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The experience
21 Days China Family Cultural Odyssey (private guide & driver）, a 21 days tour from Beijing to Datong, Mount Wutai and 7 destinations.
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An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
flight
Breakfast
Visit Tian'anmen Square Guided tour of Forbidden City (Palace Museum) Panoramic views from Jingshan Park Walk through Hutongs (traditional alleys) Beijing Opera Facial Makeup demonstration Peking Roasted Duck dinner at Quanjude
Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City (Palace Museum) Jingshan Park Hutongs
Breakfast
Visit Mutianyu section of Great Wall Explore watchtowers and guard stations Visit Temple of Heaven Guided Tai Chi experience
Mutianyu section of Great Wall Temple of Heaven
Breakfast
train (Beijing, China - Datong, China)
Leisurely stroll through Summer Palace Visit Long Corridor Visit Kunming Lake Visit Tower of Buddhist Incense Explore Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple) Visit Imperial College Visit Confucian Temple High-speed train transfer from Beijing to Datong
Summer Palace Long Corridor Kunming Lake Tower of Buddhist Incense Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple) Imperial College Confucian Temple
Breakfast
Visit Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Explore Buddhist sculptures and carvings Visit Huayan Temple View Avalokiteshvara statue Visit Nine-Dragon Screen
Yungang Grottoes Huayan Temple Nine-Dragon Screen
Breakfast
transfer (Datong, China - Mount Wutai, China)
Visit Hanging Temple Visit Wooden Pagoda in Ying County Private transfer to Mount Wutai
Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda in Ying County Mount Wutai
Breakfast
transfer (Mount Wutai, China - Pingyao, China)
Visit Pusading Temple Visit Xiantong Temple Visit Tayuan Temple Visit Longquan Temple Visit Puhua Temple Visit Dailuoding Temple Private transfer to Pingyao
Pusading Temple Xiantong Temple Tayuan Temple Longquan Temple Puhua Temple Dailuoding Temple
Breakfast
train (Pingyao, China - Xi'an, China)
Walk along Pingyao City Wall Visit Rishengchang Former Bank Explore Ming and Qing Street Discover ancient streets and alleys High-speed train transfer from Pingyao to Xi'an
Pingyao City Wall Rishengchang Former Bank Ming and Qing Street
Breakfast
Bicycle ride atop ancient city wall Visit Terracotta Army Create miniature terracotta warrior in cave dwelling
Xi'an City Wall Terracotta Army
Breakfast
train (Xi'an, China - Chengdu, China)
Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda Experience Hanfu (classical clothing) Family photos in Hanfu costumes Learn dumpling making from local family Hands-on dumpling making experience High-speed train transfer from Xi'an to Chengdu
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Sichuan lunch at carefully selected local restaurant featuring signature regional dishes)
Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Observe pandas during breakfast and playtime Visit Sanxingdui Museum Explore bronze masks, gold artifacts, and jade items Authentic Sichuan lunch at local restaurant
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Sanxingdui Museum
Breakfast
train (Chengdu, China - Guilin, China)
Explore local spice market Learn identification of peppercorns, chilies, and seasonings Hands-on cooking class at Chilli Cool Workshop Prepare 2-3 classic Sichuan dishes Learn knife techniques and wok control High-speed train transfer from Chengdu to Guilin
Breakfast
Visit Reed Flute Cave Explore stalactites and stalagmites Visit Elephant Trunk Hill Visit Jingjiang Princes' Palace Letter Chinese characters Experience Ming student exams View cliff carvings at Duxiu Peak Participate in traditional prayer rituals with stone rubbings
Reed Flute Cave Elephant Trunk Hill Jingjiang Princes' Palace Duxiu Peak
Breakfast
sailing (Guilin, China - Yangshuo, China)
Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo Scenic boat journey viewing Karst peaks and rural landscape Wander through Yangshuo town Explore famous West Street
Li River West Street, Yangshuo
Breakfast
Countryside cycling tour (sidecar, e-bike, or traditional bicycle options) Explore quiet village paths Participate in authentic farming activities Visit Fuli Town Participate in traditional painted fan workshop
Fuli Town
Breakfast
train (Guilin, China - Zhangjiajie, China)
Leisure stroll along Yulong River trail Visit local vendors and village shops Sample Yangshuo snacks and seasonal fruits High-speed train transfer from Guilin to Zhangjiajie
Yulong River
Breakfast, Lunch (Simple Chinese-style lunch at local restaurant in mountain area)
transfer (Base of Tianzi Mountain - Tianzi Mountain, China), transfer (Tianzi Mountain, China - Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, China), transfer (Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, China - Base of Yuanjiajie, China)
Visit Wulingyuan Scenic Area Visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Cable car ride up Tianzi Mountain Walk scenic trails at Tianzi Mountain Visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area Walk Yuanjiajie tourist trails Shuttle bus and cable car descent
Lunch at McDonald's near Tianzi Mountain for western-style meal
Wulingyuan Scenic Area Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Tianzi Mountain Yuanjiajie Scenic Area
Breakfast
sailing (Baofeng Lake - Baofeng Lake)
Visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Walk world's longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge Visit Baofeng Lake Walk to Baofeng Lake (approximately 20 minutes) 30-minute wooden boat ride on Baofeng Lake Watch local minority people perform traditional songs
Alternative hiking route avoiding glass bridge
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass-bottomed bridge Baofeng Lake
Breakfast
flight (Zhangjiajie, China - Shanghai, China)
Flight transfer from Zhangjiajie to Shanghai
Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh, home-cooked lunch at local family home including dumplings made during cooking class)
sailing (Bund, Shanghai - Pudong New Area, Shanghai)
Visit bustling morning wet market Learn about seasonal ingredients Visit local family home Learn traditional cooking techniques Hands-on dumpling making experience Home-cooked lunch Stroll along the iconic Bund Visit historical buildings on the Bund Sample shengjian (pan-fried buns) at Michelin-starred restaurant Order local delicacies via popular takeout app Public ferry ride across Huangpu River Ride world's fastest elevator to Shanghai Tower View Shanghai Tower and learn about its construction
The Bund, Shanghai Huangpu River Pudong New Area Shanghai Tower
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