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The Unique Landscape from Guilin to Zhangjiajie

10 Days From US$1259 p/p

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Tour highlights

  • Discover the vicissitudes and touch the city pulses in Mega Metropolis of Shanghai
  • Enjoy breathtaking Karst Landscape of Guilin.
  • Go Cycling in the Most Beautiful Countryside of China.
  • Marvel at Avatar's Hallelujah Mountains in Zhangjiajie.
  • Prove your bravery by standing on the world’s largest glass bridge.

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Itinerary Details

This 10-day China tour covers the unique landscape and extraordinary scenery destinations in China. From Guilin to Zhangjiajie, immerse in the Karst landscape of towering peaks when cruising on Li River, and see Guilin's neighboring city of Zhangjiajie, which is famous for the Avatar Hallelujah Mountains.

Welcome to China! Upon arrival, your tour guide will welcome you in Shanghai airport and accompany you to your hotel.

Accommodation option:

  • Shanghai Metropark Jichen Hotel
  • (4 Ratings)

breakfast and lunch

Begin with a leisurely stroll along the Bund, where majestic colonial buildings stand in harmony with the sleek skyscrapers lining the Huangpu River.

Explore the Old City of Shanghai, where you can get an idea of what the city looked like hundreds of years ago. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the old town, there is the oasis of peace, the Yu Garden. As a paragon of the south Chinese landscaping style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is a MUST-SEE for all visitors to Shanghai.

Conclude your day with a visit to the Shanghai Jinmao Tower, where breathtaking panoramic views of the city's glittering skyline provide a perfect ending to your Shanghai adventure.

Accommodation option:

  • Pullman Zhangjiajie Hotel
  • (5 Ratings)

breakfast and lunch

Today's tour in the northwest of Zhangjiajie - Wulinyuan Scenic Area, first to the Tianzi Mountain, take a cable car up to the top of the mountain (6 people in a cab), you can see the vast with dramatic towering rock columns from the cabs.
Stroll around the mountains then head to Yuanjiajie, the movie Avatar is inspired by these mountain views, your guide will find the best location for you to take a picture of these unique rock formations.
Then to Bailong Elevator- the world’s highest sightseeing elevator that attracts visitors from all over the world vying to see it.

Accommodation option:

  • Pullman Zhangjiajie Hotel
  • (5 Ratings)

breakfast and lunch

Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore Tianmenshan Mountain, which is the highest mountain in Zhangjiajie.
Take cable car up to Tianmenshan Mountain. You will see the gorgeous view while seating in the cable car and the mountain seems just in front of you. Hike on the mountain and you will walk on the floating glass plank. The experience is unique and gives you the feeling like just wandering in the clouds.
We will also visit Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge and Grand Canyon, which is located northeastern of Zhangjiajie, and experience the World’s longest glass bridge, it is scary that you can see the deep canyon from your feet.

Accommodation option:

  • Pullman Zhangjiajie Hotel
  • (5 Ratings)

breakfast

Take a morning high speed train to Guilin, a city celebrated for its dreamlike karst landscapes and often described as "the finest scenery under heaven." Upon arrival in the afternoon, your guide will escort you to your hotel.

Accommodation option:

  • Guilin Bravo Hotel - The Grand Wing
  • (4 Ratings)

breakfast and lunch

Have a trip to Reed Flute Cave, which is a famous scenic spot offering a magic fairyland of stalactites, stalagmites in fantastic shapes and colors.
In the afternoon, visit the Elephant Trunk Hill - the symbol of Guilin. The hill looks exactly like a huge elephant stretching its trunk drinking water of Li River. You could climb up to the top and take full view of Guilin's hills and rivers. Continue to visit the East -West Lane, which is a historic alley complex located in front of the Zhengyang Gate of the Jingjiang Prince City in Guilin. It is the only historical alley complex left from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Guilin.

Accommodation option:

  • Guilin Bravo Hotel - The Grand Wing
  • (4 Ratings)

breakfast and lunch

Today's journey follows a full day visit to Longji Rice Terrace Fields. You will visit Ping'an Village, a breathtaking agricultural landscape in Longsheng County, Guilin. This area is renowned for its stunning terraced fields that stretch from the base to the peak of the mountains, creating a mesmerizing sight. The terraced fields, shaped like giant snails or half-open fans, are a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the local Zhuang people who have cultivated these lands for centuries.

Accommodation option:

  • Guilin Bravo Hotel - The Grand Wing
  • (4 Ratings)

breakfast and lunch

Today, embark on a breathtaking cruise along the Li River, immersing yourself in one of China’s most iconic landscapes. After breakfast, take a 50-minute drive to Bamboo Jetty, where your river journey to Yangshuo begins. Glide past emerald waters and towering karst peaks, each forming a picture-perfect scene straight out of a Chinese painting. Enjoy a leisurely lunch on board, allowing you to savor both the flavors and the mesmerizing scenery.
Upon arrival in Yangshuo in the afternoon, take a leisurely stroll along West Street, a lively and historic avenue lined with boutique shops, charming cafés, and diverse restaurants. Afterward, check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace—explore the town, relax in a riverside teahouse, or soak in the natural beauty that surrounds you.

Accommodation option:

  • Yangshuo New Century Hotel
  • (4 Ratings)

lunch

Have a leisurely walk through idyllic villages, rolling fields, and tranquil rivers. Observe farmers tending to their crops, smoke curling from traditional village homes, and water buffalo grazing in the fields, capturing the timeless beauty of rural China.
Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai, a dynamic global metropolis where historic charm meets modern innovation. When you arrive, the local tour guide will greet you and take you to your hotel.

Accommodation option:

  • Shanghai Metropark Jichen Hotel
  • (4 Ratings)
Our service includes:
  • One-to-one consultancy with our travel expert
  • Knowledgeable and helpful local guides
  • Private and comfortable van
  • All accommodations
  • Meals listed in the itinerary
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • In-destination transfers
  • A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling
Trip Notes

This tour is intended to give you an idea for what's possible when you travel with us. Treat them simply as inspiration, because every element of the tour can be customized individually. Please feel free to tell us your ideas and we will create a tour to match your tastes and budget.