Shanghai Beijing Zhangjiajie Chongqing 10 Days Cultural and Natural Scenic Tour

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: None
• Accommodation: Shanghai 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

Our staff will confirm pickup details with you before 21:00 one day prior. Please keep your phone on. Upon arrival at Shanghai Airport, our staff will greet you with a sign and take you to the hotel by private car for check-in.

Free time in the afternoon and evening: Walk along Nanjing Road to feel the business vibe, or go to the Bund to enjoy the night view of the Huangpu River (recommended 19:00-21:00, bright lights). You can also visit Wukang Road and Anfu Road to experience the mix of old Shanghai villas and modern trends. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Shanghai 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

Gather at the hotel and depart for 【Yuyuan Garden】: Shanghai's oldest classical Jiangnan garden. The pavilions, pools, and rockeries are cleverly arranged. Features like Jade Linglong and the Great Rockery show the beauty of "man-made scenery like nature".

Go to 【City God Temple】 (next to Yuyuan Garden): Grand ancient buildings. The food street has special snacks like Nanxiang xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), pear paste candy, and spiced beans—feel old Shanghai's folk customs.

Lunch is at your own expense.

Head to 【Lujiazui】: Shanghai's financial center. See tall buildings like Shanghai Tower, World Financial Center, and Jinmao Tower—feel modern urban prosperity. (Optional: Pay to go to the top for a panoramic view)

Visit 【The Bund】: The Bund's foreign-style buildings (Gothic, Baroque, etc.) face Lujiazui across the river. Walk along the river and take photos—it's Shanghai's iconic scenic spot.

Go to 【Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street】: One of Shanghai's busiest commercial streets. Many domestic and international brands and specialty stores—shop and relax freely.

Return to the hotel by private car. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car, Shanghai-Beijing economy class flight (about 2.5 hours)
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Beijing 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

After breakfast, gather at the hotel and take a private car to Shanghai Airport. Our staff will help you complete check-in and tell you flight notes.

Board the scheduled flight to Beijing. Eat freely during the trip (buy simple meals at the airport or on the plane).

Upon arrival at Beijing Airport, our staff will greet you with a sign and take you to the hotel by private car for check-in.

Relax and rest in the afternoon. Free time in the evening: Walk along Wangfujing Pedestrian Street to shop and eat, or stroll around Shishahai to feel the local vibe of old Beijing hutongs.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast, lunch (Peking duck)
• Accommodation: Beijing 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

After breakfast, gather at the hotel and depart for 【Tiananmen Square】: See landmark buildings like the Monument to the People's Heroes and the Great Hall of the People—feel the solemn atmosphere. Please bring your ID card and cooperate with security checks.

Visit 【The Palace Museum】 (with guide): A UNESCO World Heritage Site and imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Walk along the central axis to see Taihe Dian (Hall of Supreme Harmony), Zhonghe Dian (Hall of Central Harmony), and Baohe Dian (Hall of Preserving Harmony). Admire precious cultural relics and classical architecture—learn about imperial life. (Optional: Take an electric car inside the scenic area, at your own expense)

Go to a designated restaurant to enjoy authentic 【Peking duck】: Crispy skin and tender meat. Eat with thin pancakes, green onions, and sweet bean sauce—experience classic Beijing food.

Visit 【Temple of Heaven】: A sacred place for emperors to worship heaven and pray for good harvests. Its layout and craftsmanship are exquisite. Walk around Qiniandian (Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests), Huiyinbi (Echo Wall), and Sanyinshi (Three-Voice Stone). Feel the blend of ancient ritual culture and architectural art.

Return to the hotel by private car after the tour. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Beijing 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

After breakfast, gather at the hotel and depart for 【Badaling Great Wall】 (3-hour tour): The most famous section of the Great Wall. The walls are tall and strong, winding along the mountains. Climb the watchtowers and look far—feel the grandeur of ancient military engineering and the pride of "He who does not reach the Great Wall is not a true hero". (Optional: Take a cable car up and down to save energy, at your own expense)

Lunch is at your own expense.

Exterior view of 【Bird's Nest (National Stadium)】 and 【Water Cube (National Aquatics Center)】: Landmarks of the 2008 Olympic Games. Their unique structures are modern—feel the blend of sports and architecture. Take photos as a souvenir.

Go to the old hutong area and experience 【Rickshaw Tour of Beijing Hutongs】: Take a traditional rickshaw and walk through crisscross hutongs. Pass by gray-brick and black-tile courtyards—listen to the rickshaw puller talk about hutong history and local life.

Return to the hotel by private car. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car, Beijing-Zhangjiajie economy class flight (about 3 hours)
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Zhangjiajie 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

After breakfast, gather at the hotel and depart for 【Summer Palace】: China’s largest imperial garden and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire Kunming Lake, the Long Corridor and the Pavilion of Buddhist Fragrance. Walk along the lake—feel the peace and luxury of the imperial garden and learn about its history as an imperial summer resort.

Visit 【Yonghe Temple】: Originally the former residence of Emperor Yongzheng, later turned into a Tibetan Buddhist temple. Its architecture combines Han and Tibetan styles. The temple is grand with strong incense. Worship precious Buddha statues and cultural relics—feel the profound religious culture and historical heritage.

Lunch is at your own expense. Then take a private car to Beijing Airport. Complete check-in and board the flight to Zhangjiajie.

Upon arrival at Zhangjiajie Airport, our staff will greet you with a sign and take you to the hotel by private car for check-in.

Free time in the evening: Walk around the hotel to feel the style of Zhangjiajie urban area. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Zhangjiajie 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

Gather at the hotel and depart for 【Zhangjiajie National Forest Park】 (Whole day tour, ticket included).

Visit 【Golden Whip Stream】: Walk along the path by the stream. The gurgling water and birdsong blend together like a natural oxygen bar. Enjoy strange rock scenes like Golden Whip Rock and Mountain-Splitting to Save Mother along the way—feel the peace and freshness of nature.

Go to 【Ten-Mile Gallery】: The peak forest unfolds like a picture scroll along the way. Scenes like "Fairy Scattering Flowers" and "Medicine Man" are vivid. Take the scenic train (ticket included) and listen to the guide tell the fairy tales behind the peaks.

Lunch is at your own expense.

Go to 【Yuanjiajie】 (Take the Bailong Elevator, ticket included): The inspiration for the floating mountains in the movie Avatar. Tall stone pillars soar into the sky. Scenes like Hallelujah Mountain and The First Bridge under Heaven are breathtaking. Overlook the whole peak forest and feel the magic of nature.

Visit 【Tianzi Mountain】: One of the highest points in Zhangjiajie. Stand on the top and overlook the continuous peak forest mixed with sea of clouds—like a fairyland. Core scenes like Fairy Presenting Flowers and Imperial Brush Peak show the wonder of the peak forest.

Return to the hotel by private car. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car, Zhangjiajie-Chongqing high-speed train (second class, about 4.5 hours)
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Chongqing 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

After breakfast, gather at the hotel and depart for 【Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park】. Take 【Tianmen Mountain Cableway】 (the world’s longest mountain cableway, included): Overlook the magnificent mountain scenery and feel the excitement of flying up. The whole journey is about 28 minutes—enjoy the full view of Tianmen Mountain.

Walk on 【Glass Plank Road】: It hovers on the cliff, with an abyss under your feet and strange peaks all around. Experience the thrilling adrenaline rush (Shoe cover rental, at your own expense).

Visit 【Guigu Plank Road】: A hanging plank road built along the mountain. The surrounding scenery is picturesque with the legend of Guiguzi spread. Feel the comfort and thrill of the mountain wind blowing on your face.

Lunch is at your own expense.

Take a private car to Zhangjiajie Railway Station. Board the scheduled high-speed train to Chongqing. Relax freely during the trip, enjoy the scenery along the way and buy simple meals at the train restaurant.

Upon arrival at Chongqing North/East/West Railway Station, our staff will greet you with a sign and take you to the hotel by private car for check-in.

Free time in the evening: Walk around Jiefangbei to feel the prosperity of the mountain city, or go to Bayi Road Food Street to try Chongqing specialties like small noodles and hot and sour noodles. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast
• Accommodation: Chongqing 4-star hotel (Ctrip standard)

After breakfast, gather at the hotel and depart for 【Liziba Light Rail Viewing Platform】: Witness the wonder of Rail Transit Line 2 passing through the building. Feel the clever integration of mountain city architecture and transportation—take photos to record this shocking moment.

Go to 【Changjiahui Viewing Platform】: Overlook the magnificent scenery of the confluence of the Yangtze River and Jialing River. Enjoy the visual feast of "two rivers merging" and look far at Yuzhong Peninsula and Jiangbeizui skyscrapers.

Stroll along 【Danzi Stone Old Street】: A century-old street carrying Bayu culture. Ancient buildings and modern shops blend along the bluestone roads. Try local snacks like Chongqing small noodles, hot and sour noodles and Chen's fried dough twists—feel the collision of tradition and modernity.

Lunch is at your own expense.

Go to 【Ciqikou Ancient Town】: A thousand-year-old town built against mountains and by rivers. Old teahouses and shops line the streets. Strong folk customs and specialties like fried dough twists and spicy blood curd show the charm of old Chongqing—wander around the town, taste food and buy souvenirs freely.

Visit 【Jiefangbei】: Chongqing’s iconic landmark and commercial core. High-rise buildings and shops gather around—feel the prosperity and vitality of the mountain city. Take photos as a souvenir.

Stroll along 【Bayi Road Food Street】: A variety of delicious snacks are tempting—enjoy the taste feast. Try specialties like mountain city small glutinous rice balls, roasted pig brain and hot and sour noodles.

Go to 【Hongya Cave】: A stilted building complex built against mountains. It is brightly lit at night like a magical world—one of Chongqing’s iconic night view spots. Take photos of the brilliant night view and feel the charming scenery along the Jialing River.

Return to the hotel by private car. Dinner is at your own expense.

• Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
• Meals: Hotel breakfast

Gather at the hotel and depart for 【Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum】 (with professional guide): The collection covers history, culture, nature and other fields of the Three Gorges area. Through cultural relics, pictures and interactive devices, learn about the changes of the Three Gorges and the development of Bayu culture—feel the unique charm of the Yangtze Three Gorges.

Visit 【Chongqing People's Auditorium】: An iconic building modeled after the Temple of Heaven. It is grand and faces the Three Gorges Museum across the street—feel Chongqing’s urban heritage and architectural aesthetics.

Lunch is at your own expense.

According to your flight schedule, the guide will arrange a private air-conditioned car to take you to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and complete the departure arrangements.

Look back on the 10-day cross-city trip: From Shanghai’s modern charm to Beijing’s imperial grandeur, from Zhangjiajie’s peak forest wonders to Chongqing’s magical mountain city vibe—every scenery is unique. May this trip leave you unforgettable memories. We look forward to meeting you again!