PRIVATE TOUR · 16 DAYS

Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Huangshan, Suzhou & Shanghai: 16 Days

Imperial history, sandstone peaks, mountain-city streets, lake landscapes and Jiangnan water towns.

BeijingXi'anZhangjiajieChongqingHangzhouHuangshanSuzhouShanghai

8 stops · 8 regional chapters

Trip length16 days
PaceComfortable pace
TransfersHigh-speed rail and flights
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Read the geography, then choose a chapter

The map establishes the cross-province scale. Each regional image stays with its own chapter below, so geography and visual evidence never stand in for one another.

Route map34 province-level paths with 8 numbered route points representing 8 stops.

Let every day read as its own travel story

The complete summary always stays in view. Open one day for its source-backed order, any available day image and adjustment notes. Only one day opens at a time.

Current reading dayChapter rangeImages follow the paragraph they explain
Days 1–3

Beijing · Imperial Beijing

The Great Wall, palace and hutongs introduce the route.

Great WallForbidden City

Badaling Great Wall and North Eighth Tower at 888 metres; Bird's Nest and Water Cube night views; Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The day moves from the Great Wall to Olympic architecture after dark.

Visit Badaling, climb toward the North Eighth Tower described at 888 metres, and take in the mountain-spanning wall and its seasonal scenery.

The source provides no separate afternoon program; the Badaling description continues through the daytime visit.

See the Bird's Nest and Water Cube night views: warm-gold and Chinese-red light outlines the Bird's Nest, while the Water Cube is described with changing blue and multicolour illumination.

Why this orderA landmark landscape and landmark architecture give Beijing a clear day-to-night arc.

What can changeThe source does not provide reservation, weather, physical-demand or other restriction guidance.

Days 4–5

Xi'an · The ancient capital

Rail arrival, the Terracotta Army and Huaqing Palace.

Terracotta ArmyHuaqing Palace

Days 6–8

Zhangjiajie · Sandstone mountains

National Forest Park, Huangshizhai, Golden Whip Stream and Yuanjiajie.

National forest parkCharming Xiangxi

Day 9

Chongqing · Mountain-city transition

Tianmen Mountain gives way to Chongqing by rail and a Hongya Cave night view.

Tianmen MountainHongya Cave

Days 10–11

Hangzhou · West Lake country

An evening arrival leads into West Lake and a rail transfer to Huangshan.

West LakeJiangnan

Day 12

Huangshan · Huangshan peaks

Cableways, cloud sea, pine trees and the documented Huangshan landmarks.

HuangshanMountain scenery

Days 13–14

Suzhou · Jiangnan water towns and gardens

Nanxun's lantern-lit waterways lead into Suzhou gardens and Pingjiang Road.

NanxunSuzhou gardens

Days 15–16

Shanghai · The modern close

Yu Garden, skyline landmarks and the Bund lead into departure.

Yu GardenThe Bund

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How the route can flex

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