12-Day Tour: Beijing - Xi’an–Zhangjiajie–Fenghuang Ancient Town – Hong Kong
$1599.00
Day 1 | Arrival in Beijing（/）
Upon arrival in Beijing, meet your English-speaking guide and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for leisure and rest after your international flight.
Meals: not included
Overnight in Beijing
Day 2 | Imperial Beijing & Traditional Hutong Life（B，L）
Visit Tiananmen Square and explore the magnificent Forbidden City, including the Treasure Gallery and Nine-Dragon Screen (or Prince Gong’s Mansion if Forbidden City tickets are unavailable). Continue to Jingshan Park for a panoramic view of the imperial palace complex.
In the afternoon, experience old Beijing through a traditional Hutong rickshaw tour and a local family visit featuring Chinese paper-cutting activities. End the day with free time around Shichahai Lake, where you may optinal explore cafés, bars, or lakeside walks.
Lunch: Hutong Family Lunch
Overnight in Beijing
Day 3 | The Great Wall Experience（B，L）
Discover the world-famous Mutianyu Great Wall, including round trip cable car or chairlift up + toboggan slide down). Walk along one of China's best-preserved sections of the Great Wall and enjoy breathtaking mountain views.
Later, pass by the iconic Bird’s Nest Stadium and Water Cube(Outside view). In the evening, optional activities include a Chinese acrobatic performance and a traditional Peking Duck dinner.
Lunch: International Buffet Lunch with Wine
Overnight in Beijing
Day 4 | Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace & High-Speed Rail to Xi’an（B,L）
Start the morning with a Tai Chi experience at the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests. Continue to the beautiful Summer Palace and enjoy a dragon boat cruise on Kunming Lake (seasonal).
In the afternoon, board a high-speed train to Xi’an(Supply light snacks, mineral water on board the train）. Private transfer from Xi’an high-speed rail station, Distant night view of the illuminated Giant Wild Goose Pagoda , hotel check-in.
Lunch：Beijing Noodles with Soy Bean Paste
Overnight in Xi’an
Day 5 | Terracotta Warriors & Ancient Xi’an（B,L）
Visit the world-famous Terracotta Warriors Museum (wireless tour receiver included). Continue to a traditional cave dwelling village, where you will learn how to make Chinese dumplings , and participate in a miniature Terracotta Warrior crafting workshop.
Later, walk or cycle atop Xi’an’s Ancient City Wall and explore the lively Muslim Quarter.
Optional evening: Hanfu makeup & costume, Tang Dynasty music & dance show, imperial court feast.
Lunch: Dumpling Banquet & Local Farm Cuisine
Overnight in Xi’an
Day 6 | Flight to Zhangjiajie（B,L）
Fly to Zhangjiajie, home to some of China's most spectacular natural landscapes. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.（Between November and March, if direct flights are unavailable, we will take a 9.5-hour high-speed train instead.）
You can optional self explore the dazzling 72 Wonder Towers at your leisure time, a unique architectural and cultural attraction illuminated at night.
Lunch: Chairman Mao’s Braised Pork
Overnight in Zhangjiajie
Day 7 | Zhangjiajie National Forest Park – Avatar Mountains（B,L）
Explore the UNESCO-listed Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
Visit Tianzi Mountain by cable car, featuring Helong Park, Imperial Brush Peaks, Fairy Scattering Flowers and scenic viewing platforms overlooking dramatic sandstone pillars.
Continue to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area via the famous Bailong Elevator, the world’s tallest outdoor glass elevator. See the legendary Hallelujah Mountain that inspired the floating mountains in the movie Avatar, the First Bridge Under Heaven and Enchanting Platform.
Optional evening: Tianmen Fox Fairy Show + local Sanxia Guo three-pot stew
Lunch: inside the Scenic Area
Overnight in Zhangjiajie
Day 8 | Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park（B,L）
Experience one of China’s most thrilling mountain destinations.
Ride the world’s longest high-altitude cable car to Tianmen Mountain. Enjoy panoramic views of the famous 99-Bend Mountain Road, Yunmeng Summit, Lingxiao Platform and Guigu Cliff Walk.
Walk across the spectacular Glass Skywalk attached to the cliff face before reaching Tianmen Cave, a giant natural arch accessed by escalator, overlooking the famous 999 Heavenly Steps.
Lunch: Modern Hunan Cuisine
Overnight in Zhangjiajie
Day 9 | Zhangjiajie → Fenghuang Ancient Town（B,L）
Visit Ten-Mile Gallery (round-trip mini train included): Medicine Man Peak, Three Sisters Peaks, Index Finger Peak. Then hike Golden Whip Stream (wild macaques can be spotted along the trail; mostly downhill paths, physically demanding hiking route) , Zhang Liang’s Tomb, Camel Peak, Water Surrounding Four Gates.
Transfer by high-speed train to Fenghuang Ancient Town (1-hour ride).
Private driver meets you at station and transfers to hotel. Free self-guided exploration of Fenghuang Ancient Town-Tuojiang River night views after check-in.
Lunch: Mao’s Braised Pork Belly.
Overnight: Fenghuang Ancient Town.
Day 10 | Fenghuang Ancient Town → Hong Kong（B）
After breakfast at hotel, free time for self-guided sightseeing. Discover riverside stilt houses, Hongqiao Bridge and local ethnic culture.
Private driver transfers you to the high-speed railway station.
Take Train G6079 (16:10 – 21:51) to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station. Self check-in at hotel upon arrival.
Meals on your own. No tour guide or driver service at Hongkong.
Overnight in Hong Kong.
Day 11 | Hong Kong（B）
Full day self-guided sightseeing without guide or private transfer.
Recommended highlights: Victoria Peak, Star Ferry, Avenue of Stars, Mong Kok Markets, West Kowloon Cultural District and evening Harbour Light Show.
All meals and personal expenses on your own.No tour guide or driver service today.
Overnight in Hong Kong.
Day12 | Hong Kong（B）
Check out independently.
No arranged lunch or dinner.
End of tour.
Tour Highlights
·Walk the legendary Great Wall of China ·Explore the Forbidden City and Imperial Beijing ·Meet the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an ·Experience authentic Tang-dynasty culture in Xi’an ·Admire fairyland Avatar peaks of Zhangjiajie ·Walk on Tianmen Mountain thrilling glass skywalk ·Stroll peaceful ancient Fenghuang water town ·Discover vibrant cosmopolitan Hong Kong ·Enjoy seamless high-speed rail & private transfers ·Taste classic local cuisines and rich folk experiences·Walk the legendary Great Wall of China ·Explore the Forbidden City and Imperial Beijing ·Meet the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an ·Experience authentic Tang-dynasty culture in Xi’an ·Admire fairyland Avatar peaks of Zhangjiajie ·Walk on Tianmen Mountain thrilling glass skywalk ·Stroll peaceful ancient Fenghuang water town ·Discover vibrant cosmopolitan Hong Kong ·Enjoy seamless high-speed rail & private transfers ·Taste classic local cuisines and rich folk experiences窗体底端
Walk the legendary Great Wall of China
Explore the Forbidden City and Imperial Beijing ·
Meet the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an ·
Experience authentic Tang-dynasty culture in Xi’an ·
Admire fairyland Avatar peaks of Zhangjiajie ·
Walk on Tianmen Mountain thrilling glass skywalk ·
Stroll peaceful ancient Fenghuang water town ·
Discover vibrant cosmopolitan Hong Kong ·
Enjoy seamless high-speed rail & private transfers ·
Taste classic local cuisines and rich folk experiences