Imperial & Mountain Wonders

Included Highlights

• Walk along the Great Wall of China

• Explore the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven

• Stroll through the gardens of the Summer Palace

• Discover Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

• Ascend the Bailong Elevator to Yuanjiajie

• Experience the peaks of Tianzi Mountain

• Ride the Tianmen Mountain cable car

• Walk the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge

• Explore the ancient streets of Furong Town

• See giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo

• Visit the famous Liziba Light Rail Station

• Cruise Chongqing’s rivers by night

• Discover the UNESCO-listed Dazu Rock Carvings

Itinerary

Days 1–2 | Welcome to Shanghai

Fly overnight to Beijing, China’s historic capital. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy time to relax and settle in.

Day 3 | Discover Shanghai

Begin at Tian’anmen Square before exploring the magnificent Forbidden City, once home to China’s emperors. Continue to the Temple of Heaven and admire its distinctive classical architecture. This evening, enjoy one of Beijing’s best-known culinary traditions with a Peking Duck dinner.

Day 4 | The Great Wall

Walk along the Great Wall of China and take in the spectacular mountain scenery surrounding this iconic landmark. Visit a jade workshop before continuing to the Summer Palace, where lakes, gardens and traditional architecture create one of Beijing’s most beautiful historic settings.

Day 5 | Beijing to Zhangjiajie

Fly to Zhangjiajie and discover the extraordinary landscape of towering quartz-sandstone pillars, forested valleys and mist-covered mountains that have made this region famous around the world.

Day 6 | Terracotta Warriors & Ancient Xi’an

Ascend by the remarkable Bailong Elevator to Yuanjiajie, home to the famous Qiankun Pillar, also known as Hallelujah Mountain. Continue to Tianzi Mountain for panoramic views across thousands of dramatic peaks before descending by cable car.

Day 7 | Tianmen Mountain

Ride one of the world’s longest mountain cable cars to Tianmen Mountain. Follow dramatic cliffside walkways, experience the glass skywalk and see the immense natural arch of Tianmen Cave, reached by the famous Stairway to Heaven.

Day 8 | Glass Bridge & Furong Town

Walk across the spectacular Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, suspended high above the valley below. Later, travel to Furong Town and explore its ancient riverside streets, traditional Tujia houses and impressive waterfalls.

Day 9 | Zhangjiajie to Chongqing

Travel by high-speed train to Chongqing, one of China’s most distinctive modern cities. Enjoy free time on arrival, with the option to relax at a hot spring resort or explore the lively Jiefangbei district.

Day 10 | Discover Chongqing

Visit Chongqing Zoo to see the giant pandas before stopping at the famous Liziba Light Rail Station, where trains pass directly through a residential building. In the evening, cruise along the Yangtze and Jialing rivers and see Chongqing’s illuminated skyline and Hongyadong.

Day 11 | Dazu Rock Carvings

Travel to Dazu to explore its UNESCO-listed rock carvings, with thousands of Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist figures carved into the surrounding cliffs. Return to Chongqing for an impressive evening drone show.

Day 12 | Farewell Chongqing

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Your Tour Includes

• 4-star hotel accommodation

• All transportation within China

• Professional local guide services

• Entrance fees for all listed attractions

• All meals as detailed above

Dining: 10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 10 Dinners

Departure Dates

2027: Jan 1, Feb 5, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7, Jun 4, Jul 2, Aug 6, Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3

2028: Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5, Jun 2, Jul 7, Aug 4, Sep 1, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1

Additional departure dates may be available subject to availability.