Jiuzhaigou & Zhangjiajie Tour 12 Days | Admire China's Natural Wonders

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Admire the Beauty of Jiuzhaigou & Zhangjiajie 12 Days

CODE: GDT2302

Private Tour

Duration: 8 - 12 days

Price from: Contact

Route: China - Huangshan - Guilin - Jiuzhaigou - Zhangjiajie - Beijing - Shanghai - Xi'an - Chengdu - Hangzhou

Overview

Embark on an extraordinary journey to Admire the Beauty of Jiuzhaigou & Zhangjiajie 12 Days, a meticulously crafted tour designed to showcase two of China's most visually stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites. This immersive itinerary is a nature lover's dream, combining the ethereal, multi-hued lakes and waterfalls of Jiuzhaigou Valley with the otherworldly, towering sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. You'll witness landscapes that seem to defy imagination, from the turquoise and sapphire waters reflecting vibrant autumn foliage in Jiuzhaigou to the iconic "Hallelujah Mountains" and glass bridges of Zhangjiajie. Beyond the breathtaking scenery, the tour offers glimpses into local ethnic cultures. Perfect for photographers, hikers, and anyone seeking unparalleled natural beauty, this 12-day adventure promises an unforgettable exploration of China's most captivating natural masterpieces.

Highlight

Jiuzhaigou Valley (UNESCO World Heritage): Explore the "Fairyland on Earth" with its vibrant, multi-level lakes (Five Flower Lake, Pearl Shoal Waterfall), colorful ponds, and stunning waterfalls.
Huanglong National Park (UNESCO World Heritage): Discover unique travertine terraces, ponds, and snow-capped peaks (seasonal accessibility may apply, often visited as an alternative or addition to Jiuzhaigou).
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (UNESCO World Heritage): Marvel at the iconic quartz-sandstone pillars, explore the Avatar Mountains, and ride the Bailong Elevator.
Tianmen Mountain: Brave the exhilarating Glass Skywalk, ride the world's longest cable car, and see the Tianmen Cave (Heaven's Gate).
Grand Canyon Glass Bridge: Walk across the world's highest and longest glass-bottom bridge (Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon).
Breathtaking Photography Opportunities: Capture incredible landscapes and unique geological formations.
Cultural Glimpses: Experience the local culture and cuisine in Sichuan and Hunan provinces.
Seamless Transfers: Enjoy comfortable transportation between these remote yet spectacular locations.

Enjoy almost all the natural landscapes in one China tour.
Be astonished by the fantastic Mt. Huangshan, which is regarded as the most beautiful mountain in China.
The picturesque sightseeing in Guilin has its name on the map.
Jiuzhaigou Valley is just like a fairyland on the earth, which is also included in this trip
You will also walk into a real Pandora by visitng Zhangjiajie, where you will see the Hallelujah Mountains.

Best Travel Time: Suitable for the whole year, best time is from April to October

Remarks:
Prices are except Chinese public holidays, local fairs or events.
Golden Trail Travel reserves the right to adjust the price caused by exchange rate
No guide on the flight and Yangtze River cruise.
Recommended hotels are subject to change in actual booking
Special requirements should be advised to Golden Trail Travel in advance.
Golden Trail Travel reserves the right of final explanation for any change due to the reasons beyond our control

Service

HOTELS
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels

Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival Beijing

Transfer service to hotelMeals: No MealsArrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. You will be greeted and met by Golden Trail Travel tour guide at the airport and transferred to your hotel, whenever your flight arrives in Beijing. After check-in, free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Day 2: Beijing

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven, Panjiayuan Antique MarketMeals: Breakfast & Lunch[09:00-09:30] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the historical city of Beijing.[09:30-12:30] You will reach the , the largest public square in the world. Walk through the square and visit today’s highlight: Forbidden City , the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Hike to Jingshan Park, where gives a nice panoramic view of the Forbidden City at the top of Coal Hill.[12:30-14:00] Lunch time at Shi Yuan Restaurant, Chinese local food, famous for the braised eggplant, vegetable ball, and diced chicken with walnuts in soya sauce.[14:00-16:30] Visit Temple of Heaven, which was used to pray for harvest by the emperors. It is China's existing largest structure for sacrifice to heaven. Shopping time pearl Market.[16:30-17:30] Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night show or the Peking duck dinner with your guide and ask for suggestions.

Day 3: Beijing

Mutianyu Great Wall, Olympic Park, The exterior Bird Nest and Water CubeMeals: Breakfast & Lunch[08:00-08:30] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Great Wall.[08:30-12:30] Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall, which section is more popular among foreign visitors. Upon arrival, you can choose to hike on the Great Wall, or take cable car up and walk around.[12:30-13:30] Lunch time at Xiaolongpu Restaurant, famous for the vegetable food, such as fried vegetables, dry-fried beans, sweet corn cake[13:30-16:30] Drive back to Beijing city, while you can take a nap in the car. Visit the exterior Bird Nest and Water Cube the amazing architectures that built for Beijing Olympic Games. After that you will experience Chinese tea at tea house.[16:30-17:30] Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night activities, such as foot massage, houhai night bars and Sanlitun bar street.

Day 4: Beijing - Jiuzhaigou

Beijing Hutong, Summer Palace, Fly to JiuzhaigouMeals: Breakfast & Lunch[09:30-10:00] You will have enough time to pack up and check out. Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and have half day leisure tour in Beijing.[10:00-11:30] Drive to Drum Tower area for taking a relaxing Hutong Tour by rickshaw, which is the way to know the Beijing local lifestyle.[11:30-14:30] Drive to Summer Palace, which is the existing largest, best-preserved imperial garden in China. Boat ride on Kunming Lake is included. Lunch will be arranged at nearby restaurant, named Xiangyangtun, with opera stage inside.After lunch, be transferred to the airport for afternoon flight to Jiuzhaigou. Your tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.

Day 5: Jiuzhaigou

Jiuzhaigou ValleyMeals: Breakfast & Lunch[08:00-08:30] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the fairyland and national treasure.[08:30-12:30] Take full day excursion into Jiuzhaigou valley with your guide accompanying. Take a shuttle bus from Lantian Station to the Long Lake, then walk around and enjoy the Long lake & the Five-colour Pool. After that, take a shuttle bus from Five-colour Pool to Nuorilang Waterfall.[12:30-13:30] Lunch time will be served at Nuorilang restaurant in the park. You can also choose to have a picnic lunch at stopover site.[13:30-17:30] Continue your hiking tour in the afternoon and feel relaxed without pushing at all. Walk to the Nuorilang Waterfall for a visit before taking a shuttle bus from Nuorilang to Shuzheng Lake, visit the Rhino Lake, Tiger Lake, Shuzheng Fall and Princess Lake along the way in the bus . Then walk around and enjoy the Shuzheng Lake, the Shuzheng Valley, Take a shuttle bus From Shuzheng Lake to Shuanglong Lake for a visit to the Shuanglong Waterfall.[17:30-18:00] Get on the shuttle bus again to the exit and end today’s trip. Relax in the hotel. The Tibetan dancing show will be an optional activity for you in the evening.

Day 6: Jiuzhaigou - Chengdu

Huanglong National Park, Fly to ChengduMeals: Breakfast & LunchNote: From Nov to Apr the next year, Huanglong Scenic Area may be closed temporarily for tourists due to the weather condition, then you can visit Mouni Valley instead.[09:00-09:30] After breakfast, our guide will meet you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport for flight to Chengdu[09:30-14:00] On the way to the airport, visit Huanglong National Park, which is a World Natural Heritage site, and famous for its colorful ponds, snowy mountains, deep valleys, and dense forest. All the colors of the rainbow are here. The landscape studded with waterfalls and terraced, colored limestone ponds of blue, yellow, white and green. We suggest you hike on the mountain to explore the real beauty of Huanglong National Park. There is also cable car service available, and you can take it to the top at your expense for relaxing trip. Lunch will be served at local restaurant nearby Chuanzhusi Temple.Fly to Chengdu. Your Chengdu tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.

Day 7: Chengdu

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Renmin Park, Jinli Old StreetMeals: Breakfast & Lunch[09:00-09:30] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Panda hometown.[09:30-12:30] Enjoy your interesting tour to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding which is a huge institution replicates the natural habitat of the giant panda. Sightseeing shuttle bus is included. You will learn the habits and characteristics of Giant and baby pandas, observe them eating bamboos and playing around. Lunch will be arranged as local food at restaurant nearby.[12:30-13:30] Typical lunch will be arranged as Hot Pot at Old House restaurant.[13:30-16:30] In the afternoon, visit Renmin Park and it is the paradise for local people who addict to dancing, playing mahjong, drinking teas. We will arrange tea break in the park and mahjong lesson if you are interested in. After that enjoy shopping time at Jinli Old Street which is the elegant style of the architectures tells you what Sichuan looks like during the Qing Dynasty.[16:30-17:30] Back to the hotel and the Face Changing show will be a good option or you can just stroll around Kuanzhai Alley which is the famous snack street in the evening.

Day 8: Chengdu - Zhangjiajie

Fly to Zhangjiajie, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Glass BridgeMeals: BreakfastAfter breakfast, be transferred to the airport for morning flight to Zhangjiajie. Your tour guide will wait for you at the airport and enjoy day leisure tour to visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon where you can watch the entire landscape of the North Temperate Zone karst topography, Canyon lush vegetation and fresh air. The weather in the canyon is cool and comfortable and you will enjoy 3 hours hiking there as warm-up to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. You will also have chance to visit the newest glass bridge which is the longest and highest glass-bottom bridge in the world. It has a beautiful name of Yuntiandu meaning Cross the Sky. Standing on the bridge, travelers can get a panoramic view of the majestic Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon under your feet. In the middle of the bridge, there is a bungee jump platform, where you can try the highest bungee jumping in the world. What an exciting experience.Be transferred to your hotel after the tour and prepared for tomorrow’s breath-taking excursion to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

Day 9: Zhangjiajie

Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Tianzi Mountain Area, Yuanjiajie Scenic AreaMeals: Breakfast & Lunch[08:30-09:00] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore Wulingyuan Scenic Area[09:00-12:30] Get your Wulingyuan Scenic Area pass at the ticketing center with our guide help and aboard the shuttle bus directly to Bailong Elevator, the highest and heaviest outdoor elevator in the world. Take Bailong Elevator up to Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. The view from Yuanjiajie is exactly the same as what we see from the movie of Avatar. Standing on the observation platform in Yuanjiajie, thousands of peaks can be caught at the same time. Peaks in various postures just look like countless brave men. Rock pillars with green trees just look like handsome generals. They describe a scene of army. Although these peaks are solid, they let people enter into an imaginary world and present a lively picture in the front of our eyes. You will enjoy your two hours exploration on foot[12:30-13:30] Simple Chinese lunch will be arranged at restaurant in the rest area of Yuanjiajie. We highly recommend you prepare some fruits and snacks beforehand[13:30-16:30] Get on shuttle bus from Yuanjiajie to Tianzi Mountain Area and spend the whole afternoon in the scenic area. There is a famous saying that you have no wish to visit any other mountains after viewing the Tianzi Mountain. The landscape here varies in different seasons and also in one day, which makes Tianzi Mountain a very interesting destination. There are four highlights for the breathtaking sceneries: peak forest, cloud sea, sunrise and winter snow. Cloud and mist in Tianzi Mountain enjoys high reputation nationwide, especially just after the rain, which adds much charm to Tianzi Mountain[16:30-17:30] Take cable car down the Tianzi Mountain and get back to your hotel. A folk show named Amazing Xiangxi is available for your evening activities.

Day 10: Zhangjiajie - Shanghai

Tianmenshan Mountain, Tianmen Cave, Fly to ShanghaiMeals: Breakfast & Lunch[08:30-09:00] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore Tianmenshan Mountain which is the highest mountain in Zhangjiajie[09:00-12:30] Take cable car up to Tianmenshan Mountain. The cable car lasts for 40 minutes and it is the longest line in Asia. 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[12:30-13:30] Simple lunch will be arranged at restaurant on Tianmen Mountain and take cable car down to the halfway[13:30-16:30] Change to shuttle bus and get to Tianmen Cave site through the Tongtian Avenue which has 99 turns symbolizing that the Heaven has nine palaces. It is worth the title - wonder of highway in the world. Upon arrival, visit the Tianmen Cave. Tianmen cave the natural mountain-penetrating karst cave with the highest elevation in the world. It is actually a big hole in the mountain but people call it a cave and it has become a major attraction. The cave become the unique sight under heaven and breeds the profound and grand heaven culture of Fairy Mountain in the local area. Before getting to the cave, you have to conquer the 999 steps which is exactly a challenge to reach the cave.After the tour, be transferred directly to Zhangjiajie airport for flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, your Shanghai tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.

Day 11: Shanghai

Jade Buddha Temple, the exterior of Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Old Street, The BundMeals: Breakfast & Lunch[09:00-09:30] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Modern city of China[09:30-12:30] Visit Jade Buddha Temple, which is famous for the seated Buddha, encrusted with jewels, which is said to weigh 1,000 kg.Then visit the exterior of Oriental Pearl TV Tower, while walking on Riverside Promenade Bingjiang Da Dao[12:30-13:30] Lunch time for the local special food, Dim Sum and Steamed Bun[13:30-16:30] Visit Yuyuan Garden, which is a Chinese classic garden in city downtown, shopping time at Shanghai Old Street and Nanjing Road which is the earliest commercial street in Shanghai, you could look for some special souvenirs there. After that, enjoy a leisure walk along the Bund, famous for groups of buildings known as "a Gallery of world architecture"[16:30-17:30] Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night Acrobatic Show, especially the ERA show as option, which is one of the most popular evening entertainments in Shanghai.

Day 12: Departure Shanghai

Transfer service to airportMeals: BreakfastFree day at leisure and be transferred to the airport for departure flight. Our guide will meet you at the hotel lobby at appointed time. We can arrange the Maglev train ride to Pudong airport if you are interested in, or we will drive you directly to the airport.Service Ends

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