A journey worth discovering

From The Forbidden City To The Floating Avatar Mountains: China Awaits You - 12 Days

12 daysFrom BeijingTo ZhangjiajieTravel agency Aborigen Tours

The experience

Find your way through China.

From The Forbidden City To The Floating Avatar Mountains: China Awaits You - 12 Days, a 12 days tour from Beijing to Shanghai, Luoyang and 3 destinations.

Multi-day tourAncient WondersFamilyGroupPartially GuidedAll Ages Welcome
Travel style
Group tour
Guide language
English
Age range
All ages
Duration
12 days
Starts in
Beijing
Ends in
Zhangjiajie
Travel agency
Aborigen Tours

Connect the places

Your route at a glance.

  1. Beijing
  2. Shanghai
  3. Luoyang
  4. Sanmexia
  5. Xi'an
  6. Zhangjiajie

An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.

Day by day

A closer look at your journey.

01Beijing

Start point

Beijing, China (Arrival transfer between airport and accommodation))

Transport

Transfer

Optional Activities

Explore Beijing on your own

02Beijing

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Beijing, China - Wangfujing Street, Beijing, China)

Included Activities

Evening visit to Wangfujing Street

Optional Activities

Explore Beijing on your own during the day Sample local street food at Wangfujing Street

Landmarks

Wangfujing Street

03Beijing

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Forbidden City visit Jingshan Park visit with panoramic views of the Forbidden City Tiananmen Square walk Summer Palace visit Traditional tricycle ride through the Hutongs Visit to traditional Siheyuan courtyard house

Landmarks

Forbidden City Jingshan Park Tiananmen Square Great National Theater Beijing Opera House Summer Palace Hutongs

04Beijing to Shanghai

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Train (Beijing, China - Shanghai, China)

Included Activities

High-speed train journey Beijing to Shanghai Pudong district exploration with views of Oriental Pearl Tower Ferry ride across Huangpu River Yuyuan Garden visit Traditional tea ceremony Xintiandi visit Tianzifang visit The Bund walk

Landmarks

Oriental Pearl Tower Pudong Huangpu River Yuyuan Garden Xintiandi Tianzifang The Bund

05Shanghai

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Pudong district visit Ferry ride across Huangpu River Yuyuan Garden visit Traditional tea ceremony Tianzifang exploration Xintiandi visit The Bund walk

Optional Activities

Evening exploration of Shanghai at your own pace

Landmarks

Oriental Pearl Tower Pudong Huangpu River Yuyuan Garden Tianzifang Xintiandi The Bund

06Shanghai to Luoyang

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Train (Shanghai, China - Luoyang, China)

Included Activities

High-speed train journey Shanghai to Luoyang Longmen Grottoes visit Boat ride at Longmen Grottoes Luoyang ancient city exploration

Landmarks

Longmen Grottoes

07Luoyang to Xian

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Luoyang, China - Sanmenxia, China), Transfer (Sanmenxia, China - Xian, China)

Included Activities

White Horse Temple visit Baolun Temple visit Guo State Museum visit Mount Hua viewing

Landmarks

White Horse Temple Baolun Temple Guo State Museum Mount Hua

08Xian

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Terracotta Army visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda visit Ancient city walls exploration Muslim Quarter walk Great Mosque of Xian visit Drum Tower traditional musical performance

Optional Activities

Evening exploration of Xian

Landmarks

Terracotta Army Small Wild Goose Pagoda Xian City Walls Muslim Quarter Great Mosque of Xian Drum Tower

09Xian to Zhangjiajie

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Flight (Xian, China - Zhangjiajie, China)

Included Activities

Arrival in Wulingyuan

Optional Activities

Explore Wulingyuan and surrounding areas at your own pace Relaxing walk through the town Scenic beauty admiration

Landmarks

Wulingyuan

10Zhangjiajie

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Wulingyuan, China - Baofeng Lake, China), Sailing (Baofeng Lake, China - Baofeng Lake, China)

Included Activities

Baofeng Lake visit Scenic boat ride in Baofeng Lake Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Northern section exploration Bailong Elevator ride to Yuanjiajie Yuanjiajie panoramic views Tianzi Mountain visit

Landmarks

Baofeng Lake Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Bailong Elevator Yuanjiajie Tianzi Mountain

11Zhangjiajie

Meals

Breakfast

Optional Activities

Final exploration of Zhangjiajie Enjoy serene beauty of the region

12Zhangjiajie

End point

Zhangjiajie Shi, Hunan, China (Drop off point)

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Zhangjiajie, China - Tianmen Mountain, China), Transfer (Tianmen Mountain, China - Furong Village, China), Transfer (Furong Village, China - Zhangjiajie, China)

Included Activities

Cable car ride to Tianmen Mountain Glass Sky Walk experience Tianmen Cave visit Furong Village exploration

Landmarks

Tianmen Mountain Glass Sky Walk Tianmen Cave Furong Village

Plan your next step

Travel dates & reference prices.

From USD 5,129.00 per person

Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.

Price based on Double Room - Superior - 4 Star

Dates and prices are planning references. The agency will confirm current availability, inclusions and the final price for your travel plans.

Start dateEnd dateReference priceLanguage
10 Nov 202621 Nov 2026USD 5129.00English
24 Nov 20265 Dec 2026USD 5129.00English
8 Dec 202619 Dec 2026USD 5129.00English
22 Dec 20262 Jan 2027USD 5129.00English

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Aborigen Tours

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