Beijing · Xi’an · Chengdu · Zhangjiajie
Where History Meets The Wild
From imperial China to landscapes beyond imagination.
China
Where History Meets The Wild
From imperial China to landscapes beyond imagination.
This 11-day journey connects Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu and Zhangjiajie. Follow the proposed route below and tell us your preferred dates, interests and pace.
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How long
11 days / 10 nightsProposed programme
This is a proposed itinerary. Dates, accommodation, transport, visits and included services will be confirmed in your personalised quote.
View journey route · Beijing → Xi’an → Chengdu → Zhangjiajie
Beijing
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Days 1–3
Day 1
Arrival & First Encounter
Begin in the heart of China's historic capital.
- Airport arrival and private transfer
- Check-in
- Traditional hutong neighborhood
- Courtyard architecture
- Welcome dinner
Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking
Day 2
Imperial China
Discover the architecture, rituals and power that shaped imperial China.
- Tiananmen Square
- Forbidden City
- Jingshan Park
- Imperial courtyards and ceremonial spaces
- Hutong exploration
- Evening at leisure
Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking
Day 3
The Great Wall
Walk through one of the world's most extraordinary encounters between human ambition and landscape.
- Mutianyu Great Wall
- Mountain walk
- Scenic viewpoints
- Local countryside lunch
- Time to explore the surrounding landscape
- Sunset return to Beijing
Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking
Xi’an
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Days 4–5
Day 4
From Capital to Empire
Beijing → Xi’an
Travel from imperial Beijing into the birthplace of China's first unified empire.
- High-speed train to Xi’an
- Check-in
- Ancient City Wall
- Old City neighborhoods
- Local food exploration
- Evening walk
Getting around: High-Speed Rail / Walking
Day 5
The First Empire
Step into the origins of imperial China and discover the civilization that connected East and West along the Silk Road.
- Terracotta Warriors
- Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum area
- Qin Dynasty heritage
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
- Tang cultural heritage
- Local cuisine
Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking
Chengdu
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Days 6–7
Day 6
Into Living China
Xi’an → Chengdu
Move from ancient imperial history into the relaxed rhythm of contemporary Chengdu.
- High-speed train to Chengdu
- Check-in
- People’s Park
- Traditional teahouse
- Local neighborhood
- Sichuan cuisine
Getting around: High-Speed Rail / Walking
Day 7
Pandas & People
Meet China's most beloved animal while discovering the everyday culture of Chengdu.
- Giant Panda Base
- Panda observation
- Local lunch
- People’s Park
- Traditional teahouse
- Evening at leisure
Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking
Zhangjiajie
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Days 8–11
Day 8
Into the Mountains
Chengdu → Zhangjiajie
Leave the cities behind and enter one of China's most extraordinary natural worlds.
- Domestic flight to Zhangjiajie
- Transfer to Wulingyuan
- Check-in
- First exploration of the surrounding landscape
- Sunset viewpoint
Getting around: Domestic Flight / Private Transfer / Walking
Day 9
The Mountains of Another World
Walk through landscapes that seem almost unreal.
- Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
- Yuanjiajie
- Tianzi Mountain
- Mountain trails
- Cable car / scenic transport
- Sunset over the sandstone peaks
Getting around: Cable Car / Scenic Shuttle / Walking
Day 10
Above the Clouds
Experience China from above — dramatic, vertiginous and unforgettable.
- Tianmen Mountain
- World's spectacular mountain cable car journey
- Tianmen Cave
- Cliffside walkways
- Glass skywalk, subject to conditions
- Mountain viewpoints
Getting around: Cable Car / Scenic Shuttle / Walking
Day 11
The Final Wonder
End among China's extraordinary mountains, leaving with the feeling that the country is far larger, stranger and more beautiful than you first imagined.
- Morning exploration of Wulingyuan
- Scenic viewpoint
- Local lunch
- Time to experience the surrounding landscape at a slower pace
- Farewell experience
- Departure
Getting around: Private Transfer / Walking
Good to know
Your stay
The proposed programme is 11 days and 10 nights. Hotels, room categories and the final night-by-night arrangements are to be confirmed.
Your programme
The activities listed above follow the proposed itinerary. Exact timing, hosts, visits, performance schedules and transport arrangements are subject to confirmation.
Your quote
Ask us to confirm the price, accommodation, guiding, admissions, meals and transport included in your quote. International flights, visas and insurance should be discussed during planning.
Planning your departure
Please tell us your onward plans, particularly where the final day includes an evening or farewell programme. We can discuss departure timing or an additional night if needed.
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