【16 Days 15 Nights】Premium China Tour— Beijing Great Wall · Xi’an Terracotta Army · Zhangjiajie Avatar Peaks · Shanghai Huangpu River Night View

• Tour Agency: DIANDA TRAVEL 
• Tour code: DT-CT-017 
• Tour Type: Custom Private Tour (Flexible travel dates & group size available)

•  Tour Route：Beijing,Xi’an,Zhangjiajie,Shanghai
  
• Core Route Features:  Stylish Modern Metropolis of Shanghai,Magical Sandstone Peak Forests of Wulingyuan,Time-Honored Ancient Capital of Tang Dynasty,Imperial Charm of Ming & Qing Dynasties in Beijing
• Core Landmarks: Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Disneyland, Avatar Shooting Location, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Terracotta Warriors, Bell & Drum Towers, The Palace Museum, Mutianyu Great Wall

ⅠTour Overview & Introduction

This tour covers four iconic destinations: imperial Beijing, ancient Xi’an, fairy-tale Zhangjiajie and modern Shanghai. It combines royal heritage, Tang-Qin history, world-famous sandstone peaks and metropolitan scenery, with balanced natural sights and cultural relics. No forced bundled fees; this custom sightseeing tour offers great freedom and comfort.

Start your trip in Beijing: watch the flag-raising at Tiananmen Square, explore the Forbidden City, wander old hutongs, hike Mutianyu Great Wall, visit classic imperial gardens and trendy art districts.

Then head to Xi’an: walk the ancient city wall, taste local snacks near Bell & Drum Towers, marvel at the Terracotta Army and learn ancient stories at Huaqing Palace.

Next to Zhangjiajie: admire Wulingyuan’s unique peak forests and Grand Canyon glass bridge, explore karst caves, tour lit-up 72 Qilou and enjoy the Tujia folk show Charming Xiangxi.

End the journey in Shanghai: overlook the city from Shanghai Tower, wander Yu Garden and City God Temple, cruise the Huangpu River to view the Bund, visit Zhujiajiao Water Town and have fun at Shanghai Disneyland.

Four Core Highlights

•  Imperial Charm of Beijing

       Cover all landmark royal attractions of the capital: Tiananmen Square, the Palace Museum, ancient hutongs, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace, plus modern cultural landmarks like 798 Art Zone and Olympic Park. Walk through centuries of royal history and experience the mix of ancient heritage and trendy urban culture of Beijing.

• Time-Honored Heritage of Qin & Tang Dynasties in Xi’an

        Roam China’s best-preserved ancient city wall, marvel at the lifelike Terracotta Army of Emperor Qinshihuang, visit Huaqing Palace and Bell & Drum Towers. Taste authentic Shaanxi cuisine in Muslim Quarter, and dive deep into the glorious history of the 13-dynasty ancient capital Chang’an.

• World-Famous Karst & Peak Forest Wonders in Zhangjiajie

         Visit Tianmen Mountain with the breathtaking cliff glass walkways, the iconic Avatar Hallelujah Mountains in Wulingyuan, the viral glass bridge across Grand Canyon, and mysterious underground karst caves like Huanglong Cave. Enjoy the grand folk show Charming Xiangxi to learn about unique Tujia & Miao minority culture, combining stunning natural views and authentic ethnic customs.

• Cosmopolitan Shanghai & Jiangnan Water Town Beauty

        Take a bird’s-eye view of Shanghai’s sky high-rises at Shanghai Tower, wander the historic Bund and Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, cruise Huangpu River for spectacular night views. Explore classical Yu Garden and ancient Zhujiajiao Water Town, and enjoy full-day fun at Shanghai Disneyland plus the top acrobatic show *ERA Intersection of Time*, integrating modern glamour, traditional Jiangnan charm and fairy-tale amusement.

Ⅱ Itinerary at a Glance

Ⅲ Detailed Daily Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Beijing | Airport / Train Station Pick-up & Hotel Check-in 

• Itinerary Arrangement: 

  Welcome to Beijing! Our driver will meet you at the airport or train station exit and take you to your hotel for check-in and rest. Once settled, you may enjoy free time to explore the Wangfujing commercial district, admire the dazzling night views along Chang'an Avenue, and ease any jet lag or fatigue from your journey.

• Transportation Notes:

• Flights: Beijing Capital International Airport & Daxing International Airport operate numerous international direct flights to Malaysia, Singapore, USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, Cambodia and more. There are also direct domestic flights connecting Shanghai, Xi’an, Guilin, Zhangjiajie and other cities.

• Trains: Shanghai's high-speed rail network connects directly to popular domestic cities suchBeijing boasts a well-developed high-speed rail network with direct trains to Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Xi’an and all major tourist cities nationwide.

• Recommended Local specialties: Braised Pork Intestine Hot Pot, Copper Pot Shabu Lamb

• Recommended Accommodation:Beijing urban hotel

• Tour Intensity: Relaxed & Leisurely

Day 2: Beijing Deep One-day Tour——Tiananmen Square + Forbidden City + Houhai Hutong + Temple of Heaven

• Morning:  GardenTiananmen Square & The Forbidden City

 After breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest urban square. It features Tiananmen Rostrum, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, Mao Zedong Mausoleum, the Great Hall of the People and the National Museum of China. Admire the national emblem and flag, and feel the solemn atmosphere of Beijing.

 Walk into the Forbidden City (Palace Museum), the best-preserved Ming & Qing imperial palace. Tour the central axis: Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Central Harmony and Hall of Preserving Harmony, followed by Palace of Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union and Palace of Earthly Tranquility, plus the Six Palaces. Marvel at classic imperial architecture. Our professional guide shares fascinating historical tales of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

• Afternoon:  Temple of Heaven & Houhai Hutongs 

In the afternoon, drive to Temple of Heaven Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and imperial complex for emperors to worship heaven during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Don’t miss iconic landmarks including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Circular Mound Altar and Echo Wall. Admire the magnificent buildings covered with blue glazed tiles, ingenious layouts and ancient cypress trees.

In the evening, transfer to Houhai for a leisurely hutong walk. This authentic old Beijing area boasts shimmering Shichahai Lake, traditional courtyard houses, ancient willows, boutique shops and bars. Wander through lanes to experience genuine local life.

Optional evening performances (at your own expense): breathtaking acrobatics, Shaolin Kung Fu show or traditional royal-themed performance. Round-trip transfer to the theater is provided.

• Recommended Local specialties::Beijing roast duck, zhajiangmian

• Accommodation: Beijing urban hotel
• Tour Intensity: Moderate

Day 3: Great Wall One-Day Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall + 798 Art District

• Daytime:

Take a ride to Mutianyu Great Wall, known as the most beautiful section of the Great Wall. Well-preserved from the Ming Dynasty, it winds across rolling mountains with numerous watchtowers. You may take the cable car to the 14th Watchtower, then hike west to the 20th Tower, the highest point. Less crowded than Badaling, it offers spectacular panoramic views of the iconic Great Wall snaking through forests.

After sightseeing, head back downtown to visit 798 Art Zone. Transformed from old factories, this creative district features industrial-style buildings, graffiti, sculptures, galleries and boutique design stores. Blending avant-garde art and trendy culture, it is ideal for strolling, photos and experiencing Beijing’s contemporary art vibe.

• Recommended Local specialties: Lüdagun, Beijing Iron-Grilled Meat
• Recommended Accommodation: Beijing urban hotel
• Tour Intensity: Moderate

Day 4 Beijing Humanistic Modern Panorama Tour: Lama Temple +The Summer Palace + Bird's Nest + Water Cube

• Daytime: Lama Temple, Panda House, The Summer Palace & Olympic Park

 Morning: A dedicated car will take you to Beijing's famous Tibetan Lama Temple, where red walls, white towers, Tibetan-style halls, and prayer-flag ancient cypresses blend together as a rare complete Tibetan Buddhist architectural complex in the north, experiencing ancient building aesthetics of multi-ethnic integration. Along the way, check in at the Panda Cultural and Creative House to purchase Beijing's exclusive national treasure panda peripheral souvenirs.

Then deeply tour the Summer Palace, China's largest surviving imperial garden and imperial garden museum, taking Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake as its main bodies, with tens of thousands of non-repeating ancient paintings along the 728-meter-long painted corridor, climbing to the top of Foxiang Pavilion to overlook the entire garden lake and mountain, and touring Seventeen-Bridge Arch, Marble Boat, Suzhou Street, and Wenchang Gallery successively, perfectly combining lake and mountain scenery with pavilions and terraces as the peak standard of Qing emperor summer resort and governance gardens, with every step revealing a view.

• Evening: National Stadium & National Aquatics Center

Head to the Olympic Park for outdoor sightseeing, exteriorly viewing the 2008 Olympic landmarks Bird's Nest (National Stadium) and Water Cube (National Swimming Center), whose modern streamline giant buildings possess great design sense, rich light and shadow layers at dusk for photo check-ins, and experiencing Beijing's modern urban landmark style.

•  Recommended Local specialties：Doornail Meat Pie, Pea Cake
• Recommended Accommodation: Beijing urban hotel
• Activity Intensity: Moderate

Day5 Beijing → Xi'an : Direct High-Speed Rail

Daytime: After hotel breakfast, the driver will transfer you to Beijing High-Speed Railway Station for Xi'an according to the train schedule. Upon arrival at Xi'an High-Speed Railway Station, enjoy a dedicated pickup service. Our staff will greet you at the exit and escort you to the downtown hotel for check-in. You can arrange the remaining time freely; if tired, you can rest in the hotel to recharge, or stroll around if time permits.

• Recommended Local specialties ： Roujiamo, Zenggao
• Recommended Accommodation: Xi'an urban hotel
• Activity Intensity:  Light & Leisure

Day 6 Xi'an One-Day Tour: Ming City Wall + Bell and Drum Towers + Muslim Quarter

• Daytime: Xi’an City Wall, Bell Tower, Drum Tower & Muslim Quarter

 A dedicated car will take a short trip to the Xi'an Ming City Wall, China's largest and best-preserved ancient city wall from the Ming Dynasty, built on the site of the Tang Dynasty imperial city and dating back over 600 years. The city wall surrounds downtown Xi'an, with a moat, arrow towers, watchtowers, and corner towers fully matched. You can stroll along the blue brick pavement of the city wall, with antique old city streets on one side and modern Xi'an high-rise buildings on the other, creating an extremely strong atmosphere of ancient and modern sharing the same frame, or ride a bicycle around the wall to experience the urban texture of the thirteen dynasties ancient capital in all directions.

• Afternoon:Muslim Quarter

 Walk into the Muslim Quarter, a millennium food culture street district of Xi'an and a Hui-gathered worldly street alley, fully covering Northwest specialty snacks such as beef and mutton paomo, roujiamo, zenggao, liangpi, and pomegranate juice, with mosque ancient architecture hidden deep in the streets and alleys, blending folk fireworks with Islamic ancient buildings for an immersive experience of Chang'an worldly food culture.

• Recommended Local specialties : Biangbiang Noodles, Beef & Mutton Paomo
• Recommended Accommodation: Xi’an urban hotel
• Activity Intensity:Moderate

Day 7 Lintong Qin and Han Historical Sites One-Day Tour: Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Warriors) + Huaqing Palace

•  Morning:Terracotta Warriors

 Head to Lintong to deeply tour the Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Site Museum (Terracotta Warriors the eighth wonder of the world and a World Cultural Heritage site, which is the burial military array site of the First Emperor of Qin. Pit 1 is grand and complete, with thousands of pottery figurines neatly lined up, each with unique facial features, hairstyles, armor, and expressions, where artisan fingerprints and carving details are clearly preserved. Pit 2 displays a mixed military array of cavalry, archers, and chariots; Pit 3 is the ancient military headquarters command center. A professional guide will explain the history of Qin military industry, funeral customs, and military arrays throughout, allowing you to closely feel the majestic momentum of the Great Qin Empire from two thousand years ago.

• Afternoon: Huaqing Palace

 Take a dedicated car for 10 minutes to arrive at Huaqing Palace (Huaqing Pool), the imperial detached palace and imperial garden of the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties, boasting the number one imperial spring Lishan Hot Spring. The Tang Imperial Bath Museum preserves the exclusive hot spring bath pools of Concubine Yang and Emperor Xuanzong; inside the scenic area, Jiulong Lake and Furong Lake feature staggered mountain and water pavilions, and Tang Dynasty imperial palaces such as Feishuang Hall and Changsheng Hall are completely replicated. At the same time, it is the site of the Xi'an Incident, with historical relics of the Five-Room Building preserved. Leaning against Mount Lishan, "Lishan Sunset Glow" is one of the Eight Views of Guanshan, combining the triple heritage of landscapes, imperial history, and modern allusions. Return to downtown Xi'an by dedicated car after the tour.

• Recommended Local specialties : Liangpi, Saozi Noodles
• Recommended Accommodation: Xi’an urban hotel
• Activity Intensity: Moderate

Day 8  Xi'an→ Zhangjiajie | High-Speed Rail Arrival

 Daytime: Today our driver will escort you to Xi'an Railway Station to take a high-speed train to Zhangjiajie (approx. 6-8 hours). Upon arrival in Zhangjiajie, our staff will greet you at the high-speed rail station exit and escort you to the downtown hotel for check-in. You can arrange the remaining time freely; if tired, you can rest in the hotel to recharge, or if time permits, stroll around the surrounding areas, visit local food streets, experience Xiangxi foot baths, and look into the distance at Tianmen Mountain scenery.

• Recommended Local specialties :Tujia Recommended Three-Down Pot, mugwort rice cake
• Accommodation: Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel in Zhangjiajie Downtown
• Activity Intensity: Light & Leisure

Day 9 Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Full Day Tour

 Daytime：Transfer to Tianmen Mountain, known as the "Number One Divine Mountain in Xiangxi". Its main peak, Yunmeng Fairy Summit, is 1,517.9 meters above sea level and features the world's longest high-altitude passenger ropeway (total length 7,455 meters) leading directly from the city center to the summit, overlooking the 99-bend Tongtian Avenue winding mountain highway with roads winding like silver snakes around sheer cliffs. On the summit's western route, check in at the internet-famous cliff glass plank road and the 1,600-meter Guigu plank road, which hang on cliffs 1,400 meters high with bottomless abysses underfoot, walking on clouds when sea of clouds billows, thrilling yet aesthetic. Hike to the natural mountain-piercing karst cave, Tianmen Cave, a huge mountain cave 131.5 meters high straddling the mountain body, where you can climb 999 blessing heavenly ladders to reach the cave entrance. During the rainy season, the natural wonder of "Tianmen Spitting Mist" frequently appears, with mountain mists rushing out from the cave entrance, full of immortal charm. Mountain-crossing escalators, Tianmen Temple, and the Yunmeng Fairy Summit panoramic observation deck are fully covered with smooth movement and no backtracking.

• Recommended Local specialties : Blood tofu duck, drum skin beef hot pot
• Accommodation: Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel in Zhangjiajie Downtown
• Activity Intensity:Moderate

Day10 Wulingyuan Full-Day In-Depth Tour | Forest Park + Charming Xiangxi Evening Show

• Morning: Ten-Mile Gallery, Lower Section of Golden Whip Stream, Bailong Elevator & Avatar Mountain

 Gather and depart from the downtown hotel around 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM, enter from the East Gate of the scenic area, and take Line B to tour the Shilihualang (Ten-Mile Gallery). "Ten miles of gallery with ten miles of scenery, ten miles of landscape accompanying your journey," you can take a sightseeing mini-train to appreciate the ten-mile gallery, Herbalist Gathering Medicine, Peak Lifting Tower, Index Finger Peak, Monkey Garden, Peach Garden, and other attractions. Afterward, take the sightseeing vehicle, passing through the Shuiraosimen (Water Winding Four Gates) at the downstream of Jinbian Stream, and take the Bailong Elevator upwards (a 335-meter high-altitude elevator reaching the top in 88 seconds) to overlook the panoramic view of the entire peak forest. Check in at the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, tour the "Column of Heaven and Earth" floating mountain prototype of the movie "Avatar" (tour time 1.5 hours), exploring the Enchanting Platform, Divine Turtle Asking Heaven, Column of Heaven and Earth, Hundred-Yuan Banknote, and Number One Bridge under Heaven and other out-of-print sceneries. Encountering cloudy and rainy weather makes it even more misty and foggy, resembling an earthly fairyland! After the tour, rest and have lunch in the Yuanjiajie scenic area.

• Afternoon: Yangjiajie & Tianzi Mountain

 Take the sightseeing vehicle to Yangjiajie to see the peak wall wonders, where you can view the Golden Phoenix Spreading Wings and Jigouzui, experiencing the natural great wall of hundreds of millions of years. Take the sightseeing vehicle to Tianzi Mountain (driving time about 25 minutes) to visit Yubi Peak, Fairy Scattering Flowers, Xihai Stone Forest, Dianjiangtai, Helong Park, climb Tianzige Pavilion, and view the panorama of the Tianzi Mountain scenic area. After the tour, take the sightseeing vehicle back to the East Gate to exit the scenic area, and take a special transfer to the Wulingyuan Charming Xiangxi Grand Theater to rest, dine, and wait for the evening folk performance.

• Evening：Charming Xiangxi Evening Show

 Enter the park early to stroll around Xibu Ancient Street, check out Tujia silver jewelry, Miao embroidery, and intangible cultural heritage handicraft shops, and enjoy the ancient street lantern night view. Watch the 80-minute indoor folk master show directed by Feng Xiaogang, which includes CCTV Spring Festival Gala program "Chasing Love", majestic Miao ethnic fire drums, moving Tujia crying marriage, intangible cultural heritage Maogusi dance, and mysterious Xiangxi corpse-driving chapters, fully demonstrating the millennium folk culture of the Tujia, Miao, and Bai ethnicities. After the indoor performance, watch the outdoor plaza live stunt performance, closely appreciating thrilling folk stunts such as climbing knife mountains, descending seas of fire, hard qigong, and flying knives, and participate in bonfire interactions and ethnic antiphonal singing to deeply and immersively experience the mysterious customs of Xiangxi. After all performances end, take a special vehicle back to the urban hotel.

• Recommended Local specialties : Rock ear stewed native chicken, Tujia cured meat
• Accommodation: Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel in Zhangjiajie Downtown
• Activity Intensity: Moderate

Day 11 Grand Canyon & Huanglong Cave: Cliff Glass Bridge & Underground Karst Cave

• Morning: Grand Canyon

 Gather at the hotel between 7–9 a.m. and depart for Grand Canyon Scenic Area to visit the viral landmark Yuntandu Glass Bridge. The fully transparent glass deck spans deep valleys suspended between mountain ridges, with steep gorges and lush peaks stretching all around. Walking on the bridge with clouds drifting below offers breathtaking thrills and stunning scenery. Aside from the glass bridge, wander valley trails alongside murmuring streams and plunging waterfalls, breathing fresh mountain air to soak in the primitive natural valley landscape. Lunch is arranged after sightseeing.

•  Afternoon: Huanglong Cave

 After lunch, drive to Huanglong Cave, a huge karst cave carved by millions of years of natural water erosion. The cave maintains a constant mild temperature all year round with winding corridors, countless stalagmites, stone pillars and stone curtains formed by dripping water over millennia. Under artistic lighting, the cave shimmers with dreamy colors. We visit core landmarks including Dragon Palace Hall and Divine Stabilizing Needle — a giant stone pillar standing tall in the grand cave hall. Every corner reveals nature’s incredible craftsmanship to bring you a magical underground wonderland experience. Transfer back to hotel after the tour.

• Recommended Local specialties : Blood tofu duck, drum skin beef hot pot
• Accommodation: Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel in Zhangjiajie Downtown
• Activity Intensity: Moderate

Day 12 Zhangjiajie to Shanghai | High-Speed Rail Arrival

Daytime: Our driver transfers you to Zhangjiajie High-speed Railway Station to take the train to Shanghai (6–8 hours’ ride). Upon arrival at Shanghai High-speed Railway Station, our staff greets you at the exit and escorts you to downtown hotel for check-in. Rest freely for the rest of the day, or explore local food streets if you have energy.

• Recommended Local specialties :Shanghai-style braised pork, sizzling eel shredsl
• Recommended Accommodation: Shanghai urban hotel
• Activity Intensity: Light & Leisure

Day13 Shanghai One-Day Tour: Shanghai Tower + Chenghuangmiao Commercial District + Huangpu River Cruise + Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street + The Bund

•  Morning: Shanghai Tower, City God Temple Area, Huangpu River Cruise, Nanjing Road & The Bund

 Head to the Lujiazui landmark Shanghai Tower. As China's tallest and the world's third-tallest building, it is equipped with the world's fastest sightseeing elevator reaching 73.8 km/h, taking you straight to the 118th-floor Shanghai Summit Observation Deck at 546 meters. Enjoy 360-degree unobstructed bird's-eye views of the Lujiazui skyscraper cluster, the winding Huangpu River channel, and Puxi's old city texture. The cloud-air post office allows you to mail exclusive high-altitude commemorative postcards, and you can closely admire the staggered skyline of the "Three Piece Suite" (Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Oriental Pearl Tower), experiencing modern Shanghai's shocking urban skyline.

 Then walk to the Chenghuangmiao Commercial District, adjacent to the 460-plus-year-old Yuyuan Garden. The entire district features flying eaves, ancient stages, nine-bend bridges, and the Huxinting Teahouse arranged in a staggered manner. The streets are lined with century-old time-honored brands, intangible cultural heritage handicraft shops, and Shanghai specialty snack stores, gathering local flavors such as Nanxiang Xiaolongbao, pear syrup candy, and spiced beans. The ancient buildings' carved beams and painted pillars are clear and detailed during the day, and when lanterns light up in the evening, the national-style atmosphere is fully maximized, making it a core area to experience old Shanghai folk fireworks.

• Afternoon: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Huangpu River Cruise & The Bund

Stroll slowly along the "No. 1 Commercial Street in China"—Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. Stretching 2 kilometers long, it preserves a large number of Republic of China Western-style arcade buildings along the street, intertwining century-old silk and cloth shops, food time-honored brands, and trendy brand stores, merging ancient and modern commercial styles and leading directly to the Bund riverfront.

In the evening, take the Huangpu River Cruise. The water route traverses the core surface of the Huangpu River, successively viewing the Bund architectural complex of various countries and the Lujiazui skyscraper cluster during the voyage. The evening river breeze paired with the lights gradually lighting up on both banks allows you to fully experience the unique urban pattern of Shanghai's one river, two banks, and the collision of ancient and modern from a water perspective.

Night tour of The Bund: 52 distinctive architectural exhibition groups of various countries line up along the Huangpu River, blending Gothic spires, Baroque reliefs, Roman colonnades, and neoclassical facades. Century-old landmarks like the Peace Hotel and HSBC Building shine brilliantly with lights, echoing the neon lights of Lujiazui across the river. With the river breeze brushing your face, it is a stunning night view check-in destination that serves as Shanghai's city business card.

• Recommended Local specialties : Nanxiang Xiaolongbao, pork chop with rice cakes
• Recommended Accommodation: Shanghai urban hotel
• Activity Intensity:Moderate

Day14 Water Town Dream Seeking · Zhujiajiao Ancient Town & ERA2 Spirit of Shanghai

• Daytime: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

After breakfast, head to [Zhujiajiao Ancient Town], Shanghai's best-preserved Jiangnan water town, for free admission and strolls. Built along the water, the ancient town features nine old streets extending along the river, dotted with ancient relics like Fangsheng Bridge, North Street, Kezhi Garden, and the Qing Dynasty Post Office. Bluestone slab roads, white walls and black tiles, and black-awning rowboats form a typical Jiangnan water town painting. The streets are filled with local specialty snacks such as rice dumplings, braised meat, and Gorgon fruit cakes. You can walk slowly through alleys, take a black-awning boat along the river, or find a riverside teahouse to sit and sip tea, experiencing the slow-paced local life of the millennium-old water town.

• Evening: "ERA2 Spirit of Shanghai" Acrobatics Performance

In the evening, head to Shanghai Circus City to watch the resident flagship show [ERA2 Spirit of Shanghai]. This super multimedia fantasy drama integrates acrobatics, dance, drama, and cutting-edge stage technology, connecting the whole show with the theme of "Love and Journey". High-difficulty acrobatic programs like flying trapeze, globe of death, and seesaws are thrilling and shocking, matched with holographic projection, lighting effects, and live music, interweaving beauty and excitement. Among them, the "Globe of Death" scene where multiple cars speed inside an iron ball has the strongest visual impact, making it a representative night cultural feast in Shanghai.

• Recommended Local specialties :Bamboo shoot diced shaomai, Granny's rice dumplings
• Recommended Accommodation: Shanghai urban hotel
• Activity Intensity:Relaxed and casual

Day15 Dreamy Adventure - Disneyland Full-Day Roaming

After breakfast, head to the [Shanghai Disney Resort], entering the first Disney theme park in mainland China to start a whole day of magical fairytale journey. The park is divided into seven theme zones: Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination, Adventure Isle, Treasure Cove, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, and Disney Pixar Toy Story, with dozens of amusement projects and immersive scenes distributed. Enjoy classic projects: experience maritime adventures immersively on "Pirates of the Caribbean - Battle for the Sunken Treasure", travel around the world's magnificent scenery on "Soaring Over the Horizon", challenge the sci-fi speed of "TRON Lightcycle Power Run" in Tomorrowland, and shuttle through fairytale mines with the "Seven Dwarfs Mine Train"; stroll along Mickey Avenue and Gardens of Imagination to encounter classic cartoon characters like Mickey, Minnie, and Disney princesses for interactive photos, immersing yourself in the magical atmosphere of the fairytale world.

At dusk, occupy the best viewing spot by the Gardens of Imagination lake, waiting for the finale "Ignite the Dream: A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light". The castle blooms gorgeously amidst interwoven fireworks, lights, projections, and music, reproducing classic Disney stories one by one on top of the castle, drawing a dreamy and perfect full stop to the whole day's fairytale journey.

• Recommended Local specialties :Monster snacks, sour radish duck leg
• Recommended Accommodation: Shanghai urban hotel
• Activity Intensity: Moderate

Day 16: Departure from Beijing | Airport/Station Drop-off Service

• Daytime:

After breakfast, your wonderful 17-day journey concludes. Our staff will transfer you to the airport or train station for your onward destination. If you wish to extend your journey to Chengdu, Tibet, Yunnan, Zhangjiajie, Harbin, or elsewhere, please let us know. 

Ⅳ What's Included

• Guide Service: Licensed bilingual (Chinese & English) custom tour guides throughout the journey, providing exclusive local commentary for each segment, and planning optimal commuting routes and off-peak travel schedules.

• Attraction Admission Tickets: First-entry admission tickets for all listed attractions in the itinerary, cable cars, sightseeing cars, cruises, and basic performance tickets are fully included.

• Local Transfer Transportation: Private vehicle / tourist bus for round-trip transfers between scenic spots in all cities throughout the trip (short local urban transfers only; cross-city high-speed rail and long-distance transportation tickets are not included), including driver, fuel fees, parking fees, and scenic area mountain entry fees.

• Itinerary Planning: Pre-trip exclusive itinerary fine-tuning, attraction route optimization, reasonable driving duration arrangement, and niche check-in spot recommendations.

• Itinerary Coordination: Full-journey attraction reservations, staggered off-peak scenic tour arrangements, and show seat coordination.

Ⅴ What's Not Included

1. Intercity Long-Distance Transportation: All high-speed rail tickets and long-distance bus fares required for city transfers are at your own expense (assistance with booking can be provided).

2. Scenic Area Optional Transportation: Cruise ship cabin upgrades, bicycle rentals.

3. Accommodation: Hotel and homestay fees are not included; separate booking services can be provided upon request.

4. Meals: All breakfast, lunch, and dinner are at your own expense; the tour guide can recommend local specialty restaurants.

5. Personal Expenses: Scenic area cultural & creative products, snacks and drinks, Hanfu rentals, self-funded characteristic upgraded projects.

6. Evening Optional Performances: Beijing acrobatics / kung fu / golden mask shows are at your own expense.

7. China Visa Application Fees: At your own expense.

8. Single Room Supplements, Luggage Storage, Hotel Laundry, Scenic Audio Guide Rentals, etc.: At your own expense.

9. Tipping for Tour Guides and Drivers: At your own expense.

10. Extra Expenses Caused by Force Majeure & Price Differences from Temporary Itinerary Changes: At your own expense.

Ⅵ Frequently Asked Questions

• How to book a private tour?

  • Step 1: Choose a route and consult for free: Pick your favorite tour route and inform us of your travel dates, number of companions, and personalized preferences. No payment is required at this stage.

  • Step 2: Professional custom plan: Within 0.5 to 24 hours, our dedicated travel consultant will contact you to tailor an exclusive itinerary and provide professional travel advice.

  • Step 3: Confirm itinerary and pay deposit: If you are satisfied with the plan, you can complete the booking and pay a deposit to lock in all travel service resources including vehicles, guides, and hotels.

  • Step 4: Seamless communication throughout: You can contact your dedicated consultant at any time before the trip to adjust the itinerary, ask questions, or make special requests.

• How to extend your China trip? The above itinerary is just an example, and most travelers choose this route. If you wish to extend your trip, please choose a private custom tour and simply tell us your favorite destinations and desired activities. Our professional travel consultants will redesign the itinerary for you and your team at the best price.

• Tour Transportation You will travel to various scenic spots in the city via private vehicle. The vehicles we choose are spacious, comfortable, and equipped with air conditioning, driven by experienced drivers. For transportation between cities, we typically choose domestic flights (economy class) or high-speed rail (second class, usually under 6 hours). Local guides and drivers will meet you at the airport/train station and escort you to your hotel.

Custom Tour Accommodation Standards

During your trip in China, ensuring sufficient sleep every day is very important. This route is a private custom tour, and accommodation is not included in the tour fee, but we can provide booking services for you under the following standards:

• Room Type: Standard twin room (twin beds) for basic room types; natural single rooms (king bed rooms) are not guaranteed. Children without a bed do not include breakfast.

• Location Standard: We carefully select hotels with prime locations in each destination, adjacent to commercial streets or tourist attractions.

• Quality Assurance: We maintain long-term cooperative relationships with these hotels to ensure they meet comfortable sleeping standards.

• Facilities & Services: All booked hotels are equipped with windows, air conditioning, hot water, showers, and Wi-Fi. Hotel staff can communicate in English and are committed to providing quality service, and you can contact the front desk for assistance at any time.

• Note: Hotel booking services incur additional charges, and actual prices are subject to real-time reservation rates. If you need to upgrade your room type (such as king rooms, suites, etc.), please let us know so we can check prices and arrange it for you.

Itinerary Suitability Description

• Crowd Suitability: Elderly / family groups can adjust long-distance bus segmented stops for rest, shorten long-distance climbing items, and increase leisure sightseeing experiences; outdoor enthusiasts can increase canyon hiking duration.

• Duration Extension: Can add visits to Luoyang, Dunhuang, Yunnan, Qingdao, and other destinations as needed, with corresponding cross-city transportation duration and transfer plans added synchronously.

• Dietary Suitability: Advance notice of vegetarian, halal, allergy, or other dietary requirements allows the guide to plan and recommend corresponding dining districts in advance, with rest stop recommendations along long-distance drives.

Frequently Asked Questions & Contact Info

• How to book? Select route and consult freely, receive a custom plan within 0.5–24 hours, confirm and pay a deposit, and maintain ongoing communication with your dedicated consultant.

• Agency Contact Details:

  • Agency Name: DIANDA TRAVEL

  • Phone / WhatsApp / WeChat: 16670028809

  • Website: https://www.diandatravel.com