Checking off Zhangjiajie Private Journey
Beijing → Xi'an → Zhangjiajie → Shanghai

11-Day Private China Tour: Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Xian, Beijing

A carefully designed private journey through China's most iconic cities, landscapes and cultural experiences.
Duration 11 Days
Destinations 4 Cities
Departure Daily
From $1,800 / person
Plan This Journey
China private tour
THE JOURNEY

Four cities.
One extraordinary China.

Discover China's imperial history, ancient wonders, dramatic mountain landscapes and futuristic cities in one carefully designed 11-day journey.

From Beijing's historic landmarks to the ancient heritage of Xi'an, the surreal peaks of Zhangjiajie and the cosmopolitan energy of Shanghai, this journey brings together some of China's most remarkable cultural and natural experiences.

DURATION
11 Days
DESTINATIONS
4 Cities
DOMESTIC TRANSFERS
3 Transfers
TRAVEL STYLE
Private Journey
LANDSCAPES
4 PLACES

This private journey connects carefully selected destinations, each offering a distinct side of China.

Beijing Xi’an Zhangjiajie Shanghai
SIGNATURE ACTIVITIES
CURATED FOR THIS JOURNEY
01 Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven
02 Great Wall – A Timeless Wonder
03 Xi’an – Terracotta Warriors
04 Xi’an – Ancient City Heritage
05 Shanghai – Modern China
06 Zhangjiajie – Avatar-Like Landscapes
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

Beyond the landmarks. Into the story.

Handpicked experiences that reveal the real China — its culture, its people, its timeless beauty.

Beijing – Imperial China
01
BEIJING

Beijing – Imperial China

Explore the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the legendary Great Wall.

Great Wall – A Timeless Wonder
BEIJING

Great Wall – A Timeless Wonder

Walk along the ancient Great Wall and take in breathtaking mountain views.

Terracotta Warriors Xi'an
XI'AN

Xi’an – Terracotta Warriors

Discover the incredible Terracotta Army and experience the ancient heart of China.

Xi’an – Ancient City Heritage
XI'AN

Xi’an – Ancient City Heritage

Explore the historic city wall, Muslim Quarter, and vibrant local culture.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
ZHANGJIAJIE

Zhangjiajie – Avatar-Like Landscapes

Journey through towering sandstone peaks, dramatic valleys, and spectacular mountain scenery.

The Bund Shanghai
SHANGHAI

Shanghai After Dark

Experience Shanghai’s iconic skyline, the Bund, and the charm of its historic streets.

China Itinerary

A carefully paced journey connecting Beijing's imperial landmarks, Xi'an's ancient heritage, Zhangjiajie's dramatic landscapes and Shanghai's modern skyline.
Arrival in Beijing — Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, where your driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your selected hotel. Enjoy free time after check-in.
ARRIVAL
Beijing
TRANSFER
Private vehicle
STAY Beijing
Imperial Beijing — Beijing
Explore Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, experience a traditional hutong rickshaw ride, and visit the Temple of Heaven.
HIGHLIGHT
Forbidden City
EXPERIENCE
Hutong Rickshaw
CULTURE Temple of Heaven
Great Wall & Ming Tombs — Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall and the Ming Tombs, with a drive past the iconic Bird's Nest along the way.
HIGHLIGHT
Badaling Great Wall
EXPERIENCE
Ming Tombs
PASS BY Bird's Nest
Summer Palace & Xi'an — Beijing → Xi'an
Visit the Summer Palace before taking the high-speed train to Xi'an, where you will be transferred to your hotel.
HIGHLIGHT
Summer Palace
TRANSFER
High-speed rail
STAY Xi'an
Terracotta Warriors & Xi'an Museum — Xi'an
Discover the Terracotta Warriors Museum, followed by the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xi'an Museum.
HIGHLIGHT
Terracotta Warriors
EXPERIENCE
Small Wild Goose Pagoda
CULTURE Xi'an Museum
Ancient Xi'an & Zhangjiajie — Xi'an → Zhangjiajie
Explore Xi'an City Wall, the Great Mosque and Muslim Quarter, with a visit to Hanyangling Mausoleum before flying to Zhangjiajie and transferring to your hotel.
HIGHLIGHT
Xi'an City Wall
EXPERIENCE
Muslim Quarter
TRANSFER Domestic flight
Into the Avatar Mountains — Zhangjiajie
Spend the day exploring Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, including Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie, Yangjiajie and Tianzi Mountain, before descending by cable car.
HIGHLIGHT
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
EXPERIENCE
Yuanjiajie
CABLE CAR Tianzi Mountain
Grand Canyon & Golden Whip Stream — Zhangjiajie
Visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and its famous Glass Bridge, then hike along the scenic Golden Whip Stream before returning to your hotel.
HIGHLIGHT
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
EXPERIENCE
Glass Bridge
HIKING Golden Whip Stream
Tianmen Mountain & Shanghai — Zhangjiajie → Shanghai
Explore Tianmen Mountain, including the cable car, glass skywalk and Tianmen Cave, then visit the Seventy-Two Strange Buildings before flying to Shanghai.
HIGHLIGHT
Tianmen Mountain
EXPERIENCE
Glass Skywalk
TRANSFER Domestic flight
Shanghai Highlights — Shanghai
Explore the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, Yu Garden and the Bund, enjoy a Huangpu River cruise and stroll through Tianzifang.
HIGHLIGHT
The Bund
EXPERIENCE
Huangpu River Cruise
CULTURE Tianzifang
Departure — Shanghai
Check out from your Shanghai hotel and enjoy your final free time before your transfer to the airport according to your departure flight.
EXPERIENCE
Free Time
TRANSFER
Private vehicle
DEPARTURE Shanghai
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything
taken care of.

From carefully selected accommodation to domestic transportation and attraction tickets, the essential elements of your China journey are arranged for you.

01

HOTELS

Carefully selected accommodations in convenient locations, chosen to complement the journey.

02

GUIDE

Experienced English-speaking local guides who provide context, assistance and local insight.

03

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION

Comfortable private vehicles with professional drivers for your scheduled journey.

04

TICKETS

Entrance tickets and scheduled reservations included according to the itinerary.

05

DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION

Internal travel such as high-speed trains and domestic flights, where included in the itinerary.

GOOD TO KNOW

The following items remain outside the package so you can keep flexibility over your international travel and personal choices.

International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Meals (unless specified)
Tips
Personal expenses
WHY SUNDA TRAVEL

China,
handled beautifully.

A great journey is not only about where you go. It is about how effortlessly everything comes together.

From arrival to departure, our local team coordinates the essential details so you can focus on experiencing China.

01

Local
Expertise

Travel with a team that knows China from the inside — its destinations, culture, logistics and the details that make a journey feel effortless.

02

Seamless
Connections

From high-speed rail to domestic flights and private transfers, every connection is carefully coordinated so your journey flows naturally from one destination to the next.

03

Comfortable
Stays

Stay in carefully selected four-star hotels in convenient locations, with breakfast included to give you a comfortable start to every day.

04

Support
Along the Way

With professional guides, arranged transportation and a local team behind your journey, you have reliable support whenever you need it.

SUNDA TRAVEL
ONE LOCAL TEAM

One carefully coordinated journey, designed around your experience of China.

11 DAYS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know before you go.

A few practical answers about accommodation, transportation, inclusions and the details of your 11-day China journey.
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11 days. One extraordinary China.

From imperial Beijing and ancient Xi'an to Zhangjiajie's mountains and Shanghai's skyline, discover China through one carefully arranged journey.

11 DAYS COMPLETE JOURNEY
04 CITIES CHINA HIGHLIGHTS
01 JOURNEY PRIVATE TRAVEL
FROM
$ 1,800 PER PERSON
INCLUDED Essential journey services
Four-Star Comfort Hotels Guide Service Private Transportation Attraction Tickets Domestic Transportation Domestic Insurance

International flights, visa, international insurance, lunch and dinner, guide and driver tips, and personal expenses are not included.