8 Day Private Cultural Tour of China

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Shanghai【Airport Pick-up & Hotel Check-in】
1 stop
1
Shanghai
Arrive at Shanghai Airport , meet the driver, then transfer to the 4-star hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free to relax and adjust to the time difference. You can explore the nearby area at your leisure (recommended: visit a local supermarket to experience daily life or take a stroll in People’s Square).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Shanghai 【Touring the most attractive attractions in Shanghai】
6 stops
2
Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)
Visit the Oriental Pearl Tower take the elevator to the observation deck for a panoramic view of Shanghai’s skyline, including Lujiazui’s skyscrapers.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Then explore the Shanghai City History Development Museum housed in the Oriental Pearl Tower, with exhibits showing the city’s evolution from a small fishing village to an international metropolis.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
Wander through Yu Garden a classic Ming-Qing garden with exquisite pavilions, rockeries, and ponds.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Old Town
stroll around Old Town to experience traditional folk customs visit craft shops selling jade carving, paper-cutting,.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
The Bund
walk along The Bund admire colonial-era buildings and Huangpu River views,
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
shop on Nanjing Road combining international brands and time-honored stores like Laodongfang Department Store.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Shanghai → Zhangjiajie
1 stop
8
Visit 72 Strange Buildings a unique architectural complex combining Tujia culture and modern design, with illuminated buildings creating a fairy-tale atmosphere at night. Take a leisurely stroll and capture photos.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Zhangjiajie【Tourism of the Key Attractions in Zhangjiajie】
6 stops
9
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Zhangjiajie
Hike Huangshizhai (via a gentle trail or cable car option) to enjoy panoramic views of sandstone pillars, dense forests,and valleys (key viewpoints: Golden Whip Stream View, Five-Finger Peak).
2 hours • Admission ticket free
11
BaiLong Elevator
Take the Bailong Elevator (a world-famous outdoor elevator clinging to a cliff, 326 meters high)
1 hour • Admission ticket included
12
Visit scenic spots like Avatar Mountain (inspired by the movie Avatar), Heavenly Gate, and Ten-Mile Gallery.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
13
Zhangjiajie
Then head to Tujia Folk Village for the intangible heritage experience—Xilankapu Weaving (learn to weave traditional Tujia patterns under the guidance of local artisans, take your work as a souvenir).
2 hours • Admission ticket free
14
Zhangjiajie
Attend a Tujia bonfire party (dance with locals to folk music, sing Tujia songs) and enjoy the traditional Hehe Feast (a group meal with dishes like braised pork, preserved ham, and various local vegetables).
1 minute • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Zhangjiajie【Tourism of the Key Attractions in Zhangjiajie】
4 stops
15
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
Visit Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park (take the cable car to the mountain top, the longest high-altitude cable car in Asia)
2 hours • Admission ticket included
16
Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge
Walk on the thrilling Glass Walkway (a transparent glass path clinging to the cliff, 1432 meters above sea level) for an adrenaline rush.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
17
Zhangjiajie
Admire the majestic Tianmen Cave (a natural archway formed by erosion, 131.5 meters high, accessible via 999 steps).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
18
Zhangjiajie
Participate in the local activity—glutinous rice cake making (learn to pound glutinous rice with a wooden hammer, shape into cakes, and taste the fresh product). Then return to the hotel to rest.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Zhangjiajie → Guangzhou
1 stop
19
Explore Beijing Road Pedestrian Street (a historic commercial street with Lingnan characteristics, lined with ancient banyan trees, traditional arcades, and modern shops). Enjoy local snacks (recommendations: beef offal soup, fried milk custard, rice rolls) and shopping for souvenirs (Cantonese embroidery, herbal tea products).
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Guangzhou【Touring the most attractive attractions in Guangzhou】
5 stops
20
Guangzhou
Experience Cantonese morning tea (a traditional Lingnan custom) at a time-honored teahouse (recommendations: dim sums like shrimp dumplings, barbecued pork buns, egg tarts, and osmanthus cake).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
21
Shamian Island
Visit Shamian Island (a small island with colonial-era buildings, beautiful gardens, and tree-lined streets, perfect for photos).
1 hour • Admission ticket included
22
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
Then explore Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (a masterpiece of Lingnan architecture, with exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings, and brick carvings, housing cultural relics related to Lingnan culture).
1 hour • Admission ticket included
23
Canton Tower
Later, visit Canton Tower (the iconic landmark of Guangzhou, admire its unique “twisted waist” design; optional to climb the observation deck for panoramic views of the city).
1 hour • Admission ticket included
24
Pearl River
Take a Pearl River Night Cruise (board from the Tianzi Wharf, sail along the Pearl River to admire Guangzhou’s night skyline, including illuminated bridges, skyscrapers, and historical buildings).
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Guangzhou → Departure
1 stop
25
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport for your return flight. The tour ends with wonderful memories of China.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available

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