the grand halls of the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park hilltop view, and traditional Nanluoguxiang courtyard hutongs.
🏨 Stay: Regent Beijing / Grand Hotel
Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace
Morning private car to Mutianyu Great Wall watchtowers 14–20. Afternoon stroll around Summer Palace Kunming Lake.
🏨 Stay: Regent Beijing / Grand Hotel
Temple of Heaven & High-Speed Train to Xi’an
Morning visit to Temple of Heaven. Afternoon 350 km/h bullet train to Xi’an. Check in near South Gate.
🏨 Stay: Eastern House Boutique Hotel / Sofitel Xi’an
Terracotta Warriors & Muslim Quarter
Visit Terracotta Army Pits 1–3. Consider an evening City Wall bike ride and Muslim Quarter food walk.
🏨 Stay: Eastern House Boutique Hotel / Sofitel Xi’an
Fly to Zhangjiajie & Wulingyuan Gateway
Direct flight from Xi’an to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport. Private car transfer to Wulingyuan mountain resort.
🏨 Stay: Pullman Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan / Homeward Mountain Resort
Avatar Hallelujah Mountains & Bailong Elevator
Soar 326 meters up the cliffside in Bailong Glass Elevator. Walk the dramatic Yuanjiajie pillar precipices that inspired Avatar.
🏨 Stay: Pullman Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan
Tianmen Mountain 7.5km Cableway & Glass Skywalk
Ride the world’s longest passenger cableway (7.5 km) directly to Tianmen Mountain peak, traverse the glass skywalk, and gaze through Heaven’s Gate.
🏨 Stay: Pullman Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan
Fly or High-Speed Rail to Guilin & Karst Welcome
Travel from Zhangjiajie to Guilin. Check into riverside hotel and take an evening boat cruise along the Two Rivers and Four Lakes.
🏨 Stay: Shangri-La Guilin / Guilin Riverside Resort
Li River 4-Star Cruise to Yangshuo
Board luxury 4-star cruise down the Li River. Watch limestone karst peaks drift past. Arrive in Yangshuo with luggage already placed in your hotel.
🏨 Stay: Banyan Tree Yangshuo / Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
Yulong River Bamboo Rafting & Xianggong Sunrise
Early morning viewpoint at Xianggong Mountain. Peaceful hand-poled bamboo raft down Yulong River through emerald rice paddies.
🏨 Stay: Banyan Tree Yangshuo / Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
High-Speed Rail to Shanghai & Bund Skyline
Bullet train to Shanghai. Private transfer to your hotel. Evening walk along the historic Bund overlooking the Pudong towers.
🏨 Stay: The Shanghai EDITION / Les Suites Orient Bund
Old Shanghai & Modern Metropolises
Explore Yu Garden, French Concession boutique lanes, and ascend the Shanghai Tower observation deck.
🏨 Stay: The Shanghai EDITION / Les Suites Orient Bund
Farewell China & International Departure
Private airport transfer to Pudong (PVG) or Hongqiao (SHA) for your flight home.
🏨 Stay: Homebound Flight
Services to Discuss in Your Quote
✓ Proposed services — confirm in your quote
- • 13 nights in proposed hotels; confirm properties, passport registration and breakfast in your quote
- • Domestic flights and First/Second class high-speed rail tickets between all regional hubs
- • Dedicated private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking local guides in each destination
- • National park, cable car and attraction tickets; confirm availability and inclusions
- • Li River 4-star scenic cruise ticket (upper deck) and Yangshuo private transfers
- • Travel support: confirm availability and contact hours in your quote
✕ Common exclusions — confirm in your quote
- • International round-trip flights to and from China
- • China visa fees (if traveling outside the 240h/30-day visa-free scope)
- • Unspecified dinners and personal incidental expenses
- • Voluntary gratuities for private guides and chauffeurs
Package-Specific Frequently Asked Questions
Does this 14-day package qualify for China’s visa-free policies?
A package duration alone does not establish eligibility. Check current entry rules for your passport, route, ports and onward travel with immigration authorities and your airline before booking.
Are all hotels guaranteed to accept foreign passport holders?
Confirm passport registration, reception hours and breakfast with the proposed hotel before booking.
How are high-speed bullet train tickets arranged?
Ask which train journeys are included, when tickets will be booked, and whether station assistance is available.
Can this itinerary be customized for our travel dates or party size?
Ask about alternative dates, hotels, rest days and dietary needs; options depend on availability and your quote.
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