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14-Day China Natural Wonders Discovery
14-Day China Natural Wonders Discovery
City
Beijing
Xi 'an
Zhangjiajie
Guilin & Yangshuo
Shanghai
China Scenic Wonders & Cultural Exploration Tour
Embark on a 14-day journey through China’s most iconic historical landmarks and breathtaking natural landscapes with Hello China Trip. Experience the beauty and culture of China in comfort and style, making unforgettable memories along the way.
The itinerary provided is just one of many possibilities. We’re here to offer tailored suggestions based on your preferences. Simply share your interests, budget, and travel desires with us, and our expert team will customize the perfect trip for you!
Suggested 14-Day Itinerary
Explore imperial landmarks, hike the Great Wall, and immerse in local culture
Admire the Terracotta Army and explore ancient city heritage
Discover stunning natural landscapes and thrilling glass walkways
Enjoy a scenic river cruise and explore picturesque countryside
Experience the historic Bund and modern skyline
Tour 'Wow' Points
Discover the Hidden Halls in the Forbidden City:
Stroll along a captivating blend of the restored and rugged sections of the Great Wall:
Discover the Terracotta Army and create your own replica warrior to take home as a unique souvenir:
See the Earth’s closest resemblance to the Hallelujah Mountains, where towering rock formations create a breathtaking, otherworldly landscape:
Cross the world’s longest and highest glass bridge, an exhilarating walk above stunning landscapes:
Cycle through China’s most picturesque countryside and immerse yourself in its breathtaking natural beauty:
Explore the scenic rural landscapes of China, where lush rice paddies meet stunning limestone hills. Gain insight into the everyday lives of local farmers as you experience their culture firsthand.
Indulge in a personalized Half-Day “Icing-on-the-Cake” Experience in Shanghai, tailored to your unique interests:
Whether you’re looking to unwind, immerse yourself in fashion, appreciate art, explore local traditions, or indulge in shopping, we’ve got you covered. From enjoying a trendy bar to discovering an art center, trying out beauty treatments, testing your luck in the marriage market, or picking up unique souvenirs, we’ll make it all happen for you.
Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and schedule.
Day 1 Beijing Arrival:
When your flight has landed, your tour guide will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall of the airport. He/she will greet you with a smile and a nameplate. You will be transferred to your hotel by a private van and driver.
Hotel options:
Penta Hotel Beijing (4-star)
Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town (5-star)
Day 2 The Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City:
breakfast and lunch
Start your journey at the Temple of Heaven, which was the place where emperors prayed for a good harvest. Interact with the locals and join them to experience their healthy lifestyle. Lunch is served in a popular local restaurant with authentic local food.
Walk through Tian’anmen Square to explore the mysterious Forbidden City in the afternoon. While most tour groups only visit the six halls on the central axis, your private guide will take you to go deeper into the hidden halls for a fuller understanding of the history and to avoid the tour groups.
Tips to Tailor-Make Your Tour
Do you want to discover more about the life of Beijingers? Take a rickshaw tour through the hutongs, make dumplings in a local family's home, or experience a local market
Day 2 Hiking the Great Wall：
breakfast and lunch
Freshen up in the morning and get ready for a 5-kilometer hike along the most recommended hiking route: from Jinshanling to Simatai West.
This section has breathtaking views and offers stunning photo opportunities in different seasons. There are over 15 watchtowers in various styles and in good condition. As this section is half restored, you can see the unrepaired ancient watchtowers and broken sections as well as the restored section of the wall during the hike.
Tips to Tailor-Make Your Tour
For a unique experience, a visit to Simatai – the only Great Wall section that's lit up and open at night – is highly recommended. If you prefer just to take a relaxing walk along the Great Wall, we can arrange a visit to the Mutianyu section with a round-trip cable car for you.
Day 4 The Summer Palace and a High-Speed Train to Xi’an:
breakfast & lunch
Walk around the tranquil Summer Palace at a leisurely pace, and enjoy the 300-year-old royal garden. Take a pleasant boat ride on the lake and have a stroll in the long corridors to view the exquisite paintings on the ceilings.
Enjoy lunch and race towards Xi’an on a high-speed train, which is a good way to experience the technological development of China.
Hotel options:
Grand Noble Hotel Xi’an (4-star)
Wyndham Grand Xi’an South (5-star)
Day 5 The Terracotta Army and a Traditional Cave Dwelling:
breakfast & lunch
Visit the Terracotta Army and admire the vividness of the warriors and listen to their stories spanning over 2,000 years.
Then discover a local craftsman’s cave dwelling and learn how to make clay warriors with your own hands.
After lunch, return to the city area and visit the 600-year-old ancient city wall. Cycling along the wall provides a good view of the city. You may also walk or take a golf cart on it.
Tips to Tailor-Make Your Tour
Xi'an is a good destination for tasting Chinese dumplings. If you are a food lover, we can arrange a local family visit to learn how to make dumplings, or we can arrange for you to enjoy a dumpling banquet.
Day 6 Xi’an City and a Flight to Zhangjiajie:
breakfast & lunch
Discover more ancient history at Xi’an History Museum and Little Wild Goose Pagoda, then head to the Muslim Quarter and wander through the alleys to taste the local Muslim cuisine.
Transfer to the airport for your evening flight to Zhangjiajie.
Hotel options:
Pullman Zhangjiajie (5-star)
Day 7 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park:
breakfast & lunch
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is located in Wulingyuan Scenic Area, and Tianzi Mountain and Yuanjiajie are the most classic sights.
Take the cable car up Tianzi Mountain and look through the glass walkway to see spiky sandstone peaks below your feet.
After a simple lunch on the mountain, visit Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, which was the inspiration for the Hallelujah Mountains in Avatar.
Day 8 Tianmen Mountain and the Glass Bridge:
breakfast and lunch
Take the world’s longest cable car to the top of Tianmen Mountain. During the tour, you will enjoy the unique natural scenery of spiky peaks. Feel your heart beat when you walk across the glass walkway and are then driven down the curvy mountain road known as the 99 Bends.
Continue to visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and walk on the world’s longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge. Walking along this glass bridge at 300 meters above ground level will be one of the coolest experiences of your tour.
Day 9 Zhangjiajie to Changsha to Guilin:
breakfast and lunch
Bullet train from Zhangjiajie to Changsha Railway Station. Take a taxi to Changsha South Railway Station to take a bullet train. After 3½ hours, your tour guide in Guilin will be ready to meet you.
Hotel options:
Lijiang Waterfall Hotel (4-star)
Shangri-La Hotel, Guilin (5-star)
Day 10 Guilin City Daxu Old Town:
breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Be amazed by Guilin’s two landmarks in the city, Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill.
Appreciate the natural limestone cave with multicolored lighting. And then take a picture at Elephant Trunk Hill, the symbol of Guilin.
After lunch, travel back in time when visiting Daxu Old Town, where lots of craftsmen and businessmen used to live. Let’s knock on the local people’s doors and discover their lasting stories.
Day 11 A Li River Cruise and Idyllic Yangshuo:
breakfast and lunch
Karst hills, graceful bamboo groves, and cormorants — the stunning view of the Li River is the essence of Guilin. While most tour groups only use a 3-star cruise, we will arrange a 4-star cruise (the highest level with better facilities and a buffet lunch) to ensure you have the best experience of the river’s charm.
The cruise arrives in Yangshuo at noon. After you’ve checked in, you can enjoy your free time to explore the beautiful area near the hotel.
Tips to Tailor-Make Your Tour
If you prefer to enrich your day, Yangshuo provides various activities: a cooking class, a tai chi lesson, a farming experience, and even rock climbing. Tell us what you want to try in the form on the right, so that we can include it for you.
Hotel options:
Yangshuo Mountain Retreat (4-star)
Yangshuo Ancient Garden Boutique Hotel (5-star)
Day 12 Biking and Flight to Shanghai:
breakfast
Explore the beautiful countryside along the Yulong River.
Choose whichever type of transport you prefer, whether it’s a private car, bicycle, or moped. This is a good opportunity to meet the local people and interact with them. Enjoy a peaceful and memorable morning before flying to Shanghai.
Hotel options:
Sunrise On The Bund (4-star)
Les Suites Orient, Bund Shanghai (5-star)
Day 13 Shanghai with Bund Discovery:
breakfast
Do more than just take one or two selfies on the Bund. Travel back in time to the golden age of the Bund in the 1920s during our In-Depth Bund Culture Discovery Tour.
Go into some of the old Bund buildings and listen to their stories.
Enjoy lunch and ascend the tallest building in China (the highest outside of Dubai) — Shanghai Tower. There, you will not only enjoy a panoramic view of Shanghai but will also see the development of China.
Half-Day Customized Icing-on-the-Cake Experience
After traveling in China for around 10 days, you might want to do something different at the end of your tour. Do you want to have some relaxation time? Do you have any unfulfilled trip wishes? In the magic city of Shanghai, your private guide will make your wishes come true!
Whether you want to relax, experience fashion, appreciate art, explore folk customs, or shop; from having fun in fancy bar to exploring an art center, trying nail beauty, testing your popularity in the marriage market, or just buying some lovely gifts, we will make it happen. Just tell us what you’re interested in.
If you don’t know what you want, just let your guide make the arrangements. You will not be disappointed!
Day 14 Shanghai Departure
breakfast
Your tour guide, driver, and van will pick you up from your hotel for your airport transfer and flight. Your guide will accompany and assist you as far as the security check and will then wave goodbye.
Trip Notes
Every element of the tour above can be tailored. Feel free to tell us your ideas and we will be happy to make adjustments for you.
Extend the Tour
- Chengdu: add 2-3 days — giant pandas, Leshan Buddha and delicious food
- Suzhou and/or Hangzhou: add 1–4 days — water towns, gardens, the Grand Canal, and West Lake
- More destinations: Huangshan, Yunnan and Tibet. Inform us of your interests and we will offer you some recommendations.
Accommodation
Various types of accommodation are available, including famous 5-star hotel chains, 4-star hotels in the best locations, good value 3-star hotels, or boutique hotels that reflect the style of the region. Whatever your accommodation preferences are, our travel experts will seek out and find the perfect one for you.
Most hotels in China allow at most three people in one room. If there are more than three people in your group, we will check if there is a family room available or do our best to arrange interconnecting rooms or adjoin rooms.
Transportation
China is a huge country, so to make your travel experience more efficient, we usually arrange flights to connect to your destinations.
China’s high-speed rail network is a fast-paced way to travel. We recommend taking high-speed trains for journeys of less than 6 hours to interested customers — please tell us if you are one of them.
Meals
Lunches at popular local restaurants are included for you so you can taste authentic Chinese food. Your guide will assist you with ordering the dishes.
Vegetarian, halal, kosher, Indian, or gluten-free — all your dietary requirements can be taken care of by our experienced private guides. Let us know if you have any of these dietary requirements during your booking.
Tour Price
FromUSD3,790 p/pBased on a private tour for 2 people. Price varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel
Price includes:
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
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