15 Days China Grand Hexagon Group Tour (Golden Triangle, Panda, Cyperpunk, Avatar)

The journey

Tour type: Maximum 16 travelers, guaranteed departures. The published day-by-day itinerary below is supplied for this route.

From $2,699 per person

Highlights

• Arrival in Beijing | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in
• Beijing City Tour | Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Summer Palace
• Beijing Great Wall Tour | Mutianyu Great Wall, Glimpse of Bird’s Nest & Water Cube
• Beijing to Xian by High Speed Train | Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter

Day by day

• Day 1 — Arrival in Beijing | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in: Nihao! Welcome to Beijing! Upon arrival at the airport or station, our local staff will greet you and provide a private escort to your downtown hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to relax, recover from jet lag, or begin exploring the local neighborhood at your own pace. Enjoy your first evening in China's historic capital!
• Day 2 — Beijing City Tour | Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Summer Palace: Spend a full day discovering the ancient heart of Beijing, visiting iconic landmarks that showcase China’s imperial grandeur and magnificent royal gardens.
• Day 3 — Beijing Great Wall Tour | Mutianyu Great Wall, Glimpse of Bird’s Nest & Water Cube: Today, drive northwest to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a 2,000-year-old masterpiece. Renowned for its 23 Ming-era watchtowers and fewer crowds, this fully restored section offers stunning scenery. Take a cable car to the 14th tower, then hike the scenic western route. Challenge yourself by climbing to the 20th watchtower for panoramic views of the majestic, winding wall—the perfect moment to fulfill your Great Wall dream.
• Day 4 — Beijing to Xian by High Speed Train | Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter: Following breakfast, your group will be escorted to the station for a high-speed train to Xi’an (4.5–5.5 hours). Welcome to the ancient capital of 13 Chinese dynasties! Upon arrival, your driver will greet you at the exit and provide a private transfer to your Xi’an hotel.
• Day 5 — Xian City Tour | Terracotta Warriors, Ancient Wall, Bell Tower (or Drum Tower): After breakfast, drive 40km to the Terracotta Army Museum, a world-class archaeological wonder. Built by Emperor Qin Shihuang, this subterranean army features nearly 8,000 life-size figures. Explore the massive Pit 1, containing 6,000 soldiers and horses, then visit Pit 2 to examine complex battle formations, including archers and chariots. Marvel at the incredible artistry and ancient military precision that guarded the Emperor’s afterlife.
• Day 6 — Xian to Chengdu by High Speed Train | Chengdu Train Station Pick-up and Hotel Check-in: Today, you will take a high-speed train to Chengdu (approximately 3–4 hours). Upon arrival, our local staff will meet you at the station exit for a private transfer to your downtown hotel. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore this relaxed city, world-famous for its Giant Pandas and spicy, authentic Sichuan cuisine.
• Day 7 — Chengdu Classic Tour | Chengdu Panda Base, Sanxingdui Museum, Jinli Old Street (or Plan B: City Tour in Peak Season): Today, fulfill your panda dream at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, the world’s largest captive panda facility. Observe pandas of all ages playing and eating, and look for newborn cubs in the nurseries. Encounter adorable red pandas in their playground before uncovering secrets at the Panda Museum.
• Day 8 — Chengdu to Chongqing by High Speed Train | Liziba Metro, Kuixing Building, Jiefangbei, Hot Pot Dinner, Hongya Cave, Qiansimen Bridge: Today, take a morning high-speed train from Chengdu to Chongqing, a short ride of about 1 to 2 hours. Welcome to Chongqing, famously known as China's Mountain City!
• Day 9 — Chongqing - Wulong - Chongqing | Three Natural Bridges (Sightseeing Bus & Elevator Included), Glass Observation Deck: Today, take a 2.5-hour drive to Wulong Karst National Geological Park, a UNESCO site famous for its massive Three Natural Bridges. This cinematic landscape, featured in Transformers, offers incredible scenery.
• Day 10 — Chongqing to Zhangjiajie by High Speed Train | Train Station Pick-up & Hotel Check-in: This morning, take a 2-3 hour high-speed train to Zhangjiajie, the world-famous "Avatar Mountain" destination. Our local staff will meet you upon arrival for a comfort transfer to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy free time to relax or start exploring this incredible city on your own.
• Day 11 — Zhangjiajie Tour | Bailong Elevator, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain: Start your day at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. You’ll have plenty of time to experience the magic of Wulingyuan, a spectacular landscape filled with over 3,000 towering sandstone pillars that feel like another world.
• Day 12 — Zhangjiajie Tour | Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Baofeng Lake: After breakfast, you will be transferred from Wulingyuan to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon (1.5 h, 56 km).
• Day 13 — Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Tour | Zhangjiajie Airport Transfer; Shanghai Airport Pick-up & Hotel Check-in: Following breakfast, your guide will escort you to the magnificent Tianmen Mountain. Experience a breathtaking ascent on the world’s longest cable car, brave the famous glass skywalk, and visit the iconic Heaven’s Door. You’ll also overlook the spectacular Avenue toward Heaven, a marvel of engineering featuring 99 turns.
• Day 14 — Shanghai City Tour | Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden & Bazaar, Nanjing Road & The Bund: Today, you’ll see exactly why this vibrant city earned its famous nickname, the "Paris of the East."
• Day 15 — Departure from Shanghai | Hotel Check-out and Airport See-off: As your 15 Days China Group Tour ends, enjoy free time in Shanghai until your scheduled transfer. We will escort you to the airport or railway station for your departing flight.