14‑Day China Tour: History, Avatar Peaks & Karst Scenery

This well‑balanced private journey combines imperial heritage, surreal sandstone peaks of Zhangjiajie, spectacular Longji rice terraces, iconic Li River karst scenery and futuristic Shanghai. Packed with interactive hands‑on workshops, private English‑speaking guide & driver, pre‑arranged tickets, selected meals and seamless transfers. Zero forced shopping.

Why This Tour

This 14‑day private tour moves beyond ordinary landmark checklists. Mixing grand imperial history, surreal mountain wonderlands, ethnic minority village life and cutting‑edge modern metropolis, the itinerary integrates multiple hands‑on workshops so you participate in local traditions rather than only observing them. Enjoy a comfortable travel rhythm, seamless logistics handled by your local guide‑driver team, covering China’s most representative destinations in one single journey.

Tour Highlights 

✅ Private driver & dedicated English‑speaking local guide for the full journey

✅ All listed entrance tickets & in‑site sightseeing transport pre‑arranged

✅ Daily breakfast plus 13 signature regional local lunches

✅ Pre‑booked domestic flights & high‑speed trains with on‑board refreshments

✅ Comfortable hand‑picked hotels across cities, mountain resorts and Yangshuo

✅ Door‑to‑door arrival & departure transfers; zero forced‑shopping detours

Immersive Sight‑seeing Experiences

‑ Mutianyu Great Wall: round‑trip cable car/chairlift + thrilling toboggan downhill slide

‑ Traditional rickshaw ride through authentic Beijing Hutong neighbourhoods

‑ World‑famous Bailong Elevator & Avatar‑inspired Hallelujah Mountain in Zhangjiajie

‑ Tianmen Mountain: world’s longest alpine cable car & cliff‑hanging Glass Skywalk

‑ Deluxe 4‑star Li River cruise passing the 20‑RMB banknote karst landscape

‑ Yulong River bamboo‑rafting & traditional cormorant‑fishing fisherman demonstration in Yangshuo

‑ Bicycle ride along tree‑lined Wukang Road to discover old‑Shanghai charm

‑ Shanghai Tower 118th‑floor panoramic city view, Bund & Huangpu River skyline

‑ Seasonal shifting scenery of Longji Rice Terraces (mirror water, green crops, golden harvest, mist & snow)

Live‑as‑a‑Local Hands‑on Workshops

‑ Chinese paper‑cutting craft activity during Beijing Hutong family home visit

‑ Authentic Tai‑chi practice at the Temple of Heaven with local masters

‑ Dumpling‑making & miniature Terracotta Warrior craft workshop inside Xi’an cave‑dwelling village

‑ Hands‑on bamboo‑rice cooking workshop hosted by Yao ethnic minority family at Longji Rice Terraces

✅ Wide range of optional evening experiences available: acrobatic show, Peking Duck dinner, Hanfu photo‑shoot, Tang Dynasty music‑dance performance, Tianmen Fox Fairy live show

Itinerary

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.

Hotel: 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 enjoy cafés, bars, or lakeside walks.

Meals: Hutong Family Lunch
Hotel: 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. In the evening, optional activities include a Chinese acrobatic performance and a traditional Peking Duck dinner.

Meals: International Buffet Lunch with Wine
Hotel: Beijing

Day 4 | Temple of Heaven,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.

· In the afternoon, board a high-speed train to Xi’an(Supply fruits, light snacks, mineral water on board the train）. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Evening at leisure to self explore the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Tang All Day Mall-Optional Hanfu photography experience.

Meals: Beijing Zhajiang Noodles Lunch
Hotel: 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 program: Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show with Imperial Banquet.

Meals: Dumpling Banquet & Local Farm Cuisine
Hotel: 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.）

In the evening, self explore the dazzling 72 Wonder Towers, a unique architectural and cultural attraction illuminated at night.

Meals: Chairman Mao’s Braised Pork Lunch
Hotel: 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

Meals: Lunch inside the Scenic Area
Hotel: 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.

Meals: Modern Hunan Cuisine
Hotel: Zhangjiajie

Day 9 | High-Speed Train to Longsheng Rice Terraces（B,L）

Take a high-speed train to Guilin and continue to Longsheng.Upon arrival, visit the famous Longji Rice Terraces and enjoy the breathtaking sunset over the terraced mountains (weather permitting).

Meals:packed lunch bags-include sandwiches, fruits, mineral water and light snacks etc.

Hotel: Longsheng

Day 10 | Longji Rice Terraces & Guilin（B,L）

Morning Mist over the Rice Terraces, explore the layered Longsheng rice terraces（Apr–Jun: Mirror-like Water Terraces ，Jul–Aug: Emerald Green Rice Terraces，Sep–Oct: Golden Harvest Terraces，Nov–Mar: Sea of Clouds & Snowy Landscapes (weather permitting)）, pay a visit to a local Yao household and join a hands-on bamboo rice cooking workshop, then take a leisurely walk through the farm fields. Afterwards transfer back to Guilin to visit Elephant Trunk Hill and enjoy a distant panoramic view of the Two Rivers and Four Lakes scenic zone.

Meals: Bamboo Rice Lunch at Yao Family
Hotel: Guilin

Day 11 | Li River Cruise & Yangshuo Countryside（B,L）

Board a deluxe four-star Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, passing famous landmarks including Nine Horses Fresco Hill, Yellow Cloth Reflection and the scenery featured on China’s 20 RMB banknote.

Upon arrival, choose either a Yulong River bamboo raft experience or a traditional ferry ride in Xingping Ancient Town. Later, watch a local fisherman demonstrate the ancient cormorant fishing tradition.

In the evening, self stroll through the lively West Street with its cafés, bars and international atmosphere.

Meals: Buffet Lunch on Board
Hotel: Yangshuo

Day 12 | Guilin to Shanghai（B,L）

Return to Guilin and visit Reed Flute Cave, known for its colorful illuminated limestone formations.

Transfer to the airport and fly to Shanghai.

Meals: Braised Lipu Taro with Pork
Hotel: Shanghai

Day 13 | Modern Shanghai: Heritage, Skyline & Innovation（B,L）

Discover Shanghai’s fascinating blend of history and future technology.

Explore the charming old lanes and tree-lined avenues of Wukang Road by bicycle. Visit Jiuguang Department Store, where you can experience humanoid robots, a robot-made coffee, and interactive technology displays.

Ascend to the 118th floor of Shanghai Tower for panoramic views over the city. Then proceed to Silk Culture & Exhibition Center to gain an insight into the full manufacturing journey from silkworm breeding to finished silk goods. End the day with an in-depth visit to the Bund and admire the dazzling Huangpu River skyline.

Meals: Shanghai Soup Dumplings
Hotel: Shanghai

Day 14 | Departure from Shanghai（B）

Transfer to Shanghai airport for your international departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast only