China 15-Day Grand Tour | Eternal China Tours
The Complete China Loop · 15 Days

Beijing to Shanghai
15-Day Grand Tour

Forbidden City · Mutianyu Great Wall · Terracotta Warriors · Datang Never Night City · Hongya Cave · Avatar Mountains · Tianmen Cave · the Bund — five cities and every era of China in one seamless loop.

Duration 15 Days / 14 Nights
Cities Beijing · Xi'an · Chongqing · Zhangjiajie · Shanghai
Style Private · Guided
Tour Highlights

What You'll Experience

The Forbidden City — 600 Years of Emperors Mutianyu Great Wall by Cable Car Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor Hongya Cave & Two-River Nights The Avatar Mountains of Zhangjiajie The Bund & Huangpu River Cruise
01
The Forbidden City — 600 Years of Emperors
Walk through the Meridian Gate into the palace of 24 emperors — great halls, golden roofs and two dynasties of stories
01 Forbidden City →
02 Great Wall →
03 Terracotta Army →
04 Hongya Cave →
05 Avatar Mountains →
06 The Bund →
Day by Day

15 Days, Five Cities

01
Day

Arrival in Beijing

Airport → Hotel
Beijing Renwei Hotel (Lake View)
Morning

Airport Pickup

Your English-speaking guide and driver will meet you at Beijing Capital/Daxing International Airport with a personalized welcome sign. Private transfer to your hotel in a luxury MPV.

Afternoon

Hotel Check-in & Rest

Settle into your hotel and enjoy free time to rest or explore the neighborhood.

Evening

Free Time

Relax and prepare for your China adventure ahead.

Guide welcome at Beijing airport Private luxury MPV interior Private luxury MPV with chauffeur Bird's Nest & Water Cube at night
Beijing Renwei Hotel deluxe king room Beijing Renwei Hotel twin room Beijing Renwei Hotel restaurant Beijing Renwei Hotel leisure facilities

Beijing Renwei Hotel (Lake View) or similar

02
Day

Imperial Beijing

Tiananmen → Forbidden City → Summer Palace
Beijing Renwei Hotel (Lake View)
Morning

Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City

Visit Tiananmen Square, the Monument to the People's Heroes, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, and the Forbidden City (in-depth tour of the world's largest palace complex).

Afternoon

Summer Palace & Jingshan Park

Explore the Summer Palace, the largest royal garden in China. Then climb Jingshan Park for a panoramic view of the Forbidden City.

Evening

Free Time

Free time to explore at your own pace.

The Forbidden City Summer Palace Peking duck carved at the table Temple of Heaven
Beijing Renwei Hotel deluxe king room Beijing Renwei Hotel twin room Beijing Renwei Hotel restaurant Beijing Renwei Hotel leisure facilities

Beijing Renwei Hotel (Lake View) or similar

03
Day

Great Wall & Hutongs

Mutianyu Great Wall → Shichahai Hutongs
Beijing Renwei Hotel (Lake View)
Morning

Mutianyu Great Wall (with Cable Car)

Visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, less crowded and beautifully restored. Cable car included for easy ascent.

Afternoon

Prince Gong Mansion & Shichahai Hutongs

Visit Prince Gong Mansion, then explore Shichahai's ancient hutongs by traditional rickshaw.

Evening

Free Time

Free time to explore at your own pace.

Mutianyu Great Wall Prince Gong Mansion garden Shichahai rickshaw at sunset Beijing hutong alley
Beijing Renwei Hotel deluxe king room Beijing Renwei Hotel twin room Beijing Renwei Hotel restaurant Beijing Renwei Hotel leisure facilities

Beijing Renwei Hotel (Lake View) or similar

04
Day

Flight to Xi'an

Beijing → Xi'an
IntercityHotel Xi'an Railway Station
Morning

Flight: Beijing Daxing (10:00) → Xi'an Xianyang T5 (12:15)

Driver will meet you with a welcome sign at Xi'an Xianyang Airport.

Afternoon

Free Time in Xi'an

Check in and explore at your own pace — the Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter food street and the illuminated city walls are all within easy reach.

Beijing Daxing Airport Arrival in Xi'an Xi'an Ancient City Wall Xi'an Bell Tower Night
IntercityHotel Xi'an twin room IntercityHotel Xi'an king room IntercityHotel Xi'an restaurant IntercityHotel Xi'an lobby

IntercityHotel Xi'an Railway Station or similar

05
Day

Terracotta Army

Terracotta Warriors → Mount Li
IntercityHotel Xi'an Railway Station
Morning

Terracotta Warriors & Horses

Visit the world-famous Terracotta Army, the underground army guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb for over 2,000 years.

Afternoon

Mount Li & Huaqing Palace

Visit Mount Li and the Huaqing Palace, famous for the love story of Emperor Xuanzong and Lady Yang.

Evening

Free Time

Free time to explore at your own pace.

Terracotta Warriors Terracotta Warrior face detail Huaqing Palace Mount Li above Xi'an
IntercityHotel Xi'an twin room IntercityHotel Xi'an king room IntercityHotel Xi'an restaurant IntercityHotel Xi'an lobby

IntercityHotel Xi'an Railway Station or similar

06
Day

Xi'an Culture

Museum → Big Wild Goose Pagoda → Datang
IntercityHotel Xi'an Railway Station
Morning

Shaanxi History Museum (Qin-Han Branch)

Explore the treasures of the Qin and Han dynasties at this world-class museum.

Afternoon

Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Gao Family Mansion (Shadow Puppet Show)

Visit the iconic Big Wild Goose Pagoda, then enjoy a traditional shadow puppet performance at Gao Family Mansion.

Evening

Datang Never Night City

Stroll through the spectacular Tang Dynasty-themed cultural district illuminated with golden lights.

Yongxingfang food street Big Wild Goose Pagoda Datang Never Night City Shadow puppet show
IntercityHotel Xi'an twin room IntercityHotel Xi'an king room IntercityHotel Xi'an restaurant IntercityHotel Xi'an lobby

IntercityHotel Xi'an Railway Station or similar

07
Day

Flight to Chongqing

Xi'an → Chongqing
InterCity Hotel Chongqing Jiefangbei
Morning

Flight: Xi'an → Chongqing

Driver will meet you with a welcome sign at Chongqing airport.

Afternoon

Nanshan Loquat Garden Hotpot (Dinner)

Enjoy authentic Chongqing hotpot at the famous Nanshan Loquat Garden restaurant.

Evening

Hongya Cave Tour

Visit the iconic Hongya Cave, a stilted building complex lit up with golden lights against the night sky.

Flight from Xi'an to Chongqing Jiefangbei pedestrian street Hongya Cave at night Chongqing hotpot
IntercityHotel Chongqing twin room IntercityHotel Chongqing king room IntercityHotel Chongqing restaurant IntercityHotel Chongqing exterior

InterCity Hotel Chongqing Jiefangbei or similar

08
Day

Chongqing City Tour

Eling → Liziba → Two Rivers
InterCity Hotel Chongqing Jiefangbei
Morning

Eling Factory, Liziba & People's Hall

Visit Eling Second Factory (creative arts district), Liziba Station (the train that passes through a residential building), and the Great People's Hall.

Afternoon

Yangtze Cableway, Guanyinqiao & Xiahao Li

Take the Yangtze Cableway across the river, explore Guanyinqiao shopping district, and visit the artsy Xiahao Li alley.

Evening

Cloud Eye & Two Rivers Night Cruise

Enjoy panoramic night views from the Cloud Eye observation deck, then take a cruise where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet.

Eling Second Factory creative district Liziba monorail through the building Chongqing People's Hall Yangtze River Cableway
IntercityHotel Chongqing twin room IntercityHotel Chongqing king room IntercityHotel Chongqing restaurant IntercityHotel Chongqing exterior

InterCity Hotel Chongqing Jiefangbei or similar

09
Day

High-Speed Rail to Zhangjiajie

Chongqing → Zhangjiajie
Wyndham Ruijing Manshan Hotel
Morning

Free Time / Shopping

Free time to explore at your own pace.

Afternoon

High-Speed Rail: Chongqing → Zhangjiajie

Board the high-speed train to Zhangjiajie. Driver will meet you at the station.

Evening

72 Wonders Building Night Tour

Visit the spectacular 72 Wonders Building (Qishilou), a Tujia-style architectural complex illuminated with golden lights.

High-speed train to Zhangjiajie Gateway to Zhangjiajie 72 Wonders Building 72 Wonders Building at night
Wyndham Ruijing Manshan twin room Wyndham Ruijing Manshan deluxe room Wyndham Ruijing Manshan restaurant Wyndham Ruijing Manshan exterior

Wyndham Ruijing Manshan Hotel or similar

10
Day

Zhangjiajie Forest Park

Yuanjiajie → Tianzi Mountain
Wyndham Ruijing Manshan Hotel
Morning

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan)

Take the Bailong Elevator (world's tallest glass elevator) up to Yuanjiajie, the filming location for the Hallelujah Mountains in Avatar.

Afternoon

Tianzi Mountain & Ten-Mile Gallery

Visit Tianzi Mountain for panoramic views of the stone pillar forest, then stroll through the Ten-Mile Gallery.

Evening

Free Time

Free time to explore at your own pace.

Yuanjiajie Avatar mountains Tianzi Mountain sunrise Ten-Mile Gallery mini train Bailong Elevator
Wyndham Ruijing Manshan twin room Wyndham Ruijing Manshan deluxe room Wyndham Ruijing Manshan restaurant Wyndham Ruijing Manshan exterior

Wyndham Ruijing Manshan Hotel or similar

11
Day

Grand Canyon & Caves

Glass Bridge → Golden Whip Stream
Wyndham Ruijing Manshan Hotel
Morning

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon (Glass Bridge)

Walk on the world's longest and highest glass bridge spanning the Grand Canyon.

Afternoon

Golden Whip Stream & Huanglong Cave

Hike along the scenic Golden Whip Stream, then explore the spectacular Huanglong Cave with its underground river.

Evening

Free Time

Free time to explore at your own pace.

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon glass bridge Golden Whip Stream Huanglong Cave Baofeng Lake
Wyndham Ruijing Manshan twin room Wyndham Ruijing Manshan deluxe room Wyndham Ruijing Manshan restaurant Wyndham Ruijing Manshan exterior

Wyndham Ruijing Manshan Hotel or similar

12
Day

Tianmen Mountain & Flight to Shanghai

Tianmen Mountain → Shanghai
Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai
Morning

Tianmen Mountain Cableway, Tianmen Cave & Glass Walkway

Take the world's longest cable car ride to Tianmen Mountain, visit the natural mountain arch known as Heaven's Gate, and walk the thrilling glass walkway.

Afternoon

Furong Ancient Town

Visit the picturesque Furong Ancient Town, famous for its waterfall and Tujia ethnic architecture.

Evening

Flight: Zhangjiajie (22:05) → Shanghai Pudong (00:05+1)

Driver will meet you at Shanghai Pudong Airport T2.

Tianmen Mountain glass walkway Tianmen Cave, Heaven's Gate Furong Ancient Town at night Shanghai Bund Night
Hyatt Centric Shanghai twin room Hyatt Centric Shanghai banquet hall Hyatt Centric Shanghai restaurant Hyatt Centric Shanghai bar

Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai or similar

13
Day

Shanghai City Tour

Yu Garden → Nanjing Road → The Bund
Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai
Morning

City God Temple & Yu Garden

Visit the traditional City God Temple area and explore Yu Garden, a classical Chinese garden with 400 years of history.

Afternoon

Tianzifang & Nanjing Road

Explore Tianzifang's artsy alleyways and stroll along Nanjing Road, China's premier shopping street.

Evening

The Bund & Huangpu River Cruise

Walk the iconic Bund waterfront and take a Huangpu River cruise to see Shanghai's spectacular skyline.

Yu Garden pavilion Tianzifang artsy alley The Bund at dusk Huangpu River night cruise
Hyatt Centric Shanghai twin room Hyatt Centric Shanghai banquet hall Hyatt Centric Shanghai restaurant Hyatt Centric Shanghai bar

Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai or similar

14
Day

Shanghai Free Day

Shanghai at your own pace
Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai
All Day

Free Time

No car or guide today. Recommended: souvenir shopping, Yu Garden Road or Wukang Road city walk, exploring local cafes and boutiques.

Wukang Road historic street Xintiandi cafe quarter Lujiazui skyline View from Shanghai Tower
Hyatt Centric Shanghai twin room Hyatt Centric Shanghai banquet hall Hyatt Centric Shanghai restaurant Hyatt Centric Shanghai bar

Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai or similar

15
Day

Departure

Hotel → Pudong Airport
All Day

Until We Meet Again

After breakfast and hotel checkout, your driver will transfer you to Shanghai Pudong Airport timed to your departure flight. Fifteen days, five cities, twenty-five centuries — we hope China has earned a piece of your heart. Safe travels!

What's Included

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 3 nights at Beijing Renwei Hotel (Lake View) with daily breakfast
  • 3 nights at IntercityHotel Xi'an Railway Station with daily breakfast
  • 2 nights at InterCity Hotel Chongqing Jiefangbei with daily breakfast
  • 3 nights at Wyndham Ruijing Manshan Hotel Zhangjiajie with daily breakfast
  • 3 nights at Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai with daily breakfast
  • English-speaking tour guide throughout (except Shanghai free day)
  • All entrance tickets: Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Mutianyu Great Wall + cable car, Terracotta Warriors, Huaqing Palace, Zhangjiajie Forest Park, Grand Canyon glass bridge, Huanglong Cave, Tianmen Mountain cableway + glass walkway
  • Private vehicle with professional driver for touring days and airport/train transfers (5-seat car for 2 pax, 7-seat MPV for 3–4 pax, minibus for 5–10 pax)
  • Domestic flights: Beijing → Xi'an, Xi'an → Chongqing, Zhangjiajie → Shanghai (economy class)
  • High-speed rail: Chongqing → Zhangjiajie (second class)
  • Yangtze River cableway in Chongqing & Huangpu River cruise in Shanghai
  • All airport and train station transfers
  • International flights to/from China
  • China visa fees
  • Lunches and dinners (guide will recommend local restaurants)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, mini-bar)
  • Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended: $8–12/day per person)
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
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