10D9N Chongqing-Zhangjiajie-Shanghai-Suzhou Group Tour | China’s Canyon & Cityscape Odyssey: 10 Days from Peaks to Metropolis 🌁🏔️🌃

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Jan - Dec
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Trip Highlights

Embark on an unforgettable 10-day journey through the spectacular contrasts of China!

This carefully curated adventure whisks you from the mind-bending, multi-layered metropolis of Chongqing, to the breathtaking, otherworldly natural wonders of Zhangjiajie that inspired the Avatarmovie, and finally to the dazzling, futuristic skyline and timeless gardens of Shanghai and Suzhou.

Experience the perfect harmony of dramatic landscapes, deep cultural immersion, and vibrant urban energy—a complete showcase of China’s ancient soul and modern dynamism.

Price Includes

Accommodation: 9 nights in Twin-Sharing Rooms at 5-star hotels in Chongqing, Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang, Shanghai, and Suzhou, including daily double breakfast for two.
Transportation: Travel in comfort with a luxury coach throughout the journey, including all airport, train station, and attraction transfers.
Domestic Transport All internal transport as per itinerary: High-Speed Train (Chongqing-Zhangjiajie) and Economy Class flights (Zhangjiajie-Shanghai, Shanghai to onward destination).
Guide Services: Full-time services of a professional, licensed English-speaking tour guide.
All Entrance Tickets & Experiences: - Chongqing: Mountain City Step Trail (Shanchengbu Dao), Guanyin Bridge area, Huguang Guild Hall, Liziba Light Rail viewing point, Yangtze River Cableway (South Station) ticket, Hongya Cave entry, Cloud Eye (Yunduan Zhiyan) Observatory ticket. - Zhangjiajie: High-Speed Train (2nd Class) from Chongqing East to Zhangjiajie West, 72 Qilou Night Tour, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan) entrance + shuttle bus, Bailong Elevator ticket, Yuanjiajie (Avatar Hallelujah Mountain filming site) tour, Tianzi Mountain (Emperor Mountain) tour, Ten-Mile Gallery (Shili Huatang) tour, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon & Glass Bridge ticket, Golden Whip Stream (Jinbianxi) walk, Yellow Dragon Cave (Huanglongdong) entry, Charm of Xiangxi (Meili Xiangxi)live cultural show ticket, Tianmen Mountain (Heaven's Gate) cable car & glass walkway ticket, Furong Town (Hibiscus Town) entrance. - Fenghuang: Fenghuang (Phoenix) Ancient Town visit, Xiangjian · Tuo Riverimmersive art boat cruise ticket. - Shanghai: Flight (Economy Class) from Zhangjiajie to Shanghai, Shanghai "Three Pieces" skyscraper viewing, Chenghuang Temple (City God Temple) & Yu Garden entry, Wukang Road city walk, Nanjing East Road exploration (inc. Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Pop Mart Flagship Store), The Bund (Waitan) walk, Huangpu River Night Cruise ticket.
Insurance: Comprehensive travel insurance for the duration within China.
Meals: All lunches and dinners from day2 to day9

Price Excludes

International airfare to/from China.
Chinese Tourist Visa (L Visa) application fees.
Any Private ExpensesSuch as souvenirs, laundry, minibar drinks, phone calls, beverages not included with meals, and any activities or meals not specified in the "Includes" section.
Single room supplement fee$399/person for 9 nights

Complementaries

Sim/eSim with 20GB internet usageAble to access WhatsApp, Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, etc.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Chongqing – Welcome to the Mountain City

Your journey begins as you land in Chongqing from around the world. Your personal guide will be waiting to greet you with a welcome sign and assist with your smooth transfer to the hotel.

The evening is yours to rest, recover from your travels, and start sensing the unique, sprawling energy of this famous “3D Mountain City.”

Accommodation: Chongqing‘s 5-star hotel with double breakfast.

Day 2 Chongqing – Historic Alleys, Urban Icons & Sky-High Views

Morning: Dive into the heart of old Chongqing. Walk the Mountain City Step Trail (Shanchengbu Dao), navigating ancient stairways carved into the hillside. Feel the modern pulse at the Guanyin Bridge commercial hub and visit the ornate Huguang Guild Hall, a relic of the city’s migrant past.
Afternoon: Experience Chongqing’s unique urban geography. See the internet-famous Liziba light rail train pass directly through the middle of a residential building! Then, ride the iconic Yangtze River Cableway from the South Station for breathtaking aerial views of the city’s dramatic terrain and the confluence of two great rivers.
Evening: Explore the magical, multi-level stilted architecture of Hongya Cave, brilliantly illuminated over the Jialing River. Then, ascend to the Cloud Eye (Yunduan Zhiyan) observatory for a stunning 360-degree, bird’s-eye night view of the city’s layered, neon-lit landscape.
Accommodation: Chongqing‘s 5-star hotel with double breakfast.

Day 3High-Speed to Zhangjiajie – Gateway to the Peaks 🚄

Morning: Bid farewell to the urban maze and board a comfortable high-speed train from Chongqing East to Zhangjiajie West. Watch the scenery transform as you travel towards the land of natural wonders.
Afternoon: Free at your leisure upon arrival in Zhangjiajie. Check into your hotel, relax, and acclimatize.
Evening: Embark on a fascinating Night Tour of the 72 Qilou, a unique architectural complex that comes alive with lights and local atmosphere after dark.
Accommodation: Zhangjiajie‘s 5-star hotel with double breakfast.

Day 4Zhangjiajie – Walking in the World of "Avatar"

Morning: Enter the magnificent Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take the thrilling Bailong Elevator—the world’s tallest outdoor cliff-side lift—straight up to Yuanjiajie. Here, walk among the towering quartz-sandstone pillars, the breathtaking landscape that inspired the floating “Hallelujah Mountains” in James Cameron’s epic film Avatar.
Afternoon: Explore the majestic Tianzi Mountain (Emperor Mountain) area, offering some of the most stunning “peak forest sea” panoramas in the park. Afterwards, enjoy a scenic and relaxing ride or walk through the picturesque Ten-Mile Gallery (Shili Huatang), a beautiful valley path.
Evening: Free at your leisure. Rest your legs and enjoy a peaceful evening, perhaps trying some local Tujia cuisine.
Accommodation: Zhangjiajie‘s 5-star hotel with double breakfast.

Day 5 Zhangjiajie – Glass Bridges, Forest Streams & Cultural Nights

Morning: Test your courage on the famous Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, one of the world’s highest and longest transparent walkways, suspended dramatically over a deep, forested gorge.
Afternoon: Enjoy a serene and easy walk along the crystal-clear Golden Whip Stream (Jinbianxi), surrounded by lush forest and unique rock formations. Later, descend into the magical Yellow Dragon Cave (Huanglongdong), a vast karst cavern filled with spectacular stalactites, stalagmites, underground rivers, and lakes.
Evening: Be mesmerized by the spectacular Charm of Xiangxi (Meili Xiangxi)grand live performance. This vibrant, high-energy show brings to life the rich songs, dances, and traditions of the local Tujia and Miao ethnic groups with stunning acrobatics, costumes, and music.
Accommodation: Zhangjiajie‘s 5-star hotel with double breakfast.

Day 6Heaven's Gate, Ancient Towns & Lantern-Lit Rivers

Morning: Conquer Tianmen Mountain (Heaven’s Gate Mountain). Ride the long cable car for stunning views, walk the thrilling cliff-side glass walkway, and behold the magnificent natural Tianmen Cave archa giant hole piercing the heart of the mountain.
Afternoon: Travel to the beautiful Furong Town (Hibiscus Town), an ancient settlement famously built cascading alongside a magnificent waterfall. Wander its cobblestone streets and soak in the picturesque views.
Evening: Continue to the romantic Fenghuang (Phoenix) Ancient Town. As dusk falls, embark on the enchanting Xiangjian · Tuo River immersive art boat cruise. Glide along the tranquil river as thousands of lanterns illuminate the ancient stilted houses (Diaojiaolou) lining the banks, creating a truly magical and timeless scene.
Accommodation: Fenghuang (Phoenix) Ancient Town‘s 5-star hotel with double breakfast.

Day 7 Fly to Shanghai – The Modern Metropolis ✈️

Morning: Transfer to the airport for your flight from Zhangjiajie to the dazzling, futuristic city of Shanghai.
Afternoon & Evening: Free at your leisure upon arrival. Check into your Shanghai hotel and enjoy the rest of the day to relax, settle in, and start exploring this dynamic global hub at your own pace. Perhaps take a preliminary stroll along the famous waterfront.
Accommodation: Shanghai‘s 5-star hotel with double breakfast.

Day 8Shanghai – Skyscrapers, Classical Charm & Glittering Lights

Morning: Marvel at the iconic Shanghai “Three Pieces”—the soaring skyscrapers of Pudong. Dive into local culture at the bustling Chenghuang Temple (City God Temple) area, a hub for traditional snacks and souvenirs. Find serenity nearby in the exquisite, classical Yu Garden, a Ming-dynasty masterpiece of pavilions, ponds, and rockeries.
Afternoon: Enjoy a chic city walk down the historic, tree-lined Wukang Road, famed for its elegant European architecture. Then, feel the electric energy of Nanjing East Road, one of the world’s busiest shopping streets. Explore trendy spots like the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and the Pop Mart Flagship Store.
Evening: Experience the iconic contrast of Shanghai. Walk along the historic Bund (Waitan), with its grand colonial-era buildings, as they begin to glow against the twilight sky. Then, board a scenic Huangpu River Night Cruise for breathtaking, panoramic views of the neon-lit, futuristic skyline of Pudong across the water—aquintessential Shanghai moment.
Accommodation: Shanghai‘s 5-star hotel with double breakfast.

Day 9 Suzhou – A Day in the Gardens of Poetry 🏯

Full Day Excursion: Journey to nearby Suzhou, renowned as the “Venice of the East” and famed for its classical gardens. Spend a peaceful day wandering through one or more of its serene, UNESCO-listed Classical Gardens. These masterpieces of Chinese landscape design artfully blend pavilions, rockeries, ponds, and plants to create harmonious, poetic miniatures of the natural world. It’s the perfect tranquil counterpoint to the urban energy of Shanghai.
Accommodation: Suzhou‘s 5-star hotel with double breakfast.

Day 10Journey Home

After breakfast, your remarkable 10-day odyssey through the peaks, canyons, and cities of China concludes.

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to your home country, filled with a lifetime of incredible memories, from mountain vistas and ancient towns to dazzling urban skylines.